Brighton-Best International (BBI), a master fastener distributor, is hosting an educational webinar about “Wedge Anchors” on January 17th, 2024 at 11 a.m. PST | 2 p.m. EST. Join Bill King, BBI’s technical sales manager, who will provide a blueprint of wedge anchor knowledge related to the concrete and masonry sectors. Topics covered will include: Certifications…
Arkema acquires Arc Building Products, specialized in construction adhesives
With the acquisition of Arc Building Products, Arkema will strengthen its position in the growing construction adhesives market, offering a broader range of solutions and a local manufacturing footprint. Arc Building Products specializes in tile adhesives, floor preparation systems, building chemicals, and sealing and bonding solutions, delivering first-class system solutions with a strong emphasis on…
10 notable fastener innovations from 2023
“The global industrial fasteners market is on a positive growth trajectory, driven by key sectors like manufacturing, construction, and automotive.” This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. In fact, the global fasteners market is expected to hit $124.9 billion by 2030. And good news, this growth trend begins in 2024. Although supply chains…
BlackHawk continues to expand with new acquisition
BlackHawk Industrial, a distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products, continues to expand with the recent acquisition of Alro Industrial Supply. With headquarters in Jackson, Michigan, Alro also has locations in Grand Rapids, MI and Clearwater, Florida. Alro Industrial Supply was a subsidiary of Alro Steel Corporation, a respected metals and plastics distributor based…
New resistance welding workstations enhance safety and quality
AMADA WELD TECH, a manufacturer of welding equipment and systems, has released the WR Series of Resistance Welding Workstations. The new WR Series combines a power supply, transformer, weld head, process monitor, and workbench into a compact workstation that simplifies operator welding tasks while maximizing quality and reliability. The Welding Workstations are ideal for applications,…
Global industrial fasteners market expected to hit $124.9 billion by 2030
The global market for industrial fasteners is estimated at U.S. $89.7 billion in the year 2022 and is projected to reach a revised size of $124.9 billion by 2030 — growing at a CAGR of 4.2% over the analysis period 2022-2030. This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets. The global industrial fasteners market…
AFC Industries acquires Chicago Industrial Fasteners
AFC Industries announced that it has acquired Chicago Industrial Fasteners (CIF). Founded in 2003 by John and Cathy Price, CIF specializes in the supply of standard and specialty fasteners for original equipment manufacturers, hardware providers, and material fabricators that operate in various end markets — such as heavy trucking, automotive, agricultural equipment, and wind and…
SPIROL’s board appoints new chairman
SPIROL International Holding Corporation Board of Directors announced the unanimous decision to appoint Jeffrey F. Koehl as chairman of SPIROL International Holding Corporation. Koehl joined the company in 1997, and has been serving as chairman and CEO of SPIROL International Corporation since his appointment in 2010. Koehl succeeds his father, Hans H. Koehl, who passed…
New miniature spring-loaded pins and connectors for electronic devices
Mill-Max Manufacturing has released a new line of miniature spring-loaded pins and connectors. These interconnects address the ever-shrinking requirements of electronic device packaging while providing exceptional electrical and mechanical performance. Through extensive development and testing, Mill-Max has designed and produced spring-loaded pins with a 33% reduction in height from its pins in the .050″ pitch…
Nord-Lock earns “Supplier of the Year” award
Nord-Lock Group, a global provider of bolted solutions, was recently recognized at Fastenal’s 2023 Supplier Awards, earning the “Supplier of the Year” award. Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers are a well-known and reliable choice for manufacturers looking for a safe and secure bolting solution. The company is also dedicated to maintaining and streamlining productive, reciprocal collaborations with…