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Daniel Rivalin

Bolt from the blue | FAST

 Greenkote-treated bolts have been used to carry out vital repairs to the landmark ‘Cheesegrater’ building in London. London’s Leadenhall Building or, as it is more popularly known, the ‘Cheesegrater’, hit the headlines recently when ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

A tough nut to crack! | FAST

 Böllhoff’s RIVNUT SFC range promises to overcome issues of cracking and delamination when joining composite materials Böllhoff’s RIVNUT range of blind rivet nuts and studs have become something of a standard for joining thin and often ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

Improving aerospace fabrication | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Clamping pins have become the tried and tested method for securing the fixtures and jigs used in aircraft construction, as they enable quick and easy loading and unloading of large parts. However, in their traditional designs they are not without ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

Packaging makeover for Jubilee® | Fastener + Fixing

 Jubilee® Clips has introduced new packaging for its range of original Jubilee worm drive hose clips, which will now include the iconic Jubilee logo and relevant technical data.(...) via Packaging makeover for Jubilee®. [Read More]
2017/04/06

Multiple options for concrete fastening | Fastener + Fixing

 Eurotec has a wide range of solutions for concrete fixings including a torque controlled expanding plug made of electro galvanised steel and a multipurpose fastening solution.(...) via Multiple options for concrete fastening. [Read More]
2017/04/06

Selecting Dowels and Pins for Automated Assembly | Machine Design

 Choosing the right fastener for an automated process can prevent exorbitant machine and fixture costs, decrease set-up and cycle times, and lower manufacturing costs. When a company automates an assembly process, the fastening pins that will be ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

March 2017 M&A Roundup: Market Leaders Acquire Growth | Modern Distribution Management

 Three of the largest distributors in their spaces acquired growth during March, with Applied Industrial Technologies, Fastenal Co. and Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. all adding to their portfolios. Fastenal ­– No. 6 on MDM's 2016 Market Leaders ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

Robbie Gilchrist Awarded NFDA’s Inaugural Fastener Professional of the Year Award – NFDA

 The National Fastener Distributors Association’s first recipient of its new Fastener Professional of the Year award is Robbie Gilchrist of Capital Marketing (High Point, North Carolina). The Fastener Professional of the Year award was created ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

The April/May 2017 Fastener Technology International Magazine’s Digital Edition is now AVAILABLE!

 Fastener Technology International is a bimonthly international technical magazine for manufacturers, distributors and users of all types of fasteners. Fastener Technology International puts you in touch with the key decision makers...worldwide. ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

Audax Private Equity Announces the Acquisition of Fastener Distribution Holdings | Business Wire

 BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audax Private Equity (“Audax”) announced it has partnered with management to acquire Fastener Distribution Holdings, LLC (“FDH”) from Housatonic Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. FDH, headqu... [Read More]
2017/04/05