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Here’s what’s happening in and around the fastener industry the Week of October 3rd, 2022

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In Fastener News…

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for September 2022 retreated once again to a sub-50 reading at 47.6 as the FDI continues its recent choppy pattern of bouncing up/below the neutral level. This was consistent with the sharp contraction registered in last month’s Forward-Looking Indicator (FLI), which further suggested it could result in a contractionary reading for September. Demand commentary remained bearish, with many expecting further normalizing demand as customers burn through inventory. Looking forward, the Forward-Looking Indicator (FLI) remained at sub-50 levels, reading 47.5, suggesting additional declines in the FDI could be likely next month. Overall, September was a relatively soft month for fastener distributors, and the FDI suspects further softening ahead.

FASTENER DISTRIBUTOR INDEX (FDI) | SEPTEMBER 2022

We’re less than 1 week away from the largest B2B expo for fasteners happening in Las Vegas October 17-19th!

For more than 40 years, the International Fastener Expo has brought together both the domestic and international fastener industry on an annual basis to network, discover, learn, and source products and services through a highly efficient B2B relationship-focused atmosphere.

More than 450 exhibitors are eager to connect with attendees from all areas of the fastener supply chain including distributors, manufacturers, importers, engineers, and sales reps. Register with the advance rate today and save before the price increases onsite!

Go to FastenerShows.com today Use FND Discount Code: FND50

The IFE has just introduced IFE Match which is a matchmaking platform and mobile app that will bring attendees and exhibitors a NEW, “smart” way of connecting with their peers, building business opportunities, exploring educational sessions, building your itinerary and more – all from your computer or mobile device before you even step foot on the expo floor! Download the app today at FastenerShows.com.

Shout out to all of the 2022 IFE Exhibitors: Fastener News Desk’s Best Booth Awards are BACK! IFE will be sponsoring the Best Booth Awards from Trophy Smack! We’re so excited to be BACK in-person, we plan to immortalize your hard-earned victory with a professional-grade championship belt.

This year the overall BEST BOOTH AWARD WINNER will claim the Best Booth Award’s first ever customized Championship Belt. We can’t wait to see your booth and creativity in Vegas!

Who will claim the FND’s BEST BOOTH AWARD title belt at the 2022 International Fastener Expo?

FND’s BEST BOOTH AWARDS Return To IFE 2022!

In Manufacturing News…

The nation celebrated Manufacturing Day last Friday. The MFG Day movement saw an increase in both in-person and virtual events as the nation get back to business after the pandemic. The pandemic increased the rate at which attrition is taking place in both manufacturing and distribution, as well as colleges seeing a decrease in enrollment numbers, making trade schools a natural fit for the new workforce. The President signed A Manufacturing Day Proclamation and remarked that America is the only Nation in the world that can be defined in a single word:  possibilities.  American manufacturing makes those possibilities real.  Today, on National Manufacturing Day, thousands of manufacturers across the country are opening their doors to give a new generation of students, teachers, and builders a glimpse of the opportunities that a career in modern manufacturing offers.

Read more:

A Proclamation on National Manufacturing Day, 2022

In Fastener Event News…

NFDA – CEO AND EXECUTIVE VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLES is happening on Wednesday, OCT. 12^th from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join fellow owners, executives, decision-makers, and team captains for a members-only online event. Take advantage of this space to discuss the hot topics that are important to you and other NFDA members. For more info go to nfda-fastener.org

On October 24-25th The Fastener Training Institute and Industrial Fasteners Institute present an in-person, two full-day training opportunity on the fundamentals of fastener metallurgy and heat treatment. This class focuses primarily on steels. Participants will gain a better understanding of fundamental metallurgical concepts and how crystal structure, phase combinations, and alloying determine the properties exhibited by fasteners. Participants will then learn how we make transitions by heat treating to achieve more desired properties for the application. Get more info at FastenerTraining.org 

Fastener Training Week | LA | is happening Nov. 14-18, 2022. FTW offers 5 intensive days of education & plant tours as part of the acclaimed FTI Certified Fastener SpecialistTM (CFS) advanced technical training program. Sign up: FastenerTraining.org

The stories featured in this week’s episode of IN THE NEWS can be found at Fastener News Desk or in our Twitter feed @FastenerNews and on LinkedIn in the Fastener News Group!

