LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) has completed the purchase of Hi-Q Fasteners. Headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, LSG is a master distributor of specialty fasteners in the North American market and is an important supply-chain partner and sourcing solution, offering high-quality such as Lindstrom, Stelfast, Mega, Solution Industries, and more. Based in Santa Fe Springs, California, Hi-Q offers a…
New low-profile ratchets ideal for confined spaces
CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, announced the addition of low-profile ratchets to its professional mechanics’ toolsets. Backed by CRAFTSMAN’s full lifetime warranty, new low-profile offerings include 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2-inch drive 72-tooth ratchets with 5° arc swings. The new ratchets feature an improved design, with up to a 25% thinner head compared to…
Austin Hardware to distribute Howmet’s structural blind rivet line
Howmet Fastening Systems, a provider of innovative fastening solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Austin Hardware, a prominent name in the industrial and vehicular hardware distribution sector. Under this collaboration, Austin Hardware will serve as the exclusive master distributor for Howmet’s Value-Clamp Structural Blind Rivet line. The Value-Clamp product line offers an extensive range of…
ESAB partners with American Welding Society for $60,000 in scholarships
ESAB, a global provider of welding and cutting equipment and consumables, has launched its Future Fabricators Program with the announcement of 12 scholarships for $5,000 each, which will be awarded through the American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation. ESAB’s Future Fabricators program was developed for aspiring welders and fabricators to provide tools, equipment, scholarships, training, and…
Versatile retaining cables for fastening secure components
Standard parts specialist JW Winco offers five types of retaining cables for various applications. Retaining cables are designed to retain or secure components, and are ideal for loss protection, cable connections, and fastening. The GN 111.2 Retaining Cables are available in Stainless Steel AISI 304, with one or two key rings and one mounting tab. The key…
Henkel named one of America’s “Greatest Workplaces for Diversity”
Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity were selected based on a survey of over 220,000 individuals and reviews from over 1.5 million companies in North America, and the ranking…
Fastener Training Week returns to Cleveland this April
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is planning its next Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, OH, from April 8th to 12th. The training will be held at Brighton-Best International. “We are excited to welcome our next class of Fastener Training Week students,” shared Jo Morris, marketing director…
Hilti expanding its Nuron cordless tool series
Hilti North America, a global provider of innovative tools, technology, software, and services for the commercial construction industry, will launch new cordless tools on the 22V Nuron battery platform to fill out the portfolio and offer greater value through its subscription tool service, Fleet Management. The company’s latest cordless innovations will add to its high-torque…
New segmented-ring seal technology made for pipes
Polywater | Hauff-Technik offers secure, durable cable and mechanical sealing solutions for outdoor and indoor settings. The company recently released the PHPS pipe seal, a standard mechanical seal with segmented-ring technology, specially designed for pipes. PHPS segmented ring technology allows the fitting of several pipe sizes within a single seal — without the need to…
Optimas Solutions announces two new team hires
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider, has announced two strategic hires expected to help further support the company’s complementary direct manufacturing and distribution business strategy. Jim Heller is the new senior VP of distribution, and Chris Martens is the new vice president of manufacturing for the Americas region. “As a full-service partner,…