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Lockard: Beware of Non-Conforming Threaded Rod

November 28
10:02 2017
    Lockard: Beware of Non-Conforming Threaded Rod

Process gives overseas manufacturers an advantage both in buying less steel to produce the product and in less weight to ship the threaded rod.

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Lockard: Beware of Non-Conforming Threaded Rod

November 27
18:24 2017
    Lockard: Beware of Non-Conforming Threaded Rod

Process gives overseas manufacturers an advantage both in buying less steel to produce the product and in less weight to ship the threaded rod.

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IFI’s Harris Retiring From “Healthy Industry”

November 27
16:26 2017
    IFI’s Harris Retiring From “Healthy Industry”

As he retires, Harris sees a “healthy industry and healthy customers” for the fastener industry. “Boeing and all aerospace are booked with orders,” he pointed out. 

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Ford Testing Exoskeleton To Reduce Worker Injury

November 27
05:02 2017
    Ford Testing Exoskeleton To Reduce Worker Injury

The EksoVest is commonly used by workers using drill and impact drivers, torque wrenches, and paint sprayers, according to Ekso Bionics.

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Exhibitors: 2017 IFE Successful for 1 1/2 Days

November 27
04:15 2017
    Exhibitors: 2017 IFE Successful for 1 1/2 Days

It was the second year for Emerald Expositions and the first for a new name – International Fastener Expo – and longer hours.

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South Korea Fastener Company Plans KY Facility

November 27
03:48 2017

Construction on the 101,000 sq ft facility is slated to begin in December, with an opening planned for September 2018.

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MacLean-Fogg Names New CEO

November 27
02:44 2017
    MacLean-Fogg Names New CEO

Former CEO Barry MacLean will maintain his chairman role and will continue to lead long-term strategy, planning, and new product advocacy.

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Hillman Acquiring ST Fastening Systems

November 27
02:37 2017
    Hillman Acquiring ST Fastening Systems

Hillman said STFS's core product line of specialty fasteners fits well with Hillman's fastener portfolio.

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BBI Acquires Koala Nails and Ironclad Performance Wear

November 27
02:11 2017

Taiwan-based BBI has made several high-profile acquisitions in recent years, including NJ-based EZ Sockets in March 2015, and Porteous Fastener Co. in 2013.

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WINA Buys Weinstock Bros. of New York

November 27
01:28 2017
    WINA Buys Weinstock Bros. of New York

“With Würth House of Thread’s strong presence in the U.S. Southeast region and Central Mexico, and Weinstock Bros., Inc., located in the Northeast U.S., the acquisition will strengthen WINA’s long term logistics strategy,” stated Marc Strandquist, EVP of the Würth Group.

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Optimas Opens German Facility

November 27
01:22 2017
    Optimas Opens German Facility

"It’s vital that we invest in a network of distribution centers to ensure that all of our partners benefit from local support and expertise,” stated CEO Anesa Chaibi.

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SHORTTAKES: Click Bond, MW Aerospace Solutions, Triangle Fastener Corp., and Wrentham Tool Group

November 27
01:14 2017

Click Bond CEO Karl Hutter has been named to the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors. Founded in 1895,...

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OBITUARY: Morrie Halvorsen

November 27
00:45 2017

Halvorsen was the first executive director of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association, serving from 1977 - 1999.

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Ratzenberger: Kids Need to Learn Tools

November 24
18:59 2017
    Ratzenberger: Kids Need to Learn Tools

“We learned never to use finishing nails to hold steps,” said the actor best known for portraying mail carrier Cliff Clavin on the NBC sitcom Cheers.

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Wrentham Tool Group Promotes Mohr

November 20
09:37 2017

Mohr has 34-years of fastener tooling and gaging experience.

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UPM Expanding Connecticut Facility

November 17
14:21 2017
    UPM Expanding Connecticut Facility

United Performance Metals supplies fastener grade metals plus processing services.

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Taiwan Fastener Exports Grow

November 16
15:31 2017
    Taiwan Fastener Exports Grow

Taiwan fastener exports rose 2.65% to 1.058 million tons in the first eight months of 2017, Fastener World reports.

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ARaymond Unveils Mexico Facility

November 16
12:21 2017
    ARaymond Unveils Mexico Facility

The San Luis Potosi plant enables the company to expand its business in Central America by producing and shipping locally.

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Brighton Best Acquires Ironclad Performance Wear

November 16
10:59 2017
    Brighton Best Acquires Ironclad Performance Wear

Founded in 1998, Farmers Branch, TX-based Ironclad designs and manufactures task-specific PPE gloves for safety, construction and industrial markets.

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SPIROL Introduces Aluminum Threaded Inserts for Plastics

November 14
12:19 2017
    SPIROL Introduces Aluminum Threaded Inserts for Plastics

Molded-in Inserts are designed to be placed in the mold cavity prior to plastic injection, and offer exceptional performance due to unrestricted plastic flow into the retention features.

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