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Quick Look | Weekly Fastener Industry News Roundup (Oct. 12–Oct. 18)


Recently, several international standards revised under the leadership of the China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology were officially published. Going forward, we will continue to leverage the role of international standardization platforms, promote the translation of cutting-edge technological advances into international standards, and actively participate in shaping global standards and rules, thereby contributing Chinese expertise and solutions to the high-quality development of the equipment manufacturing sector.

Recently, several international standards revised under the leadership of the China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology were officially published. Going forward, we will continue to leverage the role of international standardization platforms, promote the translation of cutting-edge technological advances into international standards, and actively participate in shaping global standards and rules, thereby contributing Chinese expertise and solutions to the high-quality development of the equipment manufacturing sector.

 

On the afternoon of October 10, the signing and unveiling ceremony for the Fastener Innovation Research Institute between Ningbo University and Ningbo Qunli Fastener Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was held in the Anzhong Hall of the Anzhong Building. This agreement marks the beginning of a new chapter in collaboration between the university and the enterprise, as both parties commit to upholding the pragmatic and responsible spirit of the “Ningbo Gang,” translating the partnership into tangible research outcomes and talent‑driven achievements, thereby contributing fresh momentum to Ningbo’s high‑quality development.

 

In the third quarter of 2026, sustained recovery in overseas industrial manufacturing demand drove a surge in procurement volumes for fasteners and industrial consumables. As the leading fastener and industrial supply-chain company in Minnesota, USA, Fastenal reported net sales of $2.46 billion for the July–September quarter, up sharply by 15.5% year over year, with overall market performance exceeding expectations.

 

Located in the Baipu Industrial Park at the junction of Gangshan and Qiaotou in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, a groundbreaking ceremony was officially held on September 21. Covering a total site area of approximately 88.73 hectares, the park is positioned as a verification hub for advanced semiconductor equipment and materials, as well as an AI‑driven advanced manufacturing base, opening a new pathway for the transformation and upgrading of Gangshan’s long‑standing fastener, metalworking, and precision machinery industries.

In September 2026, the European Parliament officially expanded the scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from basic raw materials such as steel and aluminum to downstream steel and aluminum products—including fasteners, wire, springs, and household metal goods—in order to close loopholes that allow carbon leakage. Legislators further broadened the original proposal submitted by the European Commission, ensuring that the CBAM extends deep into manufacturing supply chains rather than stopping at the raw-material stage.

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Quick Look | Weekly Fastener Industry News Roundup (Oct. 12–Oct. 18)

Recently, several international standards revised under the leadership of the China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology were officially published. Going forward, we will continue to leverage the role of international standardization platforms, promote the translation of cutting-edge technological advances into international standards, and actively participate in shaping global standards and rules, thereby contributing Chinese expertise and solutions to the high-quality development of the equipment manufacturing sector.


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