USA

State of Michigan Helped Fund Failed Dokka Plant – Global Fastener News – USA

The State of Michigan’s incentive program provided $950,000 in training costs utilizing income taxes on new employees to help fund the first new U.S. hot forming facility in 40 years. But uncertainty in the wind energy industry has forced that ... [Read More]
2015/09/08

Berkshire Bolt? Fastener Company Acquisitions – Fastenerblog.net

The tough and ugly streets of the fastener industry always love acquisition rumors.  Kind of like sports junkies look forward to trade deadlines or draft day.  Who’s getting who?  Over the last several years, a few companies have stood out as ... [Read More]
2015/09/08

Align Aerospace Appoints Jerome De Truchis President and Chief Executive Officer – Press Release – Digital Journal

Align Aerospace Holdings Inc., a leading provider of hardware components, logistics and supply chain solutions in the aerospace industry, announced today that its board of directors has appointed Jerome de Truchis as president and chief executive ... [Read More]
2015/09/04

People: President Casey McIlhon of NFDA (National Fastener Distributors Association) – FasternerWorld

Significant Helping Hands in Global Fastener Trade: President Casey McIlhon of NFDA (National Fastener Distributors Association)   1. First, can you please talk about how you define your role as the President of NFDA and what is the ... [Read More]
2015/09/04

Small Fastener Fails Result In Serious Damage | impomag

An Air Force plane fire threatening the lives of 27 airmen on board in April resulted in $62.4 million in damage. The cause of the fire? A loose nut. According to a CNN article , a report by Air Force investigators said that maintenance person... [Read More]
2015/09/04

Eliminating Defective Fasteners with 3D Inspection Equipment – Global Fastener News – USA

From automotive, trucking, and heavy equipment to aerospace, agriculture, and high-volume appliance/electronics, manufacturers looking to reduce weight (or for cost savings) have turned to lightweight materials like aluminum, plastics, zinc and ... [Read More]
2015/09/04

New MD and restructuring at FSL Aerospace | Fastener+Fixing

FSL Aerospace Ltd has announced that Carly Prickett has taken over as managing director from her father Tim Halliday, the founder of the business. (...) via New MD and restructuring at FSL Aerospace. [Read More]
2015/09/04

Construction Fasteners and Tools Selects SAP Business One from ProjectLine Solutions as its Integrated Business Management Solution – WALB.com

ProjectLine Solutions Inc. (www.projectline.ca), a leading provider of business enterprise and software solutions for small and mid-size businesses, announces Construction Fasteners and Tools Ltd. as one of its most recent customers implementing the ... [Read More]
2015/09/03

Stage 8 Ball and Socket Locking Fasteners – Engine Builder Magazine

Stage 8, manufacturer of effective, active mechanical locking systems, now offers locking fastener kits for all cat-back and header ball and socket applications. The best technique for dealing with exhaust fastener loosening is to prevent it from ... [Read More]
2015/09/03

Japanese Sun Fastener Introduces an Adjustable Bolt for Installation on Skew Surface – Fastener World Inc.

Sun Fastener Co. Ltd starts offering a new type of adjustable bolt that can be installed on skew surface. In assembly plants and factories, machines installed with this adjustable bolt can adjust level of position. The product can incline at a ... [Read More]
2015/09/03