Matrix Adhesives Group, a North American adhesive and sealant manufacturing and packaging platform, has officially acquired Lohnpack Contract Filling — a niche provider of unique packaging and filling capabilities located in Hamilton, NJ. This acquisition broadens Matrix’s capabilities while strengthening its commitment to customers to provide a broad suite of formulating, compounding, manufacturing, and packaging…
The do’s and don’ts of assembling threaded plastic fittings
Most plastic piping with threaded fittings provide reliable, leak-free service. However, a small percentage of them may leak or break. The reason for this is an improper assembly of threaded joints and using the incorrect thread sealant. Here are some of the dos and don’ts of plastic joint assembly to prevent leaks. Avoid over-tightening joints…
Optimas Solutions earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and supply-chain solutions provider, announced that it has renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality-management systems. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized quality-management standard developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certification provides a model for companies of all types and sizes to…
Stanley Black & Decker names recipients of $25 million Empower Makers Challenge
Stanley Black & Decker, the world’s largest tool company, has announced the recipients of its inaugural Empower Makers Global Impact Challenge grant program. The program, launched in 2021, awards up to $25 million in grant funding over five years to non-profits that are supporting trade workforce development initiatives — with the goal of skilling and…
A new cordless and ergonomic blind rivet-nut tool
Modern manufacturing professionals are demanding a cordless blind rivet-nut tool that delivers rapid, high-volume placement capabilities from a mobile product that eliminates the constraints and hazards of a compressed air line. To this end, Stanley Engineered Fastening has designed the NB08PT-18 Battery-Powered Blind Rivet-Nut Tool to meet the needs of the user. The tool offers…
Westlake Epoxy receives ISCC+ Certification
Westlake Corporation recently announced that its Westlake Epoxy site has received International Sustainability & Carbon Plus (ISCC+) certification. The site received mass-balance certification for its tracing and handling of sustainable materials in the production of epoxy products. This is a significant step in Westlake Epoxy’s strategy to integrate renewable, carbon materials into its raw…
New Bolt Biter Screw Extractors ideal for damaged or frozen screws
For years, when it came to removing corroded, rusted, rounded and frozen fasteners, the entire tool industry was stuck. No effort. No movement. No innovation. And that left professional mechanics with nothing but unreliable options that broke down after only a few uses. However, the GEARWRENCH Bolt Biter line of extraction tools is changing that,…
ASC welcomes new Director of Membership and Industry Programs
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), the North American trade association dedicated to representing the industry, announced that Brian Peters has joined the ASC team as Director of Membership and Industry Programs. In his role, Peters will be responsible for growing ASC’s membership and enhancing member programs and services that increase ASC’s value proposition. Additionally,…
DESTACO updates its 800 Series manual clamps
DESTACO announced that it has completed quality enhancements for three models within its 800 Series Manual Clamp product family. These updates are in line with DESTACO’s commitment to continuously review and identify ways to improve the capabilities of its products, with an ultimate goal of achieving the highest level of innovative performance for each and…
The history of the world’s largest fastener distributor
As World War II slowly came to an end, Adolf Würth knew two things: he needed to support his family and he wanted to work independently. With a post-war focus on new construction and rebuilding, a wholesale business focused on fasteners made sense. So, in the summer of 1945, Würth officially set up his own…