Mactac, a supplier of pressure-sensitive adhesives, has launched three new PERMACOLOR PermaGard Shield anti-microbial protection overlaminates. The new overlaminates, which are available in textured polypropylene and vinyl film constructions, feature a specially formulated and innovative built-in protection that eliminates microbial contaminants and resists microbe growth. In addition to anti-microbial properties, the products feature abrasion and moisture-resistance,…
BUMAX supplies more than 80,000 fasteners to RINGFEDER
BUMAX recently announced that it received orders for more than 80,000 screws this past year from drive and damping technology provider, RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION. The fasteners have been installed in more than 7,000 new RINGFEDER shaft-hub connections around the world. “BUMAX was the only company that could provide the high-strength fasteners with the corrosion resistance…
Bron relaunches its highly adhesive, double-sided tape
Bron Tapes, Inc. is relaunching its Killer Red, with the tagline: “The World’s Greatest Double-sided Tape.” First debuted in 2016 as a competitive solution in the double-sided tape market, Killer Red features a unique adhesive system that bonds to critical substrates and offers an extremely high adhesion — even on low-surface energy (LSE) areas. The…
Nucor acquires IMP business from Cornerstone Building Brands
Nucor Corporation has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Cornerstone Building Brands‘ insulated metal panels (IMP) business for a cash purchase price of $1 billion, or about 10x pre-pandemic EBITDA inclusive of expected synergies. Adjusting for the net present value of associated tax benefits, the realized effective purchase price for Nucor is approximately $900…
Packer Fastener opens its 7th Wisconsin location
Threaded fasteners specialist, Packer Fastener, officially opened a new facility this month in the Eau Claire, WI area. The company began in 1998 and has continued to grow ever since. The newest locations represents Packer’s seventh Wisconsin branch and it recently celebrated its 100th employee. An ISO 9001 certified fastener supplier, Packer Fastener is “driven…
Prevent loose hardware with PEM captive panel screws
PennEngineering‘s popular line of PEM PF11 captive panel screws are designed to keep parts to a minimum, preventing hardware loss by staying securely attached to metal panels or other thin material components. These captive panel screws are an ideal choice for use in datacom or telecom applications, where installation footprints are limited and where fastening…
UPM now offers custom-engineered, thin-gauge stainless steel options
United Performance Metals (UPM), a specialty metal provider, recently purchased a precision rerolling mill, with supporting processing equipment in Portland, Connecticut. The acquisition includes a Sendzimir cold-reversing mill, strip-cleaning line, bright annealing furnace, and slitting line. “UPM is excited to build on our extensive capacity to process high-performance metals with the opening of our new,…
3M commits to preparing for future potential pandemics
3M and Pandemic Action Network are not only collaborating on programs to stem the spread of COVID-19 but have also committed to working together to help prepare for future pandemics. 3M has led a comprehensive global response to country-specific needs during the pandemic. For example, it partnered with Ford last year to help meet a…
The staying power of a diverse yet focused chemical company
Most are unlikely to guess that the world’s top adhesive producer began as a modest manufacturer of detergent. However, nearly a century-and-a-half ago, a young German salesman by the name of Fritz Henkel took a chance, producing soap. He initially partnered with two associates to form, Henkel & Cie, in the city of Aachen in…
JW Winco’s new toggle latches ensure fast and secure closures
Toggle latches are proven, universal devices for fast and secure closing of covers and hoods. Standard parts specialist, JW Winco, now offers an ideal solution for applications in the medium-weight range, thanks to the launch of its GN 761. Made of zinc-plated steel or stainless steel, the new devices are supplied with a loop-shaped or…