Industrial products are comprehensive and purchasing them online can lead to poor customer experiences when utilizing filtered search. The Product Genius’s grid technology allows your clients to search, sort and purchase 100’s of products from a one-page buying experience. Experience and Demo FAST Fastener buying at 1-800-Fasteners.com.

PGT’s services also include, data cleaning and preparation, consulting, and strategizing. Contact ProductGeniusTechnology.com or call 1-800-fasteners to find out how to get started today.

If you would like to share your company’s events, news or sponsor an upcoming episode of IN THE NEWS or would like to add to the Fastener Museum me: lisa@fastenernewsdesk.com.

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk.

Until next week, be well, be safe and Keep it Fastenating.

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Former Presidents of Optimas International and Americas Given More Autonomy, Responsibility by Parent Company American Industrial Partners to Continue Successful Transformation of the Business

Wood Dale, IL. – October 12, 2022 — Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider, announced today the elevation of Mike Tuffy to CEO, International, and Daniel Harms to CEO, Americas. The decision to implement a dual-CEO structure evolves the organizational model established in 2020 with autonomous, yet connected, business units.

By design, this structure has brought Optimas closer to customers and suppliers and created greater community within the organization. It also better reflects the scope of Harms and Tuffy’s roles and the contributions they’ve been making to Optimas for over a year.

“This promotion is recognition for how much Optimas, under the leadership of Mike and Daniel, has accomplished over the past year,” said AIP Partner Tim Horgan. “Their leadership, partnership, and results have exceeded expectations.”

Success of Dual CEOs

According to the Harvard Business Review, of the 2,200 companies listed in the S&P 1200 and the Russell 1000 stock indexes, from 1996 to 2020, fewer than 100 were led by two chief executives simultaneously. During periods of dual leadership, nearly 60 percent of these companies generated an average annual shareholder return of 9.5 percent. This is significantly higher than the average of 6.9 percent for each company’s relevant investment index. Dual-leader tenure also lasted about as long as a single CEO at the helm—around five years on average.

Foundational Momentum

While both regions have their own goals and objectives, Optimas continues to activate learnings and efficiencies gained over the past 2.5 years to better align new and existing services to customer and supply partner needs. Some of these innovations include establishing and adopting:

• Business Intelligence Teams to activate the power of its ERP, demand planning and inventory management applications to deliver tech-enabled automation and supply chain assurance.
• Re-imagined Supply Chain Organizations with a category-based structure to streamline communication and order execution, enhance supplier relationships and shape fulfillment for future business expansion.
• Global Project Management Office to codify and digitize process innovation that elevates operational efficiencies and increases supply chain assurance.
• Manufacturing Capabilities to expand capacity, improve output and reduce lead time for customers.
• Investments in New and Existing Talent to strengthen Optimas and help constituencies elevate their productivity and profits.
• Advancements in Social Responsibility Initiatives to further sustainability and company culture efforts.

“The past year has been a great journey for Optimas,” said Harms and Tuffy. “We both share a deep belief in this dual-CEO structure—and the positive momentum Optimas has gained in the last year is real. Feedback from customers, prospects and teammates around the globe is positive and tells us we’re on the right track.”

Backgrounds

Tuffy has over 35 years of experience in the fastener industry with leadership positions across commercial, sourcing and operations. As the leader of international markets, he utilizes his broad knowledge of world-class supplier capabilities to match with customer needs and expectations that drive efficiencies for partners and Optimas. Previously, Mike served in leadership positions at Walters Hexagon and Anixter where he was part of the management team that significantly grew the business through organic growth and acquisitions. He was also part of the acquisition team that carved Optimas out of Anixter.

