Fasteners — those unassuming pieces of hardware that keep our buildings, machines, and structures intact — are the unsung champions of stability and reliability. And behind these tiny, but crucial components are visionary leaders and innovators who drive the fastener industry forward. The International Fastener Expo (IFE), currently the largest fastener event in North America,…

Pasternack has announced a new series of hermetically sealed RF connectors and adapters designed to meet the stringent requirements of military and defence applications. The series’ hermetically sealed terminal connectors and bulkhead-mount adapters are developed with a variety of BNC, Type N, TNC, SMA, 2.92 mm, and 2.4 mm options. This provides users with a range…

Surface-mount technology can add fasteners to printed circuit boards using the same soldering processes as the board’s other electronic components. This uses a system from PEM, one of PennEngineering‘s top brands,  in which various types of fasteners are adhered directly onto a solder pad on the surface of the PCB, using the same soldering processes…

Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has begun an operational trial with e-mobility solutions provider ZEVX to convert select pickup trucks in its final-mile delivery fleet to electric vehicles (EVs). After completing a proof-of-concept trial with a single converted vehicle, Fastenal and ZEVX are now conducting a six-state trial…

  White Cap, a distributor of specialty construction supplies, including fasteners and safety products, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BrownCo Manufacturing & Sales, a distributor of specialty concrete products for commercial and highway and bridge contractors across Oklahoma. “The BrownCo team has built strong customer relationships through their industry expertise and steadfast…

It’s a wrap for the Fastener Training Week in Chicago 2023, hosted by the Fastener Training Institute (FTI). The training week is an intensive five days of advanced fastener training for seasoned fastener professionals. “It is an investment in people,” said Jo Morris, marketing director with FTI. “Providing accelerated growth in fastener knowledge and confidence…

If Kristin Glink had not changed her mind about a career halfway through college, she never would have made the friends or had the success she’s experiencing in the fastener industry today. The fastener sector wasn’t even on her radar. “Unless you have parents or grandparents in the industry, it’s probably a rare career to…

  MW Components, a precision component manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Elgin Fastener Group, a specialty fastener manufacturer. The acquisition of Elgin Fastener Group expands MW Components’ existing U.S.-based manufacturing locations to provide fasteners and metal components for global distribution. The combined company will offer one of the most comprehensive sets of specialty fasteners on…

SPIROL, a global manufacturer of precision-engineered components for fastening and joining, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Since the company’s inception in 1948, the company has been focused on helping customers be more competitive through innovative fastening solutions. Today, that number includes 15,000 customers, globally. SPRIOL is also committed to serving its constituents, who have made…

  Universal Robots, a global provider of collaborative robots (cobots) will be hosting three virtual conferences in September and October. Businesses will gain access to exclusive insights on how automation can improve productivity, giving manufacturers the chance to learn and ask questions about how to better unlock efficiency gains via automation. ReAutomated: The virtual experience…