North America

Lesjöfors takes new steps into the space sector | Fastener + Fixing Technology

US company Purdy Engineering contacted Singapore-based John While Solutions (JWSL), a Lesjöfors company, to develop and manufacture volute springs for a space vessel. The smooth spring development process resulted in a satisfied customer and high ... [Read More]
2020/09/01

SPAX® names Jim Winn as new president | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

SPAX® – a brand of the Altenloh, Brinck & Co international manufacturer of building products for residential and commercial applications – has announced the appointment of Jim Winn as its president for the SPAX brand in North America.(...... [Read More]
2020/09/01

AFC Acquires Master Distribution | Global Fastener News

Brunswick, OH-based Maste distributes channel and pipe fittings as well as related fasteners and accessories such as nuts, clamps, screws, washers, bolts, brackets and post bases.(...) via AFC Acquires Master Distribution | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/08/28

US demand for wire forms in medical equipment | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Singapore-based John While Solutions Pte Ltd, a Lesjöfors company, has received a large order for wire forms used in life saving equipment, as the demand for medical equipment increases worldwide due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.(...) via US ... [Read More]
2020/08/26

Nasmyth awarded merit status for Nadcap chemical processing | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Nasmyth TMF, a specialist in metal finishing, painting, and non-destructive testing for the aerospace and defence industries, has been awarded merit status for Nadcap chemical processing.(...) via Nasmyth awarded merit status for Nadcap chemical ... [Read More]
2020/08/25

Brico Marking 50th Anniversary | Global Fastener News

A two-man distributorship opened in a 3,500 sq ft warehouse on November 1, 1970, in Rosemont, IL. Thus was the start of “The Bright Name in Fasteners.(...) via Brico Marking 50th Anniversary | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/08/24

“Family is our fastener:” Industrial Rivet celebrates more than 100 years of success | Fastener Engineering

When Taryn Goodman’s great grandfather (Willie Goodman) founded Industrial Rivet & Washer Co. in 1912, he likely never expected the company to last more than 100 years or to maintain one of the industry’s largest inventories. He was simply ... [Read More]
2020/08/18

ARaymond to Close Its Brunswick Plant at Year’s End – Fastener World Inc.

In an effort to further enhance the efficiency of its operations, ARaymond in the process of optimizing its North American metal footprint and streamlining its available manufacturing capacity. As part of this strategy, it made the difficult ... [Read More]
2020/08/17

Being an essential manufacturer | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Here US-based ZAGO Manufacturing Company Inc gives an insight into how the company has handled the Covid-19 crisis as an essential manufacturer, as well as the new policies and procedures it has implemented to best service its customers.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/07/28

SEFA, SFA & Pac-West 2020 Joint Conference Postponed to 2021 | Global Fastener News

The Pacific-West Fastener Association, Southeastern Fastener Association and Southwestern Fastener Association were to meet in San Antonio.(...) via SEFA, SFA & Pac-West 2020 Joint Conference Postponed to 2021 | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/07/27