A strategic thought leader with nearly 20 years of supply chain experience, Harms has built and guided high-performing teams to deliver operational excellence across multiple industries. His influential leadership style and data-driven, problem-solving approach have consistently produced top- and bottom-line growth with company P&Ls over $100 million. Prior to joining Optimas, Harms held several positions of increasing responsibility at DSC/CJ Logistics, culminating as Senior Vice President, Operations. Harms earned a Master’s of Business Administration from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. Harms is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

About Optimas Solutions

Optimas Solutions is a leading, tech-enabled global manufacturer/distributor of fasteners, inventory management services and production consumables that help producers elevate efficiencies and reduce costs. With deep supply chain expertise, we minimize risk, optimize inventory, enhance operations and improve product quality for industrial manufacturers. Examples of our work are evident in the products of leading global brands and at optimas.com.

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The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for September, 2022.  The FDI returned to contractionary territory last month with a 47.6 reading, seasonally adjusted, after rising to 52.6 the previous month.

The Forward Looking Indicator (FLI) remained virtually unchanged at 47.5, reflecting general uneasiness with expected market conditions.

Key Takeaway:

The September seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) retreated once again to a sub-50 reading at 47.6 as the FDI continues its recent choppy pattern of bouncing up/below the neutral level. This was consistent with the sharp contraction registered in last month’s Forward-Looking Indicator (FLI), which we suggested could result in a contractionary reading for September. Demand commentary remained bearish, with many expecting further normalizing demand as customers burn through inventory. Looking forward, the Forward-Looking Indicator (FLI) remained at sub-50 levels, reading 47.5,suggesting additional declines in the FDI could be likely next month. Overall, September was a relatively soft month for fastener distributors and we suspect further softening ahead.

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FDI_Report_September_2022

FND encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI. If you are interested in being a more active part of the fastener industry, you can apply to add your company to the FDI survey group. Complete the “Request an Invitation to Participate” form by clicking here. Once verified, you will receive login ID and password information and you will be notified by email every month when the survey period has been opened. – Fastener News Desk

About the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI).

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was developed as a service to the fastener industry by the FCH Sourcing Network in 2012 to be a new benchmark for the fastener industry.

The FDI is a monthly survey of North American fastener distributors, conducted with the FCH Sourcing Network and Baird with support from the National Fastener Distributors Association. It offers insights into current fastener industry trends/outlooks. Similarly, the Forward-Looking Indicator (FLI) is based on a weighted average of four forward-looking inputs from the FDI survey. This indicator is designed to provide directional perspective on future expectations for fastener market conditions. As diffusion indexes, values above 50.0 signal strength, while readings below 50.0 signal weakness. Over time, results should be directly relevant to Fastenal (FAST) and broadly relevant to other industrial distributors such as W.W. Grainger (GWW) and MSC Industrial (MSM).

The FDI Survey website is a resource than can be accessed by anyone, but it can only be updated by registered users during the monthly open survey period, which occurs during the last week of each month.

Click in to episode #181 of the Fully Threaded Radio podcast for further commentary and analysis. FullyThreaded.com.

Contact: Eric Dudas | O: 877.332.7836 | C: 630.532.2442

www.fastenersclearinghouse.com

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Afixx Alliance and Crossroad Distributor Source will once again be teaming up at the International Fastener Expo in Las Vegas on October 18-19, 2022, featuring our BackYard Bash.  As we come together again to celebrate our Industry & partnerships, both companies have new and exciting products and programs to feature at this year’s show. Our booths have received Best Booth Awards from the Fastener News Desk the past three shows, and we strive for this year to be just as entertaining.  We have a fun interactive competition, giveaways for our participants, and prizes for our winners. So come on by, say hi and enjoy; participation is open to all.  We are really looking forward to the 2022 show and know that both AFIXX and Crossroad are committed to our customers and promise to keep the same Team(work) approach that everyone experiences at the show throughout our day-to-day operations.

