SPX FLOW, Inc., a provider of process solutions for the industrial market, is expanding its line of Bolting Systems’ High-Cycle Hydraulic Torque Wrench (TWHC) series, completing the full range of options for high-strength hydraulic tools for heavy-duty users. The additions of TWHC20 and TWHC35 bring the total to seven wrench models in the series with…
XLCS Partners advises HST Materials in sale to JBC Technologies
XLCS Partners, Inc., a middle market investment bank, announced that it served as exclusive advisor to HST Materials in its sale to JBC Technologies, a portfolio company of River Associates. Headquartered in North Ridgeville, Ohio, JBC is a full-service, vertically integrated ISO 9001:2015 certified 3M Preferred Converter with cleanroom processing capabilities. The acquisition strategically expands JBC’s geographic footprint while…
Fastener Fair 2023 is headed to Music City USA
It’s been said a bad day in Nashville is better than anywhere else. Soon you’ll have the opportunity to find out as Fastener Fair USA is headed to Music City, Tennessee, from May 16th to 17th. “It’s our exhibitors who’ve suggested Nashville as a location to us for this event, so we’re listening, and we’re…
How to improve stud welding with automation
Automated production lines are widely used in the automotive and industrial markets and provide several advantages for manufacturers. As companies continue to realize the need for automation to remain competitive, robotic systems are becoming increasingly more advanced. So, why should stud welding be left behind? By implementing an automated production line for stud welding in…
Goebel Fasteners joins the NetPlus Alliance as a preferred supplier
Goebel Fasteners, Inc. announced that it has partnered with NetPlus Alliance, a buying group for industrial and contractor supply distributors, as their newest preferred supplier for blind fasteners. Headquartered in Lockport NY, NetPlus is a highly regarded buying group for industrial and construction supply distributors. Goebel will provide its innovative product solutions to NetPlus’s membership…
TriMas announces agreement to acquire Weldmac
TriMas announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the operating net assets of Weldmac Manufacturing Company, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance metal-fabricated components, welding, and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, and space launch end markets. “The Weldmac acquisition represents a major step forward in advancing our strategic plans to expand our complex…
Lightweight heavyweights: How self-adhesive die cuts are leveraging the bond
Written by Markus Loris, Product Manager Schreiner ProTech | schreiner-protech.com Self-adhesive die-cut parts are increasingly working alongside or replacing conventional mechanical fastening methods for affixing, sealing, or leveling certain assemblies. And for good reason: these ultra-sticky solutions are true “lightweight heavyweights,” providing manufacturers with exceptionally flexible design and processing possibilities. However, there are several subsets…
Mark your calendar: ASC Annual Convention & EXPO in NOLA this April
The Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC), the North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive industry, is hosting its ASC Annual Convention & EXPO from April 17th to 19th, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. It is the largest gathering of adhesive and sealant professionals in North America. The three-day event will include…
Taurus Industrial acquires Bolttech Mannings
Taurus Industrial Group, a portfolio company of SCF Partners, announced its acquisition of Bolttech Mannings, Inc. (BMI), a provider of technical bolting, leak sealing, and non-destructive testing services to the North American power generation, downstream, and industrial markets. BMI’s service offerings, geographic footprint, and customer relationships are highly synergistic with those of Taurus and…
ProTech supplies ultrasonically welded pressure-compensation seals for vehicles
Schreiner ProTech, a global manufacturer of innovative functional labels with value-added benefits for the automotive and engineering-based industries, now supplies ultrasonically welded pressure-compensation seal (PCS) membranes for a prominent manufacturer of camera-assisted parking system components. Now standard on a range of vehicles, external cameras on mirrors, front grills, or tailgates assist drivers with parking by…