USA

Illinois Tool Works Assigned Patent | American Fastener Journal

Illinois Tool Works, Glenview, Ill., has been assigned a patent (8,353,657) developed by eight co-inventors for a "partially coated fastener assembly and method for coating." The co-inventors are Geronimo E. Lat, Ivanhoe, Ill., Daniel P. McDonald, ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

Casey Mcllhon joins Assembled Products | American Fastener Journal

I am writing to let you know that I will be ceasing my Manufacturer’s Representation business as I have taken a direct role as the Executive Vice President of Sales for Assembled Products. Assembled Products is a business owned by my Father, Ed ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

AFJ and U.S. Fastener Report out in circulation | American Fastener Journal

Both the January/February issue of the American Fastener Journal and the February issue U.S. Fastener Report (digital magazine) are out in circulation this week.  G.L Huyett is the cover story with the American Fastener Journal and a story ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

PEM® SPOTFAST® SELF-CLINCHING FASTENERS ENABLE PERMANENT FLUSH JOINING OF TWO SHEETS | PennEngineering News Releases

PEM® SpotFast® self-clinching fasteners enable two sheets to be joined permanently in a flush-attachment connection without protrusions on either side.  These practical alternatives to riveting or spot welding provide ideal solutions to attach ... [Read More]
2013/02/06

Hillman Group Capital Trust Announces Cash Distribution on Trust Preferred Securities — CINCINNATI, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

CINCINNATI, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hillman Companies, Inc. ("Hillman" or the "Company"), – Max W. Hillman , Chief Executive Officer of The Hillman Companies, Inc. announced today that a cash distribution has been declared by Hillman ... [Read More]
2013/02/05

New Chapter for Fastener Familys 3rd Generation – Global Fastener News – USA

McIlhon & Associates Casey McIlhon announced he is closing his fastener rep agency, McIlhon & Associates, to join Assembled Products Inc. as executive vice president of sales.Assembled Products grew out of the McIlhon familys Iowa ... [Read More]
2013/02/05

A Solar Bulk Fastening Power Block With Fasteners | Solar Power Worldonline

Marathon Special Products, provider of electrical/electronic components, has released a new power terminal block. The company says its Bulk Fastening Power Block differs from traditional solar power blocks by providing a series of fasteners to ... [Read More]
2013/02/04

Orbital Fasteners Announces The Results of Over 1,200 Reviews Reports Brand Outreach | PR Web

Orbital Fasteners have received a score of 4.85 out of 5 from 1,200 customer reviews The bits we stock are the best in the business and will last for years before needing to be replaced San Fransisco, CA (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 Orbital ... [Read More]
2013/02/04

Stanley Black & Decker completes Powers acquisition | Fastener+Fixing

Global tools company Stanley Black & Decker has confirmed completion of its acquisition of Powers Fasteners, supplier of concrete and masonry anchors and forced entry fasteners, allowing the combined company to offer a complete range of fasten... [Read More]
2013/02/04

B/E Aerospace Q4 net up 31%; all segment sales up – MarketWatch

By Melodie Warner B/E Aerospace Inc.'s BEAV +2.16% fourth-quarter earnings rose 31% as all of the aircraft-products maker's segments booked double-digit revenue increases. The company also raised its 2013 earnings estimate by seven cents to ... [Read More]
2013/01/31