Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc. is proud to announce their 25th anniversary on September 23, 2008. Since its founding, they have grown to be the largest manufacturer of hot forged bolts and screws in North America. Cardinal attributes their 25 years of success to the shortest lead times and highest on time shipping performance in its industry. None of this growth would be possible without its loyal customer base and their many valued associates. They look forward to growing and servicing the industry over the next 25 years.

If you would like more information, please call Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc
at 216-831-3800 or email sales@cardinalfastener.com.
CSM Fastener Products- announces their 20 year anniversary-(and on their third location-Elk Grove Village , Bensenville, and back to Elk Grove Village ) CSM is poised to move into its third decade of operation. Now in 47,000 square feet in Elk Grove Village , CSM has capacity to grow into the next 20 years. Owners Stan Rosinski and Dave Weber thank all the employees, vendors and customers for making CSM what it is today. Current capabilities are from #4 to 1/2" and up to 7” under the head. CSM’s claim to fame has been (and will continue to be) the ability to run quantities from 100 pieces to 100 million. In the office alone are over two centuries of fastener experiences. CSM’s quality system is ISO 9001:2000 approved. The watchwords at CSM are Service, Quality and Competitiveness. Current sales reps include: Hank Adams (IN), E. J. Peck (MI), Budd Sales (TX, OK, AR), Beron Associates (NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE), Component Sales of North Carolina (VA, NC, SC, GA, AL, FL) and Natco Associates (select IL accounts).
For more information, visit www.csmfastener.com
Tower Fasteners names Michael Brueggeman Key Account Manager for South
Florida. Tower Fasteners, one of the leading east coast distributors of
fasteners and electronic hardware, has strengthened its sales coverage in
South Florida with the appointment of Michael Brueggeman as Key Account
Manager.

Mark Shannon, VP Sales and Marketing stated, "It
gives me great pleasure to announce the hiring of Michael
Brueggeman to the position of Key Account Manager for South Florida.
Michael joins us with many years of industry experience in both the
manufacturing and distribution sectors of the fastener business".
Originally from Wisconsin Michael spent a good portion of his adult
life in California and now is settled in South Florida. Michael will
report directly to Bill Walker, FL Branch Manager and will be working as part
of the Florida team.

Tower Fasteners, an ISO 9001:2000 certified company, is a leader in
fastener distribution and inventory management systems with stocking
distribution centers in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Mexico. The family-owned
company, founded in 1967, is an authorized stocking distributor for
more than 30 quality fastener and hardware manufacturer lines.

For more information visit www.towerfast.com

SHEREX FASTENING SOLUTIONS, LLC is now the exclusive North American distributor for 304 and 316 stainless rivet nuts by Dejond TUBTARA®.
Tonawanda, NY – April 1, 2008: Sherex Fastening Solutions, an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of blind rivet nuts, announced today that they are now the exclusive North American distributor for Dejond TUBTARA® and their line of 304 and 316 stainless rivet nuts.
“The vision here at Sherex Fastening Solutions has always been to become a worldwide leader in the manufacture, design and distribution of blind rivet nuts and specialty fasteners. Complementing our own Sherex production is our 15 year relationship with Dejond. Dejond is a leading European manufacturer in cold forming and a reputed supplier to the European rivet nut industry. This partnership has allowed Sherex to offer not only our high quality manufactured parts, but Dejond’s as well.” said Adam Pratt, Vice-President of Sherex Fastening Solutions. “Over the past two years Dejond’s R&D staff has been developing a 316 Stainless Steel blind rivet nut that will enhance their current product offerings. I am happy to announce that Sherex Fastening Solutions is now the exclusive North American distributor for Dejond TUBTARA® and their line of 304 and 316 stainless rivet nuts.
316 Stainless Steel is commonly called, “marine” grade. It offers an enhanced corrosion resistance, a higher temperature performance and it is non-magnetic. It is effective in environments exposed to chlorides, salt water or elevated temperatures and it is extensively used in high demanding industries such as marine, offshore, gas & oil, chemical, and medical.
Sherex Fastening Solutions a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of Sherex blind rivet nuts, brass inserts, and other specialty fastening products. Sherex rivet nuts are ideal for providing load-bearing threads in thin materials and blind applications. All blind rivet nuts and brass inserts are manufactured to Sherex’s strict quality control programs and Sherex provides unsurpassed customer service and support before and after the sale. For additional information on the Dejond TUBTARA® line and the entire line of Sherex brand fasteners, including distributors in your area, please contact Sherex at 866-474-3739 or visit our website at www.sherex.com