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Anti-dumping Cases Against Fasteners from China Review | Chinafastener.com

Complainant Countries or Regions Enter into force Products concerned and HS code Duty EU From February 1, 2009, duration of 5 years Certain iron or steel fasteners, other than of stainless steel, i.e. wood ... [Read More]
2011/01/07

Torque calculator available as an App | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/17/2011 A handy torque conversion calculator is available as a free download on Android and iPhone systems from Norbar Torque Tools. Similar to the calculator featured on the company’s website, the new app offers instant ... [Read More]
2011/01/07

Hillman buys distributor Servalite | Business Courier

Hillman Cos. Inc. has acquired Servalite, an East Moline, Ill.-based distributor of fasteners and hardware. Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed. According to a press release, Servalite specializes in speciality fasteners and "... [Read More]
2011/01/06

Suzhou Fastener Trade Show Launches Intensive Marketing Campaign | Chinafastener.com

Through emails, faxes and overseas exhibitions, the 5th Fastener Trade Show (April 8-9, 2011, Suzhou, China) has drawn overseas buyers’ attention. In addition, the organizer China Fastener Info has launches an intensive marketing campaign, ... [Read More]
2011/01/06

Powers Fasteners Announces New BIM Objects on ARCAT.com

SHELTON, CT - ARCAT, a major publisher of building product information has developed and posted on its site, data rich AutoDesk Revit BIM objects for Powers Fasteners. Anyone can use these objects at no charge. In addition to creating accurate ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Simpson Strong-Tie Showcases Several New Products at IBS | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/04/2011 In gearing up for 2011 residential construction, Simpson Strong-Tie unveils several new structural products at the 67th annual International Builders’ Show in Orlando, January 12-15, 2011, in booth W1713. New Product ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Sherex Fastening Solutions, LLC Launches SFS FLEX-5 Tool | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/03/2011Sherex Fastening Solutions, an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of blind rivet nuts & other specialty fasteners has introduced a new rivet nut insert installation tool, the SFS FLEX-5 Tool. The new ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Eleven Fastener Industry Intentions and/or Resolutions for 2011 | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/01/2011 I use “to-do lists” every day, be it for a morning project, an all-day long project, for projects within the next two weeks, this month or the current quarter. I have many timelines and deadlines to meet while develo... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Acument – Corporation moves headquarters to Sterling Heights – News – Source Newspapers

2010-12-22 - Acument Global Technologies Inc., a maker of fasteners for a variety of industries such as aerospace, defense and automotive, has moved its corporate headquarters to its Sterling Heights manufacturing plant. The $1.92 million project ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Wrong screw caused courthouse accident in Salem » Local News » SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

By Tom Dalton Staff writer The Salem News Wed Jan 05, 2011, 05:58 AM EST SALEM — The heavy exterior wall panel that fell last summer from the $106 million state courthouse under construction on Federal Street, seriously injuring a worker, ... [Read More]
2011/01/05