North America

Bay Bridge: Caltrans releases hundreds more bolt documents – San Jose Mercury News

By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Updated:   06/25/2013 05:51:10 AM PDT OAKLAND -- Caltrans has released 15 volumes and hundreds of pages of inspection and test data on thousands of high-strength steel fasteners installed on the ... [Read More]
2013/06/26

Vegas Fastener Expo Reports Strong Early Interest – NFDA – National Fastener Distributors Association

The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo scheduled for October 23-25, 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA, is showing very strong early interest reports expo management.   "We have sold 712 ... [Read More]
2013/06/26

Nucor unit denied final fastener investigation | AMM | 24/06/2013

NEW YORK — The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has denied a request by Nucor Corp.’s fastener division for a final investigation into imports of steel fasteners from China and Taiwan, reaffirming U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ... [Read More]
2013/06/25

Fastenerblog.net: Fastner Tech done; On to Vegas

Posted by Traveling Salesman at 6/24/2013 6:44 PM Categories: uncategorized It has been a busy few weeks.  Spent some time in Chicago attending the Fastener Tech '13 show.  I do not know the exact number of attendees but I have to think ... [Read More]
2013/06/24

Improving fastening results with five tips | MRO Magazine

    These tips are great starters to solving unwanted fastening problems. TEXT SIZE  By: Mountz - The Torque Tool Specialists 2013-06-24 Solving fastening problems is about controlling variables or eliminating potential ... [Read More]
2013/06/24

Chicago’s Anixter Center Celebrates Nearly A Century Of Service | CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) – It might appear to be your average packaging company on Chicago’s North side, but its employees make the Anixter center different from the others. “All the workers are individuals with disabilities. That’s incredible,” ... [Read More]
2013/06/24

High Performance Silicon Bronze Fasteners Now Available at FMWFasteners.com | PRWeb

Corrosion resistant socket products, hex tap bolts, hex nuts and washers now in stock. Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 21, 2013 Silicon bronze is the material of choice when a high level of corrosion resistance is required. Typically the standard in ... [Read More]
2013/06/24

Episode #66 – Who Took My Burger? (97:46) | Fully Threaded Radio

Download the MP3 Date: June 20, 2013 By: Fully Threaded Description: The analysts speak of slow but steady growth (21:19). Meanwhile, the mood is tentatively positive as the summer’s largest fastener event comes to a successful conclusi... [Read More]
2013/06/23

St. Clair approves tax break for Norma Group – News – Voice News

By Jim Bloch, Voice Reporter Tom Ward, company controller of the Norma Group-St. Clair, addresses the St. Clair City Council. Photo by JIM BLOCH View and purchase photos The St. Clair City Council voted unanimously to give a six-year, 50 ... [Read More]
2013/06/23

Where Manufacturing Is on the Rebound – NationalJournal.com

By locating in the right spot, Alcoa found a way to expand its aluminum plant, even during the economic crisis.   Expanding: Alcoa's Davenport Works. (Courtesy Of Alcoa) If the Great Recession was disastrous for many sectors of the ... [Read More]
2013/06/21