Michelle Froese

DELO has launched an adhesive with exceptionally high-temperature stability. The new DELO MONOPOX HT2999 achieves strengths of 20 MPa at 180° C — this is four times greater than its predecessor. “Four times the strength of the previous generation is a truly extraordinary step in development,” said Dr. Karl Bitzer, head of Product Management at…

  Century Fasteners Corp., a master distributor of quality components to the aerospace, military, automotive, electronics, medical industries, and others, recently announced that it has been approved for a Boeing D1-4426 rating by Heartland Precision Fasteners. Heartland Precision Fasteners specializes in NAS, NA, AN, MS, BAC, and ST3M aerospace bolts and screws. This D1-4426 specifies…

PennEngineering, a global manufacturer of mechanically attached fasteners, is offering an opportunity to learn from the leading experts in fastening technology via FastenerClass. Available at no charge, choose from customized training sessions, all designed to give attendees actionable insights that will empower new and effective ways to approach application challenges. Regardless of the course selected,…

Mack-Brooks Exhibitions announced the postponement of Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2021, which was scheduled to take place at the Messe Stuttgart Exhibition Centre in Germany, November 9-11, 2021.This decision was made due to the ongoing pandemic and following conversations with exhibitors and partners over the past weeks and months. The 9th International Exhibition for the Fastener…

SI Group, a global provider in the technology of performance additives, process solutions, and chemical intermediates, has received a gold rating for corporate social responsibility from EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. This year, SI Group was ranked among the…

Written by Jody Muelaner Spring pins, also known as roll pins, are designed to be inserted into a hole that has a smaller diameter than the pin. The pin is sprung so that it can decrease in diameter when installed, allowing for a snug fit while exerting a retaining force against the walls of the…

PPG has announced the initial launch of the PPG BOUNDLESS CA6500 series of innovative topcoats for the general aviation market in the U.S. and Canada. Specifically tailored for light aircraft and helicopters, the series is comprised of low-volatile organic compound (VOC) polyurethane coatings, which are designed to provide excellent durability, performance, and appearance characteristics. This…

General Motors (GM) announced a more than $71 million investment to establish a new campus in Pasadena, California, for GM’s Advanced Design Center operations — a move that will substantially increase the center’s capacity and create more jobs in the area. The nearly 149,000-square-foot campus will make room for expanded advanced technology teams that will…

When a handful of colleagues set up shop in Minnesota more than a century ago, not one would have predicted their efforts would lead to a multinational conglomerate corporation, with global corporate operations in 70 countries and sales offices in another 200 locations. The founders of 3M Company — an acronym for Minnesota Mining and…

DuPont announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Laird Performance Materials, a global provider in high-performance electromagnetic shielding and thermal-management solutions. Laird Performance Materials’ offerings complement ICS’ portfolio in flexible laminates, dry-film photoresist, specialty films, and plating chemistries. “I’m pleased to welcome our very talented Laird Performance Materials colleagues to DuPont,” said Ed…