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12 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK FASTENER NEWS DESK TOLL-FREE 1-877-427-2739 FAX 330-270-5804 TWITTER @FastenerNews EMAIL info@fastenernewsdesk.com WEB www.fastenernewsdesk.com NIFMSE BEST BOOTH AWARDS 2016 Since 1981, the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo (NIFMSE) has brought together manufacturers and master distributors of fasteners, precision formed parts, fastener machinery & tooling with distributors and sales agents in the distribution chain. From industrial to construction, electronic to automotive and aerospace, NIFMSE is the trade show where all varieties of distributors come to expand knowledge, see customers, build new relationships, and find new products. Acquired by Emerald Expositions shortly after last year’s show, NIFMSE this year shaped up to be an amazing show. This year there were a variety of informative sessions and networking opportunities. We enjoyed seeing the creativity that went into creating this year’s exhibitor booth at the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo. Exhibitor Booths are a chance for companies to introduce their team, display their products, strengthen customer relationships, and most certainly to write new orders! Exhibitor Booths must grab the attention of thousands of show attendees. For the last two years, Fastener News Desk has been hosting the Best Booth Awards (2014 & 2015) at the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo. The Best Booth Awards have highlighted the most creative displays, booth representatives, and technologies showcased on the show floor. For the third year in a row Fastener News Desk attended the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada where we scoped the floor for the most outstanding booths present at the show. Here are this year’s categories and winners for the NIFMSE Best Booth Awards! BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE Best New Technology - Apex Supply Chain Technologies Smart Bins with Automated restock alerts keep VMI lines up & running Keeping your VMI bins full just got a lot easier, a lot faster and a lot smarter. Each ACTYLUS smart bin automatically detects low levels and instantly sends an alert to your ERP system, eliminating the need for counting trips and “milk runs”. That means no more safety stock, no more emergency orders, and more importantly, no more lines down. It’s the automated kanban, lean bin solution you’ve been waiting for. Our New Technology Award goes to Apex Supply Chain Technologies! We were very impressed with advanced technology product offering from the Actylus 8200! This new technology is where the Internet of Things (IoT) advances vendor management capabilities for the fastener industry. All the devices are easy-to-use Internet appliances (MS Windows-free). They’re powered by Apex Connect n’ Go Technology, so you simply plug the device into a power supply, connect to the Internet and you’re ready to go. The Apex automated point-of-use dispensing and supply chain technologies change the way business functions. CONTINUED ON PAGE 98