Optimas Solutions, a global industrial distributor and service provider, is rolling out a renewed strategy for its Americas market that is designed to deliver against an unstable manufacturing landscape affected by COVID-19 and other regional disturbances that have impacted the fastener industry. The strategy focuses on delivering “Manufacturing Solutions” for customers looking to gain efficiencies…
Destaco develops new Manual Swing Clamp series
Destaco, a supplier of high-performance automation, work-holding and containment solutions, recently announced that its new line of patent-pending Manual Swing Clamps. This new family of clamps combines two existing Destaco technologies to create an easy-to-use option for fixture building/testing, welding, and assembly operations in the industrial, aerospace, and automotive markets. “The development of our new…
Building the future with Suburban Bolt
The fastener industry was far from Nikki Gordon’s mind when she began her career as a marketing specialist. It may have stayed that way, too — she worked for Gannett, the second-largest media company in the world at the time — but one of her clients at Gannett was Suburban Bolt and Supply, a family…
Kennametal introduces KCS10B for superalloy applications
Kennametal has introduced its latest turning-grade KCS10B, for nickel, cobalt and iron-based superalloys used in aerospace and other high-temperature applications. KCS10B, which features an advanced coating applied to an ultra-fine grain carbide substrate for superior layer adhesion. It delivers up to 50% greater tool life, more predictable processes, and an improved productivity when working with…
BrandTech Stud Welding machine first of its type to receive UL & CSA listings
Industrial Specialists by BrandSafway recently received the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing for its BrandTech Precision Welding (BT-PW) — its software-driven stud welding machine. UL demonstrate that products have been tested to the applicable standards The BT-PW 1600 system uses a drawn arc-welding process to weld special fasteners and anchoring systems for refractory products and other…
Troubleshooting common fastener quality issues
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry, is partnering with the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) to offer a two-day course on fastener troubleshooting. IFI is committed to providing fastener technology leadership. This two-day training adapted from the IFI’s live course will…
Stanley Black & Decker named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators
Fast Company announced its second annual Best Workplaces for Innovators and named Stanley Black & Decker as one of the 100 Best Workplaces For Innovators. The company is an American manufacturer of industrial tools and ranked 55th in its first appearance on the list. “For more than 177 years, Stanley Black & Decker has continued to innovate its products, culture and…
Koike launches portable, multi-function welding carriage
Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider of cutting, welding, and positioning equipment, has released their latest portable welding carriage: the Wel-Handy Multi Next for semi-automated welding. This machine features an advanced multi-function drive system that allows operators to perform various weld types with one machine. The Wel-Handy Multi Next delivers unrivaled traction control with a…
Hilti unveils new cordless tools
Hilti North America, a commercial construction-focused technology and services company, recently launched a suite of new tools. Hilti’s new drywall screwdriver SD 5000-A22 has been optimized with a brushless motor, allowing for increased setting speeds while maintaining market leading torque. It’s fully compatible with all Hilti’s 22V battery platform. Additionally, it’s more than a half-a-pound…
Optimas Solutions announces new promotions to drive supply chain security
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial distributor and service provider for fastening and supply chain solutions, announced two recent promotions: Randy Nelson to VP of Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing Matt Kubbinga to Director of Supply Chain These seasoned supply chain veterans are responsible for strategic planning, procurement, supplier performance management, process optimization and automation, demand…