Fasteners Inc. Southwest Supply and Professional Contractor Supply, a major distributor of industrial tools and construction supplies, named a new VP of sales at its Las Vegas location. Congratulations to industry veteran, Brett Wilson. Wilson brings more than 17 years of industry experience and joined the Fasteners & PCS organization from Milwaukee Tool. In his…
Match & Meet: IFE’s first-ever digital event a success
The International Fastener Expo (IFE) hosted its first-ever digital event this week – Match & Meet by IFE. Well-known for its annual show in Las Vegas, IFE is typically the largest industrial fasteners and tooling and machinery event in North America. Unfortunately, this year’s COVID-19 pandemic made meeting in-person impractical and the show’s organizers canceled…
WIFI announces 2020 award winners
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), a non-profit organization that provides opportunities, education, and mentorship for women in the fastener industry, recognized a few important women at the Match & Meet by IFE today — the International Fastener Expo’s virtual event. Sponsored and organized by WIFI, the recipients of these awards are celebrated for the…
Plastic adhesives market worth $9.2 billion by 2025
According to a new report published by MarketsandMarkets, which provides quantified B2B research on a global scale, the plastic adhesives market size is projected to grow to U.S. $9.2 billion by 2025 from $6.8 billion in 2020 — and at a CAGR of 6.3% during that time period. Based on the new report, Plastic Adhesives…
New Heavy Impact Work Gloves are made to protect
Professionals in the trades have one pair of irreplaceable tools — that’s their hands. An injured hand can make doing work difficult or even impossible. To protect skilled hands, Crescent Tools is launching its new Heavy Impact Work Gloves. “Pros don’t like when anything slows them down, and that includes injuries,” said Paul Steinweg, product manager…
Würth and Baker Hughes announce joint service offering
Würth Industry North America (WINA) and Baker Hughes have announced a joint service offering to expand their capabilities to provide advanced design, digital inventory, and customized 3D printing services to customers in a range of industrial sectors. WINA, a subsidiary of Würth Group — the world’s largest fastener distribution company — will collaborate with Baker…
Advance Components offers AVK Installation Tools
AVK Installation Tools, both pneumatic and hand tools, are used to install blind threaded inserts or rivet nuts into the front side of a panel, tube or structure when the backside is inaccessible. Advance Components is a master distributor of the AVK inserts and installation tools — including the pneumatic, expendable, lever, and plier styles.…
Southco to host webinar on adding electronic locking to Class 1, Division 2 enclosures
Southco, Inc., a globally recognized provider of engineered access hardware solutions, will host a live product solutions webinar on November 17 at 1 pm EST. The topic: “How to Add Electronic Locking to Class 1, Division 2 Enclosures.” When working in hazardous areas, it’s important that equipment withstands harsh conditions to help prevent potentially dangerous…
JW Winco earns international design awards
In addition to receiving the iF DESIGN AWARD, JW Winco has also been given the prestigious Red Dot Award for outstanding design. The iF DESIGN AWARD is the oldest independent design seal in the world, symbolizing outstanding design achievements. The “Red Dot” has become one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design,…
Applied Adhesives acquires Premier Packaging Solutions
Applied Adhesives, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial adhesives, has announced the acquisition of Premier Packaging Solutions — a distributor of hot-melt and water-based adhesives based in Chattanooga, TN. According to Applied Adhesives, the acquisition of Premier Packaging will strengthen its North American sales and service footprint, as well as their commitment to providing customers…