All American Systems, Inc. (630-778-6887) announces their newest line by Armacoil. ArmaCoil manufacturer of wire thread inserts, newly established by UK manufacturer Armstrong Precision Components, has been in production for over 50 years. Previously these inserts were manufactured red under license from an established US producer. Armacoil inserts are now manufactured to the same high quality and performance standards and available to fastener distributors.

At the September NFDA meeting held in Chicago, IL, Don Westby of Westby Production Components, Inc. announced that he will be retiring from day-to-day operations of his company. He introduced Dave Schmitting, current Sales Manager of Westby Production Components, who will be assuming the position of General Manager effective October 1, 2009.

Press Release
September 30, 2009
Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc.

Cardinal Fastener & Specialty Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the newest addition to their sales team, John W. Grabner, Jr., Strategic Accounts Manager. John joined Cardinal in December of 2008 as Lean Manufacturing Manager. He has since been part of Cardinal’s Process Improvement Team (PIT Crew), as well as managed the short lead time area in Cardinal’s plant.

The new 2009 Rivet Nut Catalog from Sherex Fastening Solutions will be available in July! To
reserve your copy, please contact Sherex at 866-474-3739. A downloadable version will also available on our website at www.sherex.com.

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 loadbearing threads in thin materials and blind applications. All blind rivet nuts and

What’s HOT at Cable Tie Express? Sizzling on the front burner at Cable Tie Express, a leader in the cable tie and wire management arena, is the newest addition to its menu of product offerings - Heat Shrink Tubing.

Chicago Hardware & Fixture Company, of Franklin Park, Illinois, proudly announces a new addition to its sales staff. As of May 1, 2009, Michael Stamm assumes territory responsibilities of the Chicago Line for selected Chicago Metropolitan, Iowa, and Wisconsin areas. Mike, will eventually become Regional Sales Manager for part of the East Coast and New England areas, directing several manufacturing representative agencies.