Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and service provider, has significantly enhanced its quality-management systems to better support customer demand for high-quality fasteners. The company recently passed its ISO 9001 surveillance audit at its headquarters, plus three distribution facilities, and added two VisionLab inspection systems to its quality labs in Wood Dale, IL and…

Tropical Forest Products has launched new Black Label professional-grade fasteners and accessories for industry pros, such as designers, builders, installers, and contractors. Known for its premium architectural-grade Ipe and other tropical hardwoods, the brand’s new accessories are ideal for installing and maintaining decking, cladding, and rainscreen applications. Designed to last like the brand’s naturally durable…

Hilti North America, a global provider of innovative tools, technology, and services to the commercial construction industry, introduces the Kwik-X Dual Action Anchor system, the first of its kind on the market, combining the high performance of adhesive anchors with the simplicity of screw anchors. Reducing multiple steps in the conventional adhesive anchor installation process, Kwik-X…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is excited to join Fastener Fair USA 2023 with a pre-show training class on Monday, May 15th. Laurence Claus, industry expert and IFI Director of Education and Training, will lead this day-long intensive training for fastener users, distributors, purchasers, engineers, sales professionals, and manufacturers at Music City Center in Nashville.…

Stellantis is celebrating March and Women’s History Month, honoring its new MentorWE development program. Developed in partnership with the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, the MentorWE program is designed to prepare women-owned suppliers for future contracting and procurement opportunities while further expanding Stellantis’ support of initiatives to empower diverse suppliers. “A key competitive differentiator of…

In the world of engineering and fastener design, it’s important and noteworthy to find businesses that acknowledge and celebrate female talent and accomplishments. ARaymond is one such business.  A global firm specializing in assembly challenges, ARaymond actively recruits female team members and recognizes the value of listening to women’s voices at the highest levels of…

H.B. Fuller Company, a global adhesives provider, announced that it has joined RecyClass, a comprehensive cross-industry initiative open to companies actively looking to improve the circularity of plastic packaging and to contribute toward harmonization of recyclability and recycled content practices. The initiative brings together players from the entire plastics value chain to optimize plastic packaging…

Amsted Seals, a global provider of wheel-end and sealing solutions, has launched the Pro-Lock axle fastener for commercial vehicles. The precision of the Amsted Seals Pro-Lock axle fastener limits wheel-bearing adjustment variability, extending the life of the tire and the wheel seal. The patent pending design makes for quick and easy installation, reducing the likelihood…

Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and service provider, recently announced that it earned IATF Certification for its worldwide operations. IATF Certification comes from the International Automotive Task Force and represents the highest level of quality assurance in the automotive industry and beyond. Coupled with Optimas’ annual achievement of ISO 9001 certification, this accreditation…

SPIROL recently announced that Ford Aerospace, which is based in South Shields, UK will be joining the SPIROL group of companies. Ford Aerospace specializes in manufacturing high-precision metal components and sub-assemblies for the aerospace, industrial, and high-technology sectors. It’s been a supplier over its 113-year history dating back almost as far as the first recorded…