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China plans tariffs on $60bn of US goods, including fasteners | Chinafastener .info

"China plans to slap additional tariffs on 5,207 categories of US products with four levels of tariff rates, namely 25%, 20%, 10% and 5%." China is ready to levy differentiated additional tariffs on about $60 billion of imports from the United ... [Read More]
2018/08/14

Fastener World Inc. | Jim Ruetz Awarded NFDA’s 2018 Fastener Professional of the Year Award

The National Fastener Distributors Association is pleased to announce the 2018 recipient of its Fastener Professional of the Year award is Jim Ruetz of AIS (Franksville, Wisconsin).(...) via Fastener World Inc. | Jim Ruetz Awarded NFDA’s 2018 ... [Read More]
2018/08/13

Bonding and adhesive technologies coming to Fastener Fair Stuttgart | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions have announced that for the first time there will be a special ‘Bonding & Adhesive Technology Area’ at Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019.(...) via Bonding and adhesive technologies coming to Fastener Fair ... [Read More]
2018/08/13

Fastener World Inc. | MW Industries Announces the Acquisition of Ameriflex, Inc.

MW Industries, a leading provider of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts, and other precision components, announced the acquisition of Ameriflex, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision formed metal bellows and bellows ... [Read More]
2018/08/13

Design to succeed | Fastener + Fixing Technology

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 jointâ... [Read More]
2018/08/13

Fastener World Inc. | Brazilian Fastener Trade Statistics in 2014-H1 2018

by Gang Hao Chang, Vice Editor-in-Chief of Fastener World Data source: Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services of Brazil Import According to the latest trade statistics released by the Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services ... [Read More]
2018/08/13

BoxBolt® blind fixings given CE Marking | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Engineers and specifiers can have confidence that Kee Safety’s BoxBolt® blind fixing solutions will deliver mechanical resistance, dimensional stability and durability, after the company received CE Marking for the range.(...) via BoxBolt® ... [Read More]
2018/08/10

A passion for successful joining | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The automotive industry cannot do without them – modern lightweight concepts. Not only do they considerably improve vehicle dynamics, they also help to reduce emissions. Here Wilhelm A. Böllhoff, joint managing director at Böllhoff Group, looks ... [Read More]
2018/08/10

UK company Gripple expands in Japan – Industry Europe

UK-based wire fastening manufacturer Gripple has cemented its position as a global player with the opening of its latest office in Japan.(...) via UK company Gripple expands in Japan - Industry Europe. [Read More]
2018/08/09

ZAGO – high-tech fasteners and components | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

US-based ZAGO Manufacturing Company Inc opened 25 years ago and has quickly positioned itself as a key manufacturer and supplier for contaminant-free high-tech fasteners and components – using its custom production facility.(...) via ZAGO – ... [Read More]
2018/08/09