ParkOhio, a diversified international company with a supply chain management outsourcing service, recently released its second-quarter update, which includes two new acquisitions. Effective August 2, 2022, ParkOhio acquired Southern Fasteners & Supply, Inc. The new acquisition will be included in ParkOhio’s Supply Technologies segment, headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, which has annual revenues of approximately…
MSC Industrial acquires Tower Fasteners
MSC Industrial Supply, a premier distributor of metalworking, maintenance, repair, and operations supplies to industrial customers throughout North America, announced that it has acquired Tower Fasteners, a Holtsville, New York-based valued-added distributor of OEM fasteners and components. Under the equity purchase agreement, Tower Fasteners will continue to operate under its current name after becoming an…
New toughened, non-drip epoxy meets NASA’s low-outgassing specs
Master Bond EP40ND is a new two-component epoxy system designed for bonding, sealing, and coating applications. It’s a non-drip, toughened system with an easy-to-use 1:1 mix ratio by weight or volume. EP40ND meets NASA’s low-outgassing specifications and has a high elongation of 80 to 90% at 75° F. It adheres well to several plastics, such…
Makita launches autofeed screwdriver with Push Drive Technology
Makita U.S.A., Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality professional tools and accessories, is offering a new 18V LXT Brushless 6,000 RPM Autofeed Screwdriver (model XRF03Z). The Autofeed Screwdriver delivers superior fastening speed to handle a variety of materials and applications. “The Autofeed Screwdriver (XRF03Z) is a great addition to the lineup of fastening tools in the…
TriMas Aerospace earns supplier performance recognition from Boeing
TriMas announced that TriMas Aerospace’s Allfast Fastening Systems business has received a 2021 Supply Chain Performance Achievement Certificate from The Boeing Company for the 10th consecutive year. Boeing issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance each year. Allfast Fastening Systems maintained a Silver composite performance rating for each month of…
3M and Nordson introduce a new automated bonding system
3M announced the debut of 3M VHB Extrudable Tape, a new manufacturing bonding solution that brings elevated levels of automation, simplicity, and sustainability across industries. This end-to-end bonding solution combines all the benefits of 3M VHB Tapes with the versatility of a liquid adhesive in a single contained footprint enabling use on any scale. For…
Creating a family environment: The resiliency of RISCO Inc.
At 19, Joseph Frainee Jr. was already a jack-of-all-trades. He worked construction for his father by day and did autobody jobs at night. On weekends, he would paint houses. One such place happened to be the home of the founder of RISCO, Inc., Murray Edward Richardson (“Rich”). RISCO, Inc. began as Richardson’s Fasteners in 1964,…
HYTORC sockets are certified for quality and environmental management systems
Did you know that HYTORC, a manufacturer of hydraulic and electric torque wrenches, also offers sockets? HYTORC sockets are ISO 8001 quality certified and ISO 14001 certified for environmental management systems. HYTORC ensures the latest technology is used to calculate the optimal socket configurations. For example, breaking and tensile strength, material fatigue, and resistance to wear…
Hilti unveils new robot-powered drilling capabilities
Hilti Group, a global provider of tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, has released new features to the Hilti Jaibot, a semi-autonomous, mobile-drilling robot. The Jaibot now has the capability to drill on corrugated metal deck ceilings and concrete walls. The robot also has a range of new features to improve…
3M develops long-wear adhesive, unlocking new data and designs
As health care becomes more patient-centric and data and technology grow more sophisticated, medical device developers have an opportunity to lead the health-tech sector into the future. The key is making devices that integrate into users’ lives. This enables users to comply with their health and wellness regimen while relevant data is collected, striving toward…