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SUMMER 2010 VOLUME 33 - NO. 3

Table Of Contents

SUMMER 2010 VOLUME 33 - NO. 3

    6       Distributor News

  8       Fastening Technology Training
           Bengt Blendulf

 10      High Performance Distribution Update
           Robert B. Footlik, P.E.

 12      Manufacturer’s Identification Mark Registration
           Joe Greenslade

 14      Coating Processes
           Guy Avellon

16      Cover Story: Beacon Fasteners &
           Components, Inc.

 24      Review of Fastener Company Acquisitions
           Completed Thus Far in 2010
           Richard P. Hagan

26      Transaction Costs May be Affecting Profitability
           John Hardee

28      SPECIAL REPORT: The Patient Protection and
           Affordable Health Care Act
           Bart Basi, CPA; Marcus S. Renwick

 30      Bullet-Proofing Your Online Business Life
           Joe Dysart

32      Summertime View
           Jeff Thredgold

34      Distributors Face Challenges as Workforce Matures
           Jim Truesdell

36      “Recovery is Here” Notes Economist at
           NFDA Meeting
           Joe Cappello

40      Mustang Fastener & Specialty Adds Fastener
           Merchandising System, Fastener Lines

 42      What’s Happening at the IFI?
           Joe Greenslade

 44      Brighton-Best Announces Integration With
           The Business Edge 2.0

 46      Las Vegas Fastener Expo Off to Strong Start;
           Mill Supplies Added to Product Lineup

 50      Taiwan Invites World to Visit The Source
           John Wolz

 52     National Fastener Distributors Association           
           Annual Spring Meeting:
           “Connect Across the Globe”
           Tracey Lumia

 54     Residual Torque Comparison of Cap Screws:
           Standard Locking Plate vs. Stage 8 Cap Screw
           Locking System

    60     All American Fastener Show Had Great
           First Year66     Getting IT Under Control:
           Three $0 Cost-Cutting Projects
           Ari M. Footlik

67     Cryptic Fasteners Puzzle

  67     Fastener Word Scramble

  74     Southeastern Fastener Association Welcomes
           New Board Members, Introduces “Book of Value”
           Joanne Bialas

  76     What is a Blind Rivet?
           Anthony (Tony) Di Maio

78     Women in The Fastener Industry
           John Wolz

82     Brauer Supply Begins 130th Year With
           New Headquarters

  84     Columbus Fastener Expo Comes Back Strong
           After One-Year Absence

  88     Fastener Word Search Puzzle

  92     North Coast Fastener Association Distributor
           Social Big Hit
           George Hunt

100     Mid-West Fastener Association Holds Annual
           Show, Golf Outing
           Nancy Rich

112     Fastener Crossword Puzzle

113     Laboratory Testing Expands Hardness
           Testing Capabilities

114     Sudoku Puzzle

116     New England Fastener Distributors Association
           Elects 2010-2011 Officers, Holds Golf Outing
           Joe Soja

121     Pacific-West Fastener Association to Hold
           Workshop & Dinner Meeting: “DFARS
           Demystified, What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”

123     Subscription Form

126     Pacific-West Fastener Association Holds Dinner
           Meeting, Mel Kirsner Memorial Golf Outing

150     Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association
           Holds ITAR Educational Meeting
           Jay Minichino

156          Fastener Puzzle Solutions

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