Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, is continuously driving sustainability across markets. To further improve its plastics footprint the company has started to relaunch its bonding and sealing portfolio for consumers and craftsmen. The new packaging concept helps to significantly reduce virgin plastic by using up to 95% of recycled plastic…
New Trailblazer engine-driven welders reduce noise and fuel costs
Miller Electric, a global manufacturer of Miller brand arc-welding equipment, has announced the release of the next generation of Trailblazer engine-driven welders. New Trailblazer 330 machines are 86 pounds lighter and 13% smaller than previous models — and they provide lower fuel costs and reduced noise. These new machines also deliver improved weld process and…
CAMO adds universal deck clip to its fastener family
National Nail’s CAMO brand announces the launch of its new CAMO WEDGE and WEDGEMETAL clips. Designed to fit any board in any deck pattern, CAMO’s WEDGE clips outperform the competition to deliver a faster, easier, better CAMO installation experience. Get a grip on your deck build with CAMO WEDGE and WEDGEMETAL: Clips stay in the…
New spray foam applicator seals cracks and air gaps
DAP, a manufacturer and supplier of caulks, sealants, foam, adhesives, and patch repair products, is transforming spray foam application with the introduction of the first-of-its-kind one-component broadcast spray foam, the Wall & Cavity Foam with Wide Spray Applicator. Using the latest in polyurethane sealant technology, Wall & Cavity Foam is a spray-ready, single-canister solution with…
Mill-Max launches two new rolling contact spring-loaded pins
Mill-Max Manufacturing is launching two new Omniball spring-loaded pins — one for low-profile purposes and one that provides greater stroke and higher current carrying capacity. These new pins expand the company’s lineup of Omniball spring-loaded products, broadening their scope of use for interconnect opportunities. Since the introduction of the patented Omniball spring-loaded contacts three years…
Is reshoring what your supply chain needs?
A Q&A with Optimas Solutions’ CEO… Even at the best of times, monitoring one’s supply chain against changing market conditions and emerging risks, can be a daunting task. Add in geo-political or economic disruptions (or say, a global pandemic) and that task can go from daunting to chaotic overnight. Certainly, the pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities…
Nucor sets net-zero greenhouse gas targets for 2050
Nucor Corporation recently announced Net-Zero science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) targets for 2050 and established a new interim target for 2030. These GHG intensity targets are defined by the Global Steel Climate Council’s (GSCC) “Steel Climate Standard,” an ambitious standard that aligns with the Paris Climate Agreement’s emission reduction goals for the steel sector by 2050,…
Realtime Robotics launches optimization service to improve production lines for manufacturers
Realtime Robotics, a provider of collision-free autonomous motion planning for industrial robots, announced the launch of its new Optimization-as-a-Service solution. The solution uses a combination of proprietary optimization software and experienced robotics and application engineering insights to improve a manufacturer’s overall productivity. Optimization-as-a-Service analyzes a customer’s existing digital twin, identifying bottleneck areas and recommending improvements based…
Trex collaborates with Phillips to unveil branded fastener collection
Trex Company, a manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing, and accessories, is launching its own branded fastener collection. Through a strategic collaboration with the Phillips Screw Company, Trex is adding more than 120 new SKUs to its Trex Hideaway Fastener Collection including solutions for every composite deck fastening need — from color-matched screws and plugs…
Reducing the stress of socket corners
Wright, a U.S. manufacturer of industrial hand tools, recently launched the patented Wright Square socket technology. It uses the company’s proven Wright Drive technology on the square end of a socket (where it attaches to a ratchet or an impact gun), providing 10 times more contact area than conventional designs. With the stress spread over…