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SPIROL: Precision Metal Shims Brochure Now Available | FastenerJournal

    SPIROL recently released a new Precision Metal Shims brochure detailing the breadth of its Shim product line, value-added services and quality certifications.   http://www.fastenerjournal.com/index_htm_files/SPIROL02... [Read More]
2016/02/11

IFI Technology Connection™ Adds Two New Search Tools | FastenerJournal

  The IFI, of Independence, Ohio, has added two new search tools for finding crucial fastener data quicker and easier. In the past, to locate only the thread sizes for a part or only the material strength of a given fastener, the IFI ... [Read More]
2016/02/11

Plas-Tech Coatings Introduces New Process For SPC11, Earns Fastener Coater Certification | Fastener World

    In response to DuPont's new line of SPC11-compliant Teflon® fastener coatings, Plas-Tech Coatings has developed a new process for coating application under SPC11 and, in turn, has earned the company's approval by Intech Services ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

SI® THREADED METAL INSERTS FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION IN PLASTIC MATERIALS – PennEngineering News Releases

SI® threaded inserts from PennEngineering® provide durable and reusable metal threads in plastic materials to accept mating hardware and subsequently allow for access to an assembly whenever required.  Unlike fixed and unyielding joining methods, ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Corporate Finance Associates advises G.L. Huyett on its successful acquisition of Precision Specialties,… — /PRNewswire/ —

The Chicago office of Corporate Finance Associates ("CFA"), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses is pleased to announce it was the exclusive advisor to G.L. Huyett in its acquisition of Precision ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Fastenal sales dipped 1.6 percent in January – Industrial Supply Magazine

Fastenal reported sales in January of $308.35 million, a decline of 1.6 percent from the $313.47 million in January 2014. With 20 business days for the month compared to 21 in January 2014, daily sales of $15.4 million were up by 3.3 percent from ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Patent Issued for Cannulated Torque Device and Tip Engagement (USPTO 9241751) – Commodities (COMMODIT) News – InvestorPoint.com

From the background information supplied by the inventors, news correspondents obtained the following quote: "This disclosure relates to a driver tool and, in particular, to a medical use torque-limiting driver that disengages at a predetermined ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Mixed Signals? FDI drops but what’s said on the streets? – Fastenerblog.net

Last week I was sent the January update on the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI): “The Index took a hit during the month, which was widely expected by many industry operators.  The FDI dropped to 45.6 in January versus 50.8 in December, ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Mixed Signals? FDI drops but what’s said on the streets? – Fastenerblog.net

February 8, 2016 / travelingsalesman /Last week I was sent the January update on the Fastener Distributor Index FDI:“The Index took a hit during the month, which was widely expected by many industry operators.  The FDI dropped to 45.6 in January ... [Read More]
2016/02/08

Foreverbolt® Sets New Standard for Stainless Steel Fasteners — PRNewswire/ —

Over 15 years in the making, NL-19 is Foreverbolt's proprietary lab-tested treatment that modifies the surface of stainless steel products, producing a brighter finish, increased strength, and superior corrosion resistance all without affecting the ... [Read More]
2016/02/08