Würth Industry North America (WINA), an industrial distributor of supply-chain solutions for fasteners, MRO, and safety equipment, announced that it will be launching a new Engineering YouTube Series, called Würth Knowing, on March 10th. The series’ first season, delivered in 15 to 20 minute episodes on WINA’s YouTube channel, shares Würth’s expertise on fastener-related topics.…
Tanner selected as master distributor for Parker Lock-Out maximum security screw
Tanner Bolt & Nut Inc., a distributor of package and bulk fasteners in Brooklyn, NY, has reached an agreement with Parker Fasteners to become the exclusive master distributor in the U.S. for its Lock-Out maximum security screw. Parker is an ISO & AS9100 Rev D registered, cold-heading parts manufacturer in Buckeye, Arizona sources all raw materials from…
EFC International partners with Research Engineering & Manufacturing
EFC International, a global provider of specialty engineered fastener parts, announced its expanded focus on the worldwide distribution of genuine parts made by Research Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (REMINC) Authorized Licensees. EFC’s team of application engineers support customers with advanced engineering assistance, direct factory relationships, rapid prototype solutions, as well as extensive value analysis…
Biodegradable fastening options are reducing agricultural plastic waste
When one thinks of the agricultural industry, plastic waste is not the first thing that comes to mind. But the reality is that plastics play key roles in the farming and greenhouse business — and leave behind much waste every year. As one example in the U.S., the agricultural plastics generation is estimated to be…
Greenkote reports surge in anti-corrosion coating orders for metal fasteners
Greenkote, a global provider of advanced anticorrosion metal coatings, announced a major expansion of production capacity at its headquarters facility in Brook Park, Ohio. The expansion comes in response to an upsurge in demand for corrosion protection on environmentally-exposed metal fasteners and hardware in several industries. “I don’t know if climate change may be a…
FTI’s Fastener Training Week set for May in Cleveland
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) will continue their partnership, presenting the Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, May 3-6, 2021. This is a week-long training program specifically designed for fastener manufacturers and distributors on manufacturing processes, consensus standards, quality control and much more. The educational course offers learning labs, interactive exercises,…
Würth renews exclusive partnership with the Fastener Training Institute
Würth Industry North America (WIFI) is pleased to announce the renewal of their exclusive partnership with the Fastener Training Institute (FTI) as their 2021 Sustaining Sponsor. This sponsorship funds existing training programs, develops new industry-leading content, and supports FTI’s new virtual training platform. The generous support of Würth will be acknowledged throughout the year at…
Würth Action Bolt and Tool’s online store now open
Würth Action Bolt and Tool, the newest member of the Würth Industry North America family, can now ship products nationwide from their online store. It was announced at the end of last year that Würth Action Bolt and Tool joined the Würth team. The new business division — under the name, Würth Construction Services —…
Advance Components launches online FastenerLab
Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor, has debuted a new offering on its website: FastenerLab. According to the company, FastenerLab offers information on “everything you’ve always wanted to know about fasteners but were afraid to ask.” It will feature ongoing insight on new products from the top manufacturers, supply chain solutions, and industry news.…
How resident engineers make a difference — and the pandemic’s impact on their role
It’s no secret that partnerships mean a lot in answering a client’s needs. Among the various ways, ARaymond chooses to make partnerships successful is through resident engineers. Kevin Wendelken, an ARaymond resident engineer at a large OEM’s Engineering Centre in the UK for nearly 20 years, knows how to make a difference from “inside the…