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The Future of Elgin Fastener Group – Global Fastener News – USA

After two high-profile company acquisitions this spring, Elgin Fastener Group LLC's CEO Jeff Liter has a clear goal: "Our strategy is to be the #1 domestic fastener manufacturer in the industrial space." In an interview with GlobalFastenerNews... [Read More]
2013/07/23

Fastenerblog.net: Off to Fastener Class

Today I will begin the week long Fastener Training Institute fastener training class.  It has been a while since I was a student.  Also, I took a similar about 27 years ago that was taught by Bengt Blendulf.  His training got me this far so I ... [Read More]
2013/07/22

Got Fastener Training ? Fastener Training Institute – PDF

The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI), Independence, OH, USA, recognizes individuals who have extensive experience in the industrial fastener industry, and who have made significant contributions to the technological advancement of the fastener ... [Read More]
2013/07/21

Future Development of U.S. Fastener Industry | Fastener World Website

With the recovery of U.S. economy, the fastener industry is also getting back on track, which shows that U.S. fastener industry development is still promising. However, the fastener demand is influenced by the real estates, manufacturing, and ... [Read More]
2013/07/19

EFC Names Dudenhoeffer President | Fastener Technology Editors Report

St. Louis, Missouri – July 18, 2013.  Douglas Adams today announced the appointment of Matthew Dudenhoeffer as President of EFC International.   With over 20 years’ experience with EFC and in the industry, Matthew is positioned well to drive ... [Read More]
2013/07/18

With the construction of a 50-kilowatt solar array, Zago Manufacturing, a mid-sized fastener-maker, became a poster child for the potential described… | NEWS.GNOM.ES

Mayor Cory Booker and a host of Newark economic development officials gathered at Rutgers Business School recently to recognize Zago Manufacturing. (PRNewsFoto/Rutgers Business School) NEWARK, N.J., July 11, 2013 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — When Newark ... [Read More]
2013/07/18

BAE suppliers would lay off more than 7,000 workers if W. Manchester Bradley line shuts down – York Dispatch

(...) Last year, BAE spent $19.5 million on items from 115 York County-based suppliers, said spokesman Randy Coble. Three local companies received the bulk of the money: Military & Commercial Fasteners Corp., which received $7.82 million; York ... [Read More]
2013/07/18

OPTICAL SURFACE INSPECTION: Structured-light 3D scanner speeds aircraft rivet inspection – Laser Focus World

A typical commercial aircraft is held together by several hundreds of thousands of rivets—or “fasteners,” as they are called in aerospace industry jargon—that can result in significant safety and fuel-efficiency issues if improperly instal... [Read More]
2013/07/18

Fastenerblog.net: Guest Blog: Does Art Imitate Life?

Guest blog from Joanne Bialas, National Sales Manager, International Fasteners: DOES ART IMITATE LIFE? I was interested in seeing the movie THE INTERNSHIP for several reasons. One is that my daughter is currently involved in an summer intern... [Read More]
2013/07/17

LTI Now Offers Fatigue Crack Growth Testing | Laboratory Testing Inc.

July 12th, 2013 Laboratory Testing Inc. recently introduced fatigue crack growth testing as one of our many mechanical testing services. Our lab technicians performs fatigue crack growth testing, also called da/dN testing, according to the ASTM ... [Read More]
2013/07/17