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Daniel Rivalin

Reilly Advises NFDA: Change Conversation From Price to Cost | Global Fastener News

  Put yourself in the position of your customer,” Reilly advised. “Define value in customers’ terms.” He finds product is the most important at 57%; the company selling is 18%; and the individual salesperson 25%. via Reilly Advises ... [Read More]
2018/03/30

Hilti exceeds CHF 5 billion sales mark | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 In 2017, the Hilti Group continued to grow throughout all business regions with sales increasing significantly to CHF 5.1 billion (€4.4 billion). Year-on-year, sales were up 10.8% in Swiss Francs and 9.6% in local currencies.(...) via Hilti ... [Read More]
2018/03/29

Inspection machines and precision forging tools at wire® | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 wire® stand 15.E43 Lazpiur will be present at wire® 2018 with its latest developments - presenting a comprehensive family of machines for fastener inspection, in addition to a wide range of forging tools.(...) via Inspection machines and ... [Read More]
2018/03/29

Bossard announces 13.1% increase in 2017 sales | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Bossard Group releases its interim report for full year 2017, showing sales increased 13.1% to CHF 786.2 million - reflecting double digit growth in Europe, America and Asia.(...) via Bossard announces 13.1% increase in 2017 sales | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2018/03/29

Slackening, an increasing problem in the fastener world | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 One of the main reasons for bolt loosening is slackening. Slackening leads to loss of preload which ultimately leads to bolt loosening. As the use of polymers and sandwich composite materials continues to increase in industrial applications, the ... [Read More]
2018/03/29

Nedschroef – Nedschroef expands its headquarters

 As Nedschroef’s global footprint grows, so does its headquarters. The company, a leading automotive fasteners supplier in Europe, opened its newly expanded headquarters in Helmond, the Netherlands, to an audience of 150 local dignitaries and ... [Read More]
2018/03/29

PEM® FHX™ Self-Clinching Flush-Head Studs with X-Press™ Thread Profile Quickly Mate with Push-On Plastic Fasteners or Wire Ties – Penn Engineering

 PEM® FHX™ self-clinching flush-head studs from PennEngineering® uniquely feature an X-Press™ thread profile enabling quick mating with push-on plastic nuts, wire tie products, or other plastic fasteners in thin metal assemblies. Their ... [Read More]
2018/03/28

Lubricants for all forming applications | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 wire® stands 5.C10/10.A52/15.B43 Being present at all stages of the wire process with its lubricants, CONDAT has three stands at this year’s wire® Düsseldorf (Hall 5 C10 – Hall 10 A52 – Hall 15 B43) – concreting its place as the most ... [Read More]
2018/03/28

New all-in-one machine produces 24,000 bolt blanks per hour | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 wire® stand 15.C36 At wire® 2018, Aachener Maschinenbau GmbH (AMBA) will introduce its new all-in-one machines for the production of up to 200mm long bolts at unsurpassed rates.(...) via New all-in-one machine produces 24,000 bolt blanks per ... [Read More]
2018/03/28

Unique on the cobalt-free passivate market | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Cobalt has previously been widely used in conversion coatings as it’s a key contributor to heat resistance and corrosion protection. With a steadily increasing cobalt price, industries are calling for a cobalt-free alternative without sacrif... [Read More]
2018/03/28