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First Half of 2015 – First results | Making a strong connection | Bossard Group – Fasteners, Application Engineering, Customer Logistics, C-Part management

July 14, 2015 Clear sales growth – Pressure on margins due to revaluation of the Swiss franc The Bossard Group went through a further growth stage in the first half of 2015. Sales increased by 5.4 percent to CHF 336.4 million; in local ... [Read More]
2015/07/14

​Securing bolted joints under high vibration – Fastener+Fixing

Against the backdrop of optimised construction with less volumes and material inputs, in accordance with the principles of lightweight design, reliable securing methods for fasteners have become ever more critical. With space limitations resulting ... [Read More]
2015/07/14

Aéronautique : le français Ateliers de la Haute Garonne s’installe au Midparc de Casablanca – Usine Nouvelle

Spécialisé dans la fabrication de rivets pour l’aéronautique, Ateliers de la Haute-Garonne (AHG) qui vient de fêter ses cent ans au salon du Bourget, s'installe dans le parc industriel de Midparc. Les deux tiers des effectifs du groupe ... [Read More]
2015/07/13

Bulten AB: Bulten’s Q2 report 2015 | Business Wire

Bulten AB (STO:BULTEN): SECOND QUARTER · Net sales reached SEK 696 million (618), up 12.5% on the same period last year. · Operating earnings (EBIT) were SEK 45 million (37), which corresponds to an operating margin of 6.5% (6.0). · ... [Read More]
2015/07/13

Digital divide: a missed opportunity in the age of the selfie stick | Opinion | The Engineer

I didn’t think such a thing was possible but this summer I found myself holidaying in a country where it is cheaper to drink beer than it is to drink coffee. This unexpected and very welcome surprise was offset somewhat by a newly observed ... [Read More]
2015/07/13

Un repreneur “sérieux” pour Preciturn (Monistrol-sur-Loire) – actualité : L’Eveil

Le sous-traitant automobile Preciturn, installé à Monistrol-sur-Loire, placé en redressement judiciaire en mars avec une période d'observation de six mois, vient de connaître un nouveau rendez-vous judiciaire. Les salariés, soutenus par la ... [Read More]
2015/07/10

Global Aerospace Fasteners Industry — NEW YORK, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

NEW YORK, July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Aerospace Fasteners in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest ... [Read More]
2015/07/10

Tadlock opens retail phase of TT Distribution business | Rantoul Press

RANTOUL — For several years, Tim Tadlock has operated a successful local fastener and tool warehouse business. He recently decided to open it up to the public on a retail basis. TT Distribution Fasteners & Tool Sales opened at 109 S. Tanner ... [Read More]
2015/07/10

AMETEK Offers CE Approved Versitron Rockwell Hardness Tester

ALLEROD, DENMARK— The Versitron® Rockwell Hardness Testing System from AMETEK Test & Calibration Instruments has long been considered an industry workhorse for both laboratory and shop floor hardness testing. The latest version offers an ... [Read More]
2015/07/10

Arrow Fastener: Manufacturing is alive and well in New Jersey – Contractor Supply Magazine

Arrow VP of finance speaks at CFO Innovation Conference and Awards event. Rob Weingartz, VP Finance for New Jersey-based Arrow Fastener Company, made a compelling case for the continued viability of U.S. based manufacturing at the CFO Innovation ... [Read More]
2015/07/09