As the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, several manufacturers are still operating and deemed essential for supplying critical components. ZAGO Manufacturing is one such company. The New Jersey-based global manufacturer provides high-tech, custom sealing solutions and components to numerous industries — including to the medical sector. ZAGO CEO, Gail Friedberg, recently took time out to…
Hack the Crisis: Why Advance Components was prepared for the current challenges
The team at Fastener Engineering has been reaching out to manufacturers and distributors to learn how essential companies are coping with the challenges of work during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this audio interview, we speak with Gary Cravens, president of Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor. Gary shares insight on the products the company…
Stanley Black & Decker rolls out $10M COVID-19 relief program
Stanley Black & Decker announced a $10+ million comprehensive COVID-19 philanthropic outreach program to help its communities and employees around the world combat the effects of the pandemic. The company provides critical support for those who keep the world’s critical infrastructure running. The company’s tools and storage units, engineered fasteners and security solutions are used by…
Hack the Crisis: A Q&A with the president and CEO of Hernon
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, the team at Fastener Engineering (FE) has been interviewing essential manufacturers and suppliers. We’ve been interested in learning how companies are coping and handling the workload — particularly given the current rules and restrictions, such as social distancing. In this Q&A, Harry Arnon, president and CEO of Hernon Manufacturing…
Hack the Crisis: Mudge Fasteners shares how it’s managing as an essential supplier
In this audio interview, Fastener Engineering speaks with Marisa Mudge, marketing manager with Mudge Fasteners, Inc., a nationally recognized and essential component supplier. Mudge Fasteners is still open for business and, to this end, Marisa kindly agreed to discuss the measures the company has put into place, given the current health concerns and challenges related…
FTI offers free webinar to support industry during COVID-19
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), the nonprofit provider of fastener training opportunities, and Optimas Solutions, a fastening and supply chain solution provider, have announced a free webinar on Friday, May 1st, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Webinar “Fastener Failures – Case Studies” will cover three real-world examples of common fastener failures. It will be taught by…
ZAGO high-tech sealing fasteners ready for surge in ventilator manufacturing
As manufacturers across industry sectors pitch in to accelerate production of life-saving ventilator equipment, ZAGO Manufacturing is ready to meet heightened, global demand for its specialty high-tech sealing fasteners. Ventilator manufacturers rely on ZAGO clean, sustainable sealing solutions to protect and optimize functionality and performance of their state-of-the-art ventilator equipment. In addition to medical ventilators, ZAGO high-tech sealing…
Hack the Crisis: An interview with global manufacturer, SPIROL
The team at Fastener Engineering is interested in learning about how essential manufacturers are coping with the current challenges, given the COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, we are interviewing companies to find out what precautions they’re taking, how they are managing and keeping up with work demands, as well as any potential tips they may…
A look at critical manufacturing during COVID-19 with Epoxy Technology
As COVID-19 takes a nasty charge against the U.S., many companies in the manufacturing realm have been forced or encouraged to temporarily close operations. For Epoxy Technology, Inc. (ETI), located in Billerica, Massachusetts, the opposite is true. Employees have rallied to continue production of adhesives and epoxies used on the frontlines of treating COVID-19 patients.…
FTI offering discounted, online training videos & webinars
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a registered, non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry, is continuing to provide ongoing education through online programs and webinars at this time. What’s more: discounts will be provided to support the fastener industry during this global COVID-19 pandemic. For example, FTI…