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“Family is our fastener:” Industrial Rivet celebrates more than 100 years of success | Fastener Engineering

When Taryn Goodman’s great grandfather (Willie Goodman) founded Industrial Rivet & Washer Co. in 1912, he likely never expected the company to last more than 100 years or to maintain one of the industry’s largest inventories. He was simply ... [Read More]
2020/08/18

ARaymond to Close Its Brunswick Plant at Year’s End – Fastener World Inc.

In an effort to further enhance the efficiency of its operations, ARaymond in the process of optimizing its North American metal footprint and streamlining its available manufacturing capacity. As part of this strategy, it made the difficult ... [Read More]
2020/08/17

Being an essential manufacturer | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Here US-based ZAGO Manufacturing Company Inc gives an insight into how the company has handled the Covid-19 crisis as an essential manufacturer, as well as the new policies and procedures it has implemented to best service its customers.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/07/28

SEFA, SFA & Pac-West 2020 Joint Conference Postponed to 2021 | Global Fastener News

The Pacific-West Fastener Association, Southeastern Fastener Association and Southwestern Fastener Association were to meet in San Antonio.(...) via SEFA, SFA & Pac-West 2020 Joint Conference Postponed to 2021 | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/07/27

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

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