New C1 seismic certification | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Construction Anchors Co Ltd has announced an update to its European Technical Assessment for concrete bolts, with the products now C1 seismic certified.(...) via New C1 seismic certification | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2021/07/16

What are cotter pins? | Fastener Engineering

Cotter pins are typically used to prevent axial movement along a shaft. They’re either a wedge or tapered pin that’s driven into a hole.(...) via What are cotter pins? | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2021/07/15

Focusing on Taiwan | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

For our special Made in Taiwan feature we invited our Taiwanese media partner Fastener World to provide an update regarding the current situation within Taiwan regarding Covid-19, as well as how fastener companies have been impacted.(...) via ... [Read More]
2021/07/15

Automotive fastening systems | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Serial production, such as that used within the automotive sector, requires constant and reliable parts, supplies and logistics services to ensure the smooth management of stocks. With this in mind, Berardi Group has created B-Lean Factory Systems ... [Read More]
2021/07/15

Bossard back on growth course | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In the first half of 2021, Bossard Group recorded a sales increase of 23.9% to CHF 494.8 million (previous year: CHF 399.4 million). The pace of growth accelerated slightly in the second quarter and was supported by a broad-based economic upturn.(... [Read More]
2021/07/15

Clamp load monitoring goes remote – BIC Magazine

Hopefully, by now you know the advantages of installing and maintaining fasteners by measuring tension from within the joint instead of measuring only the external torque applied to the joint.(...) via Clamp load monitoring goes remote - BIC ... [Read More]
2021/07/14

Chinese Fastener Imports Escape Steel Nail Antidumping Duties | Bloomberg Law

Imports of certain fasteners from China fall outside the scope of U.S. antidumping duties on Chinese steel nails, the U.S. Court of International Trade said in a pair of decisions.(...) via Chinese Fastener Imports Escape Steel Nail Antidumping ... [Read More]
2021/07/14

Bufab operating profit hits all time high in Q2 | Torque-Expo

Bufab has broken its own records again in 2021, seeing net sales increase 40% to SEK 1,431 million (2020 Q2: 1,022m) and organic growth up a whopping 44%.(...) via Bufab operating profit hits all time high in Q2. [Read More]
2021/07/14

GM Awards 2 Spirol Sites For Quality | Global Fastener News

The Danielson, CT, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Spirol International Corp. locations received the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 2020.(...) via GM Awards 2 Spirol Sites For Quality | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/07/14

Q4 Steel Prices May Climb Due to Insufficient and Tightened Steel Supply – Fastener World Inc.

After Taiwan’s China Steel Corp. (Taiwan CSC) adjusted the Q3 prices of its steel products by 4.1% on average, many industry analysts forecast that its Q4 prices may continue to follow the growing trend in the international market.(...) via Q4 ... [Read More]
2021/07/14