WINTER 2013

6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S

6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK S&M Retaining Rings is pleased to announce the addition of Specialty Sales and Nordstrom Associates to its sales force. Ira Shushan, Aaron Shushan, and Robert Lopez of Specialty Sales will be representing S&M in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada. Mike Rothermel and Allen Macpherson of Nordstrom Associates will be S&M representatives for the New England states. S&M Retaining Rings is looking forward to a mutually beneficial relationship with both companies. With their support in the field, S&M will be able to service our growing customer base on both the East and West coasts. For more information, contact S&M Retaining Rings: Tel: 973-383-2200, Fax: 973-383-6529 or visit their website at: www.smretainingrings.com. OBITUARY Bay Fastening Systems, proudly announces the arrival of the new Avdel eRiv® battery tool. This new 14.4 Volt Lithium Ion powered cordless blind rivet tool combines lightweight with a robust construction to provide dependable riveting in all situations and locations - 100 % portable riveting. Bay Fastening Systems, headquartered in Garden City Park, NY, is the original leader in blind riveting and engineered fastening systems distribution. With a proven track record of over 40 years, the company masterfully and reliably manages the distribution of engineered fastening system lines from all the top industry leaders at the lowest possible prices and with next day delivery. The company also carries a full line of factory-authorized tools and tool parts for all product lines, as well as full repair service with factory certified technicians. For more information about Bay Fastening Systems, visit them on the internet at www.bayfastening.com or www.bayrivet.com. *** National Threaded Fasteners is now stocking #3 Grade 8 Dome Head Plow Bolts (150MPSI). Joe Kuchar, CEO of Titan Fastener Products Inc., died November 24, 2012. He started in the industry in 1964 with American Fasteners in Chicago. He launched Hi-Ten Corp. in the mid- 1970s and started Titan Fastener with his family in 1990. He was a National Fastener Distributors Association board member from 1985 to 1988 and was inducted into the NIFS Hall of Fame in 1990. Messages to the family may be sent c/o Titan Fastener Products, 2627 Sidney Lanier Dr., Brunswick, GA 31525. Stock diameters include 5/8 & 3/4 and are available in multiple lengths. These items are manufactured to the highest quality under the ASME B18.9 specification. For more information please contact our sales department by phone 440-350-1430, Fax 440-350- 1676, email at sales@flangescrews.com or visit www.flangescrews.com.