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Interfast Inc. and China’s AVIC International Zhuhai Co. cut ribbon on new joint venture aerospace fastener warehouse in Guangdong, China | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 12/07/2011 Facility to service domestic and international aerospace manufacturers Interfast Inc, a leadingToronto-based global aerospace and industrial fastener distributor, and China’s AVIC International Zhuhai Company Limited ... [Read More]
2011/12/09

ASTM Standards for Mechanical Fasteners and Related Processes: 3rd Edition | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 12/04/2011 Compiled from over 15 volumes of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, this new publication provides ALL of the standards developed by ASTM Committee F16 on Fasteners, as well as all of the most commonly referenced document... [Read More]
2011/12/09

Episode #36 – The Gift (133:59) | Fully Threaded Radio

Description: An all-star line up tackles the biggest fastener industry headlines of the year gone by, and makes forecasts on the year ahead during this very special holiday edition. Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman, Andy Pels, of ScrewCrew.com, ... [Read More]
2011/12/09

Alcoa helps Temple Academy build a new library – SGVTribune.com

Alcoa has opened its heart and pocket book this holiday season to help Temple Academy in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. The Alcoa Foundation and Alcoa Fastening Systems teamed up to give the La Puente school $78,000 for a new ... [Read More]
2011/12/08

Taylor Quotes Rocky to STAFDA: “Keep Moving Forward – That’s How Winning is Done” | Global Fastener News

• Even hand tools are becoming more technical, Taylor noted. "The advance opening profile places more metal in high stress areas and precision serrations keep the wrench seated on the fastener," Taylor explained. "This increases torque and reduces ... [Read More]
2011/12/07

Fastenal Show to Finish Up Year | Fasternerblog.net

It's not really the end of the year yet, but it is the end of the Trade Show Year. At least for me it is. This coming week I will have the pleasure to once again attend the Fastenal Trade Show in Orlando. This show is amazing. It really is. ... [Read More]
2011/12/05

Quick access fastener turns heads | American Fastener Journal

Southco’s Global Product Manager Ben Goater believes that Dzus Fasteners has taken the quarter-turn fastener to a new and unrivalled level of development with the introduction of the D8 three years ago via American Fastener Journal. [Read More]
2011/12/04

Kangas of Alaska: Technology Vital to Permafrost Construction and Fastener Distribution – Global Fastener News – USA

"Without these building techniques work would stop around November – earlier as you move north – and not begin again until spring."... via Kangas of Alaska: Technology Vital to Permafrost Construction and Fastener Distribution - Global Fastener ... [Read More]
2011/12/04

HENROB Laser Assisted Self-Pierce Riveting | YouTube

Henrob's laser assisted self-pierce riveting (LSPR) joining magnesium materials (patent pending). via HENROB Laser Assisted Self-Pierce Riveting - YouTube. [Read More]
2011/12/04

Dry Film Lube, Xylan® and Wet Paint Facility Acquired by AFT to Service Global Customers | Digital Journal

Arlington, Texas (PRWEB) December 02, 2011 In recent years AFT, Automated Finishing Technology, has grown from a small North Texas business to an international importer/exporter of quality standard and non-standard fasteners, mechanical compone... [Read More]
2011/12/02