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Fastener News Now July 2020
July
Gilchrist Foundation Awards Scholarships
The Gilchrist Foundation has awarded four scholarships from the 2020 applicants.
Congratulations to the recipients. We wish them well and are pleased to assist them with their
education.
Leadership Changes at Lindfast Solutions Group
LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), a leading master distributor of specialty fasteners in North
America, announced the promotion of three of its Vice Presidents to its Senior Leadership team.
Mountz Introduces the New FGC Cam-Over Torque Wrench
Mountz, The Torque Tool Specialist ®, introduces the next generation in cam-over wrench
technology.
Pacific-West Fastener Association Zoom Roundtable Discussion: July 24
Pac-West’s first virtual roundtable discussion will focus on how to make your workplace safe in
the time of COVID-19. In the warehouse and in the office, new cleaning and physical distancing
protocols are critical to keep your team members and your customers safe.
FCH Sourcing Network Releases Fastener Distributor Index for June 2020
Better to Be Safe
Assembly pins are certainly not a new invention, but JW Winco has once again been able to
enhance fully developed parts according to the application and combine them with other standard
securing parts.
NetPlus Alliance Launches Updated Website
NetPlus Alliance, a North American industrial and contractor supplies buying group, has
launched a new website designed to help distributors and suppliers access resources for growth
in challenging times.
Adam Derry Elected NFDA President for 2020-2021
Adam Derry of Field (Machesney Park, Illinois) has been elected as the 2020-2021 president of the
National Fastener Distributors Association.
Birmingham Fastener Becomes a Nucor Master Distributor
Birmingham Fastener and Supply Inc. has become a Master Distributor of Nucor fasteners to
better serve their customers.
International Fastener Expo Announces Cancellation of 2020 Expo
Since 1981, the International Fastener Expo (IFE) has brought the entire fastener industry
together at one time and one place.
SPIROL Expands Shop.SPIROL.com Platform to Include Disc Springs
SPIROL is pleased to announce that Disc Springs have recently been added to their
eCommerce platform.
MFDA Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
The Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association (MFDA) announced the 2020 MFDA
Scholarship award winners…..