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Sumeeko acquiring Max Mothes | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Alex Chen, managing director of Taiwanese automotive parts and fastener manufacturer – Sumeeko Industries Co Ltd, revealed to Fastener + Fixing Magazine, during a visit to Taiwan, that the company is in the process of acquiring Max Mothes ... [Read More]
2017/11/17

IRONCLAD Performance Wear announces today that it has been acquired by Brighton Best International, Inc. through an Asset purchase | PRNewswire

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- IRONCLAD Performance Wear Corporation, the recognized leader in performance hand safety solutions announced today that it has been acquired by Brighton Best International, Inc. through an ... [Read More]
2017/11/17

Aluminium: Endless benefits, versatile use | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Aluminium is lightweight, strong, recyclable and the most abundant metal on Earth – but there’s a lot to keep in mind when you use it. Here Nord-Lock Group gives us its best advice on how to join aluminium parts with bolted joints.(...) via ... [Read More]
2017/11/17

Smart in-process monitoring with the Brankamp X-series | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The Brankamp X-series from Marposs SpA presents a range of devices for in-process monitoring of cold and hot forming, thread rolling and stamping operations. Process monitoring has come a long way from mere overload detection with maximum force ... [Read More]
2017/11/16

BIAFD: ‘Women in the Industry’ | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

As part of the BIAFD initiative to focus on ‘Women in the Industry’, Fastener + Fixing Magazine invited attendees to describe their experience of working within the fastener and fixing sector.(...) via BIAFD: ‘Women in the Industry’ | ... [Read More]
2017/11/16

NORMA Group recognized as Supplier of the Year by Ahlsell | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NORMA Group has been named Supplier of the Year by Ahlsell Norway AS Ahlsell Norway, a leading distributor of water management solutions. The award recognised NORMA Group’s distribution services in Sweden for its outstanding customer support and ... [Read More]
2017/11/16

Simplifying product testing and validation with fastener torque auditing | Medical Design and Outsourcing

Capturing data during a product’s manufacturing process can help ensure the quality and consistency of that product. Here’s how that process plays out with fastener torque. Futek fastener torque auditingOne of the scariest phases of product ... [Read More]
2017/11/15

TIFI Chairman Anchor T.H. Chang: Taiwan’s Fastener Export to EU Appears Reduced Volume and Higher Avg. Price | Fastener World Inc.

In the first 8 months of 2017, Taiwan exported around 1.058 million tons of fasteners to the world, up 2.65% from the same period of 2016 and the avg. price increased by 7.03% to 2.632 USD/kg. However, Taiwan’s fastener export to the EU dropped by ... [Read More]
2017/11/15

Tokyo City University Develops Vibration Simulation Technology for Bolts/Nuts | Fastener World Inc.

A research team at Tokyo City University has developed a simulation technology able to predict the speed of vibration at the time when a hammer hits a bolt or nut. The technology is expected to quicken the construction of multi-material structures ... [Read More]
2017/11/15

SPIROL Introduces Aluminum Threaded Inserts for Plastics | Global Fastener News

SPIROL is pleased to introduce a high performance line of Molded-in Inserts for Plastics manufactured from aluminum. The robust design of the Series 60 Blind-End and Series 61 Through-Hole Inserts consists of axial grooves to maximize torque ... [Read More]
2017/11/15