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Fascinating fasteners at IWF 2016 | FDMC

by Bill Esler, bill.esler@woodworkingnetwork.com Tightening the joint with new types of fasteners is on the radar for wood manufacturers. The new breed of hardware requiring unique machining of panel and solid wood is shaping up to be a top joinery ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

FINdex Makes Steady Gains During First Half – Global Fastener News – USA

The FIN Fastener Stock Index posted solid gains in the first six months of 2016, boosted by strong results from automotive and industrial fastener stocks. During the first six months of 2016, the FINdex rose 8.2%, compared to a 2.1% increase by ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

Steve Graff Joins National Nail as Director of Distribution | LBM Journal

By LBM Journal / 19 hours ago Grand Rapids, Mich. — Steve Graff has recently joined National Nail as Director of Distribution. In his new position, Graff will lead the distribution and operations teams of National Nail to best disseminate ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

ZF completes sale of Fasteners and Components business for $450 mn | ET Auto

While the Engineered Fasteners and Components business was successful and profitable, ZF is primarily concentrating on the growth of its core businesses in advanced safety, efficiency, electrification and the further development of automated ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

Manufacturing Day & the Fastener Industry – Fastenerblog.net

July 7, 2016 / travelingsalesman / There will be a shortage of skilled employees in the future, especially in manufacturing.  This is fairly well predicted and documented.  Programmers, machinists, etc.  Many manufacturers in the fastener ... [Read More]
2016/07/07

US Industrial Fastener Market | PR Newswire

NEW YORK, June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Study coverage Industrial Fasteners analyzes the US industrial fastener market. It presents historical demand data (2005, 2010, 2015) plus forecasts (2020, 2025) by product (standard, aerospacegrade) and ... [Read More]
2016/07/05

bigHead celebrates 50 years of innovation | CiM: News

Date Published: 04.07.2016 Bonding fastener specialist bighead is celebrating its 50th anniversary in July 2016. Established in 1966 by founder Ken Stanley, the original ‘bigHead’ solved a common problem – how to securely, reliably and ... [Read More]
2016/07/05

Selecting the Best Washer for Assembly | 2016-07-01 | Assembly Magazine

Washers perform a variety of functions beyond merely securing threaded fasteners. July 1, 2016 Andy Tscholl Washers are a vital component of many fastened joints. Washers are critical to the operation of virtually every device with moving ... [Read More]
2016/07/04

Mountz, Inc. Earns Bay Area Top Workplace Distinction For Third Consecutive Year – EIN News

Mountz Inc.announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2016 Bay Area News Group Top Workplaces. SAN JOSE, CA, UAS, July 1, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mountz Inc., a specialist in providing torque and fastening solutions, today announced ... [Read More]
2016/07/04

Judy Jandl and Jerry Jandl Retiring – PR.com

Sigma Fasteners, Inc., a manufacturer, and distributor of engineered and high-pressure bolting products, announced today that founding President, Judy Jandl and Vice President, Jerry Jandl are retiring. Cris Baker new President of Sigma Fasten... [Read More]
2016/07/04