The Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) is hosting this year’s FSTNR Week August 22nd to August 26th at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, IL. The conference hotel is only 15 miles from O’Hare International Airport. This event offers a week of opportunities for the fastener industry, with plenty of opportunities to network. The week…
Introducing IduSuite: A brand-agnostic workflow software for welding and cutting operations
ESAB Corporation recently announced the launch of InduSuite, a brand-agnostic portfolio of software applications designed to revolutionize workflow, quality, and business performance, to help fabricators and manufacturers improve operational efficiency. The software offers is an ideal solution for robotic, welding, and cutting operations. InduSuite offers three key benefits for mixed fleet customers: 1. Simplicity for…
BlackHawk accelerates growth in the U.S. with new acquisitions
BlackHawk Industrial, an industrial distributor focused on metalworking, cutting tools, industrial fasteners, and packaging products, announced that it has acquired Cornerstone Supply in Jacksonville, Florida and two Intermountain Machining Supply locations in Meridian, Idaho and Belgrade, Montana. Terms of these acquisitions were not disclosed. Acquiring Intermountain and Cornerstone vastly expands BlackHawk’s capabilities across the country…
This screw provides unbreakable sealing protection from contaminants
ZAGO socket cap seal screws are unlike other screws. Widely used for their larger head height, the result is a stronger part that permits the use of a higher torque value. These screws are engineered with a rubber O-ring under the head that, once tightened, squeezes outwardly to form a 360-degree leak-proof seal. This impenetrable,…
Crescent Tools releases new line of Tradesman punches and chisels
The new Crescent Tradesman punches and chisels are crafted to deliver more strength and durability than standard tools. Features — such as full-metal cores, 17-percent larger strike caps, and extended length — provide customers with more ease and efficiency in all applications. “We’ve added innovative new design elements into every product in the Crescent Tradesman…
Airgas launches new campaign dedicated to customer support
Through the launch of its new campaign embodied in the theme line “Fill Your Potential”, Airgas plans to enhance its brand, inspire customers and associates, attract new customers, and build brand loyalty. The claim aims to emphasize how Airgas is striving to ensure its customers are achieving their full potential through the gases, welding, or…
H.B. Fuller and Enimac to partner on adhesive-tape solutions for e-commerce packaging
H.B. Fuller Company announced that it has formed a strategic partnership in North America with Enimac, an international tape application equipment manufacturer that serves over 100 customers in more than 30 countries. The agreement brings together specialists from both companies, who effectively combine their market and application expertise with advanced knowledge on pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes…
Industrial fasteners market expected to hit $131.56 billion by 2031
The value of the global industrial fasteners market was worth U.S. $92.16 billion in 2021. Industry statistics estimate the market size to attain a valuation of $131.56 billion in the next decade and by 2031, developing at a CAGR of 3.2%. This is according to a new report from market research consulting firm, Transparency Market Research.…
Don’t miss the U.S. “Festool Experience” tour
Festool, a manufacturer of innovative, precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions, is showcasing its product lineup this fall with the Festool Experience — a series of live demonstrations taking place from coast-to-coast. The in-person experience will focus on Festool’s product lineup of cutting, joining, and finishing tools, including its newest products. “There is a…
New toughened one-part epoxy withstands thermal cycling
Master Bond‘s EP17TF is a one-part epoxy with a paste consistency that can be readily dispensed evenly and uniformly. It has a moderately high-glass transition temperature (Tg) of 150° to 155° C and a wide service temperature range of -150° to +550° F. This new compound resists impact, vibration, shock, and rigorous thermal cycling. EP17TF…