SHORTTAKES: Cardinal Fastener, EFC International, Kimball West, Misumi USA, PennEngineering, Rotor Clip

Jason Sandefur

Entrepreneurs Edge presented its Leading Edge award for the second consecutive year to Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co. Inc. The Entrepreneurs Edge is a non-profit organization, which identifies mid-market companies that create value in Northeast Ohio.
Founded in 1983, Cardinal is headed by president John Grabner and manufactures hot forged bolts and screws. Cardinal is located at 5185 Richmond Rd., Bedford Heights, OH 44146. Tel: 216 831-3800 Fax 216 831-3651 E-mail: sales@cardinalfastener.com Web: cardinalfastener.com

EFC International hired G�nter Retkowski as outside sales engineer for application development and account management for Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas and western Wisconsin, Chicago general manager Reno Fricano announced. Retkowski also will be EFC’s application specialist for clamping technology.
Retkowski has more than 20 years experience in application and product engineering, including the last four years as account manager for clamping technology supplier Norma Products.
EFC International is marking its 25th anniversary during 2008. EFC supplies specialty metal, plastic, electrical component parts to the OEM and distribution markets. EFC has branches in Atlanta and Chicago and is headquartered at 1940 Craigshire Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. Tel: 314 434-2888 Fax 314 434-2902 E-mail: info@efc-intl.com Web: efc-intl.com

Kimball Midwest reported second quarter sales rose 14% over the same period of 2007 and 99.9% of orders were shipped the day they are received with a fill rate of 98.8% of all items ordered, director of marketing Curt Campagna announced. The company added 600 items to its product line. Kimball Midwest reported 2007 sales of $114 million.
Kimball Midwest also announced it was recognized as the 2007 Operations Supplier of the Year in the transportation category by Sysco Corporation and Industrial Distribution recently named Kimball Midwest the 46th largest industrial distributor worldwide.
Founded in 1923, Kimball Midwest distributes fasteners, cutting tools, chemicals, paint, electrical and fluid flow products. Kimball Midwest employs 600 sales representatives, operates distribution centers in Ohio, Texas and Nevada and is headquartered at 4800 Roberts Rd., Columbus, OH 43228. Tel: 614 951-2400 or 800 233-1294 Fax 614 219-6101 Web: kimballmidwest.com

Misumi USA Inc. announced expansion of precision washers and collars for machine and equipment assembly, including new grades, dimensions, shapes, materials and coatings. Misumi’s latest catalog includes half a million components and comparison charts for performance factors.
Misumi USA supplies components, press and plastic die and mold components, cutting tools and gauges for fastener machinery and other machine builders. Misumi USA was established in 1988 as a subsidiary of Japan-based Misumi Corp. and is located at 1105 Remington Rd., Suite B, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Tel: 847 843-9105 or 800 681-7475 Fax 847 843-9107 or 800 681-7402 E-mail: inquire@misumiusa.com Web: misumiusa.com

PennEngineering named Jay McKenna to the new position of global product manager for new products. McKenna will direct development and worldwide launch of Pem fastener products. McKenna joined PennEngineering in 1988 and most recently was special products manager.
PennEngineering manufactures Pem self-clinching, broaching, weld and surface mount fasteners, SI inserts for plastics, blind threaded inserts and fastener installation equipment. PennEngineering operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia and is headquartered at 5190 Old Easton Rd., Danboro, PA 18016. Tel: 215 766-8853 or 800 237-4736 Fax 215 766-0143 Web: pemnet.com

Rotor Clip Company Inc. director of sales Sara Mallo added Minnesota and the Dakotas to the territory for rep Michael Hoffman of Wing-Hamlin Company. Hoffman continues to represent Rotor Clip in Wisconsin.
Minnesota-based Hoffman has 17 years of fastener rep experience and can be contacted at: Tel: 763 689-0087 Fax 763 689-1024 E-mail: mhoffman@wing-hamlin.com
Wing-Hamlin is based at 126 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Tel: 630 279-6161 Fax 630 279-6181
Rotor Clip manufactures retaining rings, snap rings, spiral retaining rings, wave springs and constant tension band hose clamps. The company is headquartered at 187 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. Tel: 732 469-7333 Fax 732 469-7898 E-mail: sales@rotorclip.com Web: rotorclip.com \ �2008 FastenerNews.com