10/25/2011 6:40:00 PM
HEADLINES
SHORTTAKES: E.C.A.S., EFC, FMW, Hillman, Industrial Rivet, Leland Powell, LEP Special Fasteners, Military & Commercial Fasteners, Würth Service Supply
Aerospace mil-spec hardware distributor E.C.A.S. Inc. plans to open a Las Vegas distribution center on Jan. 3, 2012, Aviation International News reports.
Melbourne, FL-based E.C.A.S. maintains stock of AN, MS and NAS fasteners and O-rings, including a large inventory of Cherry rivets, Hi-Loks, Camlocs and Dzus fasteners, along with electrical components for aerospace applications.
The company said the new distribution facility will provide West Coast clients with the same level of service enjoyed by customers of the current E.C.A.S. Melbourne center.
Founded as East Coast Aviation Supplies, E.C.A.S. has been in business for more than 20 years, and is headquartered at 399 East Drive, Melbourne, FL 32904. Tel: 321-727-0047 Web: ecasinc.com
EFC International opened an R&D Tech Center in the Detroit area to serve EFC customers, primarily in the automotive industry, but also special markets and distribution.
“EFC continues to invest in people and facilities to support its growth,” owner Doug Adams said. “The Detroit office will make an immediate impact for suppliers and customers and fills a critical role for engineering excellence. The Tech Center staff offers experience, commitment and product knowledge appreciated by customers and suppliers.”
The R&D facility is located at 6785 Telegraph Road, Suite 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Tel: 248-792-5281
EFC provides specialty metal, plastic, electrical and assembled component parts to OEM and distribution markets. EFC also has facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Toronto and is headquartered at 1940 Craigshire Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. Tel: 314 434-2888 Web: efc-intl.com
FMW Fasteners expanded its online metric product lines with DIN 931 Class 8.8 Hex Cap Screws, DIN 933 Class 8.8 Fully Thread Hex Tap Bolts and Class 8 Hex Nuts.
“This is just the first phase of introducing a complete online metric product offering,” general manager Taha Raja said.
Sales manager Steve Baker said online metric inquiries are growing.
Founded in 1986, FMW Fasteners is an online provider of anchor products, nuts, bolts, socket products and screws and is located at 1438 N. Post Oak, Houston, TX 77055. Tel: 713 688-6021 Web: fmwfasteners.com
The Hillman Group realigned the company’s executive team structure, including a promotion to fill a newly created Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer position.
Jim Waters has been promoted from CFO and Secretary to Executive Vice President and COO. Waters joined Hillman in September 1999 as CFO, and has served in that capacity through a period of extensive growth at the company, including six acquisitions, improvement in market penetration and international expansion.
Anthony (Tony) Vasconcellos joins the company as CFO and Secretary. Vasconcellos, 46, is a seasoned business executive with experience in international expansion, mergers and acquisitions and capital raising.
Likewise, company president Richard Hillman plans to reduce his day-to-day management involvement in the company as of October 5, 2011. He will work on new business development and special projects.
CEO Mick Hillman Jr. will assume direct responsibility for the sales and marketing executive groups that currently report to Richard Hillman.
Founded in 1964, Cincinnati-based Hillman is a value-added distributor of over 60,000 SKUs, consisting of fasteners, key duplication systems, tags and related hardware items to over 20,000 retail customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and Australia. Web: hillmangroup.com
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. launched RivetKing Germany, its German sales and distribution offices in Neumarkt, located near Nuremburg.
Led by manager Bill Holler, the new facility expands the company’s manufacturing and distribution services in central Europe. The facility includes technical specialists, a sales staff and inventory to supply European clients.
“We are proud of our affiliation with RivetKing Germany,” commented Joanne Goodman Sherman, third-generation owner of Industrial Rivet.
Founded in 1912, Industrial Rivet is family-owned global manufacturer, distributor and importer of rivets and fasteners for automotive, aerospace, construction, and computer systems industries. Industrial Rivet operates 11 facilities in nine U.S. states, plus 10 international distribution centers in Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, China, Japan, Spain, Germany, UK and Australia. Web: rivet.com
Leland Powell Fasteners was recognized by Briggs & Stratton for their contribution to the completion of the Quantum Phase 3 Program, a federally project designed to reduce engine emissions.
Leland Powell President Mark McCullough specifically identified employees Mark Allen and Carey Adams as key participants in the success of the project, in which Leland Powell developed and produced a new Double Sems Head Bolt deemed critical to the success of the Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine.
A division of Elgin Fastener Group, Martin, TN-based Leland Powell manufactures standard and semi-standard fastener solutions for industries including lawn & garden, appliance, furniture and commercial trailer applications. Web: lelandpowell.com
Executives from Frankfort, IN-based LEP Special Fasteners Inc. announced plans to relocate parts of its operations from Illinois to Indiana, creating up to 160 new jobs by 2015.
