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International Fastener Expo cancels September 2020 event | Fastener Engineering

The International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest industrial fasteners and tooling & machinery event in North America, has officially canceled its 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled to take place on September 28-30 in Las ... [Read More]
2020/07/17

Bulten’s Q2 performance ‘severely impaired’ by Covid-19 effects | Torque-Expo

Bulten’s Q2 net sales were down almost 44% on the same period last year, amounting to SEK 441 million, due to the effects of Covid-19.(...) via Bulten's Q2 performance 'severely impaired' by Covid-19 effects. [Read More]
2020/07/13

Diving Into the Fascinating World of Fasteners | AutobodyNews

How many bumper covers, fender liners and plastic shields are currently sitting in the middle of the road in this country?I would guess thousands, and why are they there? Undoubtedly one of the main reasons is that one or more retainers---aka ... [Read More]
2020/07/06

IFE Still Scheduled For September 28-30 in Las Vegas | Global Fastener News

“We continue to monitor the situation and will aim to bring you the latest, most relevant updates,” show owner Emerald Expositions announced.(...) via IFE Still Scheduled For September 28-30 in Las Vegas | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/07/06

IFE Still Scheduled For September 28-30 in Las Vegas | Global Fastener News

https://www.globalfastenernews.com/ife-still-scheduled-for-september-28-30-in-las-vegas/ [Read More]
2020/07/03

US demand for wire forms in medical equipment | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The demand for medical equipment is very high worldwide due to the ongoing situation regarding Covid-19. Singapore-based John While Solutions Pte Ltd, a Lesjöfors company, has received a large order for wire forms used in life-saving equipment.(.... [Read More]
2020/06/25

Midland Industries Opens Houston Distribution Center – Fastener World Inc.

Midland Industries, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is excited to announce the opening of its newest distribution center, located at 5544 Armour Dr. Houston, TX 77020.(...) via Midland Industries Opens Houston Distribution Center-Fastener ... [Read More]
2020/06/18

Tri-Star Providing COVID-19 Ventilator Fasteners – Fastener World Inc.

As the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly advanced across the United States, GM/Ventec, and other medical equipment manufacturers continue their aggressive timetable to ramp-up production of ventilators that have been in short supply.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/06/18

China & Taiwan Developing Online Trade Show Alternatives | Global Fastener News

Fastener Fair USA surveying trade show participants with questions about viability of virtual options.(...) via China & Taiwan Developing Online Trade Show Alternatives | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/06/12

Tax Credits Support Ohio Fastener Jobs | Global Fastener News

“The biggest jobs gain expected from proposals approved at the TCA’s monthly meeting is from RMI Titanium, a maker of specialty titanium products for aerospace, industrial and consumer applications that wants to expand in Canton,” writes Dan ... [Read More]
2020/06/08