Daily Fasteners and Fixings News by Bazibaza

Daniel Rivalin

What is the difference between self-tapping and self-drilling screws? | Fastener Engineering

 Screws that have particularly sharp threads that can carve into material are often referred to as “self-drilling screws.” However, there is a distinction worth making when working with these types of screws, which can make a significant differ... [Read More]
2020/01/02

PennEngineering® Announces Acquisition of Eurotec Ltd. – Penn Engineering

 PennEngineering® announced today that it has acquired Eurotec Ltd., a specialty technical reseller of metal fabrication equipment, fastener installation systems and clinch and sheet metal fasteners. Eurotec is based in Tokyo, Japan.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/01/02

VIPA grows to face new challenges | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 With over 120,000 references in stock, VIPA SpA is constantly adding to its products to satisfy requests from several industries including automotive, agricultural, machinery, chemical, and engineering. The company is also committed to expanding its ... [Read More]
2020/01/02

A small LOXX® lower part for screwing | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 For the last 60 years, the safety lock LOXX® has been an essential solution for quick and secure fastening of tarpaulin, spray hoods, bimini tops and canopies on boats, this fastener is an easy, quick, and safe fastening solution. Now, Schaeffertec ... [Read More]
2020/01/02

When should a non-expansion anchor be used? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Here, UK-based Bison, a nationwide supplier to the M&E and building engineering services marketplace, explains what a non-expansion anchor is and when they should be used.(...) via When should a non-expansion anchor be used? | Fastener + Fixing ... [Read More]
2020/01/02

China’s fastener firms, ‘the rice of industry’, grapple with the nuts and bolts of a slowing economy | South China Morning Post

 Handan city produces more than half of the nuts, bolts and screws used in China’s construction and manufacturing industry Fastener manufacturers are seeking to expand foreign sales to make up for weaker domestic demand as China’s economic ... [Read More]
2019/12/31

Taiwan’s CSC posts first lossmaking in Nov in four years | Mysteel Global

 China Steel Corporation (CSC), Taiwan’s top steel producer headquartered in Kaohsiung, South Taiwan, posted the first monthly lossmaking in November since February 2016 because of continuing price declines throughout 2019, and steel sales volume ... [Read More]
2019/12/31

From fasteners to a charity foundation | Fastener Engineering

 “From humble beginning come great things” is a quote that could adequately describe the story of brother-in-laws — Frank Martin and Steve Sholtis — who decided to partner and start a small fastener company in Mobile, Alabama in the late ... [Read More]
2019/12/31

Spaenaur is stocking master distributor for Sherex’s TEC Series line | Fastener Engineering

 Sherex Industries recently partnered with Spaenaur to stock its TEC Series line of wedge-locking washers. Sherex is a Canadian company that primarily serves the automotive and fluid power markets, with a rivet nut division (known as Sherex Fastening ... [Read More]
2019/12/30

U.S. industrial fastener sector to increase by 2.7% CAGR through 2023 | Fastener Engineering

 The demand for industrial fasteners in the United States is expected to increase 2.7% per year through 2023 to $16.5 billion, according to the Freedonia Group, an international business research company.(...) via U.S. industrial fastener sector to ... [Read More]
2019/12/30