Blue Ribbon Fastener, a full-service distributor of fasteners and other Class-C components, announced the opening of a new warehouse in Dacono, Colorado. The company has been distributing fasteners and hardware to North American OEMs since 1985. It plans to use the 10,000-square-foot space to better serve customers located in the Western U.S. “As demand for…

Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), a non-profit organization providing opportunities for women in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn, recognizes Jackie Luciano of Zago Manufacturing, Itzela Vasquez of Stock’d Supply, and Tom Massar of American Fastener Journal. Sponsored and organized by WIFI, the recipients of these awards are celebrated for their continuous…

Global adhesive manufacturer, tesa, is partnering with Vulkan Technic and Liebherr to advance the assembly line for electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Previously, input from individual companies was necessary for bonding and assembling such battery packs. Now, with an adhesive tape producer, a material manufacturer, and a general contractor working closely together, customers can get…

  GMS Inc., a North American specialty building products distributor, has provided an update on the continued execution of its platform expansion strategy with its first entries in the New York City market. These include the acquisition of Tanner Bolt and Nut, Inc. and the opening of a ceilings-focused greenfield location. In addition, GMS provided details…

  Birmingham Fastener has announced the acquisition of Pacific Coast Bolt Corporation, which is based in Santa Fe Springs, California. With more than 80 years of combined fastener production, this acquisition strengthens Birmingham Fastener’s manufacturing diversity and expands our U.S. footprint coast-to-coast with branches from New York to California. Pacific Coast Bolt manufactures and distributes…

White Cap Supply Holdings, a one-stop shop providing concrete accessories, tools, building materials, and fasteners, is doing its part for the environment. The company announced a new corporate partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to support its mission to inspire people to value nature and plant more trees. Through this partnership, White Cap will engage…

  Arrow Fastener has announced the appointment of David Donald as the company’s new VP of operations. “We are excited to welcome David Donald to Arrow Fastener,” said Roberto Izaguirre, COO for Arrow. “David’s expertise in leading large global operations makes him a perfect fit for our company’s needs.” Donald has worked in the industry for…

The Bossard Group is significantly expanding its market presence in Canada as a supplier of high-quality fastening solutions. It is acquiring the Canadian distribution business from the American company PennEngineering in Danboro, Pennsylvania, USA, an innovative manufacturer of fastening solutions. PENN Engineered Fasteners Corporation (PEF), based in Concord, Ontario, Canada, was founded in 1970 and…

Kimball Midwest has begun operations at its new distribution center in Newtown, Connecticut, just months before the company reaches its centennial. The 142,000-square-foot facility, which the company acquired in 2021 before undertaking an extensive remodeling process, will allow for enhanced service to thousands of customers across the northeastern U.S. Kimball Midwest primarily serves its customers…

  Colony Hardware, Inc., a direct-to-job-site distributor of construction materials and job-site supplies has announced the acquisition of B&L Bolt, Inc. and Slip-On Lock Nut, LLC (B&L), a Michigan-based value-added distributor of struts, fasteners, power tools, and other supplies to construction and industrial customers. The acquisition represents Colony’s 11th acquisition since partnering with Audax Private…