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Mi.Me.Af SpA joins Bontempi VIBO Group | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Bontempi Vibo SpA has acquired 100% of Mi.Me.Af shares, a historic company from the Lecco area of Italy that specialises in the production of special design fasteners.(...) via Mi.Me.Af SpA joins Bontempi VIBO Group | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2021/05/17

Are your electronics prepared to weather the storm? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

For most manufacturers, equipment and system failures can be the stuff of nightmares. When one thing fails, it may have ripple effects that end up endangering your entire operation.(...) via Are your electronics prepared to weather the storm? | ... [Read More]
2021/05/17

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #164 – Safe and Effective (2:33:38)

It’s safe to say Jake “Valdez” Davis of BTM Manufacturing and Bob “GQ” Baer of Abbott-Interfast have been training with varying degrees of intensity, but will their efforts prove effective during the upcoming Tough Mudder event? They ... [Read More]
2021/05/17

Kenworth Wins NAM Award for Torque Fastener Tool | Global Fastener News

Kenworth’s plant in Chillicothe, OH, upgraded the torque fastener tool to enhance efficiency for fifth-wheel installations in Kenworth Class 8 trucks. (...) via Kenworth Wins NAM Award for Torque Fastener Tool | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/05/14

Würth Industrie Service able to handle Covid-19 challenge | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co KG was able to achieve sales of €536 million in the 2020 financial year despite the market environment being characterised by the Covid-19 pandemic.(...) via Würth Industrie Service able to handle Covid-19 ... [Read More]
2021/05/14

Quick riveting from Rivit | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Ideal for use alongside Speedriv rivets, the new hydropneumatic tool RIV303 from Rivit Srl features a built-in booster specifically designed for the application of cartridge rivets.(...) via Quick riveting from Rivit | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2021/05/14

Non-rotational loosening of threaded fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Technology

This is the first part in a series of articles discussing non-rotational loosening of threaded fasteners. One feature of nuts and bolts is that they allow complex assemblies to be built and dismantled, as necessary. Under certain conditions, a nut ... [Read More]
2021/05/14

Chicago Rivet Sees “Dramatic” Gains | Global Fastener News

“We have experienced price increases in various manufacturing costs, including steel, our primary raw material, which has increased approximately 11%.”(...) via Chicago Rivet Sees “Dramatic” Gains | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/05/13

Change in management at wire® | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Messe Düsseldorf has reorganised its management team in charge of its biggest portfolio of 15 trade fairs in six countries, by appointing Daniel Ryfisch project director of the global portfolio.(...) via Change in management at wire® | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2021/05/13

LISI Group impacted by Covid-19 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

LISI Group has announced that its Q1 2021 sales were €309.4 million, down 22.2% compared to the same period the previous year – with the global Covid-19 pandemic impacting the Group’s activity in varying proportions depending on each LISI ... [Read More]
2021/05/13