Do you spend a lot of time managing your sales tax authority settings? Do you worry that you might be making mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars down the road? Tax laws are complicated. However, Computer Insights‘ The Business Edge software can help with this and more. The Business Edge is designed strictly for the…
FTI’s Fastener Training Week set for Chicago this August
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced its next Fastener Training Week training class is scheduled for August 16 to 20 in Chicago. This advanced technical training program is offered in partnership with the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) and is ideal for fastener distributors, manufacturers, and end users. Fastener Training Week is also hosted by…
Kenworth wins NAM awards for new tooling technologies
Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio and Renton, Washington assembly plants recently received 2021 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in Engineering & Production Technology. The awards were presented by the Manufacturing Leadership Council of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Kenworth Chillicothe was honored for its Tension Control Tooling Improvement project. The plant’s project team upgraded the torque fastener tool…
Global industrial fasteners market to reach $87.3 billion by 2026
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, the global market for industrial fasteners is projected to reach a revised size of U.S. $87.3 billion by the year 2026 — it was initially estimated at U.S. $69.5 billion. The revised figure represents a CAGR of 4.2% over the analysis period. According to a new market study…
PennEngineering launches new PEM automotive electronics catalog
Self-clinching fasteners can be found in several automotive systems throughout a vehicle, from the powertrain and battery system to the battery and infotainment system, and more. In fact, according to mechanical fastener manufacturer, PennEngineering, 90% of today’s top automakers rely on the high-performance of the company’s PEM and microPEM self-clinching fasteners. To this end, PennEngineering…
Registration opens for International Fastener Expo 2021
Registration is now open for the International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest industrial fasteners and machinery & tooling event in North America. IFE 2021 is scheduled for September 21-23 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (Bayside B), in Las Vegas, Nevada. The expo is North America’s most extensive business-to-business trade show of its kind for all types…
Industrial fasteners market to grow by $21.3 billion by 2025
he Global Industrial Fasteners market is expected to grow by U.S. $21.3 billion by 2025. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has somewhat affected this number, according to a new report by SpendEdge, a global procurement market intelligence company. However, strong growth in fasteners market is expected to ramp up and continue throughout the forecast…
Hilti offers “Tool Box Talks” in support of Construction Safety Week
As part of its mission to support safer job sites and a safer industry for workers, Hilti — an innovator of tools and technology — participated with several initiatives and information in honor of Construction Safety Week. Safety Week, which happens annually at the beginning of May, focuses on prioritizing physical and psychological safety in the…
Alloy Fasteners enhances AlloChrome, a non-corrosive coating
As part of its continuous improvement program, Alloy Fasteners has enhanced its AlloChrome coating for reliable fasteners. Alloy is a a direct importer, manufacturer, and warehouse distributor of stainless steel fasteners. It serves several industries, including the marine, vessel, storage, waste water, curtain wall, decking, fencing, and others. The company’s AlloChrome 4,200+ is an advanced…
Infor CloudSuite ERP system to support fastener automotive business
Nedschroef, a specialist in the manufacture of fasteners, has chosen Infor CloudSuite Automotive to help modernize its business operations to save costs and increase efficiency. Infor is a global business cloud software specialist, providing mission-critical enterprise applications to 67,000 customers in more than 175 countries. Nedschroef is undergoing a major transformation. The company, founded in…