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Earn CEUs Through Online Training | American Fastener Journal

 There are now more than 20 online training courses available on strongtie.com/training. One of the perks of online training is that it can be taken any time of day and it is free of charge. Depending on the course, attendees also can earn Continuing ... [Read More]
2011/06/20

New Equipment To Install Blind Threaded Inserts: ATLAS® AE938 Pull-To-Pressure Tool Promotes Consistent Performance And Longer Mandrel Life | American Fastener Journal

 The new ATLAS® AE938 pull-to-pressure tool for installing blind threaded inserts promotes consistent performance and longer mandrel life in service. The portable tool’s pressure-controlled setting allows for installation of the same insert type ... [Read More]
2011/06/20

El Camino College Center for Applied Competitive Technologies Sponsors Career Fair for Aerospace Fastener Program | American Fastener Journal

   The El Camino College Center for Applied Competitive Technologies CACT and the Industrial Fasteners Institute IFI sponsored an Aerospace Fastener career fair at the El Camino College Compton Educational Center. Representatives from several ... [Read More]
2011/06/20

Voss Industries Receives Fourth Consecutive Northrop Grumman Platinum Source Award | American Fastener Journal

   Northrop Grumman presented Voss Industries with its “Platinum Source Preferred “Supplier Award for the fourth consecutive year. The Platinum Award is presented to those companies exemplifying excellence in Quality, Delivery and ... [Read More]
2011/06/14

Precision Castparts Corp. Expands Forging Capabilities With Acquisition of Tru-Form Rings Operations | American Fastener Journal

   Precision Castparts Corp. has agreed to acquire the rings operations of Unison Engine Components (Tru-Form) from GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE. Tru-Form is a leader in the manufacture of flash-welded and cold-rolled rings for jet ... [Read More]
2011/06/14

PSM International Introduces New Tri-Step Aluminum Insert | American Fastener Journal

   PSM International has introduced a patented lightweight insert for molded thermoplastic applications. The PSM Tri-Step Insert offers automotive OEM’s several advantages over the brass and steel inserts currently used in cam covers, ... [Read More]
2011/06/14

VISTAGY Named Cool Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm | American Fastener Journal

   Report cites software vendors that “are addressing key challenges to delivering profitable, innovative products faster and at lower cost” VISTAGY, Inc., a leading provider of industry-specific engineering software and services, ... [Read More]
2011/06/14

Manufacturing Industry Economist Cites 3 Reasons Why Economic Slowdown Is Temporary | American Fastener Journal

 Inflation Not a Threat, Japan Recovering, Cash LooseningA manufacturing industry economist says although the gloom and doom brigade has been out in force in recent weeks, and the markets reflect a new sense of impending doom, the slowdown is only ... [Read More]
2011/06/14

Simpson Strong-Tie Relocates Southern California Facility | American Fastener Journal

   In an effort to increase plant capacity and improve efficiency, Simpson Strong-Tie has relocated its southern California operations from Brea to Riverside in unincorporated San Bernardino County. The company's new 400,000 sq. ft. ... [Read More]
2011/06/13

Spherical Rod Ensure Accuracy In Linkages From Elesa | American Fastener Journal

 Posted Date: 06/12/2011 The BJT series of M6 to M14 glass reinforced polymer spherical rod ends from Elesa is designed to require zero maintenance with low wear and to absorb vibration and stress while minimising noise. The components have good ... [Read More]
2011/06/12