LEP — a subsidiary of Italian-based Fontana Fasteners Group — said it will relocate parts of its management, sales and distribution functions of Fontana America Inc. and Fontana USA Inc. from Elgin, IL, to Frankfort and expand and equip its current facility by 250,000 sq ft. This expansion will more than double the existing capacity at the manufacturing plant.
LEP currently employs 190 full-time employees in Indiana, with plans to begin the initial hiring process for new administrative, management, sales and distribution associates in November.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered the specialty steel fastener producer up to $3 million in performance-based tax credits and up to $200,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. Clinton County has approved additional tax abatement.
LEP specializes in manufacturing standard and to-print fasteners for the agricultural, transportation, construction and automotive markets. The business is headquartered at 3595 West State Road 28, Frankfort, IN 46041. Tel: 765 654-0477 Web: lepinc.com
Pennsylvania-based Military & Commercial Fasteners Corp. opened an office in Goshen, IN, for Midwest customers, marketing director Matt Malkie announced. The 7,500 sq ft space will have two employees.
Founded in 1972, Military & Commercial manufactures 20% of its inventory and distributes fasteners. Customers include BAE Systems, Johnson Controls, Honeywell and Gichner Shelter Systems.
M&C has 100 employees, including 80 at the headquarters at 11 Grumbacher Rd., York, PA 17406. Tel: 717 767-6856 Web: mcfcorp.com
TriMas Corp. announced that its Lamons business, which supplies specialty bolts and gaskets to the petroleum refining, petrochemical and other industrial markets, is expanding into new global markets.
Lamons recently established four new facilities in Singapore, Spain, India and Midland, MI.
Globally the business now has more than 20 satellite manufacturing locations, in addition to major production facilities in Houston, TX; Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Hangzhou, China; and Faridabad, India.
Houston-based Lamons produces engineered products to custom specifications. Web: Lamons.com
Würth Service Supply opened a 25,000 sq ft branch in Kansas.
Würth Service Supply’s 17th branch is located at 3002 W. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67213-1828. Wichita customers include Agco and Siemens Wind Power manufacturing facilities.
Würth Service Supply distributes fasteners and C-parts and provides inventory management to OEMs.
Würth Service Supply is headquartered at 4935 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46268. Tel: 317 704-1000 Web: servicesupply.com
Aerospace mil-spec hardware distributor E.C.A.S. Inc. plans to open a Las Vegas distribution center on Jan. 3, 2012, Aviation International News reports.
Melbourne, FL-based E.C.A.S. maintains stock of AN, MS and NAS fasteners and O-rings, including a large inventory of Cherry rivets, Hi-Loks, Camlocs and Dzus fasteners, along with electrical components for aerospace applications.
The company said the new distribution facility will provide West Coast clients with the same level of service enjoyed by customers of the current E.C.A.S. Melbourne center.
Founded as East Coast Aviation Supplies, E.C.A.S. has been in business for more than 20 years, and is headquartered at 399 East Drive, Melbourne, FL 32904. Tel: 321-727-0047 Web: ecasinc.com
EFC International opened an R&D Tech Center in the Detroit area to serve EFC customers, primarily in the automotive industry, but also special markets and distribution.
“EFC continues to invest in people and facilities to support its growth,” owner Doug Adams said. “The Detroit office will make an immediate impact for suppliers and customers and fills a critical role for engineering excellence. The Tech Center staff offers experience, commitment and product knowledge appreciated by customers and suppliers.”
The R&D facility is located at 6785 Telegraph Road, Suite 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Tel: 248-792-5281
EFC provides specialty metal, plastic, electrical and assembled component parts to OEM and distribution markets. EFC also has facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Toronto and is headquartered at 1940 Craigshire Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. Tel: 314 434-2888 Web: efc-intl.com
FMW Fasteners expanded its online metric product lines with DIN 931 Class 8.8 Hex Cap Screws, DIN 933 Class 8.8 Fully Thread Hex Tap Bolts and Class 8 Hex Nuts.
“This is just the first phase of introducing a complete online metric product offering,” general manager Taha Raja said.
Sales manager Steve Baker said online metric inquiries are growing.
Founded in 1986, FMW Fasteners is an online provider of anchor products, nuts, bolts, socket products and screws and is located at 1438 N. Post Oak, Houston, TX 77055. Tel: 713 688-6021 Web: fmwfasteners.com
The Hillman Group realigned the company’s executive team structure, including a promotion to fill a newly created Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer position.
