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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 |
