4/3/2012 1:41:00 PM
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Global Fastener Industry Roundup
Steel price fluctuations, antidumping tariff battles and higher sea freight costs are putting pressure on fastener prices around the world.
Bruce Darling of Porteous Fastener Co. says U.S. currency gains are keeping a lid on steel prices in Asia. Read more
China “welcomes” EU tariff review but makes no mention of its own duty against fasteners imported from Europe. Read more
Transpacific shippers push for a new general rate increase that would triple their price hikes so far in 2012. Read more ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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