U.S. Fastener Exports Rise First Time in 6 Months – Global Fastener News – USA

U.S. fastener exports rose in September for the first time in six months, while imports fell, marking a half-year of decline. U.S. fastener exports of iron and steel fasteners (HTS Code: 7318) increased 3% to $324 million in September, according ... [Read More]
2015/11/27

Versatile system for connections and fastenings | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Bormann & Neupert GmbH & Co KG states that its Smart Band is a robust alternative to stainless steel fasteners and is ideal for demanding applications and extreme ambient conditions, such as in mining or onshore/offshore wind turbines. ... [Read More]
2015/11/27

Rivit introduces RIV506 | Fastener+Fixing

Rivit Srl has added the RIV506 hydro pneumatic tool for blind rivets to its range of riveters – further expanding the Italian manufacturer’s comprehensive range of fasteners and tools it supplies. (...) via Rivit introduces RIV506. [Read More]
2015/11/27

World steel capacity utilisation continues to fall | Fastener+Fixing

The latest report from the World Steel Association shows the world steel capacity utilisation ratio fell to 68% in August, compared with 71.6% at the same time last year. (...) via World steel capacity utilisation continues to fall. [Read More]
2015/11/27

Taiwan Fastener Industry: Faraway, So Close – Global Fastener News – USA

What issues do Taiwan fastener manufacturers face? During FIN interviews, four manufacturers in Kaohsiung mentioned issues that U.S. companies face too: Quality, currency, employee training and labor costs, competing lower-cost nations, trust and ... [Read More]
2015/11/26

REYHER’s easy online ordering | Fastener+Fixing

F. REYHER Nchfg GmbH & Co KG is continually improving its webshop with new features to meet customers’ needs – with over 80,000 fastener and fixing products available to order at the click of a button. (...) via REYHER’s easy online ... [Read More]
2015/11/26

New England Fastener Distributors Association Announces 2015 NEFDA Scholarship Winners | Fastener World

  NEFDA has announced the winners of its scholarship awards for 2015. This effort is supported by the annual Scholarship Golf Outing. Winners this year are as follows:       Jessica Bielefield - Smith Associates ... [Read More]
2015/11/26

Japanese Estic Corporation to Increase Domestic Orders to Compensate for Overseas Sales | Fastener World

  Estic Corporation is a public listed fastening device (e.g., nut runner) and assembly machine maker. Due to its inferior sales performance of automotive fastening device in China and Thailand, the company will compensate the loss of its ... [Read More]
2015/11/26

Japanese JPF’s Financial Deficit is Expected to Decrease | Fastener World

  So far this year JPF (Japan Power Fastening), a public listed fastener company, is suffering a difficult time for the sales of construction screws and its China subsidiary's sales of automotive fasteners. Depreciated yens has led to ... [Read More]
2015/11/26

ND Industries Announces Stay-Put® Washers | Fastener World

  On Nov. 04, U.S. ND Industries released a new Stay-Put® Washer that can increase the efficiency of the assembly process. Designed as a retention aid, Stay‑Put Washers are used to hold a fastener or multiple components in-place before ... [Read More]
2015/11/26