Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and supply-chain solutions provider, announced that it has renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality-management systems. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognized quality-management standard developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certification provides a model for companies of all types and sizes to…
The history of the world’s largest fastener distributor
As World War II slowly came to an end, Adolf Würth knew two things: he needed to support his family and he wanted to work independently. With a post-war focus on new construction and rebuilding, a wholesale business focused on fasteners made sense. So, in the summer of 1945, Würth officially set up his own…
Fastening tool market expected to hit $4.8 billion by 2031
The global assembly fastening tool market is estimated to register growth at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period from 2021 to 2031, according to a new study by Transparency Market Research (TMR). There’s a lucrative presence of manufacturers operating in the global assembly fastening tool market. These players are focusing on increasing their investments…
Würth Revcar leases building in Virginia, the largest Würth facility in North America
Würth Revcar Fasteners, a Würth Industry North America (WINA) company, announced that it has fully leased the building at 1 Avery Row in Roanoke, Virginia. The distribution warehouse building, consisting of 387,558 square feet, had been occupied by the Home Shopping Network for the past 30 years. The building will now be the single largest…
Bufab acquires TIMCO
Bufab, a global C-parts supply-chain partner, has acquired TIMCO (TI Midwood & Co Limited), one of the UK’s top suppliers of essential construction products. TIMCO has been family-owned since its foundation in 1972 by Tim Midwood, and is currently run by his son, Simon Midwood, managing director. The company has expanded to become a one-stop-shop for…
Buckeye Fasteners is increasing throughput and decreasing lead times
Several product lead times have increased dramatically due to many factors, including recent supply-chain challenges. Buckeye Fasteners Company — a supplier of fasteners and custom components — is working on improvements to improve overall customer satisfaction. These improvements and changes are specifically intended to increase throughput and decrease lead times. Additionally, all aspects of the…
What type of plastic is ideal for high-performance fasteners?
Written by Barbara Gerard, CEO Craftech Industries, Inc. Metal has long been the material of choice for mechanical fasteners. However, it’s no longer the go-to option for all design engineers. Depending on the application, the use of plastic is gaining popularity and offers several material advantages including strength, longevity, and cost-effectiveness. Plastic fasteners are now…
The ACO2-Save initiative: Ensuring the sustainability of joining technology
Sustainability is a major priority for the fastener manufacturer, ARNOLD GROUP. This is particularly true for e-mobility and electric vehicles where lightweight engineering is critical. In fact, sustainability, e-mobility, internationalization, lightweight engineering, and digitalization are currently the company’s five defined strategic areas of focus. ARNOLD has focused its experts on determining the specific carbon footprint…
Atlantic Bolt joins forces with Threadline Products
The team at Atlantic Bolt announced that it is joining the Threadline Products‘ business. The merger of the two family-owned companies, which are based in Charlotte, NC, will provide both with an even greater capacity to meet the needs of customers. Founded in 1987, Atlantic Bolt is a wholesale distributor of construction fasteners and bolts,…
Optimas Solutions automates fastener manufacturing with robotics
Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and supply-chain solutions provider, has introduced the Universal Robot’s UR10e robotic technology to its CNC machining operations. Now, cold heading and machining can be done onsite at Optimas’ Wood Dale manufacturing facility, making fastener production faster and more seamless for customers. Optimas has deployed the UR10e collaborative robot…