OneMonroe (Monroe Engineering) has recently completed the acquisition of Electronic Fasteners, Inc. (EFI), a wholesale stocking distributor. From now on, Electronic Fasteners will be known as Monroe EFI. According to a press statement, the combined strength of the two companies is expected to lead to better customer service, expanded product offerings, and deeper supplier partnerships.…
There’s a growing demand for bio-based adhesives
The adhesives industry is evolving, attributed to the stricter implementation of government regulations for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the ban on toxic chemicals in adhesive manufacturing, and the rising consumer demand for sustainable products. In line with these transformative trends, adhesive manufacturers aim to offer sustainable solutions while moving toward sustainable production and consumption processes…
Covestro launching app to calculate products’ carbon footprint
Covestro, which develops sustainable chemical solutions including adhesives, has developed an app for product carbon footprint calculations. The company’s climate impact in the manufacture of its products can be assessed using the product carbon footprint from cradle to gate — which can be calculated automatically for about 50,000 intermediate and finished products. Currently, the results…
IFE 2023: Expect one of the largest events in five years
What started as a small event in Columbus, Ohio, more than 40 years ago has become a must-attend annual exposition in Las Vegas for the fastener industry. The International Fastener Expo (IFE) is currently the largest fastener event in North America, typically attracting hundreds of exhibiting companies and thousands of attendees from more than 30…
Master Bond offers new electrically insulative epoxy for medical devices
Master Bond‘s new EP40TCMed is a two-part, room-temperature curing epoxy system that meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 for non-cytotoxicity. It’s thermally conductive, electrically non-conductive and can be used as an adhesive or sealant in various medical and wearable device applications. This toughened epoxy delivers an elongation of 60 to 70%. It has good strength…
New Steel Climate Standard available to measure and report carbon emissions
Nucor Corporation, currently the largest domestic steel producer and recycler in North America, continues to spearhead sustainability efforts in the steel industry as a founding member of the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC). The Council recently released The Steel Climate Standard — a global standard to measure and report carbon emissions in the global steel…
Rethinking anchors: How innovation can take the stress out of the labor shortage
Sift through a few headlines, and you’ll likely come across news about labor shortages in several sectors. The trades are not immune. “Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023,” states the Associated Builders and Contractors. “Labor Shortages Forecast to Persist for Years,” predicts The Society for Human Resource Management. Blame what you will:…
Universal Technical Institute offering welding school
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), a workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, energy, and healthcare education programs, launched several new programs including for Welding Training School and is now admitting new students. These program expansions are another important step in the execution of the company’s growth and diversification strategy, first announced in early 2021.…
Hilti develops cordless stud fusion system to simplify fastening on steel
In the natural resources and shipbuilding industries, high-quality welding, bolting, and clamping can be considered an art. Additionally, skilled labor continues to be in high demand, affecting the overall cost and delivery of projects. Hilti North America, a global provider of innovative tools, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, recognized this as an…
White Cap signs agreement to acquire RENO Hardware and Supply
White Cap, a distributor of specialty construction supplies, including fasteners and safety products, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RENO Hardware and Supply, a distributor of construction supplies serving commercial, multi-family and residential contractors throughout Southern California. Upon the completion of the transaction, RENO Hardware and Supply’s three locations in Riverside, Burbank, and Signal Hill, California will…