Field Notes

We are pleased to announce that effective Wednesday, July 9, 2014, Field and HRS Logistics have merged. This strategic partnership will enhance both our positions in the marketplace by expanding the products, services, and geographical footprint in which we service our customers.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor reports that in 2012 there were 2,976,400 work place injuries reported. In that same year, Field had its last recordable work place injury to date. Field has gone 682 consecutive days without a recordable injury and has taken several measures to maintain a safe work environment for their employees.

When an engineer specifies a ¼-20 x 2 zinc plated Grade 5 hex cap screw in their design, they are expecting to get a part that meets strength requirements, can be serviced with a 7/16” tool, and will resist corrosion. But if that engineer’s purchasing team sends that description out to five suppliers would they all supply the same part?

Field Fastener, a global fastener distributor, announced today that is has once again been named one of the fastest growing private companies in America, earning its spot on the Inc. 500|5000 list for the 3rd consecutive year.

When faced with the task of joining two plastic components, the engineer has a number of options to choose from: snap fits, adhesives, ultrasonic welding, threaded fasteners and others.

Impress your friends by knowing the difference between a screw and a bolt! Most would suggest it has something to do with size or strength; not so. A screw is designed to be rotated into the joint. A bolt is designed to be stationary while the nut is rotated onto the bolt.

Fasteners are typically the black sheep of a product bill of materials. They are the last consideration for a new design, a small percentage of the overall spend, and a commoditized nuisance that can be supplied by anyone. They consume an inordinate amount of time to procure and move throughout a production facility, and can shut down your line in a split second.

Field Fastener, a global fastener distributor, announced today that is has once again been named one of the fastest growing private companies in America, earning its spot on the Inc. 500|5000 list for the 2nd consecutive year.

The misconception that a supplier transition has to come with lost profit and/or downtime can keep an organization from making a much needed change. Field understands this and that’s why no team is more accessible, detail-oriented, and responsive throughout the transition process.

Field Fastener, a leading fastener distributor, announced that it will acquire Fastening Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Duncan Bolt. The acquisition will extend Field’s global footprint and provide customers with expanded products and service offerings.

Field recently completed work on a 46,000-square-foot addition to our facility in Chicago, Illinois, which focuses on operation and efficiency excellence.