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Impact-modified Polyamide for fasteners and cable ducts | Plastemart

 A new toughened polyamide 6.6 compound for injection molding provides good flow properties for intricate or multi-cavity parts, along with flexural strength and low-temperature impact resistance for demanding automotive applications, has been ... [Read More]
2013/09/09

Pem® Type Smps™ Self-Clinching Nutsideally Suit Restrictive Design Envelopes | PennEngineering News Releases

 PEM® Type SMPS™ self-clinching nuts introduce ideal fasteners for ultra-thin metal sheet applications where design envelopes may be restrictive and space for attachment hardware may be limited.  Installing permanently in steel or aluminum metal ... [Read More]
2013/09/09

STAFDA Distributors Report Sales Up 5.1% in Q2; Predict Increase for Q3 | China Fastener .info

 Distributors participating in the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association Q2 Trend Report averaged a 5.1% sales increase for the 2013 second quarter. On average STAFDA distributors predict a 3.9% increase for Q3. Midwest distri... [Read More]
2013/09/05

Externship shapes QVCC instructor’s teaching | Reminder News

 (...) Spjut spent 160  hours at Spirol International, in Danielson. The engineering and technology instructor spent time setting up heat treatment machines, working in a sorting room and performing hardness tests in the quality control department ... [Read More]
2013/09/04

‘Vegas Fastener Expo Tops 2012 Event: Continues Growing | American Fastener Journal

 The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo scheduled for October 23-25, 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada USA has blown past the 2012 show in exhibit space size and is racing toward 800 booths; it was ... [Read More]
2013/09/03

Level 1 Fasteners puts down roots, finds room to expand in Huntington – The Herald Dispatch

 (...) Level 1 Fasteners is a bit of a rarity because it relocated to Huntington from across the country in the 1990s while many companies were doing the reverse. Also, it creates fasteners -- nuts, bolts, screws and more -- for projects as notewor... [Read More]
2013/09/02

Hudson manufacturer plans expansion; will add jobs – Fort Wayne Business Weekly: Breaking News

 A Hudson fastener manufacturer plans to invest nearly $5.2 million in a building expansion and equipment purchases that will result in the addition of five jobs, the Steuben County Economic Development Corp. announced. The Cold Heading Co., which ... [Read More]
2013/09/02

Jill Shackleford Awarded WIFI Edith Cameron Scholarships – NFDA – National Fastener Distributors Association

 Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) announces that Jill Shackelford of Porteous Fastener Company has been awarded the Edith Cameron Scholarship. Shackelford works in inside sales for Porteous in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The scholarship will ... [Read More]
2013/09/01

Marietta Zipper Company Sues Velcro | China Fastener .com

 A Marietta-based company is suing Velcro, the well-known fastener for clothing and other items, accusing it of violating its patent for a fastener used by the auto industry. YKK Corp., a major producer of zippers whose parent company is based in ... [Read More]
2013/08/29

STANLEY Engineered Fastening Unveils New Internet Presence | Stanley Engineered Fastening

 Shelton, CT (August 28, 2013) — STANLEY Engineered Fastening (formerly Emhart Teknologies and Infastech) is proud to announce the launch of its new global website. The new website (www.StanleyEngineeredFastening.com) creates an updated brand ... [Read More]
2013/08/28