Ascend Performance Materials has launched ReDefyne, a portfolio of sustainable polyamides created with up to 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled polyamide 66 or 6 to provide a low carbon footprint and reliable performance, even in demanding applications. “We are focused on helping our customers meet their long-term sustainability goals with innovative, reliable products,” said Steve…
10 notable finds from the International Fastener Expo
That’s a wrap! The International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest fastener event in North America, successfully hosted attendees and exhibitors at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this week, from October 17th to 19th. As one of the most comprehensive B2B trade shows for the entire fastener supply chain, IFE 2022 included show-floor presentations from industry…
HellermannTyton takes gold in the 2022 LEAP Awards
The votes are in and the winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced by WTWH Media in a digital ceremony this week with products across several categories, including Fastener Engineering. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging panel of engineering and academic professionals. Global manufacturer, HellermannTyton, took…
Scott Bader starts structural adhesive production in North America
Scott Bader ATC, a global chemical company based in Canada, has begun manufacturing and supplying Crestabond· structural adhesives to its North American customers. After months of installation and testing, the first batch of Crestabond M1 structural adhesive has been successfully produced and delivered, which is a historic moment for Scott Bader. The expansion of Crestabond· production…
Lakeshore Fastener Group acquires Hodges Fastener
The Lakeshore Fastener Group is further expanding in the Midwest and celebrating the purchase of Hodges Fastener Corporation of Traverse City, MI. Founded in 2001, Hodges Fastener is a woman-owned business that distributes all types of inch, metric, and special fasteners across the state of Michigan. The company team and president, Ellen Strange, have developed…
Dymax offers unique equipment trade-in program
Dymax, a manufacturer of rapid curing materials and equipment, is offering a unique program to trade in equipment. The program allows customers to trade in existing light-cure equipment for a newer model. Dymax is accepting one trade-in per purchase of a new Dymax spot, flood, or focused-beam light-curing system. Trades are one-for-one and even…
MacLean Power receives investment for grid infrastructure hardware
MacLean Power, LLC (MPS), a manufacturer of products for transmission, distribution, substation, and communications infrastructure, announced it has received a majority equity investment from funds advised by Centerbridge Partners, L.P., a private investment firm. The company’s previous majority owner, MacLean-Fogg Holdings, L.L.C. (MFC), will continue to hold a minority ownership position in MPS following the…
New low-emission adhesive tapes for the EV industry
Lohmann, a specialist in adhesive bonding technology, has introduced a multi-functional tape portfolio for various electromobility applications including for electric-vehicle (EV) batteries. The DuploCOLL EC(Electrically Conductive) solutions are used for EMI shielding, bonding conductive materials, or electrical connections in low-current applications. The DuploCOLL IS (Electrically Insulating) range of foam and filmic adhesive tapes offer not…
Optimas Solutions announces dual CEOs
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider, recently announced the elevation of Mike Tuffy to CEO, International, and Daniel Harms to CEO, Americas. The decision to implement a dual-CEO structure evolves the organizational model established in 2020 with autonomous, yet connected, business units. By design, this structure has brought Optimas closer to customers…
Batchmaster IV Counter verifies the 3D volume of each part in real-time
Batching Systems‘ Batchmaster Counters are the only counters that use patented dual-view scanners that provide the highest accuracy count possible. This means out-of-tolerance parts are rejected prior to entering a package. What’s more, the counting system is three times faster than other systems on the market with four times greater accuracy. The newest Batchmaster…