Jim Waters has been promoted from CFO and Secretary to Executive Vice President and COO. Waters joined Hillman in September 1999 as CFO, and has served in that capacity through a period of extensive growth at the company, including six acquisitions, improvement in market penetration and international expansion.
Anthony (Tony) Vasconcellos joins the company as CFO and Secretary. Vasconcellos, 46, is a seasoned business executive with experience in international expansion, mergers and acquisitions and capital raising.
Likewise, company president Richard Hillman plans to reduce his day-to-day management involvement in the company as of October 5, 2011. He will work on new business development and special projects.
CEO Mick Hillman Jr. will assume direct responsibility for the sales and marketing executive groups that currently report to Richard Hillman.
Founded in 1964, Cincinnati-based Hillman is a value-added distributor of over 60,000 SKUs, consisting of fasteners, key duplication systems, tags and related hardware items to over 20,000 retail customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and Australia. Web: hillmangroup.com
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. launched RivetKing Germany, its German sales and distribution offices in Neumarkt, located near Nuremburg.
Led by manager Bill Holler, the new facility expands the company’s manufacturing and distribution services in central Europe. The facility includes technical specialists, a sales staff and inventory to supply European clients.
“We are proud of our affiliation with RivetKing Germany,” commented Joanne Goodman Sherman, third-generation owner of Industrial Rivet.
Founded in 1912, Industrial Rivet is family-owned global manufacturer, distributor and importer of rivets and fasteners for automotive, aerospace, construction, and computer systems industries. Industrial Rivet operates 11 facilities in nine U.S. states, plus 10 international distribution centers in Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, China, Japan, Spain, Germany, UK and Australia. Web: rivet.com
Leland Powell Fasteners was recognized by Briggs & Stratton for their contribution to the completion of the Quantum Phase 3 Program, a federally project designed to reduce engine emissions.
Leland Powell President Mark McCullough specifically identified employees Mark Allen and Carey Adams as key participants in the success of the project, in which Leland Powell developed and produced a new Double Sems Head Bolt deemed critical to the success of the Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine.
A division of Elgin Fastener Group, Martin, TN-based Leland Powell manufactures standard and semi-standard fastener solutions for industries including lawn & garden, appliance, furniture and commercial trailer applications. Web: lelandpowell.com
Executives from Frankfort, IN-based LEP Special Fasteners Inc. announced plans to relocate parts of its operations from Illinois to Indiana, creating up to 160 new jobs by 2015.
LEP — a subsidiary of Italian-based Fontana Fasteners Group — said it will relocate parts of its management, sales and distribution functions of Fontana America Inc. and Fontana USA Inc. from Elgin, IL, to Frankfort and expand and equip its current facility by 250,000 sq ft. This expansion will more than double the existing capacity at the manufacturing plant.
LEP currently employs 190 full-time employees in Indiana, with plans to begin the initial hiring process for new administrative, management, sales and distribution associates in November.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered the specialty steel fastener producer up to $3 million in performance-based tax credits and up to $200,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans. Clinton County has approved additional tax abatement.
LEP specializes in manufacturing standard and to-print fasteners for the agricultural, transportation, construction and automotive markets. The business is headquartered at 3595 West State Road 28, Frankfort, IN 46041. Tel: 765 654-0477 Web: lepinc.com
Pennsylvania-based Military & Commercial Fasteners Corp. opened an office in Goshen, IN, for Midwest customers, marketing director Matt Malkie announced. The 7,500 sq ft space will have two employees.
Founded in 1972, Military & Commercial manufactures 20% of its inventory and distributes fasteners. Customers include BAE Systems, Johnson Controls, Honeywell and Gichner Shelter Systems.
M&C has 100 employees, including 80 at the headquarters at 11 Grumbacher Rd., York, PA 17406. Tel: 717 767-6856 Web: mcfcorp.com
TriMas Corp. announced that its Lamons business, which supplies specialty bolts and gaskets to the petroleum refining, petrochemical and other industrial markets, is expanding into new global markets.
Lamons recently established four new facilities in Singapore, Spain, India and Midland, MI.
Globally the business now has more than 20 satellite manufacturing locations, in addition to major production facilities in Houston, TX; Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Hangzhou, China; and Faridabad, India.
Houston-based Lamons produces engineered products to custom specifications. Web: Lamons.com
Würth Service Supply opened a 25,000 sq ft branch in Kansas.
Würth Service Supply’s 17th branch is located at 3002 W. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67213-1828. Wichita customers include Agco and Siemens Wind Power manufacturing facilities.
Würth Service Supply distributes fasteners and C-parts and provides inventory management to OEMs.
Würth Service Supply is headquartered at 4935 W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46268. Tel: 317 704-1000 Web: servicesupply.com ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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