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North America

Branson Tornado Cancels 2012 All American Fastener Show – Global Fastener News – USA

 The All American Fastener Show has been cancelled for May 2012 due to a recent tornado in Missouri. The tornado, which ran through Branson, MO February 29, damaged the host Hilton Branson Hotel and Convention Center. (...) via Branson Tornado ... [Read More]
2012/03/21

Disc-Lock International Appoints GSA S.A. as Distributor, Disc Lock International

 Press release date: March 19, 2012 Expands DISC-LOCK International Network in Chile Culver City, Calif. - March 19, 2012 - DISC-LOCK International, a California based company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of safe, secure and ... [Read More]
2012/03/20

Alcoa Fastening Systems Receives Prestigious Airbus Award | Business Wire

 TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) received a Bronze Award from Airbus for outstanding performance in its Supplier Quality Improvement Program. Based on selections of Airbus’ top tier suppliers, the award recognizes ... [Read More]
2012/03/20

Revenue boost likely for manufacturers of industrial products | The Star Online

 GEORGE TOWN: The prospects of industrial product firms are looking bright this year. For Chin Well Holdings Bhd and Unimech Group Bhd, revenue is expected to receive a boost from the demand for do-it-yourself (DIY) fasteners in Europe and the ... [Read More]
2012/03/19

2012 Metal of Honor Guide | ConstructionMagNet.com – Dynamic Fasteners

 Dynamic’s success is evident in its commitment to processing orders for same-day shipment 99 percent of the time and its buying power that enables it to sell competitively and successfully nationwide. The company has more than 45,000 customers ... [Read More]
2012/03/17

Boeing 787 Dreamliner hits Salt Lake on global debut tour | Deseret News #fastlink

 SALT LAKE CITY — There is a lot to know about Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner, like the fact it gets 20 percent better fuel economy, in part, because the carbon fiber structure has 1.2 million fewer fasteners than aluminum-skinned airliners. (...) ... [Read More]
2012/03/16

Editorial | Fastener Technology International – February/March 2012

 Editorial Manufacturing Rebound Who says that we can’t make stuff in the USA. Idiots, that’s who. There are many indicators pointing to a continued and resilient rebound in American manufacturing including the following: • Forbes.com ... [Read More]
2012/03/12

Automotive Fastener Technology | Fastener Technology International – February/March 2012

 Automotive Fastener Technology In 2011, for the first time the Fastener Training Institute ® in conjunction with the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI), Independence, OH, USA, offered a new training course—Automotive Fastener Technology. ... [Read More]
2012/03/12

ASTM International Fasteners Committee Elects Salim Brahimi as Chairman | Fastener Technology Editors Report

 W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 7, 2012—Salim Brahimi, president and principal engineer at IBECA Technologies Corp. in Montreal, Canada, has been elected chairman of ASTM International Committee F16 on Fasteners. The committee, with a membership of ... [Read More]
2012/03/12

Grainger February sales rise at its fastest rate in a year | Reuters

 Industrial maintenance and safety products supplier WW Grainger Inc's GWW.N February sales grew at the fastest rate in at least a year, helped by stronger demand in its heavy manufacturing and retail business in the United States.[...] via Grainger ... [Read More]
2012/03/12