Michelle Froese

  Nordson EFD, a precision fluid-dispensing systems manufacturer, recently introduced the largest sized syringe barrel in its Optimum dispensing components line. The 70cc syringe barrel holds more assembly fluids — such as adhesives, epoxies, sealants, solder pastes, and more. It is ideal for electronic applications such as underfill, potting, and conformal coating, and complements the company’s…

Stanley Black & Decker announced that it is launching a five-year (and up to $25 million) commitment to fund vocational skills training and re-skilling programs in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Beginning October 1st, non-profits around the globe can apply for grants as part of the “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge. The program is a…

Milwaukee Tool has expanded its offering of combination wrenches with a new line of Flex-head Ratcheting Combination Wrenches. These tools feature a flexible head design that allows better access in hard-to-reach spaces. With 2.5 degrees of arc swing and 144 ratcheting positions, these latest wrenches allow for quick and efficient work in tight and awkward…

  Pivot Point Incorporated, a manufacturer of non-threaded fastener solutions, has broken ground on a new 30,000-square-foot expansion to the manufacturing space at their Factory #2 in Hustisford, Wisconsin. Combined with the adjacent Factory #1, their total facilities will increase to nearly 100,000 square feet. Bayland Buildings, Inc. of Green Bay, WI was selected as…

Vehicle manufacturers announced increasingly ambitious electrification plans. Out of the world’s top 20 vehicle manufacturers, which represented around 90% of new car registrations in 2020, 18 have stated plans to widen their portfolio of models and to rapidly scale up the production of light-duty electric vehicles. The growth of electric cars is driven by critical…

Optimas Solutions, a global industrial distributor and service provider, has moved its distribution center in Mexico to a 32,400 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in the Monterrey suburb of Apodaca — closer to its customers, suppliers, and employees to better support the economic growth of the region. According to president of Optimas Americas Daniel Harms, the…

Bufab has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in the U.S. company, Components Solutions Group (CSG), with annual sales of approximately U.S. $30 million. CSG is a distributor of fasteners and other C-class components in the North American market and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. CSG also owns three subsidiaries — two…

XlynX Materials, an emerging chemical company, recently announced the creation of a new class of adhesives that the company is calling, “molecular-glues.” These make it possible to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers, such as polyethylene and polypropylene to one another or other materials, providing an exceptionally strong chemical bond. Conventional adhesives typically take advantage of mechanical…

Structural adhesives have been used for many years within automotive production to effectively join metal panels. In fact, they’re so popular that in the North American market alone, more than 26 meters is used for each production vehicle. But today, they take on new importance due to the rapidly growing battery electric-vehicle (EV) market. According to…

Written by Pam Berry, Owner | VP of Marketing Advance Components Duplex Nails and Screws are flanged-head or double-headed fasteners that are often used to build temporary structures such as braces, scaffolding, and concrete formwork. They’re designed to be removed with ease, so they do not completely go into the wood during installation. First came…