Weld nuts manufacturer Boltun Corp. plans to establish plants in Rende and Yongkang districts of Tainan, Taiwan, Fastener World reports. The total investment is around NTD 1 billion (US$32.7 million).
“As a manufacturer of special automotive screws, nuts and extruded parts, Boltun has thus far had manufacturing operations in Taiwan, Germany and China,” according to Fastener World.
Boltun was founded in 1988 in Taiwan. Web: Boltun.com

Earnest Machine hired three employees in their Cleveland office.
Steve Timura joined the sales team as a fastener sourcing & sales specialist. He has over 20 years of fastener industry experience.
Joey Fiscus joined Earnest’s marketing team in the new role of videographer to grow the company’s YouTube presence.
Kealy McNally joined the sales team.
“Whether it’s sales, purchasing, operations, or marketing, we’re always challenging ourselves to provide the best customer experience,” stated CEO Kirk Zehnder.
Founded in 1948, Earnest Machine is a global importer, distributor and manufacturer of large diameter and hard-to-find fasteners for agriculture, construction equipment, heavy transportation, mining, structural construction and wind industries. Earnest is based at 1250 Linda St., Rocky River, OH 44116. Web: EarnestMachine.com

Packer Fastener was presented an “Exemplary Employer Award” by the Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Development for recruiting and hiring people with disabilities, WBAY reports.
“They are not creating jobs out of thin air to employ these folks; they are jobs that need to get done,” stated DWD Secretary Caleb Frostman.
Packer Fastener says many of its applicants come through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and through Project SEARCH, which teaches skills to people with disabilities and connects them with jobs in their community, according to WBAY.
Packer Fastener hopes its success encourages more businesses to adopt similar practices.
“I’d like to challenge other businesses not only in our state, in Green Bay and our country as well to try opening up their doors to more all inclusive opportunities for employment,” stated Jon Ledvina of Packer Fastener. “These guys do impeccable work every day.”
Packer Fastener distributes threaded fasteners, rivets, nuts and washers, as well as shop supplies from seven locations in Wisconsin. The company is headquartered at 728 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, WI 54304. Tel: 920-432-7070 Web: PackerFastener.com

Sherex Fastening Solutions named G.L. Huyett a master distributor of Sherex Blind Rivet Nut Inserts and Rivet Nut Installation tools to “enrich the supply chain of the OEM fastener distribution market.”
“We see G.L. Huyett as a leading supply chain innovator in the industry with a unique combination of value-added technical tools, superior customer service, and one of the most highly-trained field sales teams in the business,” stated Sherex CEO Adam Pratt. “G.L. Huyett will support the market with safety stock, broken-box small order fulfillment, and technical support”
Huyett CEO Tim O’Keeffe predicted the arrangement “will be a great partnership with a market leader in rivet nuts.”
Huyett sales VP Dan Harriger said the partnership will provide better service and technical support, along with shorter lead times. Huyett’s selection of Sherex products is listed at Huyett.com/RivetNuts.
Established in 1906 by Guy Huyett, G.L. Huyett is one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Kansas. The company is a manufacturer, master distributor and importer of non-threaded fasteners supplying industrial distributors, and is located at 1215 E. 8th, Minneapolis, KS 67467. Tel: 785 392-3017 Web: Huyett.com
Sherex designs and manufactures blind rivet nuts, clinch nuts, nut and stud plates, locking nuts, hand tools and pneumatic tools. The company is headquartered at 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Tel: 716 875-0315 Web: Sherex.com

Ship & Shore Environmental Inc. opened a manufacturing facility in China to aid in tackling manufacturing pollution problems.
“For years, America has been a world leader in manufacturing air pollution control technology,” CEO Anoosheh Oskouian said. “With China now taking the essential steps needed to master its pollution crisis, our technical expertise will be a tremendous help for China in accelerating its ongoing progress.”
“Since it started operating in the China market, S&SE has closed deals with two multi-billion-dollar firms, one of whom is a global paint and coating manufacturer, to provide end-to-end pollution abatement services,” added engineering VP John Von Bargen.
S&SE provides technologies and equipment to capture and control manufacturing air pollution. Ship & Shore is headquartered at 2474 N. Palm Dr., Signal Hill, CA 90755. Tel: 562 997-0233 Web: ShipAndShore.com

Winsupply Inc. promoted Eric Roush to supply chain VP. Previously he was director of sourcing services.
Roush’s responsibilities include the operation of Winsupply’s five distribution centers, central accounting and pricing, vendor incentive program administration, customer care, and regional distribution center purchasing.
“Eric has been with Winsupply for over six years and has been a valued leader within the Winsupply Sourcing Services Central Services team,” said John McKenzie, president of Winsupply Support Services Group.
Roush holds a bachelor’s in history from The Ohio State University, and a master’s in logistics and supply chain management from Wright State University.
Founded in 1956, Dayton, OH-based Winsupply supplies construction and industrial supplies and equipment headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The privately-held company has nearly 600 wholesaling locations in 45 states. Web: winsupplyinc.com