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Built on solid foundations – fastenerandfixing

Based in the beautiful Neckar Valley in Germany, Peter Schröder GmbH has been a wholesaler of fasteners since 1971. Better known as schröderschrauben, the company is proud of its heritage as the oldest German wholesaler solely focused on Inch ... [Read More]
2015/08/25

BIAFD demonstrates commitment to training – fastenerandfixing

In June the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors staged its first ‘Fastener Forming Seminar and Plant Tour’ at Barton Coldform (UK) Ltd, a showpiece UK fastener manufacturing facility in Droitwich Spa. The event followed the ... [Read More]
2015/08/25

July Fastener Distributor Index Reflects Overall Weakness – chinafastener.com

Fastener sales in July were weaker than in June, according to a report from the National Fastener Distributors Association. The Fastener Distributor Index for July totaled 49.8. Sequential declines in sales, employment, and pricing were noted among ... [Read More]
2015/08/25

Millennial Attack of the Industrial Marketplace!! – Fastenerblog.net

A person can hardly pick up a magazine (paper or online) without reading something about “millennials” these days.  Yesterday I read a lengthy article in American Fastener Journal about millenials and the Young Fastener Professionals.  This ... [Read More]
2015/08/24

Hydraulic bolting systems – keeping components aligned | Manufacturers Monthly

Hydraulic bolting systems offer industry optimum outcomes for motor and gearbox alignment. Alan Johnson reports. Electric motors and gearboxes can operate together for significant periods of time with few reliability issues, however, if they are ... [Read More]
2015/08/21

SFL is now a broad-based engineering firm: Suresh Krishna – The Hindu

Is Sundram Fasteners Ltd. (SFL) a mere fastener maker? No longer, says Suresh Krishna, its Chairman and Managing Director. Talking to The Hindu, Mr. Krishna said: “It is a ‘misnomer’ to call SFL, a fastener company, as it is a well divers... [Read More]
2015/08/21

SPIROL Receives Nadcap Reaccreditation for Nonconventional Machining and Laser Beam Machining

SPIROL International Corporation is proud to announce reaccreditation by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) for meeting the stringent audit criteria requirements of Nadcap Nonconventional Machining as well as Laser Beam Machining (LBM). (..... [Read More]
2015/08/21

Asia Industrial Fastener Market Is Expected To Reach USD 44.12 Billion By 2020: Radiant Insights, Inc « MarketersMedia – Press Release Distribution Services

Asia Industrial Fastener Market is expected to reach USD 44.12 billion by 2020. Growing automotive demand in light of increasing disposable income of consumers is expected to propel demand for industrial fasteners over the next five years. China ... [Read More]
2015/08/21

General Electric : “Compression Seal Bracket and System for Generator Cooler” in Patent Application Approval Process | 4-Traders

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Politics & Government Week -- A patent application by the inventors Villani, Michael Christopher (Rensselaer, NY); Arrao, Anthony Salvatore (Clifton Park, NY); George, Anthony James (Clifton Park, NY), ... [Read More]
2015/08/21

Lam Research : Patent Issued for Floating Collar Clamping Device for Auto-Aligning Nut and Screw in Linear Motion Leadscrew and Nut Assembly and Methods | 4-Traders

Patent Issued for Floating Collar Clamping Device for Auto-Aligning Nut and Screw in Linear Motion Leadscrew and Nut Assembly and Methods (USPTO 9103416) By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Journal of Engineering -- A patent by the inventor ... [Read More]
2015/08/21