North America

Quality management is a vital requirement in the industrial fastener industry – thespec

Quality assurance is paramount for a company that’s trusted to supply fasteners to a range of industries, notes R.E. Glover in Hamilton, Ontario — a reliable source for industrial fastening systems and hardware. What follows is an overview of ... [Read More]
2016/01/11

EFC International Acquires Technology Components Southwest | FastenerJournal

EFC International, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Texas-based fastener distributor Technology Components Southwest (TCS). EFC is one of the leading engineered fastener distributors in the U.S. The ... [Read More]
2016/01/11

Increase productivity with ProSert™ XTN20 | Fastener+Fixing

POP® Avdel® has introduced the ProSert™ XTN20 – a next generation high production blind rivet nut installation tool that helps increase manufacturing productivity. via Increase productivity with ProSert™ XTN20. [Read More]
2016/01/08

Applied Industrial acquires HUB Industrial Supply – Industrial Supply Magazine

Applied Industrial Technologies announced it has acquired HUB Industrial Supply, a distributor of consumable industrial products. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. "HUB Industrial Supply is an excellent strategic fit that further strengthens ... [Read More]
2016/01/08

New SKAKO semi–automatic packaging machine | Fastener+Fixing

SKAKO Vibration has introduced a new compact weighing and filling system to fill different kind of boxes, as well as plastic or steel returnable boxes (KLTs), which it says is especially designed for short and medium sized production. (...) via ... [Read More]
2016/01/07

Gemcor Joins Ascent Aerospace’s Assembly Line Integration Portfolio — PRNewswire/ —

Ascent Aerospace, a leading integrator of aircraft assembly line solutions, has bolstered its automated assembly capabilities with the addition of Gemcor.  Gemcor is a global leader in developing and manufacturing automated fastening systems that ... [Read More]
2016/01/07

Speedtech Partners With Fastenal Company to Offer Innovative SPEEDWRAP® – PRweb

Speedtech International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of hook and loop ties, straps and specialty fasteners, is pleased to announce its partnership with Fastenal Company, a leading industrial distributor. Fastenal, one of the largest MRO (Maintena... [Read More]
2016/01/07

Triangle Fastener Unveils 5/16 | Fastener World

  Triangle Fastener Corporation has announced the 5/16"-diameter BLAZER 3 as the newest addition to the company's BLAZER Drill Screw line. The 5/16"-diameter BLAZER® 3 self-drilling screw is available in six lengths ranging from 1” to ... [Read More]
2016/01/06

Revolutionary Rivet Locator™ Mobile App Introduced by Century Fasteners Corp — PRNewswire/ —

Century Fasteners Corp. has developed Rivet Locator™, a mobile app for searching, cross referencing and requesting quotes for structural rivets. (...) via Revolutionary Rivet Locator™ Mobile App Introduced by Century Fasteners Corp -- ... [Read More]
2016/01/05

Triangle Fastener launches new website | ConstructionMagNet.com

Triangle Fastener Corporation has launched a new website that provides easy access to product information for the metal roofing, flat roofing, metal building, post frame, and commercial drywall industries. The new site is mobile friendly and ... [Read More]
2016/01/05