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Strong U.S. Sales Power Bossard’s Q1 Growth | Inddist

Zug, Switzerland-based fastener distributor Bossard — No. 26 on Industrial Distribution's Big 50 List — reported its 2017 first quarter fiscal results on Monday, led by overall growth powered by strong sales in the U.S. The company posted ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for FIC Fastener Summit – Fastenerblog.net

About a month ago I posted information about the Fastener Industry Coalition’s inaugural Fastener Summit which will take place on June 7, 2017 – immediately following the conclusion of Fastener Tech ’17. Just FYI, the Mid-West Fastener ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

Custom Fastener Brings Lasting Comfort to Chair Manufacturer | Assembly Magazine

Every day, fastener suppliers preach an important message to manufacturers: Fasteners that hold together a product are critical to its functionality, design, durability and end-user satisfaction. Sometimes, this advice hits home. Nearly three ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

Fastener maker YKK serves halal meals at cafeteria in Japan | Kyodo News

Japanese fastener maker YKK Corp. has started providing halal meals at the cafeteria of a factory in central Japan, as an increasing number of Muslims are going to the factory for training. The company said it has set up a kitchen exclusively ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

USCG warns of dangers of Suspect and Counterfeit Items – Marine Log

APRIL 7, 2017 — The U.S. Coast has issued a Marine Safety Alert (03-17) warning of the dangers of Suspect and Counterfeit Items (S/CIs) — products represented as meeting specified manufacturing and quality requirements when, in fact, they do ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

Vibration proof threaded fasteners from Challenge Europe – openPR

Specialist industrial suppliers of threaded fastenings and fixings, Challenge Europe, have built up a portfolio of vibration proof products to suit many manufacturing and installation applications, both ex-stock and to custom specifications. ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

François Hollande, une dernière visite en Haute-Saône – France 3 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Un mois avant la fin de son mandat, le Président de la République est en Haute-Saône ce vendredi 7 avril. Dans ce département tenu par la gauche, il a visité l'entreprise Lisi Automotive à Melisey avant de filer vers Champagney. François ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

Optimas: A partner in efficiency | Fastener + Fixing

In an ever-changing world, where globalisation and rapidly advancing technologies are driving competition like never before, it is efficiency that sells. Lean manufacturing, factory automation, renewable energy; all of the major advancements in ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

Fixi’s new labelling system | Fastener + Fixing

Fixi – an Italian company specialised in the production and distribution of mechanical fastening systems – is introducing new custom labels for its customers. Fixi Srl will be offering a new labelling system for all shipments, amongst its ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

Fastener and component enhancement materials | Fastener + Fixing Technology

By Mark Thurber, CEO, Maelstrom Chemical Technologies LLC Fastening systems have been an engineering necessity dating back to when mankind first attempted construction. Joining two separate elements to work as one is the most fundamental concept ... [Read More]
2017/04/10