Proferred Tools, a division of Brighton-Best International — one of the largest independent fastener wholesalers in North America — is featuring the Tiger Paw Adjustable Wrench with TPR padded handle. This adjustable wrench offers a unique hole design that reduces its overall weight (by 10% compared to previous models), thereby reducing physical stress. The Tiger…

  Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired Bron Tapes, a premier distributor and converter of pressure-sensitive tapes and adhesives. Bron is the second investment made from Rotunda’s latest fund, Rotunda Capital Partners Fund III, L.P. Bron is a solutions-oriented partner for its customers, focused on providing the highest level of technical expertise and service. Founded in…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has expanded its R4-EM Electronic Rotary Latch series with a compact version that offers advanced intelligence. The new R4-EM-05 Electronic Rotary Latch provides concealed, electronic latching and increased security without sacrificing strength or functionality, making it an ideal choice for applications with significant space limitations. The…

The automotive fasteners market is estimated to increase by U.S. $8,379.8 million, growing at a CAGR of 8% between 2022 and 2027. This is according to a new report from Technavio, a global technology research and advisory company. However, the growth of the market depends on serval factors, including the cost advantages of using plastic…

Written by Paul Przyby SVP, Sales and Marketing — Optimas Solutions Vendor-managed inventory (VMI), or inventory management, has been around since the ’80s when companies such as Walmart used it to revolutionize their supply chains. In the 30-plus years since then, inventory management has evolved to become more sophisticated and accessible, allowing companies of all…

InventHelp developer has devised a new fastener accessory for threaded holes. No More Loose Screws is designed to more easily drive a screw into a threaded hole. It is available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. “I’m a contractor and I wanted to create a new fastener accessory that can be used when…

White Cap Supply Holdings, a one-stop shop providing concrete, tools, building materials, and fasteners, has received the Top Workplaces 2023 award by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for the second year running. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely…

The Ethisphere Institute has recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the 10th straight year. 3M is one of only nine industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. “At 3M, we are committed to doing things with unwavering integrity,” said Michael Duran, 3M senior VP and chief ethics and compliance officer. “It is our commitment…

Hilti North America, a global provider of innovative tools and technology to the commercial construction industry, has introduced the PLT 400, a digital layout tool designed to help job-site layout crews be more productive. With continued labor shortages and job-site restrictions, single-operator tools like the PLT 400 are becoming more essential. Hilti’s PLT tool technology allows the…

Polyurethanes are reactive adhesives named not for what they are but for what they become when cured. A polyurethane polymer is formed by extremely reactive diisocyanates combined with OH-containing molecules. Polyurethane adhesives are thermoset polymers. The glue reacts to form a crosslinked polymer with properties unlike the starting material and a new chemical structure. Polyurethane…