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North America

Fire and Ice: Threadlockers Secure Bolted Joints on Racing Snowmobiles | ASSEMBLY

 Every winter, Snocross fans flock to Michigan, Wisconsin and other snowy states to watch snowmobiler racers battle the elements and the laws of gravity to perform amazing feats—including long distance jumps and double back flips. What the fans ... [Read More]
2020/07/24

Hilti offers new anchors, tools, and digital solutions | Fastener Engineering

 Hilti North America, a commercial construction-focused technology, software and services company, has launched a suite of new tools, systems, and accessories. The lineup includes new solutions that help contractors further enable advanced anchors, ... [Read More]
2020/07/24

NFDA – National Fastener Distributors Association | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 NFDA is a non-profit trade association serving the North American fastener industry. Here Doug Ruggles (Martin Supply), who is 2019/20 NFDA president, and Adam Derry (Field), who is 2020/21 NFDA president, discuss how Covid-19 has impacted the North ... [Read More]
2020/07/24

International Fastener Expo 2020 cancelled | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Driven by the responsibility to serve best interests, International Fastener Expo (IFE) has announced this year’s show, scheduled to take place September 28th – 30th 2020, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, has been cancelle... [Read More]
2020/07/21

Fastener Fair USA introduces digital platform | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Fastener Fair USA has launched Connector365 – an all year round online platform that includes a searchable directory of suppliers, and enables visitors to schedule meetings and take part in expert led virtual education.(...) via Fastener Fair USA ... [Read More]
2020/07/21

Media Spotlight: “‘Overwhelmed and Terrified’: Las Vegas’ Reopening Backfires Terribly” | Global Fastener News

 “Not only are we overwhelmed and terrified, but based on the numbers for the rest of the country, it’s only going to get worse for us.”(...) via Media Spotlight: “‘Overwhelmed and Terrified’: Las Vegas’ Reopening Backfires Terribly” ... [Read More]
2020/07/20

STAFDA cancels in response to California’s Covid shutdown | Torque-Expo

 The Specialty Tool and Fastener Distributors Association (STAFDA) has cancelled its 44th annual convention and trade show after the State of California shutdown on Monday 13 July.(...) via STAFDA cancels in response to California's Covid shutdown. [Read More]
2020/07/17

International Fastener Expo cancels September 2020 event | Fastener Engineering

 The International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest industrial fasteners and tooling & machinery event in North America, has officially canceled its 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled to take place on September 28-30 in Las ... [Read More]
2020/07/17

Bulten’s Q2 performance ‘severely impaired’ by Covid-19 effects | Torque-Expo

 Bulten’s Q2 net sales were down almost 44% on the same period last year, amounting to SEK 441 million, due to the effects of Covid-19.(...) via Bulten's Q2 performance 'severely impaired' by Covid-19 effects. [Read More]
2020/07/13

Diving Into the Fascinating World of Fasteners | AutobodyNews

 How many bumper covers, fender liners and plastic shields are currently sitting in the middle of the road in this country?I would guess thousands, and why are they there? Undoubtedly one of the main reasons is that one or more retainers---aka ... [Read More]
2020/07/06