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Report: Global Fastener Market To Top $104 Billion by 2020 – Global Fastener News – USA

The global industrial fasteners market is expected to reach US $104.32 billion by 2020, according to a new report published by Grand View Research. (...) via Report: Global Fastener Market To Top $104 Billion by 2020 - Global Fastener News - USA. [Read More]
2015/09/29

Crane’s new lightweight production wrench | Fastener+Fixing

Global torque measurement and management solutions provider, Crane Electronics Ltd, has launched a new WrenchStar Multi lightweight wrench with auditing capabilities, which will be available from October. (...) via Crane’s new lightweight ... [Read More]
2015/09/29

PrimeSource Appoints George Judd the New CEO – Fastener World Inc.

  PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., the largest distributor of construction fasteners and one of the largest distributors of non-lumber building products in North America, announced the appointment of George Judd as CEO. (...) via... [Read More]
2015/09/28

National Industrial Fastener Show – why do you go? – Fastenerblog.net

I seem to do some of my best thinking while out mowing the lawn.  In July, I had to give the Father’s toast at my daughter’s wedding – the whole speech pretty much came to me while mowing the lawn.  Thank goodness the lawn has continued to ... [Read More]
2015/09/28

MCA Publishes Technical Resource on Selecting Proper Types of Fasteners – Roofing

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new technical resource to assist designers and installers in selecting the proper type of fastener: Fastener Compatibility with Profiled Metal Roof and Wall Panels. (...) via MCA Publishes ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Surface-mount PCB fasteners for pick-and-place assembly | Engineer Live

Unlike conventional fasteners, the latest PEM surface-mount PCB fasteners from PennEngineering offer the same easy, automated pick-and-place assembly as any other surface-mount component. (...) via Surface-mount PCB fasteners for pick-and-... [Read More]
2015/09/25

PENNENGINEERING® AWARDED U.S. PATENT FOR UNIQUE HEAT SINK MOUNTING SYSTEM

PennEngineering® has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 9,113,567 for a unique three-piece heat sink mounting system designed to securely attach heat sinks to printed circuit boards while providing firm and constant contact to the chip component for ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Small Parts, Big Deal: DNV GL Partners with Major Operators and BSEE to Launch a JIP Addressing Standardization of Subsea Bolts and Fasteners – Globenewswire

DNV GL is initiating a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and oil majors to study and develop guidelines for the quality design, fabrication, and installation of subsea bolts. via Small ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Autumn 2015 Training Opportunities – Global Fastener News – USA

October 6, 2015 – Fastener Testing, Fastener Training Institute, at Atlas Testing Laboratories, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Web: FastenerTraining.org October 8, 2015 – Print Reading Seminar, Mid-West Fastener Association (...) via Autumn ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

CROSS reports screw bolt anchor failure | Fastener+Fixing

The latest CROSS confidential report on structural safety from the Institution of Structural Engineers includes a report on the failure of a number of screw bolt anchors securing suspended scaffolding. (...) via CROSS reports screw bolt anchor ... [Read More]
2015/09/25