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Fastener Manufacturing: Honsel on serving the automotive market | Torque-Expo

Honsel is a well established and leading fastener supplier to the automotive industry. Thanks to a 3,500 m2 expansion six years ago, the production area at its Fröndenberg HQ now spans 15,000 m2 as well as a recently enlarged logistics facility.(... [Read More]
2020/10/28

Rivets nylon & plastic fasteners + Gesipa in Torque Magazine | Torque-Expo

The new issue of Torque Magazine is available to read online today, featuring rivets, nylon & plastic fasteners plus insights from Gesipa and a (virtual) tour of Makita USA’s huge new facility in Reno.(...) via Rivets nylon & plastic ... [Read More]
2020/10/28

Apex Tool Group Names Bob Heisner as Chief Marketing Officer – Fastener World Inc.

Sparks, MD. – Apex Tool Group (ATG) recently announced the appointment of Bob H. Heisner to SVP and Chief Marketing Officer.(...) via Apex Tool Group Names Bob Heisner as Chief Marketing Officer-Fastener World. [Read More]
2020/10/28

fischer fastenings consolidate Mexican railway line | Fastener + Fixing Technology

In the metropolitan region of Guadalajara, the capital of the state of Jalisco in Mexico, the light rail network was expanded to include the new line 3. The route extends for 21.5km from north-west to south-east and mostly leads over viaducts. ... [Read More]
2020/10/28

Traditionally dedicated to the future | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Rail fastening systems clamp the rail in frictional engagement and ensure a safe connection between the rail and the sleeper when forces are applied by a passing train. As a global manufacturer of rail fastening systems, Vossloh AG offers a compre... [Read More]
2020/10/28

Stanley Black & Decker reports organic growth in Tools & Storage | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Stanley Black & Decker has reported third quarter group revenue of US$3.9 billion (€3.3 billion), an increase of 6% on the previous year - led by an 11% organic growth in its Tools & Storage.(...) via Stanley Black & Decker reports ... [Read More]
2020/10/28

Laiterli M8 Undercut Anchor Endures 7 Richter Scale Earthquake – Fastener World Inc.

With patents in Taiwan, China, Japan and Germany, Laiterli Group (Laiterli International Engineering) in Taiwan has developed an M8 undercut anchor which is able to fasten tightly with masonry and does not require tapping the anchors during ... [Read More]
2020/10/27

Strong support – on and off the pitch | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Fan safety in football stadiums has come a long way in recent decades, yet collapses and accidents still occur. When Bernhard Baumhus GmbH & Co KG was tasked with building a stand for a newly promoted Bundesliga club, it was integral to the ... [Read More]
2020/10/27

ITW Auto Fastener Segment Sales Drop | Global Fastener News

ITW reported Automotive OEM revenue, including fasteners, declined 4.1% in the third quarter of 2020, with operating margin dropping 130 basis points to 20.8%.(...) via ITW Auto Fastener Segment Sales Drop | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/10/26

Women in Fasteners: Heidi Volltrauer, Volt Industrial Plastics | Torque-Expo

Heidi Volltrauer discusses her position as COO and VP Marketing & Sales at Volt Industrial Plastics and the ongoing changes within the fastener industry in the latest Women in Fasteners feature for Torque Magazine… via Women in Fasteners: ... [Read More]
2020/10/26