USA

ITC Opens Threaded Rod Investigation – Global Fastener News – USA

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations (Nos. 701–TA–498 and 731–TA–1213–1214) on imports from India and Thailand of certain steel threaded rod. These investigat... [Read More]
2013/07/08

Fastenerblog.net: Fastener Anti-Trust Cases and Training

The 5th of July falling on a Friday is kind of confusing.  About half the fastener industry is working today and the other half is off.  Might be a good day to get caught up on things if you are someone that is at work today.  So, in addition to ... [Read More]
2013/07/05

Truckee inventor founds Weather-Tech Fasteners | TahoeDailyTribune.com

TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee resident David Curtis, inventor, retired roofing contractor and founder of Weather-Tech Fasteners has developed and patented a new fastener line for metal roofing and steel buildings. Curtis was tired of the ... [Read More]
2013/07/04

US acquisition helps German quick-connector firm go global – News – Plastics News

In 2010, Craig Assembly Inc. found itself in an enviable position. The maker of injection molded quick connectors had set itself on a path to produce specialized products, and made it through the automotive downturn in good shape. In addition, ... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Tentec Training Celebrates Its First Anniversary As Accolades Flood In | Industry Today

Tentec Training, an ECITB Approved Provider of training and competence assurance programmes is celebrating its first anniversary with a range of fully satisfied customers. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @Indust... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Moore Officials Delay Vote on Upgrading Building Codes for Tornadoes | StateImpact Oklahoma

The Moore City Council on Tuesday delayed a vote on an ordinance that would strengthen construction standards to help reduce damage from tornadoes. The measure would modify the city’s residential building code by “adding requirements for ... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Locking thread fastener improves hybrid battery life | Design World Online

As the federal government is set to nearly double car and light-duty truck fuel economy standards to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg by 2025, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle technology will play a vital role—if lingering battery life ... [Read More]
2013/07/03

Basqueresearch.com: News – Heroslam launches new range of thread rolling dies

Heroslam has recently launched a new range of thread rolling dies to cover the increasing demandsof fastener producers around the world. Fastener producers face important technical challenges and Heroslam wants to be their best partner as a ... [Read More]
2013/07/02

Lockdowel Fasteners Give Commercial Furniture Manufacturers A Profitable And Competitive Advantage – Press Release – Digital Journal

Fremont, CA (PRWEB) June 27, 2012 Lockdowel Corporation, a leading innovator of hardware fasteners, today announced that the company’s new patent pending technology for snap together furniture is proving to significantly reduce set up and ... [Read More]
2013/07/01