DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and trade solutions provider, has introduced its first-ever cordless ratchets as part of its DEWALT XTREME 12V MAX* and ATOMIC COMPACT SERIES 20V MAX* lineups. The compact brushless ratchets allow users to fasten and remove nuts, bolts, and more in hard-to-reach work areas. The DEWALT rachets are each…
Adding quality to AIM Testing Laboratory
Tiffany Arnold was the first hire when AIM Testing Laboratory launched in 2018, a multi-disciplinary laboratory that specializes in materials testing and fastener quality assurance. AIM was co-founded by industry veterans, Rob LaPointe and Carmen Vertullo, in San Diego, California. Arnold serves as the Director of Quality Systems. “I was honored and excited to join…
Henkel recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022
Henkel, adhesive and home care company behind well-known brands such as Loctite, announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022. The Best Employers for Diversity were chosen based on an independent survey of over 60,000 employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people in their…
LIGNOLOC: the first collated nail system made of renewable beech wood
BECK Fastener Group, an innovator in fastening technology, has launched LIGNOLOC — the first collated nail system made of renewable raw material beech wood. Derived from sustainable FSC forestry, LIGNLOC fasteners combine performance and sustainability. These nails are ideal for all timber construction companies looking for metal-free components that are also highly efficient and sustainable.…
A battery-powered tool that’s made for speed fastening
STANLEY Engineered Fastening, a global provider in precision fastening, has introduced the first battery-powered solution for speed fastening in the market. The new SB25PT-05 Battery-Powered Speed Fastening Tool delivers significant productivity improvements for rapid installations by enhancing operator mobility, enabling a user to move easily around large volume applications without the constraints of compressed air…
Hot-melt adhesives market worth $11.4 billion by 2027
The hot-melt adhesives (HMA) market is projected to grow from U.S. $9.1 billion in 2022 to $11.4 billion by 2027 — at a CAGR of 4.8% between 2022 and 2027. This is according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. HMA are highly effective when the temperature is close to their flow point, making movement and…
HYTORC earns two New Technology awards
HYTORC, one f the oldest and most recognized global manufacturer of industrial bolting systems , will receive two Spotlight on New Technology Small Business Awards during the 2022 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, May 2nd to 5th. With these two honors, HYTORC has received four Spotlight on New Technology awards since 2019. The company…
Birmingham Fastener hires new Environmental Health and Safety Director
Birmingham Fastener, a manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, construction, utilities, OEMs, and more, has added to its team. The company recently announced that James Ward has joined Birmingham Fastener as its Environmental Health and Safety Director, offering a wealth of experience. Ward will be responsible for ensuring…
NBK acquires Solid Spot’s fastener business
NBK America LLC, a manufacturer of off-the-shelf, high-quality screws, couplings, and machine components, has officially acquired Solid Spot LLC’s fastener business. Solid Spot has been supplying quality fastener for the past decade, dedicated primarily to plastic parts including PEEK, RENY, PVD, and plastic springs. In fact, it offers more than 2000 types of plastic fasteners.…
Meridian Adhesives’ Orem Manufacturing facility undergoes expansion
Meridian Adhesives Group‘s Infrastructure Division recently completed a manufacturing site consolidation and expansion project at Convergent Concrete Technologies, the group’s Orem, Utah facility. Meridian is a manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies, with a broad portfolio of dynamic solutions, serving the electronics, infrastructure, and industrial (flooring, packaging, and product assembly) markets. Convergent Concrete Technologies is a…