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June
PennEngineering® Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Three Patent and Trademark
Infringers
PennEngineering® has obtained a preliminary injunction against three patent and trademark
infringers (collectively “Pemco”): Pemco Hardware Inc., Dongguan Fenggang Pemco Hardware
Factory, and Shenzhen Pemco Fastening Systems Co., Ltd. (China).
Young Fastener Professionals Wants YOU to Come to Vegas this October for FREE! (almost)
Emerald Expositions, owner of the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, has given
Young Fastener Professionals the opportunity to select ten (10) individuals that have never been
to the fastener show before to attend this year's show.
DPA Buying Group Welcomes New Distributors & Suppliers
The DPA Buying Group is pleased to welcome nine new distributor members to its industrial
products division: American Pride Industrial Equipment and Services (Green Bay……
Brighton-Best Appoints Northeast Regional Manager and Chicago Warehouse Manager
Brighton-Best International is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael White to the
position of Regional Manager for the Northeast sales territory including Boston, Logan and the
newly expanded Sayreville, NJ location. Mike has been with Brighton-Best for over 7 years and has a
passion for his customers and the industry.
Advance Components at MWFA Show
Come by and visit the Advance Team next week at the MWFA Table Top Show on June 14 - 15 in
Elk Grove Village, IL. Brad Burel, National Sales Manager, and Andy Childress, Director of Account
Management, will be on hand to talk about our product lines, applications and value-added
solutions. See you there!
National Industrial Fastener and Mill Supply Expo Launches New Website
The National Industrial Fastener and Mill Supply Expo (NIFMSE) announced the arrival of its
new, user‐friendly web site, www.fastenershows.com.
Stainless Steel Hinges from J.W. Winco, Inc. Resist Tampering
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it
now offers GN 129.5 Stainless Steel Hinges, in metric sizes.
Nelson Fastener Systems is Formed as a Single Source for Critical Fastener Manufacturing
Technologies
Nelson Fastener Systems (NFS) has been formed, creating a rebranded business unit that consists
of six manufacturing entities: Nelson Stud Welding Inc.; Ferry Cap & Set Screw; Specialty Bar
Products……
Young Fastener Professionals Unveils New Website
Young Fastener Professionals (YFP) has revised and updated its website to ensure easier
navigation. Visit www.youngfastenerprofessionals.com to see the new features and browse the
YFP’s programs.
Join Pac-West for After Hours in Denver
Pacific-West Fastener Association is hosting an after hours event in Denver on Thursday, July 14,
from 5 – 8 p.m.
Lindstrom Announces a New Line of Retaining Ring Fasteners
Lindstrom has introduced a line of high quality, cost-effective External (Type SH) and Internal
(Type HO and E) series retaining rings. The initial offering of retaining rings are produced from
SAE 1060 – 1090 spring steel and are coated in black phosphate.
EFC International Continues to Grow
In a continued drive for growth, commitment to customers and supply partnership excellence, EFC
International announces the addition of Teresa Amman, Supply Chain Director.
Sara Vasicek Joins Advance Components as Regional Sales Manager
Advance Components has hired Sara Vasicek as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest and
Northeast regions. Sara brings 23 years of fastener industry experience to the job and previously
worked in sales at Fullco Industries and Aztech Locknut.
PEM® Self-Clinching Standoff Fasteners in Range of Types and Styles Enable Mounting,
Spacing, or Stacking of Multi-Panel Assemblies
PEM® self-clinching standoff fasteners from PennEngineering® enable precise and reliable
mounting, spacing, or stacking of panels, boards, or components in assemblies.
J.W. Winco, Inc. Offers Zinc Die-Cast Adjustable Friction Hinges
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it
now offers GN 437 Zinc Die-Cast Adjustable Friction Hinges.
DPA Safety Honors Distributor and Supplier of the Year
The DPA Buying Group is pleased to announce its 2016 Safety Distributor and Supplier of the
Year recipients.