North America

Alcoa’s future value-add company to be named Arconic | Fastener+Fixing

15-Mar-2016 Alcoa has announced the name, logo and tagline of its future value-add company: Arconic. Innovation, engineered. The future upstream company will operate under the Alcoa name. The company’s separation into two, independent, public... [Read More]
2016/03/15

Raymond: Manufacturing Secrets Can Be Stolen on Flash Drive – Global Fastener News – USA

A simple flash drive can give away your manufacturing secrets to competitors around the globe, the director of innovation policy for the National Association of Manufacturing warned the fastener industry. via Raymond: Manufacturing Secrets Can ... [Read More]
2016/03/15

General Motors Recognizes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions as a 2015 Supplier of the Year Winner | Maclean-Fogg CS

MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions was named a GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors during its 24th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony held Thursday, March 10 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.  General Motors recognized 110 of its ... [Read More]
2016/03/14

“Graphene Anti-Corrosion Coating and Method of Application Thereof” in Patent Application Approval Process (USPTO 20160053398) – 4traders

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Politics & Government Week -- A patent application by the inventors Kurtz, Russell (Palos Verdes Estates, CA); Bennahmias, Mark (Ladera Ranch, CA), filed on August 20, 2015, was made available online on ... [Read More]
2016/03/14

NFDA is Now a Member of the National Association of Manufacturers Council of Manufacturing Associations | Fastener World

NFDA’s new membership in NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations will give our members more representation in Washington DC on issues and public policies that affect manufacturing in the U.S., such as • Energy and natural resources ... [Read More]
2016/03/14

Falcon Fastening Solutions Saves Manufacturers 14 Percent in 2015 | FastenerJournal

Falcon Fastening Solutions, Inc., a cost-reduction specialist for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) using production components in high-volume, reports an average customer cost savings of 14.4 percent for 2015.   http://www.fasten... [Read More]
2016/03/14

QYResearch: Industry Analysis Report for North America Automotive Fasteners Industry 2016 2016-03-10 – pr-inside

North America Automotive Fasteners Industry 2016 Market Research Report is a new market report published by QYResearch. This report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the Automotive Fasteners industry. via QYResearch: ... [Read More]
2016/03/14

LaPorteCountyLife.com | Manufacturer of Metal Building Components Expands in Michigan City

Central States Manufacturing, Inc., a manufacturer of metal building components, plans to expand its production capability by adding $1.8 million worth of new equipment at their Michigan City, Indiana location. Founded in 1988, Central States ... [Read More]
2016/03/11

Fit-for-Life Connections | Fittings & Couplings content from Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Easy-to-assemble four-bolt flanges form reliable connections at high pressures in modern hydraulic systems—particularly on larger sizes—but they’re not fool-proof. via Fit-for-Life Connections | Fittings & Couplings content from ... [Read More]
2016/03/11

Fastener Foundation Taking Pro-Active Role – Global Fastener News – USA

There is a looming shortage of skilled workers for manufacturing and distribution jobs and the Fastener Education Foundation was formed to do something about it. “Put your hands up if you’ve had trouble hiring employees,” Phil Johnson of ... [Read More]
2016/03/11