North America

NORMA decides on production downtimes | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, NORMA Group SE has decided to reduce production shifts and to interrupt production processes in its sites in the EMEA and the Americas regions starting next week.(...) via NORMA decides on production downtimes | ... [Read More]
2020/03/19

SFS adds deep drawing manufacturing capacity with T&M acquisition | Torque-Expo

SFS has added deep drawing to its existing manufacturing and development platforms in North America through the acquisition of Truelove & Maclean (T&M).(...) via SFS adds deep drawing manufacturing capacity with T&M acquisition. [Read More]
2020/03/18

How offshore manufacturing has affected local training initiatives | Fastener Engineering

Prior to the 1970s, most fasteners were produced domestically by U.S. manufacturers. Typically, these companies employed field sales executives and engineers to work with distributors and end users on the proper fastener selection and installation. ... [Read More]
2020/03/18

U.S. Fastener Industry Sheltering In Place Amid Pandemic | Global Fastener News

Industrial fastener companies in the U.S. have cut travel and limited face-to-face interactions with customers in an attempt to keep employees safe and minimize the spread of the coronavirus.(...) via U.S. Fastener Industry Sheltering In Place Amid ... [Read More]
2020/03/16

Canada’s Supply Chain Could be Subject to COVID-19 Impact – Fastener World Inc.

Northern American manufacturers and retailers have yet to face the massive destruction from the coronavirus outbreak, but industries which use products made from China have sensed risks and started emergency plans.(...) via Canada's Supply Chain ... [Read More]
2020/03/13

Reed to show full capabilities | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

US-based Reed Machinery Inc is able to supply an entire product line of thread rolling machines.(...) via Reed to show full capabilities | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/03/13

Park-Ohio Sales Fall In 2019 | Global Fastener News

Revenue hurt by the GM labor strike and customer delays in launching new business in its Assembly Components segment.(...) via Park-Ohio Sales Fall In 2019 | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/03/12

ZAGO launches new website | Fastener + Fixing Technology

ZAGO, the US-based manufacturer of sustainable high-tech sealing solutions, including sealing fasteners and switch seals, has launched a new website.(...) via ZAGO launches new website | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2020/03/12

Adhesives & Bonding Expo rescheduled | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Having closely monitored recent developments around the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and listened to feedback from across the industry, Adhesives & Bonding – and all co-located events – has decided to postpone the show until 25th – ... [Read More]
2020/03/12

Why “Made in America” matters to S&W Manufacturing | Fastener Engineering

What began nearly 40 years ago as a general job shop company has since developed into a well-known U.S manufacturer of precision machined products. S&W Manufacturing has grown from a single shop that once served the gaming industry of the 80s to ... [Read More]
2020/03/10