AFIXX Alliance®, with a focus on our innovative E-Commerce platform, afixx.com, which offers a vast inventory of products for the industrial and fastener markets with the service to match. In addition to our AFIXX brand of Rivets, Rivet Nuts and Cable Ties, as well as our other partner brands, we have recently added, Socket Products by Camcar®, Specialty Screws by Optia® and Retaining Rings, Wave Springs, and Hose Clamps by Rotor Clip®.  For additional information on any of the AFIXX line of products, please visit us at www.afixx.com.

Located in the Indianapolis area, the Crossroads of America, Crossroad Distributor Source® is your source for Powercoil® wire thread inserts and kits, Loksert® key-locking inserts and Bondsert® thread inserts for metal, AFIXX® blind rivets; the bestselling Black Book® technical reference series and other tools and accessories including its newest product E-Z Chamfer®. They are a master distributor supplying industrial and fastener distributors throughout North America, Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America. They are proud of their commitment to service their customers in a world-class fashion, with the ability to provide the technical expertise to support that distribution chain. For more information on the Crossroad product lines, please visit us at www.crossroaddistributorsource.com

Contact AFIXX today, 909.334.7820 or sales@afixx.com

Contact Crossroad today, 317.723.5050 or sales@crossroad.bz

Contact: Kendal Speer

KLeffler@Crossroad.bz

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Here’s what’s happening in and around the fastener industry the Week of October 3rd, 2022

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Here’s what’s happening in and around the fastener industry…

In Fastener Acquisition News…

Valley Fastener Group announced the acquisition of TRAMEC Hill Fastener. For over 50 years TRAMEC has domestically produced cold formed parts such as specialty screws, bolts, studs & rivets.

In Fastener News…

This week is the Industrial Fastener Institute’s Fall Meeting in Savannah, Georgia. Be sure to use #IFIEducates and #IFIConnects in your posts. Follow them on Twitter @IFIConnects or online at https://indfast.org

We’re 2 weeks away from the largest B2B expo for fasteners happening in Las Vegas October 17-19th!

The International Fastener Expo is Largest B2B expo of Industrial Fasteners and Tooling & Machinery in North America. Since 1981, the event continues to bring together the manufacturers and master distributors of fasteners and other related products and services with distributors and sales agents in the entire supply and distribution chain.

The International Fastener Expo just announced the 2022 recipients of the Fastener Hall of Fame and Young Professional of the Year awards. Congratulations to Young Fastener Professional of the Year, Bryan Wheeler of the Star Stainless Screw Co., and Fastener Hall of Famers: Andy Cohn, Duncan Bolt, Rick Rudolph Associates, Tim Malone, Spring Bolt and Nut Manufacturing, and Joseph Voltrauer, Volt Plastics.  The recipients will be recognized at the International Fastener Expo in Vegas. Join the IFE for the Awards Ceremony at 3:00 PM on October 18^th on the expo floor at Sessions Stage to honor and recognize the award recipients.

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Get registered today at ! Use FND Discount Code: FND50 until 10/16.

In Manufacturing News…

In the Monday Economic Report from the National Association of Manufacturers’ reports manufacturing value-added output increased to $2.768 trillion in the second quarter, an all-time high. Manufacturing accounted for 11.0% of value-added output in the U.S. economy in the second quarter, the highest percentage since the fourth quarter of 2019.

In Technology News…

Amazon Business released a new report: Amazon Business’ 2022 State of Business Procurement. The new report highlights a number of trends including:

• 91% of B2B buyers state a preference for online purchasing.
• 58% of B2B buyers now make purchases that have to be delivered directly to an employee’s personal residence, accommodating an increasingly distributed workforce as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the full report:

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In Fastener Event News…

This week is the Pac-West Fastener Association’s’ annual What’s New? What’s Next? Fall dinner program! Happening October 6th 5-8pm. Attendees will hear from Presenters, Jamie Lawrence of AVK, Tim Roberto Jr. of Star Stainless Screw, and Jun Xu of Brighton-Best International they will bring attendees up to date with what’s new with stainless steel and carbon fasteners, along with what distributors can expect from suppliers in the future. Plus a Vendor Showcase.

