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Improving process quality and tool life | Fastener + Fixing

When process monitoring and simulation shake hands, process quality and tool life improve. Process integrated monitoring methods offer an effective way of detecting potentially problematic manufacturing conditions. When used in conjunction with ... [Read More]
2017/08/02

NORMA Group wins contract for plug-in hybrid vehicles | Fastener + Fixing Technology

NORMA Group has received a major order for plastic lines and quick connectors for cooling water systems from a French automotive manufacturer. Starting in 2018, up to 150,000 connecting products will be used each year in around 47,000 vehicles with ... [Read More]
2017/08/02

Motor City Industrial Names New CEO | Global Fastener News

Motor City Industrial named Joe Stephens as CEO, Modern Distribution Management reports. Stephens oversaw Motor City Industrial’s February acquisition of EMCO, a Charlotte, NC-based industrial distribution and service business. The deal doubled ... [Read More]
2017/08/01

Sundram Fasteners Q1 net increases 19.4% – The Hindu

Higher sales volume boosts profit Sundram Fasteners Ltd., (SFL), a part of the $7.2 billion TVS Group, has posted 19.4% increase in its standalone net profit of ₹90.17 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. Improved sales volume and ... [Read More]
2017/08/01

Dozens of New Companies to Exhibit at the 2017 ASSEMBLY Show; The Only Tradeshow Exclusive to Assembly Technology, Equipment and Products | MarketWired

ROSEMONT, IL--(Marketwired - Jul 26, 2017) - From October 24-26, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL will be the place for engineers and manufacturing professional involved with assembly technology, equipment and products. The ... [Read More]
2017/08/01

SFS Intec Appoints New National Manager in Strengthened Sales Team : Roofing Today | Roofing Today

Leading fastener manufacturer SFS intec has promoted two experienced members of its building envelope division to strengthen its sales team, as it builds on its market-leading combination of technical expertise and customer service excellence.(...... [Read More]
2017/08/01

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #118 – Health of Nations (129:29)

Description: The health of the fastener industry appears robust, even as the federal government works diligently to destroy healthcare for the country, as industry scion and fastener philosopher, Mr. Charlie Kerr joins in with a stream of consciou... [Read More]
2017/08/01

Tecfi solutions for seismic areas | Fastener + Fixing

On July 2013, the EOTA issued the Annex E of ETAG001 for the assessment of anchors for use in concrete under seismic actions and a Technical Report (TR045) for the design of the anchorages on concrete in seismic hazard zones.(...) via Tecfi ... [Read More]
2017/08/01

EFDA explains modern fastener distribution | Fastener + Fixing

The European Fastener Distributor Association (EFDA) has published ‘Securing the Future’ a sixteen-page insight to European fastener distribution in the 21st Century.(...) via EFDA explains modern fastener distribution. [Read More]
2017/08/01

Nedschroef acquires CP Tech | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding BV, one of the world’s largest fasteners manufacturers, has signed an agreement to acquire CP Tech GmbH, a leading component manufacturer and engineering service provider.(...) via Nedschroef acquires CP Tech | ... [Read More]
2017/08/01