PERSPECTIVE: Antidumping Probe Continues On Chinese Threaded Rod -- 05/08/2008 The U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its antidumping investigation on imports of steel threaded rod from China following a determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission that there is “reasonable indication” that imports threaten the U.S. threaded rod industry.   Messe Frankfurt Announces Asian Fastener Show In Southern China -- 05/08/2008 A new Southern China fastener trade show has been announced by Messe Frankfurt. Asia Fastener, a trade fair for fasteners, components, parts and related production technology, will be held September 24-26, 2008, at the Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Centre.   STOCK REPORT: FINdex Marks 2 Years Of Strong Growth -- 05/01/2008 The FIN Fastener Stock Index saw double-digit growth for the second year in a row, gaining 19.9% during 2007, compared with a 6.2% increase by an index of related industrial stocks.   $100 Million-Plus Fastener Acquisitions Dominate Hagan’s 2007 Top Ten Deals -- 05/01/2008 2007 was the year of the $100 million + acquisitions in the fastener industry, Richard Hagan commented upon releasing his Top Ten Fastener Deals of 2007.   WAI Publishes Ferrous Wire Handbook -- 04/23/2008 The Wire Association International will release a new edition of its Ferrous Wire Handbook during its 78th annual convention and Wire Expo trade show June 7-11, 2008, in Pittsburgh.   Mid-Atlantic Re-Elects Johnson -- 04/23/2008 Lee Johnson Jr. was re-elected president of the Mid-Atlantic Fastener Distributors Association for 2008.   Shannon, Rose Lead NFDA -- 04/23/2008 Mark Shannon of Tower Fasteners Co., Holtsville, NY, is the new president of the National Fastener Distributors Association, and Wendy Rose of Blue Chip Engineered Products, Cincinnati, OH, is the vice president and president-elect.   U.S. Commerce Dept. Initiates Antidumping Investigation on Chinese Threaded Rod -- 04/23/2008 The U.S. Department of Commerce is initiating an antidumping investigation for imports of steel threaded rod from China.