Daniel Rivalin

Shoulder Bolts: Why They’re Too Important to Ignore (Part 1) | Plastics Technology

I especially enjoy writing articles on subjects that are important to our industry but are rarely given the attention they deserve. Maybe it’s because these topics are not often, if ever, discussed in schools, training seminars, or SPE functions. ... [Read More]
2019/06/03

MiTek introduces new ProSeries fastener | HBS Dealer

MiTek USA has released a new ProSeries fastener .The new ProSeries WSTS Truss/Stud Screw provides uplift resistance and lateral load resistance for truss-to-top-plate; rafter-to-top-plate; top-plate-to-stud; and stud-to-bottom-plate connections... [Read More]
2019/06/03

10 Minutes with Nancy Rich – Fastenerblog.net

TS: You help manage several of the industry Fastener associations. In a couple weeks the Midwest Fastener Association is holding its semi-annual Fastener Tech Show. How are things shaping up for Fastener Tech ‘19? NR: We have a very nice list ... [Read More]
2019/06/03

Finishes for retaining rings and wave springs | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Whether you need added corrosion resistance or simply want to change the appearance of your part, TFC Ltd offers a wide range of finishing processes to ensure retaining rings and springs perform the way that they need to in specific applications. ... [Read More]
2019/06/03

Bufab acquires Nordic HT BENDIX A/S | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Bufab has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in HT BENDIX A/S, with annual sales of approximately DKK 345 million (around €46.5 million) and an operating margin of approximately 10%.(...) via Bufab acquires Nordic HT ... [Read More]
2019/06/03

wire Southeast Asia showcases Thailand’s potential | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

‘Fast and innovation driven’ describes Thailand’s economic development in a nutshell. The country continues to sharpen its profile as the business hub of the ASEAN states; with the aim of expanding existing industries such as the automotive, ... [Read More]
2019/06/03

SARIV expands thread rolling capability | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Since the end of 2018 SARIV Srl has enriched its production capabilities with the addition of two new thread rolling machines, taking its total to nine.(...) via SARIV expands thread rolling capability | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2019/06/03

Fastener Importers Raise Prices to Counter Tariffs | Global Fastener News

Brighton-Best International president Jun Xu told GlobalFastenerNews.com that his company has taken a “hybrid” approach to address tariffs.(...) via Fastener Importers Raise Prices to Counter Tariffs | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2019/05/31

Taiwan Fastener Export to China Drops by 30% in Jan.-Feb. 2019, but Export to Russia Shows the Highest Increase (30%) | Fastener World Inc.

In the first two months of 2019, the fastener export from Taiwan to China dropped by 30% compared to the same period last year and the fastener export from Taiwan to France also dropped by more than 20%.(...) via Taiwan Fastener Export to China ... [Read More]
2019/05/31

Pricing Paradox: Fastener Pricing 101 | International Fastener Expo

As business owners and managers, we constantly find ourselves staring down an endless series of levers to pull, buttons to push, and dials to turn to optimize our businesses. No matter how fancy we get through, and how many moves we make, the ... [Read More]
2019/05/31