📌 Manufacturing Day kick-offs the month-long celebration of MFG Day THIS Friday October 7th!

MFG Day is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation to start careers in modern manufacturing through a series of focused events to promote manufacturing to students, parents, and educators. Plan to open your doors Oct. 7 or throughout the month of October! For more info go to MFGDay.com. Use #MFGday22 to share your MFGDay experience!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR Fastener Training Institute’s “How Fasteners are Made and What Drives the Cost of a Fastener” class that will take place at the International Fastener Expo. For Registration and more info go to: https://fastenershows.com/fti-class/

On October 24-25^th The Fastener Training Institute and Industrial Fasteners Institute present an in-person, two full-day training opportunity on the fundamentals of fastener metallurgy and heat treatment. This class focuses primarily on steels. Participants will gain a better understanding of fundamental metallurgical concepts and how crystal structure, phase combinations, and alloying determine the properties exhibited by fasteners. Participants will then learn how we make transitions by heat treating to achieve more desired properties for the application. Get more info at FastenerTraining.org  

Fastener Training Week | LA | is happening Nov. 14-18, 2022. FTW offers 5 intensive days of education & plant tours as part of the acclaimed FTI Certified Fastener SpecialistTM (CFS) advanced technical training program. Sign up: FastenerTraining.org

Shout out to all IFE Exhibitors: Fastener News Desk’s Best Booth Awards are returning to the 2022 International Fastener Expo! IFE will be sponsoring the Best Booth Awards from Trophy Smack! We’re so excited to be BACK in-person, we plan to immortalize your hard-earned victory with a professional-grade championship belt.

This year the overall BEST BOOTH AWARD WINNER will claim the Best Booth Award’s first ever customized Championship Belt. We can’t wait to see your booth and creativity in Vegas!

Who will claim the BEST BOOTH WARD title belt?

GET REGISTERED USING THE FND Discount Code: FND50

The International Fastener Expo will FEATURE Keynote Speaker, Dirk Beveridge. Dirk is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of UnleashWD. Dirk has authored four books including the bestselling INNOVATE! How Successful Distributors Lead Change In Disruptive Times.

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Dirk recently published a NEW Report: The State of Leadership Throughout Distribution. Over 200 executives provided an unprecedented look into how the nature of leadership is changing in distribution. Get details on how to download this new, landmark call-to-action report at Fastener News Desk

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The stories featured in this week’s episode of IN THE NEWS can be found at Fastener News Desk or in our Twitter feed @FastenerNews and on LinkedIn in the Fastener News Group!

Industrial products are comprehensive and purchasing them online can lead to poor customer experiences when utilizing filtered search. The Product Genius’s grid technology allows your clients to search, sort and purchase 100’s of products from a one-page buying experience. Experience and Demo FAST Fastener buying at 1-800-Fasteners.com.

PGT’s services also include, data cleaning and preparation, consulting, and strategizing. Contact ProductGeniusTechnology.com or call 1-800-fasteners to find out how to get started today.

If you would like to share your company’s events, news or sponsor an upcoming episode of IN THE NEWS or would like to add to the Fastener Museum me: lisa@fastenernewsdesk.com.

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk.

Until next week, be well, be safe and Keep it Fastenating.

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Meet the 2022 Recipients of the International Fastener Expo | WIFI Edith Cameron Scholarship

Jazmin Duenas, Delta Secondary, is the winner of the Edith Camerson (IFE) Scholarship. The International Fastener Expo will give Jazmin the opportunity to network and build relationships within the fastener industry.

Jazmin is a Sales Representative for Delta Secondary. She has been in the fastener industry for 1 year. She has learned a lot from her mentors at Delta Secondary and other industry related outlets. She looks forward to building deeper relationships with her customers and industry colleagues.

A Tremendous Thank You to WIFI for selecting me as the 2022 recipient for the scholarship in honor of Edith Cameron!

