Association

Getting the SME voice heard | Fastener+Fixing

This summer Phil Matten sat in on the General Assembly of the European Consortium of Anchor Producers in Barcelona, Spain. It set him reflecting on ECAP’s development over 14 years, how SMEs in practice make their voice heard in European institu... [Read More]
2015/10/01

MCA Publishes Technical Resource on Selecting Proper Types of Fasteners – Roofing

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new technical resource to assist designers and installers in selecting the proper type of fastener: Fastener Compatibility with Profiled Metal Roof and Wall Panels. (...) via MCA Publishes ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Construction Fixings Association expanding | Fastener+Fixing

The Construction Fixings Association (CFA) recently gained a new ‘full member’ and appointed a new chairman and deputy chairman. It is also planning to expand its sphere of influence into direct fastening systems and self-drilling screws, as ... [Read More]
2015/09/22

BBI-LA Nora Hluz winning Scholarship – Brighton-Best International- News / Industry Update

Congratulations to BBI-LA Nora Hluz for winning the Edith Cameron Scholarship courtesy of Women in the Fastener Industry Association (WIFI). Nora will be attending the NIFSME Show in Las Vegas, Nevada from Oct. 21-23. You can meet Nora at the WIFI ... [Read More]
2015/09/16

People: President Casey McIlhon of NFDA (National Fastener Distributors Association) – FasternerWorld

Significant Helping Hands in Global Fastener Trade: President Casey McIlhon of NFDA (National Fastener Distributors Association)   1. First, can you please talk about how you define your role as the President of NFDA and what is the ... [Read More]
2015/09/04

BIAFD demonstrates commitment to training – fastenerandfixing

In June the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors staged its first ‘Fastener Forming Seminar and Plant Tour’ at Barton Coldform (UK) Ltd, a showpiece UK fastener manufacturing facility in Droitwich Spa. The event followed the ... [Read More]
2015/08/25

Facemire and Jacobs win NFDA’s 2015 Fastener Training Scholarships – NFDA – National Fastener Distributors Association

This year the Board of Directors for the National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) approved two scholarships for Fastener Training Week, an advanced fastener technical training program produced by the Fastener Training Institute. The ... [Read More]
2015/07/31

MCA Offers Technical Bulletin On Fastener Selection – designandbuildwithmetal

Chicago, IL  –The Metal Construction Association has announced the availability of a new technical bulletin entitled Fastener Compatibility with Profiled Metal Roof and Wall Panels. This bulletin serves as a guide for the selection of exposed ... [Read More]
2015/07/30

The Third Seminar Organized by HKSFC Successfully Closed – Chinafastener.com

On July 10, organized by Hong Kong Screw & Fastener Council, the third seminar on “designing advanced fastener dies” was closed with favorable results in Shenzhen City. It attracted near 85 enterprise representatives from fastener industry ... [Read More]
2015/07/15

Globalization Regulates Fastener Finishing – Global Fastener News – USA

Longer product life, “invisible” finishes, friction control, more durability with less thickness and increased usage of nano-technology are the future of fastener finishes, Brian Lowry told the National Fastener Distributors Association. Lo... [Read More]
2015/07/14