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Big crowds in Vegas | Fastener+Fixing

Show organisers of the 35th National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, held from 21st October – 23rd October at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, USA, reported record exhibition space and a successful expo formula resulting in big ... [Read More]
2015/11/16

Crescent Manufacturing News | FastenerJournal

  Crescent Manufacturing is pleased to announce that it recently acquired the major assets including extensive machinery, a broad range of heading and threading tooling, the customer list and files of Perfection Screw and Rivet. Perfection ... [Read More]
2015/11/13

Bannister & McGuire Sell NIFMSE To National Trade Show Firm – Global Fastener News – USA

The National Fastener & Mill Supply Expo has new owners. Co-founders and co-owners Jim Bannister and Mike McGuire announced they have sold the 35-year-old fastener trade show to Emerald Expositions LLC. (...) via Bannister & ... [Read More]
2015/11/13

Bolting failure analysis | Fastener+FixingTechnology

Nuts and bolts are used everywhere. A bolting failure at home is usually only a minor nuisance. However, a similar failure at a nuclear power plant could be catastrophic, which is why bolt failure analysis of damaged bolted joints is so vital. ... [Read More]
2015/11/13

Fastener Investors $3.20 million Fundraising. Michael Green Submitted Nov 10 Form D | Myinforms

Fastener Investors Financing Fastener Investors, Llc, Limited Liability Company just submitted form D announcing $3.20 million equity financing. This is a new filing. Fastener Investors was able to sell $3.20… The post Fastener Investors $3.20 ... [Read More]
2015/11/13

New washer can accurately measure a bolt’s clamping force – uah. edu

A piezoelectric load-sensing washer being developed by a professor and a recent graduate at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) provides a more accurate way to measure the clamping force exerted by the bolt it is on. That's a benefit ... [Read More]
2015/11/13

Aircraft Maintenance: A turn too far – AOPA

Use a quality “easy out” screw extractor For those of us who didn’t win the lottery, the offending screw must be removed the old-fashioned way. Be sure to use a high-quality screw extractor, possibly borrowing one from your local shop. File ... [Read More]
2015/11/13

NIFMSE Show Sold – Vegas Show Sold – Fastenerblog .net

Just got an email press release that the Vegas Show was sold.  First it was the American Fastener Journal and now the Vegas Show. Emerald Expositions, LLC announced the acquisition from Mike McGuire and Jim Bannister.  Susan Hurley will ... [Read More]
2015/11/13

New Washer Measures Clamping Force – Global Fastener News – USA

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT - A piezoelectric load-sensing washer provides a more accurate way to measure the clamping force exerted by the bolt it is on, the University of Alabama in Huntsville reports. That's a benefit for numerous industries where the ... [Read More]
2015/11/12

Fastenal October Sales Decrease 5.1% | China Fastener .info

The Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST), Winona, MN, reported sales for October of $338 million, a 5.1 percent decrease year-over-year. Daily sales also decreased, 0.8 percent to an average of $15.4 million (...) via Fastenal October Sales Decrease ... [Read More]
2015/11/12