According to the Rheintaler fastening technology group, SFS, the North America market is becoming increasingly important. For this reason, SFS is expanding its expertise with a new U.S. company acquisition, Truelove & Maclean (T&M). T&M is a provider of deep-drawn components primarily for customers in the automotive industry. The company had sales of around $36 million…
Why limiting fasteners can lead to better designs
Imagine you’re an engineer with the freedom to create any design you’d like with only one catch: you can only use two types of fasteners. Would this limit or simplify your design? For Marisa Mudge, marketing manager with Mudge Fasteners, Inc. (a supply company owned by her father), the answer is simple: “The idea of…
Wieldand North America to acquire metal specialist, Scott Brass
Wieland North America, a copper and copper alloy specialist, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of specialty metals reroller Scott Brass through an asset purchase transaction. Scott Brass, based in Cranston, Rhode Island offers a range of specialty metals products to its customers in the northeast and across…
Elgin Fastener sets up provisions in response to COVID-19
Elgin Fastener Group (EFG), a provider of system-critical engineered fastening solutions, says it is taking important steps to address the concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent letter to its customers, EFG stated: “The safety and security of our employees, their families, and customers is paramount, and we continue to invest in our people…
Fastener Fair USA postponed until July
Fastener Fair USA 2020 will be postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. The Show, scheduled for May 18 to 20 at the Charlotte, North Carolina Convention Center has been rescheduled for July 13 to 15, 2020 and will remain in Charlotte. “Our number one priority is the health and safety of our exhibitors, attendees, industry…
How does a turnbuckle work?
Written by Jody Muelaner A turnbuckle, also known as a bottlescrew, is a device consisting of two threaded eye bolts with opposite handed threads that are screwed into each end of a frame. When the central frame rotators, the eye bolts are prevented from doing so because the two bolts have opposite handed threads. This…
The paint doctor: How D.L.P. Coatings got its start
Treat others how you want to be treated. According to Patrick Murphy, VP of D.L.P. Coatings, Inc., a provider of quality painted fasteners, that is one of the key business lessons his dad taught him. His father, Richard “Dick” Murphy, opened D.L.P. in 1985. “My dad was originally a manufacturer’s rep in the fastener industry…
How offshore manufacturing has affected local training initiatives
Written by John Wachman, Managing Director Fastener Training Institute Prior to the 1970s, most fasteners were produced domestically by U.S. manufacturers. Typically, these companies employed field sales executives and engineers to work with distributors and end users on the proper fastener selection and installation. These workers were backed by factory-based product managers and application engineers.…
Schreiner ProTech launches unique foam-based adhesive tapes
Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based provider of developing and manufacturing innovative functional labels, has developed a novel solution for bonding components typically used in the automotive and electronics industries. Known as “Folding Frame,” this patent-pending solution provides a more efficient and effective alternative to conventional conjoining methods — such as liquid gluing, bolting, soldering, riveting, single…
Automotive fasteners and hardware experience surge in growth
According to a new study by Eon Market Research, the market for automotive fasteners and hardware has been witnessing a noticeable surge across the world. The study, “Global Automotive Fasteners and Hardware Market 2020 Industry Research Report,” explores the past and current trends of this market in a bid to gain clear insight into its potential.…