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DirectU2 Fastening, Joining & Assembly | GlobalSpec | latest issue #71

Industry Trends & Events . . . Structural Adhesives and Fasteners are Evolving to Meet Performance Demands Structural Adhesives and Fasteners are Evolving to Meet Performance Demands The latest structural adhesives are replacing mechanical ... [Read More]
2012/01/26

Faulty bolt cited as likely cause of 2010 helicopter crash | Fort Worth | News from Fort…

(...) The bolt that sheared off, according to Bell records obtained by the safety board, was one of two made in the same batch in 1999. The second was discarded, but no reason was recorded in the detailed manufacturing records that aircraft manufa... [Read More]
2012/01/26

Stanley Black & Decker Reports 4Q 2011 and Full Year 2011 Results | MarketWatch

(...) The Engineered Fastening business achieved its eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit sales growth as organic revenues increased 18%, significantly outpacing global light vehicle production, which grew 4%. Revenues in Japan grew in the ... [Read More]
2012/01/26

Investment group buys Fitz Manufacturing | UPI.com

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 25 UPI -- A Texas aerospace investment group is acquiring Fitz Manufacturing Industries, expanding its aerospace components portfolio. Fitz produces bushings, fasteners and precision-machined components used on airframe ... [Read More]
2012/01/25

The Premiere Issue of the U.S. Fastener Report is now available on-line | American Fastener Journal

The Premiere Issue of the U.S. Fastener Report is now available on-line at www.fastenerjournal.com Posted Date: 01/22/2012 The NEW digital monthly fastener magazine, the U.S. Fastener Report is now available on-line at the parent magazines' ... [Read More]
2012/01/25

Tire Review – TRW Launches N.A. Aftermarket Group | Tireview

Livonia, Mich.-based TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has formed the TRW North American Aftermarket Group, which the company said will offer an extensive range of safety products to distributors and repair technicians. The formation of the new ... [Read More]
2012/01/24

CAMO™ Fasteners Makes Second Appearance at 2012 International Builders’ Show | PRweb

CAMO returns to the 2012 IBS and will debut the new CAMO Exterior Screws and show the new Marksman ProTM-NB, a tool for installing narrow deckboards. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (PRWEB) January 24, 2012 (...)Along with the CAMO Hidden Deck Fastening ... [Read More]
2012/01/24

Portland Bolt Celebrates 100 Years | MarketWatch

In 2012, Portland Bolt and Manufacturing Company Will Celebrate Its 100th Anniversary PORTLAND, OR, Jan 23, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- From its humble beginning in a 6,000 square foot livery stable in 1912, Portland Bolt has grown to become ... [Read More]
2012/01/24

Movers & Shakers – Atlantic Fasteners | Hartford Business

(...) Industrial wholesaler Atlantic Fasteners has named Bruce Bonzey its director of quality. He has worked at manufacturers Barry Controls, Standard Thomson and Cole Hersee, where he spent 10 years as director of quality. Also, Tony Orvis has ... [Read More]
2012/01/22

Parts maker recognized by Ford | the signal

AVK Industrial Products, a Santa Clarita-based threaded-fastener manufacturer for the automotive and aerospace industries, was awarded a Q1 certification from the Ford Motor Co. on Thursday. The Q1 designation is Ford’s highest recognition of ... [Read More]
2012/01/22