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Fastenerblog.netFastener Association Holiday Parties – Fastenerblog.net

First off, if you read this blog at home and not only when you are at work, Happy Thanksgiving to you. I guess that is if you reside in the U.S. For those of you not in the U.S., check in once in a while! Let me know what’s going on in your corner ... [Read More]
2018/11/22

An expert in fastening solutions for 40 years | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Thanks to its production facility, AMECA has been designing and manufacturing thread inserts for 40 years in France. Its own design department creates the fastening solutions customers need – whether standard or customised, simple or complex.(..... [Read More]
2018/11/22

TIMco bags two awards at NBG 2018 event | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

TIMco recently won the coveted title of ‘Brand of the Year’ at the National Buying Group (NBG) Awards in recognition of the company’s excellence in its brand, product and service.(...) via TIMco bags two awards at NBG 2018 event | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2018/11/22

pgb-Europe showcases extensive range | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

At Fastener Fair France pgb-Europe will be showcasing its extensive range of more than 15,000 different high-quality fasteners – according to DIN, ISO and EN standards – including TUV certified SB bolts (EN 15048) and HV/HR bolts (EN 14399), ... [Read More]
2018/11/22

WARR Hyperloop team wins SpaceX with Nord-Lock washers | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

During the 2018 Hyperloop Pod Competition, the WARR Hyperloop team from the Technical University of Munich raised the laser-sintered titanium trophy, after their pod broke a world speed record for Hyperloop pod travel – using Nord-Lock wedge-loc... [Read More]
2018/11/22

Indian rail fastening factory opened – Railway Gazette

INDIA: The Pandrol Rahee Technologies joint venture of rail fastening supplier Pandrol and infrastructure contractor Rahee Group has opened a fastening manufacturing plant in Hyderabad.(...) via Indian rail fastening factory opened - Railway ... [Read More]
2018/11/22

The cutting edge of anchoring – concrete screws | Fastener + Fixing Technology

By John Muir, technical manager, Construction Fixings Association In the world of post installed anchors into concrete and masonry, all chemical and mechanical anchors need to be tightened against a fixture through application of a defined level ... [Read More]
2018/11/21

BIAFD explores BREXIT disruption risks | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A key session at the Autumn meeting of the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) concentrated on the short-term, practical implications of the UK leaving the EU, reports Editor Will Lowry – a regular attendee at BIAFD ... [Read More]
2018/11/21

Process simulation for fastener manufacturing | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Transvalor S.A is a company that provides best-in-class, affordable and flexible solutions to simulate fastener manufacturing. Thanks to its FORGE® and COLDFORM® software, users get strong performing solutions together with the support of a team ... [Read More]
2018/11/21

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates to Red Cross to Help with Disaster Relief | Fastener World Inc.

Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, donated $30,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist with relief efforts for the many communities affected by Hurricane Michael in the US ... [Read More]
2018/11/21