Ruland Manufacturing, a privately owned family manufacturer, offers several types of wrenches, including two types of adjustable torque wrenches. The adjustable torque wrenches have a micrometer used to adjust the torque setting. The wrench features a twist-locking action that prevents accidental changing of torque settings. When the selected torque value is achieved, a distinct…
MF Supply expands its e-commerce capabilities
MF Supply, a supplier of commercial and mil-spec fasteners and hardware, announced a major expansion of its e-commerce capabilities. The company has added nine new categories to its website, catering specifically to the needs of precision manufacturers. These additions encompass a range of products, including: Dowel pins: available in metric and inch sizes, per the…
Fastenal announces multi-year partnership with the NHL
Fastenal Company, a global provider of supply chain solutions and industrial distribution, and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multi-year global partnership extension. The renewed partnership expands Fastenal’s international NHL presence to include presenting sponsorship of all NHL Global Series European games, as well as the NHL’s primetime international broadcast series NHL Saturday…
MPE Partners invests in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co.
MPE Partners (Morgenthaler Private Equity) announced an investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co. (“the company”), a value-added distributor of fasteners and MRO products serving a diverse range of end markets. MPE’s investment positions Mid-States for accelerated growth while supporting the company as an employer of choice and a strategic partner for its customers. MPE…
NEFCO acquires Edge Construction Supply
NEFCO, a specialty supply partner to the professional construction trades, has completed the acquisition of Edge Construction Supply. Edge is headquartered in Spokane, WA, and has eight additional locations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This is NEFCO’s ninth acquisition since 2017 and brings the total number of NEFCO locations to 35. “Edge is an…
Congrats to the 2023 LEAP Awards’ winners!
The winning entries in the 2023 LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media today in 11 categories below. These brands cross four of the company’s design engineering brands: Design World, Fluid Power World, Fastener Engineering, and EE World. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging panel of 10 engineering and academic professionals. Categories:…
Brighton-Best and Parker Fasteners announce strategic partnership
Brighton-Best International (BBI), a distributor of fasteners, tools, and safety gear, and Parker Fasteners, which specializes in providing high-precision fasteners to critical and demanding industries, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership. According to the company, this partnership is likely to be a game-changer for the fastener industry, offering quicker lead times on domestic…
Schreiner Group begins climate-neutral manufacturing
Schreiner Group, a supplier of high-performance adhesives labels and functional components (such as pressure-sensitive seals) — with business units including Schreiner MediPharm, Schreiner ProTech, and Schreiner PrinTrust — has announced plans to commence climate-neutral manufacturing by the end of 2023. “By manufacturing sustainable products, we intend to establish climate-neutral production from 2023 onward, and achieve…
Festool launches limited edition cordless driver combo kits
Festool, a manufacturer of innovative, precision-engineered, and durable power tool solutions, announced a new range of offerings designed to provide users with greater versatility and convenience. Available beginning November 14, 2023, three limited edition cordless combo kits offer professional tradespeople innovation, performance, and quality for any task. “Our limited edition Cordless Combo Kits epitomize the…
Master Bond offers new toughened, one-component epoxy
Master Bond‘s Supreme 17HTND-2 is a toughened epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications. It is a true one-component system, not premixed and frozen, with an unlimited working life at room temperature. The new Supreme 17HTND-2 is thermally stable, featuring a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 410° F (210° C). It also meets NASA…