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FTI offers free webinar to support industry during COVID-19 | Fastener Engineering

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), the nonprofit provider of fastener training opportunities, and Optimas Solutions, a fastening and supply chain solution provider, have announced a free webinar on Friday, May 1st, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ... [Read More]
2020/04/13

Hack COVID-19: An interview with the Fastener Training Institute | Fastener Engineering

Given the current global health challenges and fight against COVID-19, the team here at Fastener Engineering is interested in how companies are coping, what precautions they’re taking, and any potential tips they may want to share with others.(.... [Read More]
2020/04/07

WIFI launches new Facebook group and virtual coffee hour | Fastener Engineering

Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) recently announced two new ways to connect with fellow WIFI members during these challenging times. The non-profit organization serves by providing opportunities, education, and mentorship for women in the ... [Read More]
2020/04/02

Lawrence: “I Doubt Your Suppliers Are Enamored with Amazon” | Global Fastener News

What NFDA and Pac-West distributors need to do to “go head-to-head with the Amazon world” is “develop new services and get paid for the services.”(...) via Lawrence: “I Doubt Your Suppliers Are Enamored with Amazon” | Global Fastener ... [Read More]
2020/03/30

Jake Glaser Named 2020 YFP President – Fastener World Inc.

Jake Glaser, has been announced as the 2020 Young Fastener Professionals President. As a Regional Sales Manager at Sherex Fastening Solutions, Jake is focused on helping clients improve their products through fastening innovations. He has worked ... [Read More]
2020/03/30

Researchers build adhesive-free timber building – Environment Journal

University of Liverpool engineers have built an eco-friendly timber building that does not use any adhesives in the construction process. The timber structure uses timber to reinforce timber without using adhesives, which can be damaging for the ... [Read More]
2020/03/27

Don Nowak is NFDA’s 2020 Fastener Professional of the Year | NFDA

The National Fastener Distributors Association’s is pleased to announce the 2020 recipient of its Fastener Professional of the Year award is Don Nowak of Falcon Fastening Solutions (Charlotte, North Carolina).(...) via Don Nowak is NFDA's 2020 ... [Read More]
2020/03/27

Carbon and Alloy Steel Threaded Rod from China and India Injures U.S. Industry, Says USITC – Fastener World Inc.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of carbon and alloy steel threaded rod from China and India that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has ... [Read More]
2020/03/25

STAFDA moves Concierge Customer Service Workshops online, proposes guidance webinar for businesses | Torque-Expo

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) and its Customer Service Consultant, Dr Jeanne Hurlbert, have adapted the scheduled spring Concierge Customer Service Workshops to an online ... [Read More]
2020/03/23

Turkey initiates WTO dispute complaint against EU steel safeguard | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Turkey has requested WTO dispute consultations with the European Union regarding the EU’s safeguard measures on imported steel products. The request was circulated to WTO members on 19th March 2020.(...) via Turkey initiates WTO dispute complaint ... [Read More]
2020/03/23