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Stainless Steel Bolting Used in Oil and Gas Industries Now Covered by ASTM International Standard

Bolting used in the oil and gas industries for offshore drilling platforms, sour gas service, in expanders and compressors in pipeline service, in power generation facilities and in heat exchanger and cryogenic applications is now covered by a new ... [Read More]
2013/02/16

Chrysler recalls 370,297 trucks for possible loose fastener | Reuters

Feb 14 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC said on Thursday it was recalling 370,297 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles globally because a loose fastener could cause the rear axle to lock up and make a driver lose control. The recall, which ... [Read More]
2013/02/15

Measure Mate® Thread Checking System Debuts | American Fastener Journal

02-12-2013 at 01:23 PM Category: Uncategorized Trinity Hardware Headquarters, a leading distributor of industrial fasteners in North America, announces the debut of its new Measure Mate Thread Checking System. Available in inch and metric, these ... [Read More]
2013/02/15

New from Ruland! Quick clamping shaft collars in larger bore sizes | American Fastener Journal

02-15-2013 at 08:08 AM Category: Uncategorized Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc. has expanded its quick clamping shaft collar line to accommodate sizes up to 3 inches and 75 mm. They are designed for light duty stationary or low-RPM applications that ... [Read More]
2013/02/15

Barnes Distribution, | Fastener Technology Editors Report

(CLEVELAND, OH) – Barnes Distribution, a business of Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B), and the leader in vendor-managed inventory for maintenance, repair and operating parts and supplies, is pleased to announce its automotive team recently received the ... [Read More]
2013/02/13

Smith Fastener moving to South Charleston   – Kanawha County – Charleston Daily Mail

by George Hohmann Daily Mail Business Editor Advertiser CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Smith Fastener Co. Inc. has broken ground for a new building in South Charleston, Mayor Frank Mullens said. The company plans to move its 41 employees and its ... [Read More]
2013/02/13

Ohio Rod Products Hosts Career Center Students – NFDA – National Fastener Distributors Association

Ohio Rod Products Hosts Career Center Students The Ohio Rod Products division of the Elgin Fastener Group recently hosted 18 students from the precision machining program at the Southeastern Career Center in Versailles, IN, for the purpose of ... [Read More]
2013/02/12

Weld Fixture Design — Drilling and Tapping — Discover MORE From the Experts in Machine Tool Design | Weld Fixture Design 101

Experienced Machinists and Machine Tool Designers Provide great tips and advice in this edition of Weld Fixture Design 101. Experienced Engineers share some tidbits in this lesson. So pay attention! There is a lot to learn about ... [Read More]
2013/02/12

FDI Tracker: Germany-based TIGGES to establish new U.S. facility in South Carolina

Germany-based TIGGES to establish new U.S. facility in South Carolina Columbia, S.C. - 12 February 2013 - TIGGES USA LLC, a subsidiary of Wuppertal, Germany-based TIGGES GmbH, will invest $1.5 million in South Carolina and generate at least five ... [Read More]
2013/02/12

H. Paulin & Co., Limited shareholders approve plan of arrangement with The Hillman Companies, Inc. | PR Newswire

CINCINNATI AND TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The Hillman Companies, Inc. (Amex: HLM.Pr) ("Hillman") and H. Paulin & Co., Limited (TSX: PAP.A) ("Paulin") are pleased to announce that Paulin shareholders have approved the previously announced ... [Read More]
2013/02/11