Michelle Froese

Snap-on Inc., a global manufacturer of tools, diagnostics, and repair solutions, has updated its ZEUS workstation. The new cart provides the freedom to use the ZEUS diagnostic and information system, featuring exclusive FastTrack Intelligent Diagnostics, throughout the service bay. The ZEUS diagnostic tool is the smart choice for anyone who wants the most troubleshooting and…

Jennifer Sturm was doing a friend a favor when she first interviewed with Empire Bolt & Screw Inc., a family-owned distributor of threaded fasteners and industrial products. She never intended to take the job. Now, 25 years later, Sturm has worked in several roles at Empire Bolt and is currently the company’s chief operating officer.…

NEFCO, a partner to the professional construction trades, has completed the acquisition of Jiffy Fastening Systems Inc., headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. It also serves customers at locations in Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Since its founding in 1967, Jiffy’s aim has been to be the preferred one-stop supplier of tools, fasteners, hardware, and accessories for…

Written by Ronald A. Miller, MS Epoxy resins are composed of organic molecules with epoxide groups at each end of the molecule, which can react with themselves or other molecules to create the hardened adhesive. Since organic molecules have no inherent flame resistance, other materials are added to them to impart flame resistance. These materials…

The rapid expansion of the construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the power-tools market going forward. According to a new report by The Business Research Company, the global power-tools market size is expected to grow from $32.26 billion in 2021 to $35.40 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. This…

  APPLIED Adhesives, a premier adhesive solutions provider in North America, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Axco Adhesive Systems, a North American supplier of adhesives and dispensing equipment located in Oxnard, California. It specializes in hot-melt adhesives and related equipment, parts, and service. “Axco has built their business on providing comprehensive adhesive…

TriMas recently announced that its TriMas Packaging business continues to launch new, innovative packaging solutions to solve its customers’ current and future challenges. TriMas Packaging’s Rieke brand continues to enhance its product offering of single polymer dispensers, including its commercially available MonoTM-2e dispenser, as well as the development of additional single polymer dispensers under the…

Wisconsin-based distributor Endries International Inc., has officially announced the acquisition of Store Room Fasteners. Headquartered in Montgomery, AL, Store Room Fasteners also operates four additional branch locations in Selma and Opelika, Alabama; Lagrange Georgia; and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. For more than 35 years, Store Room Fasteners has been a distributor of a broad range of industrial…

Lamons Manufacturing and Service Company, a global provider in safety sealing and attachment solutions, is commemorating its 75th anniversary in 2022. Founded in 1947 by W.A. Lamons, the company began providing quality gaskets to the oil, and gas and petrochemical industries. Today, the company is a global manufacturer of gaskets, fasteners, and hoses. Over the…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has introduced the newest product in its successful C2 series of lever latches, with a new push-to-lock option that incorporates an auto-relock feature. With customizable features, versatile locking styles, and a streamlined industrial appearance, the push-to-lock C2 Lever Latch provides upgraded functionality that can be used…