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10 Minutes with Mike McGuire – Fastenerblog.net

Mike McGuire’s career in the fastener industry spans more than 50 years. Mike has worked in fastener distribution, he has been an independent fastener rep, he has runs trade shows and magazines. Candidly, Mike needs no further introduction. Here ... [Read More]
2019/01/07

Heading to the 2018 Finish Line – Fastenerblog.net

So my Fastener Pal, John Butler, called me out and asked it I was going to post a year end review. I was kind of content sitting still and watching from afar and trying to make heads or tails of this year but since John pushed me in this direction, ... [Read More]
2018/12/27

New guides to fastener selection | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Fastener types and applications are the foci of two new guides from fast delivery catalogue specialists Essentra Components, they are aimed at engineers and buyers researching new fastener supplies and looking to benefit from Essentra Components’ ... [Read More]
2018/12/17

Fully Threaded Radio – Voice of the FCH Fastener Sourcing Network, Most recent Episodes

The fastener industry knows how to laugh, but bolts and nuts are serious business. NFDA president, Kelly Cole clearly grasps this as he surveys industry operating conditions, previews an upcoming landmark association meeting, and explains his unique ... [Read More]
2018/12/17

Automotive & Kanban specials feature in Torque’s latest magazine | Torque-Expo

Automotive fasteners and tools, Kanban and – inevitably – Brexit all feature in Torque’s last print magazine of the year (our November-December edition).(...) via Automotive & Kanban specials feature in Torque's latest magazine. [Read More]
2018/12/14

Cool Tools: The Overhead Automatic Screwdrivers That Factory Workers Use – Core77

ack when I visited Festool's factory in Germany (image below), I got to see workers assembling a variety of their power tools. At their workstations, the workers had these cool automatic screwdrivers hanging overhead. When they needed to drive a ... [Read More]
2018/12/14

Strategise.in to represent WWFS in India

November 28, 2018 Scottsdale, Az. Strategise.in a leader of E-Procurement and Strategic Sourcing has reached an agreement with Worldwide Fastener Sources.com to represent WWFS in India for their Industrial Fastener Module.  Strategise.in ... [Read More]
2018/12/01

WWFS joins the NFDA

www.worldwidefastenersources.com (WWFS), The Most Comprehensive Fastener Sourcing Website in the World has joined the National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA). Mike McGuire stated, “After returning from Vietnam in December of 1968; ... [Read More]
2018/11/25

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #134 – Got Zarf? (166:15)

The fastener industry reacts to the news and events of this year’s International Fastener Expo, featuring perennial expo observers Jake Davis, of BTM Manufacturing, and Rosa “The Riveter” Hearn, of Brighton Best International (1:07:51). Also, ... [Read More]
2018/11/19

How was your Vegas Show? | Fastener Blog

I usually get back from the International Fastener Expo (Vegas Show) and jump right in to offer my thoughts.  Not sure why but I’m struggling to sit down and do that.  I think I’m still sorting it out. Any of you have any thoughts or comments ... [Read More]
2018/11/11