Bill Giddins has retired from Continental-Aero after 50 years in the fastener industry.
Giddins started with Continental-Aero in 1999 in a consulting role and in 2010 became CEO.
“I have been blessed with the ability to work with many outstanding people and some really talented business people, form friendships and to create jobs and to train and to learn,” Giddins said. Email: BillGiddins@gmail.com
Kelly Wiechen is now president. Wiechen joined Continental-Aero in 2004, became head of operations in 2008 and was promoted to COO in 2010.
Aero Stop Nut was founded in 1948 in New Jersey as a division of Fastener City Co. to supply locknuts. Continental-Fasteners started in 1982 in Illinois. Continental acquired Aero in 1987 and in 1999 the companies were renamed Continental-Aero and acquired in 2012 by Tramec Holdings LLC. Today C-A distributes all-metal and nylon locknuts, including its Purple Nylon Tork LockNuts brand, plus finished Hex nuts. Continental-Aero has facilities in California and Texas and is headquartered at 5619 W. 115th St., Alsip, IL 60803-5125. Tel: 866 419-5084 Web: Continental-Aero.com
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