In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the manufacturing industry, Covestro Baytown employee Neha Phadke was selected as a recipient of the “Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award,” presented by the Manufacturing Institute. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women for their leadership and excellence at all levels of the manufacturing industry. As a senior chemist for…
Distribution One merges with Universal Business Systems
Distribution One, provider of the ERP-ONE Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for fastener wholesalers and distributors, announced a definitive agreement to merge its business with Universal Business Systems (UBS). UBS is a developer of the Synergy suite of ERP/Business Management software. The new company — which, combined, will now be known as Distribution One —…
Century Fasteners promotes Nathan Howell to director of quality
Century Fasteners Corp. has promoted long-time aerospace quality expert Nathan Howell to the director of quality. Howell brings over 18 years of quality operations, quality auditing, change management and continuous improvement experience in the aerospace industry to this position. He’s a subject matter expert in ISO quality (business) management systems and has obtained the merits to audit…
Optimas Solutions opens new distribution center in Tennessee
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and service provider, recently announced the opening of a regional distribution center in Knoxville, TN to better serve current customers, deliver more supply-chain security in the surrounding area, and to tap underserved markets. The opening of the facility is part of a larger Optimas strategy to create a…
Imao and Fixtureworks team up to launch joint website
Global manufacturer and product innovator, Imao Corporation, and North-American distributor, Fixtureworks, are joining forces to launch an online portal: Fixtureworks.com. This new Imao-Fixtureworks website offers innovative features and a faceted search tools that makes it easy to find and view products. It’s designed to serve application engineers, designers, technicians, purchasing agents, and end-users in the…
Century Fasteners names new regional sales manager
Century Fasteners Corp. is expanding its, hired fastener industry sales professional Joseph P. Brock as the company’s Northeast regional sales manager. Century Fasteners is a master distributor of quality components to the military, aerospace, electronics, automotive, sheet metal fabrication, contract manufacturing, telecommunications, and medical industries. Brock brings more than 30 years of sales and management…
Brainard Rivet Company launches new website
Brainard Rivet Company is an employee-owned subsidiary of Fastener Industries, specializing in personalized customer service and on-time delivery. The American fastener manufacturer recently launched a newly designed website. The new website includes a Photo Gallery with preview of the company’s product offerings. Brainard offers small and large rivets, clevis pins, hex weld nuts, as well…
Richelieu Hardware acquires Uscan Industrial Fasteners
Richelieu Hardware announced the recent acquisition of Uscan Industrial Fasteners Ltd., effective June 1, 2021. As an an importer and distributor of screws, bolts, and industrial fasteners, Uscan provides an ideal fit for Canadian-based, Richelieu. Richelieu specializes in hardware distribution and manufacturing. It’s located in Montreal, Quebec, where Uscan was also initially founded in 1970.…
Honda Honors its 2020 top OEM and service parts suppliers
Honda honored 61 North American suppliers for their performance and perseverance in supplying parts and materials during 2020. The suppliers earned awards for supporting Honda with mass production parts and materials, as well as service parts that serve the needs of customers after their purchase of a Honda or Acura product. Honda purchased $27 billion in parts…
Solution Industries to host Open House & AIM Testing HE workshop this July
Solution Industries, a specialist in distributor partnerships, is inviting the fastener industry to its Open House on July 8, 2021. Visitors are welcome to tour Solution Industries’ new facility, and enjoy lunch, while visiting with “Team Solution” at the Home of Solution (21555 Drake Road | Strongsville, OH). Solution Industries combines more than 100 years…