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Steel Guru : ASTM launches a new standard specification for carbon and alloy steel bolts – 242859 – 2011-12-26

ASTM International has announced a new ASTM F2329-11 standard specification for zinc coating, hot dip, requirements for application to carbon and alloy steel bolts, screws, washers, nuts and special threaded fasteners. This specification covers ... [Read More]
2011/12/27

Year End Fastener Good Cheer | Fastenerblog.net

Posted by Traveling Salesman at 12/23/2011 11:09 AM My intentions were to finish the year with a very industry oriented post about reshoring organizations that I have stumbled upon in my travels. I think these efforts are great and I hope they ... [Read More]
2011/12/23

2012 Lee Spring Catalog Measures up to Global Needs | Product Design and Development

Once again, Lee Spring asked for market input, listened, and reacted with a new catalog featuring over 21,000 Stock Springs. To meet the needs of the global economy and their increasing domestic and global market demands, Lee Spring is introducing ... [Read More]
2011/12/23

Nucor Fastener To Press for Full ITC Investigation | Global Fastener News – USA

The ITC reaffirmed its original 2009 dismissal of the Nucor Fastener dumping case, which the U.S. Court of International Trade had remanded to the ITC in September after finding fault with some of the commission's data for determining injury. ... [Read More]
2011/12/23

Nissan Sentra 2010-2011 Vehicle Recall | Fastener Suppliers #coating

Nissan is recalling certain Sentra vehicles from the 2010-2011 model year. Specifically, those vehicles with an MR20 engine and manufactured between May 11, 2010 - May 22, 2010, or between July 8, 2010 - October 25, 2010. The recall is due to a ... [Read More]
2011/12/21

Probe Prompts Ford To Revise Clutch Plate Bolts | Global Fastener News – USA

12/21/2011 12:40:00 AM 2011 Ford Mustang The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided to close a preliminary investigation into 29,807 2011-2012 Ford Mustangs without requiring a recall. NHTSA said there were 364 unique reports ... [Read More]
2011/12/21

New Fastener Industry Distributor Index Launched | Global Fastener News

Distributors can participate in a secure, web-based survey at the end of each month. via paid access to  Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2011/12/19

‘Vegas Fastener Expo a Huge Success by Any Measure: Upbeat Atmosphere Enjoyed by All | The National Industrial Fastener Shows

The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo held October 19-21, 2011 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, was a huge success from every standpoint, according to Expo Management. Hailed as “North America’s Largest Fastener ... [Read More]
2011/12/19

Will Nucor Fastener Try Again? | Global Fastener News

The U.S. International Trade Commission reaffirmed its original dismissal of the Nucor Fastener antidumping case back in 2009. "This is a re-affirmation of a decision made two years ago, in which the commission looked at the data and found there ... [Read More]
2011/12/19

Product Designs Require Careful Calculations | design world online

When QSI Corporation, now Beijer Electronics, decided to redesign a small human-machine interface (HMI) terminal, a team headed up by design engineer Bill Devenish sought to develop a simpler product to help the company become more profitable. ... [Read More]
2011/12/19