Automotive applications present some of the biggest challenges for manufacturers. Day after day, year after year, screws and fasteners must take on the toughest environments and withstand vibrations without coming loose or compromising safety. This is where Loctite threadlocker coatings excel. Now, Henkel has introduced a breakthrough product to its comprehensive range of automotive pre-applied…
Calculate torque and find fastener dimensions easily with Nord-Lock’s digital tools
Whether you’re looking for an easy method to calculate torque or a quick way to find fastener dimensions, Nord-Lock Group‘s web applications allow you to access the information directly from your mobile device. This means that instead of worrying about bringing the correct documents to a site, you can concentrate on accurately solving bolting challenges.…
Bostik finalizes the integration of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives
Four months after completing the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesive activities, Bostik, the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, has finalized the Integration of these activities inside its organization. This milestone signs a major step in Bostik’s ability to deliver expected synergies, and growth. As it Integrates Ashland’s Performance Adhesive activities, and to strengthen its customer centricity and…
How Optimas’ Forward Faster transformation strategy is delivering results
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and supply chain solutions provider, has moved into a new phase of its Forward Faster transformation strategy, which was introduced at Optimas late last year. The strategy aims to purposefully align current and future service offerings to better serve customers and supply partners at a more rapid pace. This…
Channellock names its annual Trade School Trade-Up competition winner
CHANNELLOCK has announced its fourth annual Trade School Trade-Up Competition winner, Southern Hills Career and Technical Center, for its commitment to supporting the skilled trades sector. The CHANNELLOCK Trade School Trade-Up Competition seeks to help close the nation’s skills gap by funding initiatives and tools that will positively impact America’s future tradespeople. Each year, the…
Arkema reinforces its commitment to the climate
In line with the expectations of the Paris Agreement to contain global warming to 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, Arkema — a global specialty chemicals and advanced materials company — has set itself an ambitious target, based on a Science-Based Target (SBT) approach, to reduce its scope 1 and…
WIDIA introduces new tooling option for machining aluminum
WIDIA has added an AL Geometry to its ISO Turning portfolio, strengthening its broad offering of affordable tooling solutions for small to medium-sized shops, machining aluminum and non-ferrous materials. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality hole-making, tapping, milling, and systems tooling to metal-cutting customers, globally. The new AL Geometry insert is offered in two…
MacLean-Fogg opens new additive manufacturing facility in Michigan
MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions is expanding with a new facility in Sterling Heights, MI. A division of the MacLean-Fogg Company, MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions is a supplier of fastener solutions, engineered solutions, plastic solutions, and additive solutions for automotive, heavy vehicle, military, and other industrial markets. The new facility is focused on the production of 3D-printed components…
CNH Industrial Reman adds robotic laser-cladding system for micro-welds
CNH Industrial Reman recently added a robotic laser cladding system to its remanufacturing facility. The technology adds cutting-edge capabilities to the remanufacturing process, drastically increasing core recovery and use. In addition, this technology helps lengthen the life cycle, increase availability and lower the cost of ownership for critical remanufactured components within the CNH Reman portfolio.…
Ohio’s AFC Industries acquires European-based, TFC
AFC Industries, a provider of fastening and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) solutions, has acquired TFC. For more than 60 years, TFC has been a top supplier of industrial fastening products and services, supplying customers via a network of UK and European locations. TFC is also a provider of VMI solutions and technical engineering products, making the…