The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) announced that Carmen Vertullo of Carver Engineering and Manufacturing (San Diego, CA) is the 2023 recipient of its Fastener Professional of the Year award. The Fastener Professional of the Year award was created by NFDA to honor individuals and companies that make a substantial positive impact on people’s lives.…
ABC Supply acquires specialty distribution businesses from US LBM
ABC Supply Co., Inc. has completed the acquisition of the following specialty distribution businesses from US LBM: Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials, Wallboard Supply Company, and Coastal Roofing Supply. The interior product businesses of Feldman Lumber, Richardson Gypsum, Rosen Materials and Wallboard Supply Company will operate under L&W Supply. L&W Supply is one of the nation’s…
Southco’s H3 electronic locking swinghandle latch includes modular security options
Southco, Inc., a global provider in engineered access solutions, has introduced an H3-EM electronic locking swinghandle with modular access control options. Specialized for data center racks and similar applications, it allows manufacturers to meet a wide variety of security needs using only a single latch. The new H3-EM Modular latch easily integrates with existing enclosures…
Snap-on adds quick-release mechanism to its Dual Technology ratchet line-up
Snap-on Inc., a global manufacturer of tools, diagnostics, and repair solutions, has added a quick-release mechanism to its popular Dual 80 Technology stubby handle ratchets. The new feature is available for the 1/4 and 3/8-inch drives, ensuring technicians have the option for positive locking to hold sockets securely in place. The feature easily decouples with…
National Nail earns award for outstanding growth and community service
National Nail announced that it has won The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Western Michigan’s annual Outstanding Growth Award. National Nail is a global innovator of tool and fastener brands, including CAMO, STINGER, and PRO-FIT. The award honors a local company that demonstrates sustained growth in sales, profitability, employment, and community involvement. National Nail is…
NEFCO acquires Southwest Fastener
NEFCO, a specialty supply partner to the professional construction trades, has completed the acquisition of Southwest Fastener, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The addition of Southwest Fastener expands NEFCO’s geographic presence into the Southwest with three new locations in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. “Southwest Fastener represents a highly strategic fit for NEFCO, and we could…
Ruland offers expanded range of short rigid couplings
Ruland Manufacturing has expanded its range of short rigid couplings to include keyways and step bore sizes. This expansion gives designers a wider variety of standard short rigid coupling options for applications with space or weight restrictions — or where designers prefer a simplified assembly with fewer screws than traditional rigid couplings. Many servo-driven applications…
Emerson to demo ultrasonic welding and automated solutions at Hannover Messe
Global technology and engineering provider Emerson will exhibit advanced automation solutions at Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest trade fairs. This year, the event takes place April 17th to 21st. During the event, Emerson experts will show attendees how to access and harness critical data of their machines, production lines, or their full production…
SkillsUSA launches “Make Your Mark” scholarship awards for the trades
SkillsUSA has partnered with Aerotek — a talent solutions provider specializing in placing light industrial and skilled trades talent in the manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation and facility management industries — to provide “Make Your Mark” scholarships to SkillsUSA members. The scholarship program supports the SkillsUSA career model and aligns with SkillsUSA and Aerotek’s shared strategic…
Fixtureworks launches quick-release clamps and ball-lock fasteners for fast set-ups
Fixtureworks, a North American manufacturer and supplier of clamps, fixturing accessories, and machine tool components, has released a complete line of quick-release clamps and ball-lock fasteners. Quick-release clamps and ball-locking pins and fasteners have a wide range of applications in fastening, locating, and alignment. They’re designed for quick changeover applications and frequent disassembly. Fixtureworks new…