I have officially been with Delta Secondary for a year today! I began my journey alongside Delta with no prior experience in the fastener industry, so as you can imagine, it was quite daunting since this industry contains a wealth of endless information to learn. And while I am still learning new things in my sales position every day, my colleagues at Delta have been outstanding mentors to me and I am so grateful for their knowledge, patience and leadership. 

With this opportunity that WIFI has so graciously provided, I will be able to expand my knowledge and connections at the International Fastener Expo 2022 and for that, I am honored!

Michelle Richards, Original Engineered Products, is the winner of the Edith Camerson (IFE) Scholarship. The International Fastener Expo will give Michelle the opportunity to network and build relationships within the fastener industry.

Michelle is a Distribution Sales Specialist for OEP. She has been in the fastener industry for 25 years. She has a passion for learning, building relationships, and connecting people in the fastener industry.

Dear WIFI,

I am sincerely honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Edith Cameron Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity, which will allow me in-person integration back into the fastener industry and fastener family in my new role as a Distribution Sales Representative for OEP. Attending IFE 2022 will afford me many opportunities to network, connect and begin new customer relationships as well as reconnect with all the existing relationships that I am fortunate to already know. As I grow, learn, and succeed in my new role, I will be ever grateful and thankful for this experience.

Thank you again for your thoughtful and generous gift.

Sincerely,

Michelle Richards

Learn more about WIFI Scholarships and Membership. Click here:

About WIFI

WIFI’s mission is to provide opportunities for women in the fastener industry at all levels of experience, to unite in order to educate, mentor and encourage one another, for the express purpose of advancing women in the fastener industry.   

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Olander Company, Inc. is now ISO-Certified

The wholesaler’s Quality Management System has met the standards for official accreditation

October 3, 2022

Sunnyvale, CA – Fastener distributor The Olander Company, Inc. has confirmed last month that they are now certified by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, as meeting the high standards for quality outlined in their ISO 9001:2015 edition.

When serving industries like medical technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and automotive and aerospace engineering, a meticulous quality management system is key. Olander’s internal processes focus on continuous improvement and thorough documentation. “Our policy is that Olander meets or exceeds our customer’s requirements with quality products at competitive prices, through our Quality Management System (QMS) and continuous improvement process,” says Richard Thiedt, Operations and Quality Manager at Olander, who oversaw the auditing and certification process. “We’re glad to finally be certified,” he continued. “It has always been a priority for us at Olander to be excellent corporate partner to our customers, and they’ll now have the additional assurance of our ISO certification. We stand by our products and services, and constantly work to improve.”

ISO quality standards evolve and are updated periodically; Olander’s certification indicates that the company will update its systems in accordance with the standard when necessary. For now, they continue to forge ahead with their already-successful 2022 business year: “ISO 9001:2015 Certification is not us trying to ‘check a box’ because it is the latest initiative or corporate fad,” remarks David Byrne, CEO. “Olander is embracing the spirit of ISO and continuous improvement because we believe it will make us a better company, and improve the quality of the products and services we offer our customers, in the long run. We are excited about our future. And I am so grateful for the dedication of our Quality Team and all of our employees, who did the hard work to earn this certification.”

The Sunnyvale-based company celebrates its 60^th anniversary in 2022.

ABOUT THE OLANDER COMPANY, INC: The Olander Company is a full-line distributor of standard and metric fasteners; including commercial and specialty fasteners, precision hardware, electromechanical components, tools, adhesives, and wire management products. Founded in the Silicon Valley in 1962, Olander now serves customers in more than 45 countries. Companies in the semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, telecommunications, alternative energy, robotics, and other industries source their fasteners from an in-house inventory of over 65,000 items, and get the most out of their hardware with Olander’s value-added services. For more information, visit https://www.olander.com/ 

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Dana Morgan, Marketing Communications Coordinator

144 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale CA 94086

Office: 408-617-2739

dmorgan@olander.com

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