Daily Fasteners and Fixings News by Bazibaza

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How to teach a robot to screw – MIT Technology Review

 In the pantheon of technologies that make our modern society possible, one of the most underappreciated and neglected is the threaded fastener, more commonly known as the screw. This technology emerged at the dawn of the industrial era, when it ... [Read More]
2018/02/12

Fastenal yearly sales rocket to $4.39 billion | Torque Expo

 Minnesota-headquartered Fastenal saw double digit sales and pre-tax earnings growth for the year ended 31 Dec 2017.(...) via Fastenal yearly sales rocket to $4.39 billion. [Read More]
2018/02/02

Fastener Fair USA to Offer Unique Educational Sessions and Industry Insights | Chinafastener .com

 Fastener professionals will have a unique opportunity to get the latest industry information, forecasts, and technical education with keynote sessions and breakouts at the inaugural Fastener Fair USA, which will take place April 11-12, 2018 at the ... [Read More]
2018/02/02

Registration open for inaugural Fastener Fair USA | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Registration is now open for Fastener Fair USA, which will take place from 11th – 12th April 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH.(...) via Registration open for inaugural Fastener Fair USA | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2018/02/01

Kerr Lakeside Promotes 4th Generation To Management | Global Fastener News

 Alex Kerr becomes VP and general manager, following Charles L. Kerr, who founded the company in 1948; Richard Kerr from 1949 to 2014 as it diversified from a hand screw machine and secondary operation to a manufacturer of many part configurations ... [Read More]
2018/01/31

ASG Introduces the HIOS® INTRTORQUE Technology for an Exceptional Bit and Screw Engagement | Cision

 ASG is excited to announce the introduction of INTRTORQUE® from HIOS® – A patented screw and bit combination. The newly designed Super Point provides superior engagement between the screw and bit, which ultimately translates to more consistent, ... [Read More]
2018/01/30

Sherex Fastening Solutions Announces Pacific Warehouse Sales as its TEC Series Western Region Master – NFDA

 A Message From Sherex Sherex Fastening Solutions, a global leader in engineered fasteners, tooling, and automation, is pleased to announce Pacific Warehouse Sales (PWS) as the Western Region Master Distributor for its TEC Series wedge locking ... [Read More]
2018/01/29

Stanley Black & Decker acquires industrial fastener maker from Doncasters | Mergers & Acquisitions

 Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) has reached an agreement to purchase Nelson Fastener Systems, a manufacturer of fasteners and studs, from Doncasters Group for approximately $440 million in cash. The acquisition does not include Nelson’s ... [Read More]
2018/01/25

Raytown company pays workers a tax reform bonus | FOX 4 Kansas City

 RAYTOWN, Mo. -- As workers across the nation anticipate taking home more money in their pay next month as a result of federal tax reform, a company here is joining a growing number of businesses in paying its employees a tax cut bonus. Tax reform ... [Read More]
2018/01/24

Würth Industry North America Makes Senior Leadership Changes | Modern Distribution Management

 Fastener distributor Würth Industry North America, Indianapolis, IN, part of Würth Group, has named Mike Buchanan as vice president of finance. Buchanan was most recently vice president, finance and support services for SUEZ – Advanced Solutio... [Read More]
2018/01/24