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Benefits of Using Metric Fasteners Over Imperial | American Fastener Journal

The debate over whether to use imperial or metric fasteners has been going on for well over a century. During that time, metric has consistently won out over imperial, even in the country that was responsible for creating the imperial system. To ... [Read More]
2014/08/17

Aptus Fastener Systems launch Wkret-met range of insulation fixings! – Timber Expo

Aptus Fastener Systems Ltd are proud to announce their partnership with leading Polish manufacturer Klimas Wkret-met Fastener Technologies in becoming the UK agent for the Wkret-met range of ETA approved plastic anchors for fixing ETICS with ... [Read More]
2014/08/17

Sheriff, there’s a new blog in town! – Fastenerblog .net

The ladies from Hudson Fastener are at it again!  Hudson Fastener, arguably the most active fastener Twitter people in the industry, have launched a new blog, and it aims to bring you all the fastener news that is out there to one site – www.Fa... [Read More]
2014/08/17

Atlas Copco To Acquire Self-Pierce Riveting Business | Business Wire

STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlas Copco U.K. Holding Ltd. (STO:ATCOA)(STO:ATCOB), Atlas Copco North America LLC and Atlas Copco Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. have signed an agreement to acquire all entities of self-pierce riveting specialist Henrob with ... [Read More]
2014/08/14

OTTO ROTH – tolerances have top priority | Fastener + Fixing Technology

This year OTTO ROTH GmbH & Co KG celebrates its 100th anniversary as a manufacturer of precision turning and finishing parts. Through a combination of products, experience and services – across its eight sites, including its plant in Buchen, ... [Read More]
2014/08/14

No longer just a permanent way to meet rail applications | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) has a long history of servicing critical applications on the UK rail permanent way. In many cases, permanence – in the sense of extended fatigue life, security and vibration resistance – has, indeed, been decisive ... [Read More]
2014/08/14

Stauff clamps meet the requirements of Russian railways | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The Stauff Group has been a supplier to the rail industry for almost 35 years, with the first project being Stauff UK supplying clamping components and systems for pipes, tubes, hoses and cables to the Metropolitan Cammell Carriage and Wagon ... [Read More]
2014/08/14

GESIPA® Speed Rivet Technology | Fastener + Fixing Technology

GESIPA® has added a new member to its vast product range – GESIPA® Speed Rivet Technology. Speed rivets are the ideal connectors for all applications with low strength requirements and fast rates. They are used in the switch cabinet building, ... [Read More]
2014/08/14

Brazilian Fastener Manufacturer Macrosul celebrates 40 years | Chinafastener .com

On July, Macrosul, a specialized company on distribution of fasteners completed its 4th decade of activities in Brazil. Mr. Sérgio Grillo, CEO and founder, came from the Autotravi, a manufacturer of auto parts made of rubber, founded by his ... [Read More]
2014/08/14

Researchers Submit Patent Application, “Multipurpose Fastener for Electronic Devices”, for Approval | 4-traders

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Electronics Newsweekly -- From Washington, D.C., VerticalNews journalists report that a patent application by the inventors LOZANO, Cesar (Santa Clara, CA); Dolci, Dominic E. (Berkeley, CA); Goh, Chiew-Siang ... [Read More]
2014/08/14