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‘Snapping Bolts’ Questioned In 2017 New York Bridge | Global Fastener News

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT – The Mario Cuomo Bridge, which replaced the rickety and heavily-trafficked Tappan Zee Bridge in 2017, has snapping bolts that create “structural safety” issues that could lead to its collapse, the Albany Times Union reported... [Read More]
2021/03/10

Novaria Group Announces Acquisition of The Young Engineers, Inc. | Business Wire

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Novaria is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Young Engineers, Inc. (TYE). TYE is an expert in the design and manufacturing of aircraft and aerospace hardware, with a primary focus on fasteners and ... [Read More]
2021/03/09

LISI Aerospace Signs an Extension of Contract with the Boeing Company – Fastener World Inc.

LISI AEROSPACE, a division of the LISI Group, has entered into an agreement with the Boeing company to extend its current contract.(...) via LISI Aerospace Signs an Extension of Contract with the Boeing Company-Fastener World. [Read More]
2021/03/04

Lobbyist Tells MWFA: Pandemic Is 1st Issue | Global Fastener News

“We have to get through Covid, but it is a tough rock to push up the mountain,” lobbyist Christian Richter told the Midwest Fastener Association.(...) via Lobbyist Tells MWFA: Pandemic Is 1st Issue | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/03/01

ASC creates Crisis Recovery Program due to supply-chain disruptions | Fastener Engineering

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), which represents related manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and affiliates in North America, has been closely monitoring the unprecedented disruption to the supply of many key intermediates essential to ... [Read More]
2021/03/01

ChemPoint to support Henkel in distribution of its BONDERITE products | Fastener Engineering

ChemPoint.com Inc., a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, recently teamed up with Henkel Corporation to further the sales, distribution, and marketing of Henkel’s BONDERITE products in the U.S. and ... [Read More]
2021/02/25

Video shows huge scale of 2021 container bottleneck at ports | Torque-Expo

A video from the US National Coastguard has illustrated the scale of how busy major ports are in early 2021, as ports struggle to cope with the volume of container ships trying to offload goods.(...) via Video shows huge scale of 2021 container ... [Read More]
2021/02/24

IFI Moves Annual Meeting to May | Global Fastener News

The Industrial Fasteners Institute will mark its 90th anniversary during a newly scheduled May 23-25 meeting in Arizona.(...) via IFI Moves Annual Meeting to May | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/02/19

Stanley Black & Decker joins Greentown Labs in supporting climate-tech startups | Fastener Engineering

Greentown Labs, the largest climate-tech startup incubator in North America, announced Stanley Black & Decker as its newest Terawatt Partner.(...) via Stanley Black & Decker joins Greentown Labs in supporting climate-tech startups | ... [Read More]
2021/02/18

Simpson Mfg. Sales Rise Double-Digits | Global Fastener News

Sales in North America improved 9.8% “due to higher sales volumes to the home center channel… and increased demand from new housing starts and repair and remodel activity.”(...) via Simpson Mfg. Sales Rise Double-Digits | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/02/11