Optimas OE Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of precision-made fasteners and supply chain solutions, announced the opening of two new UK distribution facilities. The company has been rapidly expanding. Earlier this year, Optimas Solutions moved its global headquarters to Illinois, and opened a new distribution center in Tennessee. One is in the Birmingham Trade Park and…
Senior chemist, Neha Phadke, presented with Women in Manufacturing award
In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the manufacturing industry, Covestro Baytown employee Neha Phadke was selected as a recipient of the “Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award,” presented by the Manufacturing Institute. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women for their leadership and excellence at all levels of the manufacturing industry. As a senior chemist for…
SPIROL receives 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award
SPIROL announced the receipt of the 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award. It has proudly received the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award every year since it was originally presented in 2012. The award was presented to two of SPIROL’s locations, one in the U.S. and one in Canada — SPIROL International Corporation in…
HYTORC launches torque-adjustable pneumatic multiplier with digital readout
HYTORC Industrial Bolting Systems, a manufacturer of hydraulic and electric torque wrenches, recently launched the new jGun DIGITAL Single Speed series — currently, the world’s first torque-adjustable pneumatic multiplier with a digital readout and FRL-free operation. Unlike other systems that require a separate filter, regulator, and lubrication system between the air line and the tool,…
Lone Star Funds affiliate to acquire AOC from CVC Capital Partners
CVC Capital Partners announced that it plans to sell AOC, a global producer of specialty resins, to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. The contemplated transaction is subject to AOC workers’ councils information and consultation and relevant regulatory authorities’ approval. AOC is a global CASE & Colorants leader, producing and formulating unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl…
Hexion ranks among top North American chemical companies for sustainability
Hexion Inc., a producer of thermosetting resins, specialty resins, coatings, and adhesives, has ranked among the top four companies in the North American chemical sector with a score of 50 out of 100, according to an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Assessment from V.E, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions. V.E’s ESG Assessments measure the extent…
RAD Torque launches battery-operated torque wrench with transducer
RAD Torque Systems recently launched its most advanced battery tool to date, the B-RAD BL S. This extreme-torque wrench is an addition to the company’s popular battery-operated series known as the B-RAD. Like its predecessor, the B-RAD BL SELECT, the new S tool has a brushless motor for speed and efficiency but it’s integrated with…
Henkel develops REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircraft
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a manufacturer of structural adhesives and surface treatments for the aircraft OEM and MRO industries worldwide, recently developed Loctite EA 9365FST — a two-part epoxy adhesive that reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates. The new formula can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic…
Atlas Copco launches integrated family of smart tools
Atlas Copco is continuing to evolve its Smart Connected Assembly. The Tensor IxB family is the company’s latest collection of handheld, cordless tools that share an integrated controller platform. With the Tensor IxB platform, users get a tool family that’s lighter, faster, and smaller — while offering the same performance of cabled tools. The tools…
Milwaukee Tool offers industry’s fastest cordless blind-rivet tool
Milwaukee Tool continues to eliminate the need for pneumatics by delivering high-quality cordless performance. The company recently introduced the M18 FUEL, 1/4-inch Blind Rivet Tool with ONE-KEY — currently, the industry’s fastest cordless rivet tool. Plus, ONE-KEY provides the ability to track, manage, and secure the rivet tool. Engineered with Milwaukee’s advanced M18 FUEL technology,…