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Riggs: 232 Tariff Process is Like ‘Fox Guarding The Henhouse’ | Global Fastener News

“Normally you find your injury, you file a case with the World Trade Organization, and they investigate,” Riggs explained to attendees of Pac-West’s autumn meeting in Whitefish, MT. “Currently, we have skipped the WTO and done our own ... [Read More]
2018/08/24

3rd generation Rockford manufacturing business announces $2.5 million expansion | MyStateLine

ROCKFORD, Ill. - Rockford manufacturer Specialty Screw is investing $2.5 million to add on to its existing plant, becoming one of the one of the few fastener companies still operating in the area. "Through the history of Specialty Screw, we're ... [Read More]
2018/08/24

Rapierstar marks a decade with Shepley® | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Leading REHAU window and door fabricator Shepley® Windows has reached the 10 year milestone in its use of high-quality fasteners from Rapierstar.(...) via Rapierstar marks a decade with Shepley® | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2018/08/24

Rivit fastening blind rivets | Fastener + Fixing Technology

GTRERIV rivets with gaskets, from Rivit Srl, are entirely made of an aluminium alloy (body and mandrel) and have been designed for the building sector.(...) via Rivit fastening blind rivets | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2018/08/24

Belleville washers – big power, small space | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

When an application calls for high spring loading in a small space, Lee Spring believes that Belleville washers can often be the complete spring solution.(...) via Belleville washers – big power, small space | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2018/08/24

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #131 – Get the Lead Out (131:42)

Description: During a 100% lead-free episode of fastener talk radio, industry consultant Carmen Vertullo revisits the topic of Prop 65 in the wake of his recent webinar, with the latest developments and thinking on the subject (17:35). Innovative ... [Read More]
2018/08/23

Design to succeed | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

When designing a fastener connection how can you make sure you select the most economic option available without compromising on safety? The answer is simple – test it. The only thing needed is equipment that allows you to verify a bolted joint... [Read More]
2018/08/23

Epoxy Tape: Eight Thicknesses – Endless Possibilities | FAST

“Epoxy” adhesives are truly multi-purpose and are deployed in almost every industrial sector. The Bonding Engineers are currently introducing the innovative epoxy portfolio DuploTEC® SBF (Structural Bonding Films) for the automotive industry.... [Read More]
2018/08/23

Bossard | Semi-Annual Report 2018

New records and strong growth momentum The Bossard Group is enjoying strong growth momentum: Sales, EBIT and net income rose significantly in the first half of the year, setting new record highs.(..;) via Bossard | Semi-Annual Report 2018. [Read More]
2018/08/23

SARIV achieves IATF 16949:2016 certification | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Given its increasing collaboration with the automotive sector, SARIV Srl recently obtained the IATF Certification 16949:2016 – the international standard for quality management systems in the automotive industry.(...) via SARIV achieves IATF ... [Read More]
2018/08/23