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North America

Rugby wind turbine accident pegged to bolt failure | Global Media News

 Bolt failures caused a wind turbine's rotor and blades to fall from a tower in north-central North Dakota, and six other turbines have been shut down while their bolts are replaced, a state regulator said Thursday. ... Read the full Article via ... [Read More]
2011/03/28

IHS Fasteners Database contains Aerospace and Defense industry-standard fasteners and related hardware | American Fastener Journal

 The IHS Fasteners Database provides aerospace designers with the information they need to identify fasteners and related hardware that comply with aerospace, military and commercial standards. It is the industry's first application to integrate ... [Read More]
2011/03/28

Chicago Show Leading in Booths; Branson and Columbus Shows Neck & Neck for 2nd Place | Global Fastener News

 Spring fastener trade shows: Fastener Tech reaches 100 booths for June show; NIFMSE/East lists 53 exhibitors for April; All American Fastener Show reports 52 thus far for May. ... Source : Globalfastenernews – Read the full Article with paid ... [Read More]
2011/03/24

Japan’s earthquake crisis cuts prodution flow of automobile parts to the United States | American Fastener Journal

   "General Motors suspends Shreveport, Louisiana assembly plant on shortage" U.S. automakers have put on a brave face as the aftermath of the earthquake in Japan wreaks havoc on top rivals and sends shock waves throughout ... Source : ... [Read More]
2011/03/20

Japan crisis cuts auto parts flow to U.S. | Chinafastener.info

 "GM suspends Shreveport, Louisiana assembly plant on shortage" SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — U.S. automakers have put on a brave face as the aftermath of the earthquake in Japan wreaks havoc on top rivals and sends shock waves throughout the ... [Read More]
2011/03/18

Judge Dismisses Suit Against Alcoa Fastening Systems and Other Suppliers | Globalfastenernews

 Wrongful death suit filed in wake of three U.S. Navy crewman killed in a 2007 helicopter crash. Source : Globalfastenernews – Read the full Article with paid subscripion only on the given date via http://globalfastenernews.com/FormLayout.asp? [Read More]
2011/03/15

AFJ Fastener TID-BITS #24 | American Fastener Journal

 HEADS & THREADSLet’s start right with what everybody seems to be talking about. Yes! I am very well aware of the activities going on at H & T. I’ve been asked why I haven’t spoken out or written about the situation and the answer is ... [Read More]
2011/03/14

Hillman Announces Proposed Acquisition of TagWorks | PRNewswire

 The Hillman Companies, Inc. (NYSE-Amex: HLM_P) (the "Company" or "Hillman"), announced today that its subsidiary, The Hillman Group, Inc. entered into a purchase agreement to acquire all of the membership interests in TAGWORKS, L.L.C. for an initial ... [Read More]
2011/03/14

Update from FastenerJobs.com | Fastenerblog.net

 Update from FastenerJobs.com Posted by Traveling Salesman at 3/11/2011 12:02 PM Categories: uncategorized Hello T.S., Fastenerblog.net: Update from FastenerJobs.com I just wanted to give you an update to some current job opportunities posted ... [Read More]
2011/03/11

Alcoa Completes TransDigm Aerospace Fastener Acquisition | Chinafastener.info

 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today it has completed the acquisition of the aerospace fastener business of TransDigm Group Inc., a global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components. The business ... [Read More]
2011/03/11