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New fastener solves patient transfer problem | AirMed&Rescue

When the Society of Auto Engineers released their J3027 guidance regarding ground ambulance-based patient litters, it left many air ambulance crews in a bind. Crews were no longer able to quickly transfer a litter from the aircraft to the ground ... [Read More]
2021/01/26

The versatility of shaped wire | Fastener Engineering

Shaped wire is a versatile product that can be used in a wide range of applications and industries. In the manufacturing sector, shaped wire serves as a creative alternative round wire used to produce hardware, springs, and other small components.... [Read More]
2021/01/26

SIG Distribution backs BMF’s latest Regional Centre of Excellence | Torque-Expo

Fixings, tools and building materials distributor SIG Distribution has supported the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) with the creation of its 32nd Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE).(...) via SIG Distribution backs BMF's latest Regional ... [Read More]
2021/01/26

Analysis of EU anti-dumping investigation | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Just before Christmas, the European Commission announced an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain iron or steel fasteners in the People’s Republic of China (2020/C 442/06).(...) via Analysis of EU anti-dumping investigation | ... [Read More]
2021/01/26

Vibration testing reaches the next level | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

German manufacturer TesT GmbH states it has launched the next generation of Junker testing machines – with transverse displacement amplitude control. The new technology enables users to simulate the conditions in the field even more realisticall... [Read More]
2021/01/26

Container crisis wasn’t just for Christmas | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The global crisis in freight container availability, and consequence massive escalation in sea freight costs, made mainstream headlines in December – as parents worried there would be no Barbie dolls or Peppa Pig toys in stock for Christmas. A ... [Read More]
2021/01/26

TR VIC continues to invest in high precision machinery | Fastener + Fixing Technology

International fastener specialist TR VIC SpA, part of the Trifast plc group of companies, has made a substantial investment in fastening machinery in response to increasing and evolving requirements from European customers.(...) via TR VIC contin... [Read More]
2021/01/26

Taiwan-based Tycoons Group Announces 2020 Combined Revenue Results – Fastener World Inc.

Taiwan-based Tycoons Group Enterprise Co., Ltd. has recently announced its 2020 combined revenue results.(...) via Taiwan-based Tycoons Group Announces 2020 Combined Revenue Results-Fastener World. [Read More]
2021/01/26

Fully Threaded Radio – Episode #160 – Strange But Good (2:35:22)

The fastener industry reports booming business, while the world at large seems poised for something else. What gives? Tough guys Jake “Valdez” Davis of BTM Manufacturing and “Coolhand” John Butler of the Olander Company attempt to solve this ... [Read More]
2021/01/26

San Shing Fastech Announces 2020 Combined Revenue Results – Fastener World Inc.

Taiwan-based San Shing Fastech Corp. has recently announced its 2020 combined revenue results.(...) via San Shing Fastech Announces 2020 Combined Revenue Results-Fastener World. [Read More]
2021/01/25