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Channellock releases new professional locking pliers
Inspired by the needs of hardworking trades professionals, Channellock has released its new Professional Locking Pliers. All of the 13 available locking pliers feature: Forged steel jaws for maximum strength and durability An epoxy resin coating for ultimate rust and spatter resistance A one-handed extended-release lever to prevent finger pinch and allow for one-handed use…
DEWALT Trades Scholarship applications now open
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and leader, is accepting applications for the 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship. Now in its fifth year, the DEWALT Trades Scholarship provides financial assistance to those pursuing a trade degree or certificate at a two-year college or vocational-technical school. This year, the program will award $200,000 in scholarships to 40…
Nucor and Helion developing historic 500-MW fusion plant for steelmaking
Nucor Corporation announced a collaboration with fusion power company, Helion to develop a 500 MW fusion power plant. This transformational project will offer base-load zero-carbon electricity from fusion directly to a Nucor steelmaking facility. Nucor and its affiliates are manufacturers of one of the broadest ranges of steel and steel products — including steel fasteners,…
Hexion’s Versatics business achieves EcoVadis’ gold for sustainability
Hexion announced that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. Hexion VAD B.V, which is a subsidiary of Hexion, is comprised of the company’s Versatics products, which are used in a wide range of…
American Packing & Gasket names new CEO
American Packing & Gasket (APG), a distributor and manufacturer of a range of industrial products, announced that Joe Stephens has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO Matt Dunn will remain with APG on the board of directors. APG is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm. “Having spent his entire career in industrial manufacturing,…
Henkel publishes audited method for product sustainability assessment
As a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies is constantly driving sustainability based on its Sustainability Ambition 2030. Aside from optimizing its own footprint in operations and sourcing low-emission raw materials, the business unit aims to lead through technology and drive impact with its diverse product portfolio. Currently, Henkel’s technologies…
Kraton maintains platinum-level sustainability rating for third year
Kraton Corporation, a global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and bio-based products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announced that it has maintained a Platinum award — the highest rating available for its sustainability management system from EcoVadis. “We are thrilled to have received the EcoVadis Platinum rating for our commitment to sustainability, ethics, and…
Valmont Trade welcomes new students as need rises for skilled trade workers
Valmont Industries, a global provider of vital infrastructure and technology, has welcomed 24 new pre-apprentice and apprentice students into its trade program in Jasper, Tennessee. “In Tennessee alone, thousands of skilled trade positions across the industry are open to young professionals,” said Diane Larkin, executive VP of global operations at Valmont. “This demand compounds on…
CRAFTSMAN adds to its cordless tools with new drill and ratchet
Stanley Black & Decker’s iconic CRAFTSMAN brand announced a couple of new additions to its V20* cordless system that help users seamlessly tackle a variety of to-dos all on one battery platform. The latest CRAFTSMAN V20* offerings include a right-angle drill and a 1/4-inch ratchet. The V20* 3/8″ Cordless Right-angle Drill provides the power necessary for a…
IFE announces the 2023 Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional inductees
Fasteners — those unassuming pieces of hardware that keep our buildings, machines, and structures intact — are the unsung champions of stability and reliability. And behind these tiny, but crucial components are visionary leaders and innovators who drive the fastener industry forward. The International Fastener Expo (IFE), currently the largest fastener event in North America,…
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Hot-melt adhesives market to grow by $4.39 billion by 2027
The global hot-melt adhesives market is estimated to grow by U.S. $4,396.66 million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.28%, according to Technavio. Hot melts are thermoplastic adhesives that are solid at-room temperature but become molten and fluid when heated. They’re widely used in various industries and applications for bonding, sealing, and assembling substrates. They’re also favored…
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Rotor Clip awarded GM Supplier Excellence Award for commitment to quality
Rotor Clip announced that it has been awarded the prestigious 2022 General Motors (GM) Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA). This accolade is a testament to Rotor Clip’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality products and services to GM. The GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award is granted to suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional performance and adherence to…
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Meet Optisert: A new standard of rivet nut
Sherex Fastening Solutions, a manufacturer of innovative engineered fastening solutions, has launched Optisert — an innovative round-body rivet nut that offers superior strength, performance, and spin-out compared to the typical standard round-body rivet nuts. What’s unique about Optisert is the proprietary combination of an engineered knurled body and underhead wedge design. This gives the rivet nut…
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Amsted Seals’ launches Pro-Lock axle fastener for secure wheel-bearing adjustments
Amsted Seals, a global provider of wheel-end and sealing solutions, has launched the Pro-Lock axle fastener for commercial vehicles. The precision of the Amsted Seals Pro-Lock axle fastener limits wheel-bearing adjustment variability, extending the life of the tire and the wheel seal. The patent pending design makes for quick and easy installation, reducing the likelihood…
