Lowe’s Companies and Chervon have announced the exclusive launch of FLEX — a line of cutting-edge, cordless power tools. The first FLEX tools, accessories, batteries, and chargers will be available on Lowes.com on April 12 and at stores nationwide this spring, followed by a multi-year rollout of more than 100 FLEX platform-compatible tools. “One hundred years…
Henkel offers new high-thermal, lead-free, die-attach adhesives
Henkel’s new high-thermal, semi-sintering, die-attach adhesives provide a lead-free alternative for die attach within high-power density semiconductor packages. LOCTITE ABLESTIK ABP 8068T series materials can be implemented using standard processes without the need for high pressure and temperature, as is the case with conventional silver sintering materials. The patent-pending LOCTITE ABLESTIK ABP 8068T portfolio includes…
Master Bond’s new, two-part epoxy derived from sustainable ingredients
Master Bond‘s Supreme 70CN is a two-part epoxy adhesive that’s formulated using a natural, renewable, and sustainable ingredient. This moderate viscosity unfilled epoxy is black in color and can be used for bonding, sealing, coating, and potting. As a toughened system, it resists thermal cycling and is ideal for bonding dissimilar substrates. “As part of…
Stanley Black & Decker appoints Chief Diversity Officer
American toolmaker, Stanley Black & Decker, has named Joe Simms as its Chief Diversity Officer. In this role, Simms will champion a broad approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion to accelerate company performance, optimize organizational culture, enhance transparency, and strengthen accountability. Simms will also establish key external partnerships to enhance the company’s ecosystem of diverse…
New TwinMelt technology offers sustainable bonding without solvents
Lohmann‘s “Bonding Pioneers” introduce a new TwinMelt technology, which offers a significantly reduced carbon footprint and another big step toward sustainable adhesive bonding. By means of a smart process that allows for a combination of different materials, features, and properties, the 170-year-old adhesive manufacturer is taking high-tech adhesive tapes to a new level. With TwinMelt, Lohmann…
Arsenal Capital acquires Applied Adhesives
Goldner Hawn, LP has announced the sale of Applied Products, Inc. (also known as, Applied Adhesives) to Arsenal Capital Partners. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Applied Adhesives is a comprehensive provider of adhesive solutions for the packaging, paper converting, graphic arts, bottle labeling, product assembly, and woodworking industries. The company is a…
WINA and NSI to deliver expanded safety solutions with acquisition of ORR Safety
Würth Industry North America (WINA) and Northern Safety & Industrial (NSI) have announced the acquisition of Louisville-based ORR Safety — one of the largest privately held safety companies ($125M) in the U.S. Since 1948, ORR Safety has provided personal-protective equipment (PPE) and related safety services to over 2,000 customers, helping to protect hundreds of thousands of…
JW Winco’s antibacterial products are preventing the spread of germs
Contact infections with viruses, fungi, and bacteria were already a problem even before the pandemic. Now, JW Winco — the standard parts specialist — is expanding its Sanline range of antibacterial products. Bacteria with high resistance to common antibiotic therapies have been on the rise for years. Resulting infections can become a serious problem even…
Joining the family fastener business
It seems destined that Lauren Hicks would one day join All State Fastener Corporation, a specialized vendor of standard and engineered fasteners in Roseville, Michigan. Her paternal grandfather started the company nearly 60 years ago and it’s where her parents met. “I believe my mom was first hired to work on the switchboard, back when…
What are twin nuts and how do they function?
Written by Jody Muelaner A twin nut is a type of split nut that resembles a regular hex nut cut into two pieces for quick assembly and rapid adjustment. The nut is split into two halves along a plane that passes through the axis of rotation. This allows the female thread to be opened up…