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New Bay Bridge’s Problems With Cracking Fasteners | KQED Public Media for Northern CA

 Tara Siler, Host:  The Federal Highway Administration said it will investigate why more than 30 steel seismic safety rods on the new Bay Bridge snapped when they were tightened into place -- and how the state plans to fix the problem. Bridge ... [Read More]
2013/05/14

Disaster Planning for Fastener Companies | Pacific West Fastener Association – Event Details

 Disaster Planning for Fastener Companies July 9, 2013 Holiday Inn Select La Mirada, California 5:00 pm - Vendor Showcase 6:00 pm - Dinner and Program What will happen when a disaster strikes? To your employees and coworkers To your ... [Read More]
2013/05/14

Fastenerblog .net: All American Show – next time in Nashville

 Posted by Traveling Salesman at 5/12/2013 10:02 PM Categories: uncategorized It was announced at the All American Show in Kansas City that the next on will be held in 2015 in Nashville.  And, the momentum from the KC show should give the show ... [Read More]
2013/05/13

Weld Fixture Design – Easy and Practical Way to Determine Fastener Length | Weld Fixture Design 101

 Guidance for Calculating Fastener Lengths in Machine Tool Design Does your company want you to put all the fasteners into your machine designs? The 5 minute video lesson below gives you a quick tutorial on how to decide what length of screw to use ... [Read More]
2013/05/11

Moving from New York, Hudson Sees Growth Here | Business Journal Daily

 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Lisa Kleinhandler and Cris Young sell screws, bolts and a wide range of fastening and other products through their company, Hudson Fasteners Inc., but envision themselves in another role since relocating the business to the ... [Read More]
2013/05/10

Cold War-Era Rules on Military Exports Get an Overhaul – Businessweek

 Rob Smith’s Pennsylvania company, Acutec Precision Machining, makes inch-long fasteners that are used in the wings of airplanes. In 2006 he tried selling them abroad for the first time. The deal with an English company was worth a total of ... [Read More]
2013/05/10

Jim Ruetz to embark on the Cajun-Parrot Run – NFDA – National Fastener Distributors Association

 Jim Ruetz to embark on the Cajun-Parrot Run, a 4,000-mile motorcycle trip to raise funds to find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Jim Ruetz of All Fasteners, Inc. will embark on a 4,000-mile, 12-day motorcycle trip across 12 states in the ... [Read More]
2013/05/09

Flangeform® adds value to solar project | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 Flangeform® is a unique captive sheet metal fastener for high strength attachments in thin gauge material. Originally developed for automotive and appliance applications, it provides torque and push/pull out values that PSM International says ... [Read More]
2013/05/09

Bay Fastening Systems, a Blind Rivet Distributor, Applauds the Trucking Industry for Exploring Natural Gas Fueling Options

 Bay Fastening Systems issues a statement following a New York Times report that the trucking industry is set to increase its use of natural gas.   Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 On May 6, Bay Fastening Systems, a blind rivet distri... [Read More]
2013/05/09

Bay Bridge technicians ‘listen’ for cracking in the steel anchor rods – San Jose Mercury News

 OAKLAND — Strategically positioned high above the water, in a narrow crawl space between the new Bay Bridge deck and the top of its big pier east of the tower, instruments are listening for the sounds of cracking inside steel anchor rods. Caltr... [Read More]
2013/05/08