American Fastener Journal

Würth Service Supply Relocates Rock Island Branch | American Fastener Journal

Würth Service Supply has recently moved its Rock Island, Ill. branch to a new location nearby. The move will allow the business unit to better manage inventory and serve customers, while remaining in close proximity to all existing accounts. While ... [Read More]
2013/08/18

Digital Angle Gauge Speeds Precision Fastener Torqueing | American Fastener Journal

The digital angle gauge from Brown Line Metalworks provides precise angle measurements for technicians performing Torque-to-Yield operations. The digital display allows technicians to apply an angular turn to a fastener after torqueing to a preset ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Track-Bar Fastener | American Fastener Journal

Chrysler Group LLC will recall approximately 1,060 commercial trucks in North America – more than half of which are in dealer hands – to inspect and replace, if necessary, a track-bar fastener. A track bar secures the axle during suspension ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

‘Vegas Fastener & Mill Supply Expo Reports Gain in Exhibit Space Sales | American Fastener Journal

The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, October 23-25, 2013, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA is reporting a gain in exhibit space sales over the same period ending June 30, it was announced here today by ... [Read More]
2013/07/09

‘Lighter is Better’ is driving aerospace fastener sales | American Fastener Journal

The aerospace fasteners industry evolved alongside the aerospace industry which witnessed a continuous development of aircrafts from commercial, military and business airplanes to ballistic missiles and rockets. The global aerospace industry is ... [Read More]
2013/06/13

Rick Rudolph launches new Rep company | American Fastener Journal

Longtime fastener industry executive Rick Rudolph has started a manufacturer's representative company, Rick Rudolph Associates LLC. Based in Melrose, Mass., Rudolph will cover all six New England states and is seeking available lines. Rudolph built ... [Read More]
2013/06/04

Exhibitor’s List for Las Vegas as of 5-21-2013 | American Fastener Journal

(...) Umeta of America Unicorp Unistrong Industrial Co., Ltd. United Titanium, Inc. Unytite Inc. USA Carbide Tooling, Inc. Valley Fastener Group Vertex Distribution Virginia Fasteners Visacom Fasteners Corp., Ltd. Vogelsang Corp. Vulcan ... [Read More]
2013/05/31

Birmingham Fastener Inc. announces the passing of our founder and CEO Howard P. Tinney. | Fastener Journal

Mr. Tinney started his career in the warehouse at Southeastern Bolt and Screw, working his way up to sales in the late seventies. In October of 1980 he started his own company, Birmingham Fastener & Supply. Adding nine additional locations along ... [Read More]
2013/05/31

Tapping Fluid for Demanding Tap and Threading Applications Announced | American Fastener Journal

A new high performance tapping fluid has been announced by its manufacturer, JTM Products, Inc. TapRite™III Tapping Fluid features an advanced formulation for demanding tapping and threading applications in ferrous metals. It provides ... [Read More]
2013/05/21