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Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #138 – Direct Connections (158:32)

When precision fastener manufacturer and conversationalist, Charlie Kerr, of Kerr Lakeside, crashes onto the scene, the discussion topics carom from the master distribution model to blockchain to baseball (13:03). Then, in their direct fashion, Bob ... [Read More]
2019/03/13

Route to Fastener Innovation Competition 2019 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

One of the many attractions of Fastener Fair Stuttgart is the first-hand opportunity to assess new products and services that exhibitors have brought to the market since the last show.(...) via Route to Fastener Innovation Competition 2019 | ... [Read More]
2019/03/13

Nord-Lock steel washers promise highest salt spray resistance on the market | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Nord-Lock Group has officially raised the corrosion resistance on all its steel wedge-locking washers and promises at least 1,000 hours in salt spray testing, ensuring optimum performance over time, even in the most extreme environments.(...) via ... [Read More]
2019/03/13

Reed Exhibitions closes acquisition of Mack Brooks Exhibitions | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Mack Brooks Exhibitions – adding an outstanding line-up of industry leading brands to its global portfolio.(...) via Reed Exhibitions closes acquisition of ... [Read More]
2019/03/12

Breathing fasteners and fixings | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The last two years have been a time of investment and growth for pgb-Europe. Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge went to visit the full service supplier of fasteners, fixings, components, and hand tools, to see how a new automatic pallet warehouse, WMS ... [Read More]
2019/03/12

Targeting zero defect on double ended collar studs and brake booster bolts | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Italian-based Dimac Srl has been working with ATF Inc – a US manufacturer from Lincolnwood, Illinois – on controlling the complete range of high-quality double ended collar studs and brake booster bolts, up to 250mm long, for the automotive ... [Read More]
2019/03/12

SPOTLIGHT: The Insert Company plans expansion and brings Spax on board | Torque-Expo

In the UK’s fastener heartlands of the West Midlands, Torque Magazine speaks with The Insert Company (UK) Limited’s Sales Director Kevin Broome on the firm’s plans for expansion, bringing in new ranges and how the company’s experience and ... [Read More]
2019/03/12

FDI Falls To Nearly Two-Year Low | Global Fastener News

“Stabilization or further moderation in the FDI could be more likely than acceleration from here,” according to R.W. Baird analyst David Manthey.(...) via FDI Falls To Nearly Two-Year Low | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2019/03/11

New Products at the Expo – ConstructionMagNet.com

If you like new products (and who doesn’t) it’s a great time to be a contractor, with so many cutting-edge tools and supplies to choose from. Only a few, however, apply more specifically to post-frame and metal-frame builders.(...) via New ... [Read More]
2019/03/11

Queen’s helping Rolls-Royce develop aircraft engines of tomorrow | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Engineering expertise from Queen’s University Belfast is playing an important role in the development of the next generation of aircraft engines for Rolls-Royce and creating high value research jobs in Northern Ireland.(...) via Queen's helping ... [Read More]
2019/03/11