Michelle Froese

The Worx Nitro 20V Power Share 1/2″ Cordless Drill/Driver with Brushless Motor is engineered to provide greater power, performance, and runtime. The Nitro has an efficient brushless motor, which runs 50% longer, is 25% more powerful, and has 10% longer life than brushed motors. Variable-speed options allow users to maintain greater control of all drilling…

MOBILELOCK is a portable, wireless alarm system with GPS that serves to protect high-value and mobile assets. It’s designed to monitor and locate assets, including tools and equipment, quickly and easily. The device, about the size of a deck of cards, can be mounted in a hidden area on any remote or mobile asset. It…

  APPLIED Adhesives, a custom adhesive solutions provider in North America, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bird Song Adhesives in December 2021, a regional supplier of specialty adhesives located in Madison, Tennessee. This acquisition strengthens APPLIED’s commitment to providing industry leading products, technical expertise, and exceptional service to its customers. “Bird Song…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) announced its first 2022 Fastener Training Week, in-person training class, which is scheduled February 21-25 at the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) near Cleveland, OH. This advanced technical training program is offered in partnership with IFI and is for fastener distributors, manufacturers, and end-users. Fastener Training Week offers five intensive days of…

Another year, an ongoing pandemic. 2021, much like the year before it, included its share of challenges. Supply-chain delays, product (and employee) shortages, and varying state restrictions continued to affect most in the industry. In-person events and trade shows were scheduled and then rescheduled. Local and global business and economic disruptions forced many companies to…

As per the latest survey by Future Markets Insights (FMI), the global structural adhesives market is estimated to top U.S.$11.6 billion in 2022. Increasing applications of structural adhesives in lamination, flooring, roofing, and coating across the construction sector are fueling the demand in the market. Moreover, the demand for fuel-efficient and electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing across…

Contractors have long been frustrated with breaking screwdriving bits. In fact, 75% of contractors report loss of time when bits break on the job. Now, thanks to the new Crescent VORTEX Bit Holder, it’s time to save time and money on the job site. This revolutionary bit holder extends the life of any 1/4-inch, hex-shank…

3M and Ansys have joined forces to launch a material modeling training program, with the goal of helping engineers refine the product development processes, accelerate the design stage, and eliminate material waste. More specifically, engineers are leveraging the program to better generate and analyze simulations, enhance designs, and speed to market next-generation products by using…

Written by Robert Taylor Product Line Manager | ARaymond There’s no mathematical equation that will give you the answer to if and when a threaded fastener should be used in an application, but there are guidelines to follow for an educated decision. Threaded fasteners can be used in any application where a threaded joint is…

  Simpson Manufacturing Co., a provider of engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced that it has submitted a binding offer with exclusivity to acquire the Etanco Group for approximately $818 million (€725 million). Etanco is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of fixing and fastening solutions for the building construction market, which includes innovative fasteners, connectors,…