US acquisition helps German quick-connector firm go global – News – Plastics News

In 2010, Craig Assembly Inc. found itself in an enviable position. The maker of injection molded quick connectors had set itself on a path to produce specialized products, and made it through the automotive downturn in good shape. In addition, ... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Tentec Training Celebrates Its First Anniversary As Accolades Flood In | Industry Today

Tentec Training, an ECITB Approved Provider of training and competence assurance programmes is celebrating its first anniversary with a range of fully satisfied customers. Posted via Industry Today. Are you into it? Follow us on Twitter @Indust... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Moore Officials Delay Vote on Upgrading Building Codes for Tornadoes | StateImpact Oklahoma

The Moore City Council on Tuesday delayed a vote on an ordinance that would strengthen construction standards to help reduce damage from tornadoes. The measure would modify the city’s residential building code by “adding requirements for ... [Read More]
2013/07/04

Locking thread fastener improves hybrid battery life | Design World Online

As the federal government is set to nearly double car and light-duty truck fuel economy standards to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg by 2025, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle technology will play a vital role—if lingering battery life ... [Read More]
2013/07/03

Windtürme mit wartungsfreiem Befestigungssystem | Windkrafkonstruktion

Schließringbolzen von Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) werden nun auch beim Bau von Gittermasttürmen für Windenergieanlagen eingesetzt. Hier sorgen sie für langfristige Stabilität zu sehr geringen Kosten. Daraus resultieren im Vergleich mit ... [Read More]
2013/07/03

Auszeichnete Qualität bescheinigt | WAZ.de

Der Wittgensteiner Automobilzulieferer wurde von der Firma Continental als "Supplier of the Year". Im Bereich Mechanik erhielt EJOT den in der Branche begehrten „Supplier oft he Year 2012“ für seine Verbindungselemente und Umformteile, die ... [Read More]
2013/07/03

Alternative Verbindungstechnik mit hoher elektrischer Leitfähigkeit | Konstruktionspraxis

In einer Untersuchung weist die TU Dresden die elektrische Leitfähigkeit von Clinch-Verbindungen nach und bestätigt dem Blechverbindungsverfahren Tox-Rund-Punkt „die mit Abstand beste elektrische Leitfähigkeit“ im Vergleich mit anderen ... [Read More]
2013/07/03

2013 Fastener Expo Shanghai: Export-oriented CAS Exhibitors | China Fastener .com

2013 Fastener Expo Shanghai was successfully held on 20 – 22 June 2013 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention center, Shanghai, China. It attracted 586 exhibitors in total and most of them were export-oriented enterprises. In the mean ... [Read More]
2013/07/02

Adhesives – 2013 Global Strategic Business Report – Mechanical Fasteners Losing their Grip — DUBLIN, June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ —

DUBLIN, June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dxzk4f/adhesives) has announced the addition of the "Adhesives - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. (Logo: http://pho... [Read More]
2013/07/02