Endries International Inc. recently announced the acquisition of the Viscan Group. Founded in 1992 by Sylvain Baril and headquartered in Joliette, Quebec, Viscan is a supplier of specialized screws, general fasteners, and related components. Viscan offers over 25,000 unique SKUs, including proprietary components, and provides a variety of value-added services, including vendor-managed inventory solutions and…
Simpson Strong-Tie relocating to Tennessee
Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recently announced it will invest $110 million in a new facility in Gallatin, Tennessee. According to the company, the new location will allow Simpson Strong-Tie to better meet its growing product demand and relocate a portion of its fastener manufacturing operations to Gallatin. “This…
Meridian Adhesives relocates to North Carolina
Meridian Adhesives Group announced the strategic relocation of its corporate headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina. As Meridian continues to expand its global presence in the specialty adhesives market, Charlotte is ideally positioned to support the company’s domestic and international locations, while having access to a broad talent pool. Additionally, several of the company’s large suppliers…
Nord-Lock unveils unique CE-marked securing washers
Nord-Lock, part of the Nord-Lock Group, first introduced its innovative wedge-locking technology in 1982. Now, the company is again breaking new ground by announcing the addition of CE marking to its wedge-locking washers. Today, no other global supplier offers CE-marked securing washers — an accomplishment that puts Nord-Lock in a unique position in the building…
Global welding machinery market to hit $21.5 billion by 2030
The global market for welding machinery estimated at U.S. $13.1 billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of $21.5 billion by 2030 — growing at a CAGR of 6.4% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets. Arc welding, one of the…
Meridian hires new chief human resources officer
Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies, has announced the appointment of John Baker as the company’s chief human resources officer. As a strategic partner to Meridian’s executive team, Baker will be responsible for building upon the company’s workforce and organizational culture. With extensive experience working with international teams, he will also help…
JW Winco releases clean-in-place latches
Spend less time and costs on cleaning with the latest two standard parts from JW Winco. These new latches GN 1150 are designed to repel dirt and can be cleaned in place. These features translate into increased reliability for production systems. The Hygienic Design (HD) latches support the machine and system cleaning concept known as…
Optimas receives Caterpillar Supplier Excellence award
Optimas China has been awarded the prestigious Caterpillar Supplier Excellence award at their recent annual event in Grapevine, Texas. Optimas, a global manufacturer and distributor of precision-made fasteners and supply chain solutions, has been recognized for its dedication and commitment to Caterpillar. “It was a great honour to receive the award on behalf of Optimas…
TriMas Aerospace Group announces new company president
TriMas announced the appointment of Vitaliy Rusakov as president of TriMas Aerospace, effective November 13, 2023. He will report directly to TriMas president and CEO, Thomas Amato. Rusakov is a proven aerospace industry veteran, with more than 25 years of experience leading global manufacturing businesses in the aerospace, commercial transportation, and related sectors. In his…
Critical facts you should know about fastener failures
~ Article courtesy of Fastener Training Institute (FTI) Mechanical fasteners are far more complex and varied than most people understand. This was according to the late (and great) Joe Greenslade, an icon in the fastener industry. This understanding quickly changes, however, for those who make a career specifying, supplying, or using fasteners. To support those…