Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the acquisition of GENTEC and FT Polymer, two European-based adhesive suppliers for the electronics, medical, aerospace and automotive industries. The companies will be joining Meridian’s Electronics Division and working directly with Epoxy Technology Europe under the guidance of Nicolas Schwarz, managing director. “After years of working with GENTEC and…
Keystone launches new series of Titanium socket-head cap screws
Keystone Electronics, a global manufacturer of electronic interconnect components, has expanded its selection of electronic hardware and screws to include a new series of metric and imperial threaded Titanium socket-head cap screws. This new line of products is manufactured from C-276, Grade 2 Titanium, fully meeting DIN912 specifications. The fasteners are ideal for use in…
Non-woven adhesives market worth $3.5 billion by 2025
The non-woven adhesives market size is currently estimated to be worth about U.S. $2.3 billion and is projected reach $3.5 billion by 2025 — at a CAGR of 8.5%, between 2020 and 2025. This is according to a new market research report by MarketsandMarkets. The ever-increasing urban population is a major factor in the increase in…
Pandemic accelerates adoption of smart manufacturing technologies
Plex Systems, a cloud-delivered smart manufacturer, announced the results of its sixth annual study, the State of Smart Manufacturing. This year’s study, which was conducted in collaboration with Hanover Research, highlights how manufacturers use smart technology to tackle today’s challenges and drive measurable ROI, and are positioned to take advantage of future opportunities. The findings…
What fasteners should be used with pressure-treated wood?
Pressure-treated lumber is treated with Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ), an environmentally friendly, water-based preservative that is free of arsenic and chromium. However, ACQ treated lumber is more corrosive to metal, so the right fastener is key to a safe, long lasting deck, fence or other outdoor project. According to Tree Island Steel — a North…
TM Capital acquires CIM Partners, a specialty chemical & material investment bank
TM Capital announce the acquisition of CIM Partners, a boutique investment bank focused on the specialty chemicals and materials industry, including adhesives and sealants. CIM Partners, which will be re-branded as TM Catalyst, will continue its mission of providing independent, insightful, and strategic M&A advice to the global chemical industry. Led by chemical industry veteran Anthony P.…
Nord-Lock invests in Expander, growing its pivot business globally
Nord-Lock Group, a global provider in bolted solutions, has made a large investment in its pivot business — Expander — to better serve the needs of its global customer base. Expander is the original solution for expanding pivot axles – supplying both First Fit and the aftermarket. These innovative pivot solutions are installed directly into the existing machine mounting without the need for welding or line boring,…
Optimas adds M12-M18 diameters to MATHread and Taptite fastener lines
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and service provider, announced it has added larger diameter (M12-M18) fastener production of the industry standard MATHread and Taptite 2000 licensed products. The larger, M12-M18 MATHread and Taptite 2000 diameters enhance Optimas’ licensed products manufacturing capabilities that already included smaller diameters of the following brands: MATHread Mortorq Phillips…
Dow and Henkel bring sustainability to hot-melt adhesives
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business division of Dow, is expanding its high-performance AFFINITY GA polyolefin elastomers (POE) with the launch of bio-based AFFINITY RE. This solution has enabled Dow customer Henkel’s Technomelt SUPRA ECO line to achieve another milestone in both companies’ sustainability goals. Climate change is one of the greatest technical, social,…
Martin names new VP of Fastening Solutions
Martin Inc., a national provider of customized solutions for maintenance, repair, operation and production supplies, announced that Kelso (KG) Sims has been promoted to VP of Fastening Solutions. Sims’ added responsibilities will include business development and fasteners market expansion throughout all of Martin’s current geography. “Since KG joined the team, Martin Fastening has seen significant…