Colony Hardware, Inc., a direct-to-job-site distributor of construction materials and job-site supplies has announced the acquisition of B&L Bolt, Inc. and Slip-On Lock Nut, LLC (B&L), a Michigan-based value-added distributor of struts, fasteners, power tools, and other supplies to construction and industrial customers. The acquisition represents Colony’s 11th acquisition since partnering with Audax Private…

The Bostwick-Braun Company‘s Industrial Business Division has acquired Mill Supplies, Inc. (MSI). Operating out of Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, MSI is a contractor and industrial supply company that has supported the OEM, construction, and metalworking industries in Indiana and Ohio for over 60 years. MSI is a regional distributor of power tools, abrasives, cleanroom, MRO, and safety products and has earned a…

Lockable standard parts are increasingly common in machine and plant construction, but they are also used in enclosure hardware for locking and securing a variety of parts. JW Winco is now expanding its range of indexing elements to include the lockable stainless steel indexing plungers GN 814. The integrated closing mechanism protects against unauthorized or…

Written by Hiroki Goto, Engineering Manager NBK America LLC  There are several ways of securing parts together, but the screw — a mechanical fastener with a threaded shaft — is still the most common. The primary role of screws (and bolts) is to fasten objects using axial force generated from tightening.  Typically, the torque method…

Fiberon, a manufacturer of composite wood-alternative decking and railing products, has announced a partnership with Hixson Lumber Company, a major supplier of wood products. The partnership expands Fiberon’s reach in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Hixson Lumber distributes pressure-treated lumber for deck framing, making it possible for dealers to acquire all materials from one source.…

Air Products will feature its latest technologies designed to increase productivity and enhance laser cutting, 3D printing and welding applications at FABTECH 2022, November 8th to 10th at the World Congress Center in Atlanta. Application specialists at Air Products’ Booth (#B8756) throughout the conference to speak with attendees about solutions to the challenges faced in day-to-day…

Elkem recently celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art production site located in York, South Carolina. The investment in the highly specialized facility demonstrates the company’s commitment to its global growth in relation to medical applications. Serving as Elkem’s global center of excellence, the new production site is responsible for producing medical-grade silicone adhesives,…

NEFCO, a partner to the construction trades, has opened a new fulfillment center in Columbus, Ohio, to further support and serve professional contractor trades throughout the Midwest. This is NEFCO’s third fulfillment center and is designed to support growth in the Ohio market. “This Orangefield, which is NEFCO’s in-house term for new organic locations, further…

  Festool, a manufacturer of precision-engineered power tools, released its new Quick Clamp — a durable multi-function table (MFT) lever clamp that holds workpieces in place, offering an easy fasten-and-release functionality. The company also launched a limited-edition Plier Systainer Set for remodelers, carpenters, and electricians looking to bolster their shop selection “The MFT Lever Clamp…

  Fair Wind Fasteners announced that it had added Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel fasteners to its growing boat-repair inventory. Carefully curated by owner and career seaman, Robert Lehmann, Fair Wind Fasteners carries a range of corrosion-resistant nuts, bolts, wood screws, machine screws, carriage bolts, hex bolts, lag bolts, washers, nails, wood plugs, and much more. All of the…