In what seems like both yesterday and a lifetime ago, Lt. Col. Edward Jackson retired as Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Guard. He spent 22 years flying the C-130 aircraft, where he served in Dessert Shield and Operation Enduring Freedom. When he co-founded a fastener business in 1998, the company name was obvious: Hercules Bolt.…
Automotive fasteners market expected to grow significantly to 2027
The automotive fasteners market is estimated to increase by U.S. $8,379.8 million at a CAGR of 8% until 2027, as per a new report by Technavio. The growth of the market depends on serval factors, including the cost advantages of using plastic automotive fasteners, the growing popularity of structural blind fasteners, and the stringent regulations to…
Monroe Engineering acquires Fasteners Inc.
Generational Equity, a mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, has announced the sale of its client — Fasteners, Inc. — to Monroe Engineering. The acquisition closed on January 31st, 2023. Fasteners, Inc., located in Englewood, Colorado, and founded in 1965, is a wholesale fastener distribution company. It spent decades building and offering an…
What are epoxy resins?
Epoxy resins and epoxies are reactive adhesives named for the reactive part of the molecule responsible for the curing chemistry. Epoxies are the cured version of epoxy resin. An epoxide or oxirane ring is a three-membered ring containing two carbons and one oxygen. It’s highly strained and prone to ring-opening reactions with amines, hydroxyl groups,…
Meridian Adhesives appoints new chief operating officer
Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian) announced the promotion of Brandon Willis to the position of Chief Operating Officer. In this new role, Willis will enhance the customer experience through increased operational focus and optimization. He will have direct responsibility for Meridian’s global operations and will support integration activities across all Meridian locations. Willis joined Meridian in…
Century Fasteners adds to its management team
Century Fasteners Corp., a master distributor of fasteners and components to several industries, has hired fastener industry sourcing and purchasing expert Michelle Olson. She will serve as the company’s Strategic Sourcing Manager. Olson joins the Century team with more than 30 years of sales, sourcing, and purchasing experience in the commercial, industrial, electronics, medical, and…
Milwaukee Tool launches lug-nut sockets with non-marring sleeve
Milwaukee Tool continues to innovate their SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty sockets line-up with the addition of its SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty 1/2-Drive Lug-Nut Wheel Sockets. Designed for tire installations and removals, the Lug-Nut Wheel Sockets feature the most durable, non-marring sleeve to protect rims during tire changes while ensuring the durability of the sleeve. The new SHOCKWAVE…
Packer Fastener changes up its leadership
The Packer Fastener family of companies — including Green Bay-based Packer Fastener and Packer Freight and Chicago area-based Albolt Manufacturing — announced the promotions of four key executives. The individuals who are tackling new roles include: Terry Albrecht, Jason Ledvina, Amy Seehafer, and Brian Hogeland. “Today, we offer a comprehensive range of fasteners and industrial…
Introducing FlexChassis, a modular automation platform for faster fastening
JR Automation recently launched FlexChassis, a modular automation platform that expands the company’s portfolio of turnkey solutions for manufacturers. This high-speed linear chassis minimizes up-front conception, design, and assembly times to provide customers flexibility for high-speed and high-volume manufacturing. From a capabilities perspective, FlexChassis offers a wide selection of choices. Assembly capabilities can include ultrasonic…
Fastenal releases inaugural environmental, social, and governance report
Fastenal Company proudly announced the publication of its inaugural ESG Report. The report — representing Fastenal’s progress in various environmental, social, and governance aspects during 2021 — marks a significant step forward in the company’s ESG journey. Fastenal offers a broad range of industrial supplies, including fasteners, safety, and metal-cutting products. The company is planning…