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Bafa celebrates 70th anniversary | Fastener+Fixing

Bafa S.A is a French family business that specialises in supplying a wide range of fasteners and fixings in both metric and inch sizes. Now celebrating its 70th anniversary we spoke to Lionel Ramon, CEO at Bafa, to find out more about the company ... [Read More]
2016/04/04

Fastener Training Institute » FTI/IFI Fastener Training Week – Cleveland (CFS Classes)

The Fastener Training Institute® and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) continue their partnership to present Fastener Training Week – Cleveland, the week-long training program for fastener distributors and manufacturers on manufacturing ... [Read More]
2016/04/04

STAFDA Offering New Video Training Tools – inddist

The Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) and Waypoint Analytics have recently partnered to offer their top 45 online video training tools for member use. via STAFDA Offering New Video Training Tools. [Read More]
2016/04/04

Calculating the Proper Preload for Threaded Fasteners | Fasteners content from Machine Design

One of the most critical factors when it comes to reliability of a threaded-fastener joint is preload—the force the tightened fastener exerts on an assembly. Preload is a function of many variables, including fastener material and finish, head ... [Read More]
2016/04/04

Taiwan Paiho : Patent Issued for Method of Manufacturing a Hook Member of a Hook-And-Loop Fastener and a Hook Member Manufactured by the Method (USPTO 9289033) | 4-Traders

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Journal of Engineering -- A patent by the inventor Cheng, Allen (Chang Hwa Hsien, TW), filed on February 20, 2013, was published online on March 22, 2016, according to news reporting originating from Alexand... [Read More]
2016/04/04

Gli svizzeri di Hatebour comprano la Carlo SalviBeBeez.it

Il gruppo svizzero Hatebur ha comprato l’intero capitale della milanese Carlo Salvi, leader mondiale nella produzione di macchine per lo stampaggio a freddo e semicaldo di un’ampia gamma di prodotti di fissaggio, i cosiddetti fasteners, di ... [Read More]
2016/04/04

NCFA Distributor Social May 12 in Ohio | FastenerJournal

The much-anticipated NCFA Distributor Social is coming up on Thursday, May 12 at the Crowne Plaza in Independence, OH. This will be our eighth year hosting this unique networking event. It is with the generous support of our valued suppliers that ... [Read More]
2016/04/04

Three Fastener Execs Jailed for Bribery in Apple Case – Global Fastener News – USA

"Three directors and shareholders of a (fastener) manufacturer paid more than US$300,000 in bribes to Apple's former global supply manager over 10 months, making around US$12.4 million worth of sales to the technology giant," the Straits Times of ... [Read More]
2016/04/01

New company in Bontempi Group | Fastener+Fixing

Bontempi Group has announced the startup of a new company, named FRAM Srl, which will manufacture and distribute hot and cold forging fasteners. The new venture will give the Bontempi Group the chance to complete its sale range, covering the entire ... [Read More]
2016/04/01

Portable glue gun from Power Adhesives | Fastener+Fixing

Power Adhesives Ltd has launched its first battery-powered glue gun, the b-tec 807, which is powered by a rechargeable battery that makes it completely portable – enabling a user to work virtually anywhere. (...) via Portable glue gun from ... [Read More]
2016/04/01