Michelle Froese

  Tanner Bolt & Nut Inc., a distributor of package and bulk fasteners in Brooklyn, NY, has reached an agreement with Parker Fasteners to become the exclusive master distributor in the U.S. for its Lock-Out maximum security screw. Parker is an ISO & AS9100 Rev D registered, cold-heading parts manufacturer in Buckeye, Arizona sources all raw materials from…

Written by Jody Muelaner Lag and metal screws are two types of self-tapping screws. Lag screws are primarily designed to be screwed into wood while metal screws are intended to be screwed into sheet metal. A lag screw (also known as a coach screw) is a sturdy fastener, typically with an externally driven square or…

H.B. Fuller, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives, recently announced new adhesive grades with hot-melt advanced technology for extreme cold storage of vaccines and medication packaging. The Advantra adhesives offer a secure bond at -70° C with tamper-evident fiber tear. Proper packaging is essential to securely and reliably preserve and transport pharmaceutical products, including vaccines…

Copley Equity Partners, a private equity firm and family office headquartered in Boston, MA, has completed a growth investment into AeroMed Group, LLC to facilitate the company’s acquisition of etaGLOBAL. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AeroMed, based in Charlotte, NC, will use Copley’s investment to assist in the company’s strategy to build a…

  EFC International, a global provider of specialty engineered fastener parts, announced its expanded focus on the worldwide distribution of genuine parts made by Research Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (REMINC) Authorized Licensees. EFC’s team of application engineers support customers with advanced engineering assistance, direct factory relationships, rapid prototype solutions, as well as extensive value analysis…

  Greentown Labs, the largest climate-tech startup incubator in North America, announced Stanley Black & Decker as its newest Terawatt Partner. Through its partnership with Greentown Labs, Stanley Black & Decker will deepen its ties with the incubator’s community of climate-tech startups, gain access to curated startup pitch days with innovations from emerging technology sectors,…

Master Bond EP77M-FMed is a two-part epoxy adhesive and sealant designed for use in the assembly of medical devices. It meets the ISO 10993-5 requirements and is not considered to have a cytotoxic effect. Typically, medical-grade adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting/encapsulation compounds need to be non-cytotoxic and show compatibility with blood and body fluids. “This…

APM Hexseal has been designing and manufacturing quality sealing solutions in New Jersey for more than 70 years. Over the decades, the company has developed deep roots in its community and has recently supported several local organizations. This was particularly beneficial due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted the lives of everyone and presents…

Southco, a provider of engineered access hardware, has announced the official opening of its expanded facility in Ranjangoan, Pune, India. The 20,000 square foot expansion, which commenced in 2019, has tripled available office space and doubled the manufacturing space and distribution footprint, positioning Southco for future growth in the fastest growing market in the world.…

It’s often necessary to carry out repeated positioning operations on production machines and mechanisms — and as simply and reliably as possible. For secure adjustments and the quick-changing of mechanisms or tools, JW Winco now offers three new parts that complement each other: 1. Stainless steel adjusting screws, with an adjustment scale 2. Matching bearing…