Master Bond, a manufacturer of epoxy adhesives, sealants, coatings, has released a new demonstration video using a fast-curing epoxy compound — EP65HT-1. This epoxy is used to show how a fast-curing compound can set-up quickly and easily at room temperature. Master Bond’s EP65HT-1 is a two-component epoxy system, featuring a combination of extremely fast set-up…
The 2022 LEAP Awards are open for nominations
The LEAP Awards (the Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) celebrate the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This dynamic competition honors the most innovative engineered products/components across several of our flagship brands: Design World, Fastener Engineering, Fluid Power World, and EE World. Submissions for the 2022 LEAP Awards program include Fastener…
PrimeSource acquires fastener and tool provider, Axxis
PrimeSource Brands, a North American provider of specialty branded residential building products that’s backed by Clearlake Capital Group, announced that it has acquired Axxis, LLC. Axxis is a manufacturer and distributor of fastening tools and fasteners for industrial, packaging, and wood-to-wood applications — primarily under the Complete and KlinchPak brands. It mainly serves STAFDA distribution…
DEWALT unveils 20V MAX* brushless, cordless 23-gauge pin nailer
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and provider of total job-site solutions, has announced that one of its latest cordless innovations supporting the job site of the future: the ATOMIC COMPACT SERIES 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 23-gauge Pin Nailer (DCN623). With its high-output brushless motor, the DCN623 pin nailer is capable of driving 23-guarge…
Adhesive and Sealant Council announces 2022 Innovation Award winners
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) held its 6th annual Innovation Awards at the 2022 World Adhesive & Sealant Conference in Chicago, Illinois on April 27, 2022. The Innovation awards recognize the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry. Independent judges reviewed the following categories and weightings as part of their review process: Science and…
InventHelp developer designs new tool that secures fasteners
InventHelp developer has designed a tool that securely retain nuts and other fasteners: the N H TOOL. The new tool is producible in several design variations, depending on its intended application. The patent-pending invention provides an improved method of holding nuts in place in tight confined areas when installing corresponding bolts. In doing so, it…
CRAFTSMAN celebrates women makers with “She Builds Pride” giveaway
CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has announced its She Builds Pride giveaway — celebrating women who inspire and make a difference in their homes and communities. As part of the giveaway, CRAFTSMAN invites followers on its social media channels to use the hashtag #SheBuildsPride to nominate a woman maker in their lives to…
Birmingham Fastener acquires Champion
Birmingham Fastener has announced the acquisition of Champion Sales and Manufacturing, a rubber gasket company based in Magnolia, Texas. With more than 100 years of combined experience in the rubber gasket industry, the acquisition strengthens Birmingham Fastener’s waterworks product offering and manufacturing diversity. Founded in 1980, Birmingham Fastener is a domestic manufacturer and distributor of…
CAMO offers new stainless-steel fasteners for exterior projects
National Nail’s CAMO brand of tools and fasteners has introduced new CAMO Stainless Steel fasteners to help contractors build better in every environment. Now, the CAMO brand can add fastening efficiency and strength to exterior projects across the country, no matter the environment. Designed to protect connections against the elements, CAMO’s 316 Marine Grade Stainless…
3M and Innovative Automation collaborate to automate key bonding applications
3M, a global provider of commercial bonding solutions, is partnering with Innovative Automation Inc., an integrator and provider of high-quality automation systems. The two companies are joining forces to provide industrial manufacturers with an automated solution for tape applications that require precision, repeatability, and high output. The RoboTape System for 3M Tape allows industrial manufacturers…