Atlanta Rod and Manufacturing Co. is adding 40,000 sq ft to its facility.
“American manufacturing is THRIVING and we’re doing all we can to maximize growth in this essential industry!” Atlanta Rod owner Birmingham Fastener stated on Twitter.
Birmingham Fastener acquired fastener supplier Atlanta Rod in 2020, “doubling down on domestic fastener manufacturing in the southeast during the COVID-19 pandemic,” stated Birmingham Fastener president Brad Tinney.
Lavonia, GA-based Atlanta Rod has the capability to forge bolts from 3/8” to 4” and hot form nuts from 3/8” to 4” diameter for standard fasteners and customized specialty and non-standard products. Web: atlrod.com
In the past two years, Birmingham Fastener has expanded its footprint by opening locations in New York, Iowa and Houston.
Founded in 1980 by Howard Tinney, Birmingham Fastener has manufacturing operations in Alabama and Texas, and distribution centers in Alabama, Florida, Texas, Nebraska, Connecticut, Wisconsin, New York and Iowa. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. Web: BhamFast.com

Crescent Manufacturing is launching a new online ordering system: CrescentManufacturing.com.
Customers can access inventory, price parts and order. Prints can be uploaded and quote requests can be submitted for parts not in stock. The full rollout of options is expected to be completed by Q4.
“When complete this upgrade will allow our distributor partners the ability to fully integrate with Crescent’s ERP system, which will offer the ability to receive a quote, place orders and track those orders through the entire manufacturing process,” sales VP Dan Bielefeld said.
Founded in 1960, Crescent manufactures fasteners from 00 to 3/8 inches diameter or M1 to M10 with lengths up to three inches for aircraft an aerospace, military, automotive, computer, consumer, electrical, industrial, marine, medical, optical and telecom industries. Crescent is located at 700 George Washington Turnpike, Burlington, CT. Tel: 860 673-4591

Distribution One launched a redesigned website to showcase release of its new ERP-One distribution software: DistOne.com.
The website also provides an overview of user activities, including financial management, inventory and sales.
Founded in 1996, Distribution One provides Enterprise Resource Planning in North America and Europe and has offices in New Jersey and Texas.
Distribution One software is used in fastener, industrial supply, Jan/San, paper and other industries.

Former CEO of Fastener Technology Corp. Dennis Suedkamp joined Aircraft Component Repair Inc. to succeed Dennis Mack as CEO.
Suedkamp joins ACR with 20 years of executive management experience in commercial aviation. He also has been president of MRO aircraft supplier Velocity Aerospace.
Fastener Technology Corp. manufacturers exotic alloy fasteners for defense and commercial aviation. Web: FTC-USA.com
Christine Meyerstein said that when her husband died, “Dennis Mack rose to lead ACR and has done a tremendous job over these years. Dennis Mack is planning to retire in a few years, and we are bringing in Dennis Suedkamp now, to facilitate an orderly transition over time and ensure that ACR will continue to be a great place to work for our loyal employees and deliver great quality and value to our loyal customers.”
Founded in 1976, ACR is a machine shop and engineering company based in Valencia, CA. Web: ACR.aero

Groov-Pin Corp. received silver certification for its Best Wellness Employer program for the fourth year from Wellness Workdays.
GP Fit includes physical, mental, social and financial parts of employees’ lives.
Among the programs are Walk to Wellness which features different themes, goals and prizes for each walk. In addition to physical health, the program encourages socialization and improving mental health. In 2021, Groov-Pin sponsored a walking challenge with employees raised $500 for Crossroads Rhode Island’s Domestic Violence program.
One of GP Fit’s goals for 2022 is to ensure employees make the most of the benefits available and earn money to pay for healthcare expenses. By participating and completing various wellness tasks, employees can earn up to $775 toward healthcare expenses. Participants in daily step goals can earn $1,905 per year deposited to their health savings account.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the program shifted focus to mental and social health resources. Last summer GP Fit hosted socially-distanced outdoor yoga classes.
Founded in 1926, Groov-Pin produces pins, threaded inserts and screw machine parts. Groov-Pin has facilities in New Jersey and Georgia and is headquartered at 331 Farm Pike, Smithfield, RI. Tel: 770 251-5054 Web: Groov-Pin.com

Chris Norton joined Semblex Corp. as strategic business development manager.
Norton will focus on Semblex products such as its FDS brand flow drill screws and Rolok HS thread forming screw for high strength steels.
Founded in 1968, Semblex manufactures cold-formed products, machined components and assemblies for the automotive, electronics, agriculture, heavy truck, lawn & garden, motorcycle and power sports industries.
Since 2014 Semblex has been a subsidiary of Jinhaps Co. Ltd., a South Korean fastener manufacturer. Semblex is located at 900 N. Church Rd., Elmhurst, IL. Tel: 800 323-1736 Web: Semblex.com

Special Rivets Corp. named Tony Di Maio as representative in the U.S.
Di Maio is based at 6 Hermon Ave., Haverhill, MA. Tel: 978 521-0277
Founded in 1983, Special Rivets has two blind rivet factories in China producing 500 million blind rivets monthly and is headquartered in Taiwan. Web: SRCrivet.com

Specialty Screw Corp. named Tim Cash as CEO, succeeding Russ Johansson, who is retiring.
During Johansson’s 42 years with Specialty Screw, the plant more than doubled its size to 100,000 sq ft and revenue grew from $4.5 million to $25 million.
Johansson remains owner and chairman of an advisory board.
Cash comes to Specialty Screw with over 25 years in the fastener industry.
Founded in 1953 by four skilled tradesmen in the cold heading industry to supply fasteners to the cabinet hardware and automotive industries, Specialty Screw is a privately owned manufacturing company of engineered fasteners and cold headed products located at 2801 Huffman Blvd., Rockford, IL. Tel: 815 969-4100 Web: SpecialtyScrew.com