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AFC Industries Acquires Accurate Fasteners | Global Fastener News

Pittsburgh-based AFC Industries acquired Accurate Fasteners Inc. of South Boston. Accurate Fasteners president Peter Sullivan will remain with AFC to manage New England operations. The Sullivan family has long held leadership positions in the ... [Read More]
2017/06/16

FDI ‘Surges” In May Amid Sales Growth | Global Fastener News

The seasonally adjusted May Fastener Distributor Index (64.6) increased “strongly” from April’s 50.2 reading, according to R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey. Most notable was accelerating sales momentum, as the seasonally adjusted sales ... [Read More]
2017/06/16

Fasteners with tightness indicator | Fastener + Fixing

Stress Indicators Incorporated, a technology and manufacturing firm specialising in industrial indication systems, offers SmartBolts®, which enable users to visually check that critical bolts are properly tightened.(...) via Fasteners with ... [Read More]
2017/06/16

PennEngineering® marks 75 years | Fastener + Fixing

PennEngineering is celebrating 75 years in 2017 as a global leader in innovative fastening technologies and solutions. Founded in 1942, the company pioneered the first ever self-clinching fastener for thin metal assemblies and has since realised ... [Read More]
2017/06/16

Optimas Solutions supplies global pedigree with a local touch | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The phrase ‘global supplier’ spurs thoughts of shipping containers travelling the world and large multinational corporations employing highly complex logistical operations; all controlled from a centralised super-hub. However, this is not an ... [Read More]
2017/06/16

Welle-Nabe-Verbindungen mit höheren Drehmomenten | Konstruktions Praxis

Ringspann hat erstmals alle Baureihen seiner Welle-Nabe-Verbindungen nach der gleichen Berechnungsmethode zur präzisen Reibschluss-Ermittlung ausgelegt. Dadurch sollen etliche Produkte in höhere Leistungsklassen aufsteigen. Außerdem erweitern ... [Read More]
2017/06/16

DPA Buying Group Welcomes New Indu strial Distributors & Suppliers | American Fastener Journal

The DPA Buying Group is pleased to welcome 14new distributor members to its industrial products division: 1st Choice Fasteners & Tools, Inc.Odessa, FL; Carbide Processors, Inc. Tacoma, WA; Discount Steel Minneapolis, MN headquarters; Fastener ... [Read More]
2017/06/16

Multiple use screw anchors | Fastener + Fixing

HECO has obtained a technical approval from the DIBt (German Institute of Building Technology) for the multiple use of screw anchors for temporary fastenings. The new approval regulates the use of screw anchor types MULTI-MONTI® with 16mm ... [Read More]
2017/06/15

New universal structural bonders | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Henkel has developed a range of universal structural bonders using new patented hybrid technology. This innovative approach substantially extends the application scope of these adhesives - combining the qualities of different adhesives helps to ... [Read More]
2017/06/15

Flex Preferred Supplier Award 2017 | Bossard

Bossard honored with the 2017 Flex Preferred Supplier Award Bossard was one of the preferred suppliers at this year’s Flex Global Supplier Summit in Milpitas in the heart of Silicon Valley. This award recognizes outstanding performance, ... [Read More]
2017/06/15