After 51 years of success operating as a single location in Spokane, Washington, Empire Bolt & Screw announced the opening of a second warehouse distribution facility in Summerville, South Carolina. “After receiving requests from various customers needing more localized inventory, we listened and started the process of setting up a distribution warehouse in South…
What are pressure-sensitive adhesives?
Written by Mark Jones Stamps used to be something you’d lick before placing on an envelope. Now, they’re something you peel. Peeling a stamp off its backing sheet exposes a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). Also known as pressure adhesive or self-adhesive, they’re typically used for tape (single or double-sided), stickers, and envelopes. Often PSAs are strongly…
Re-engineered PEM PreTect thread masking plugs
PEM PreTect thread masking plugs have been re-engineered for thread protection, with the aim of reducing labor and increasing production throughput. PEM is one of PennEngineering’s top brands, a global provider in the fastening industry. The new PreTect plugs are redesigned for improved thread protection during the paint or powder-coating process. They’re available for standard-type…
Shannon Precision Fastener opens new Missouri manufacturing facility
Shannon Precision Fastener recently opened a 170,000-square-foot, manufacturing facility in Holly, Missouri. The new facility is adjacent to the 75,000-square-foot Shannon Precision Fastener Distribution Center the company opened in 2017. This Center was designed with the intention of being expanded to 150,000 square feet. The new plant is equipped with state-of-the-art high-speed inspection equipment capable…
Test drive Visumatic’s new website to fast-track fastening automation
Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, announced the launch of a new website, offering extensive information on its complete line of automated screw-driving and fastening systems. The refreshed website features a new design with expanded information, and downloadable items pertaining to the company’s products. Site visitors can learn more about Visumatic by exploring the…
New high-tech adhesives available for thin-film solar cells
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives for the automotive and electronics industries, now offers adhesives for solar cells. These light-curing products, made from epoxy resins or acrylates, are well suited for bonding the protective films of thin-film solar cells. The adhesives also act as an effective barrier against humidity. Thin-film solar cells are used…
Gaskets market expected to hit $10.8 billion in 2027
The gaskets market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% until 2027, reaching U.S. $10.8 billion. This is according to a new report from Stratview Research. The gasket market suffered a decline of -10.3% in 2020, as a result of the pandemic and is now rebounding. Understanding gaskets A gasket is a flat piece…
Hexion earns 2023 ENERGY STAR partner of the year award
Hexion Inc., an Ohio-based, global producer of adhesives and performance materials, announced it has been selected for the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program. The Sustained Excellence award is the highest honor bestowed by the ENERGY STAR program. It…
New AZURES line to offer more sustainable epoxy resins
Westlake Epoxy will launch its new AZURES product range at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 28 to 30, 2023. The Azures products are newly developed epoxy resins, modifiers, and curing agents that are free of any SVHC and CMR-labeled substances. As such, they provide better sustainable alternatives to existing technologies…
How advances in latches and hinges are enhancing user experiences
Written by Steve Spatig, General Manager, Electronic Access Solutions & James Stroud, Manager of Product Management Southco Recent changes in end-user application requirements have been driving new developments in latch and hinge technology — two common devices, often seamlessly integrated into applications. New features and capabilities are providing more options that optimize the end-user experience.…