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An interview with Michael Papish at Markforged | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Editor Will Lowry chats with Michael Papish, vice-president marketing at Markforged, about additive manufacturing and how the technology is developing; the different material options available; as well as how the technology will impact future supply ... [Read More]
2020/10/12

Expanding into new markets | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Originally founded in 1989 for the production of plates and angles for hardware, SIPA Srl is constantly looking to expand into new markets and introduce new products, such as its new range of washers, as well as its new CE certified gazebo product... [Read More]
2020/10/12

Lindapter launches new Type COM fixing for ComFlor decking | Torque-Expo

Lindapter has announced the launch of the Type COM, a new decking fixing for quickly attaching building services to ComFlor 60 and ComFlor 80 profiles manufactured by Tata Steel.(...) via Lindapter launches new Type COM fixing for ComFlor decking. [Read More]
2020/10/09

What are sealing fasteners and when you should use them? | Fastener Engineering

Sealing fasteners are highly specialized fasteners that include sealing screws, nuts, bolts, and washers. These types of fasteners are used in several industries because of their unique ability to protect conventional machinery and complex equipment ... [Read More]
2020/10/09

GenNx360 acquires packaging and fastener companies | Fastener Engineering

GenNx360 Capital Partners, a New York City-based private equity firm investing in middle-market business-to-business industrial and business services companies, recently announced the acquisition of B2B Industrial and the assets of AMW Packaging ... [Read More]
2020/10/09

White Advises Pac-West: Train Employees on Cybersecurity | Global Fastener News

The increasing number of employees working from home due to the pandemic has heightened a problem for Pacific-West Fastener Association members, a cybersecurity consultant said in a webinar.(...) via White Advises Pac-West: Train Employees on ... [Read More]
2020/10/09

Woodies® Shield C4 qualification | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A leading name for wood construction screws within the Netherlands over several years has been the Woodies® Ultimate brand – which is available from ASF Fischer B.V.(...) via Woodies® Shield C4 qualification | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/10/09

SACTO: Facing the challenges | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

For the first time in its 40 year history, SACTO Srl had to shut down earlier this year, like many other companies, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the company took this time to reflect on the challenges of being an Italian producer in ... [Read More]
2020/10/09

The important role of CE Marked steelwork connections | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Lindapter® welcomed the introduction of the Construction Products Regulation almost a decade ago as an additional opportunity to independently verify its factory production controls, high-quality manufacturing and product performance. Here, one of ... [Read More]
2020/10/09

Advanced fastening and sealing technologies | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Even the best designed fastener assemblies can succumb to a range of negative side effects including rattling, leaking, loosening, seizing, stripping, corroding or shearing. Each of these issues could potentially lead to a product failure and costly ... [Read More]
2020/10/09