Robert D. Botticelli, director of business development at Century Fasteners, is being honored by the ADDAPT Defense and Aerospace Organization. Botticelli is currently an ADDAPT board member and is being recognized for his leadership and work on behalf of Long Island’s Defense and Aerospace Industries and for his work as chairman of ADDAPT. The event…
CAMO adds universal deck clip to its fastener family
National Nail’s CAMO brand announces the launch of its new CAMO WEDGE and WEDGEMETAL clips. Designed to fit any board in any deck pattern, CAMO’s WEDGE clips outperform the competition to deliver a faster, easier, better CAMO installation experience. Get a grip on your deck build with CAMO WEDGE and WEDGEMETAL: Clips stay in the…
Is reshoring what your supply chain needs?
A Q&A with Optimas Solutions’ CEO… Even at the best of times, monitoring one’s supply chain against changing market conditions and emerging risks, can be a daunting task. Add in geo-political or economic disruptions (or say, a global pandemic) and that task can go from daunting to chaotic overnight. Certainly, the pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities…
Nucor sets net-zero greenhouse gas targets for 2050
Nucor Corporation recently announced Net-Zero science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) targets for 2050 and established a new interim target for 2030. These GHG intensity targets are defined by the Global Steel Climate Council’s (GSCC) “Steel Climate Standard,” an ambitious standard that aligns with the Paris Climate Agreement’s emission reduction goals for the steel sector by 2050,…
Trex collaborates with Phillips to unveil branded fastener collection
Trex Company, a manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing, and accessories, is launching its own branded fastener collection. Through a strategic collaboration with the Phillips Screw Company, Trex is adding more than 120 new SKUs to its Trex Hideaway Fastener Collection including solutions for every composite deck fastening need — from color-matched screws and plugs…
Reducing the stress of socket corners
Wright, a U.S. manufacturer of industrial hand tools, recently launched the patented Wright Square socket technology. It uses the company’s proven Wright Drive technology on the square end of a socket (where it attaches to a ratchet or an impact gun), providing 10 times more contact area than conventional designs. With the stress spread over…
Webinar: The power of AI and automation in business
The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA), a non-profit trade association serving the North American fastener industry, is presenting a new webinar on November 30th, 2023: Using the power of AI and automation to make your business more efficient. Panelists will share with attendees how they are using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to increase efficiency,…
Brighton-Best appoints new DPA manager
Brighton-Best International (BBI), a distributor of fasteners, tools, and safety gear, recently announced the appointment of Gary Schottlander, part of the company’s BBI-New Jersey location, as the new group manager for Distributor Partnership of America (DPA). Schottlander’s additional role includes assisting in the day-to-day management of the group. “We are excited to see what Gary…
What is electropolishing and how does it benefit fasteners?
~ Article courtesy of UC Components Fasteners installed in any assembly or piece of equipment must be long-lasting and able to withstand repeated use. Coatings and platings are often used to ensure fastener longevity, preventing galling in metal components and improving corrosion resistance. They’re also often used for aesthetic reasons. Where coatings add a powder…
AI technology that supports kitting, supply chains, and welding inspections
Iveda, the global solution for cloud-based AI video and sensor technologies, unveiled the launch of vumastAR, (pronounced “view master”) an AI vision software designed to make manufacturing and logistics tasks easier than ever. Iveda’s next-generation, customizable AI system is compatible with most smart devices, such as smartphones and tablets, taking human skills and ability to…