About six months after its last U.S. event, Fastener Fair USA is ready to return — this time, to Detroit Michigan, at Huntington Place from May 17th to 19th. In November, Fastener Fair successfully celebrated its first show in two years and is set to welcome the fastener industry once again, and for good reason.…
Biocompatible epoxies: A case study
Microelectronics devices composed of integrated circuits are complex and pose many engineering challenges. A careful design must be employed to allow heat to be dissipated from the device and mitigate thermally induced stresses. To this end, methods are required to form the electrical connection between an integrated circuit chip (also called a die) and the…
Introducing the high-capacity PT-4500, a cordless blind riveter
The higher capacity PT-4500 cordless blind riveter, available from Fastening Systems International Inc. (FSI), offers the sheet metal technician the capability for installation of most all 1/4-inch diameter blind rivets. FSI is a premium supplier of blind fasteners and blind rivet installation tools, including rivet guns, rivet nuts, pop rivets, and more. The company also…
Meridian announces new president of its industrial packaging division
Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer of high-value adhesives technologies, recently announced the promotion of Jerry Stempel to president of the company’s industrial packaging division. Stempel steps into this role five months after Meridian’s acquisition of Prime Blend, LLC, an industrial adhesives company founded by Stempel in 2017. Prime Blend, along with Evans Adhesive Corp. and…
GMS announces extensive expansion throughout the U.S.
Gypsum Management & Supply (GMS Inc.), a North American specialty building products distributor, announced the continuation of its growth strategy with six new greenfield openings, as well as the expansion of the footprint of its AMES Taping Tools business. “Expanding our platform is one of the four key components of our growth strategy, and the team…
Hilti and Trackunit partner to advance digital transformation in the construction industry
Hilti and Trackunit have announced a strategic partnership to advance digital transformation in the construction industry. The companies are teaming up to improve asset management while bringing global scale to the tool and equipment connectivity domain. The Hilti Group supplies the worldwide construction and energy industries with technologically advanced products, systems, software, and services. Together…
SouthernCarlson to deploy Infor cloud solutions to more than 150 locations
SouthernCarlson Inc., a North American distributor of tools, fasteners, packaging and facility supplies, has selected Infor CloudSuite Distribution to help consolidate its operational systems, analyze data in near real-time for faster decision making, and improve customer service. Infor’s cloud solutions — including Infor WMS warehouse management system, Infor Birst advanced analytics, and Infor Rhythm e-commerce — are planned to…
How to choose the ideal threadlocker for an application?
Written by Simla Ay, Technical Marketing Writer Hernon Manufacturing Threadlockers are recommended for use anytime a threaded fastener will be exposed to vibration, repeated impacts, or when it’s imperative to maintain a product’s structure and function. This is because nuts and bolts often loosen due to thermal expansion, vibration, or improper torque. Although conventional…
APPLIED Adhesives acquires L&D Adhesives
APPLIED Adhesives, a custom adhesive solutions provider in North America, announced that it has completed the acquisition of L&D Adhesives, a regional supplier of adhesive and sealant solutions located in Comstock Park, MI. L&D is an authorized distributor for more than 30 brands of adhesive manufacturers across the country, including for multi-national conglomerates such as…
Adhesives and sealants market size worth $95.41 billion by 2028
The global adhesives and sealants market size is expected to reach U.S. $95.41 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2021 to 2028. Rising investments in construction and infrastructure are projected to play a key role in the expansion of the market. The…