The Fastener Training Institute’s (FTI) Jo Morris joins us in this interview. She is the director of marketing with FTI, a non-profit organization dedicated to high-quality education and training opportunities in the fastener industry. Jo and John Watchman, the managing director of FTI, spoke with us earlier this year when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit…
GEARWRENCH launches new Bolt Biter lug-nut extraction sockets
Building on the success and popularity of the original Bolt Biter Extraction Sockets launched last year, GEARWRENCH is unveiling the latest addition to the family — the Bolt Biter lug-nut extraction sockets. The new tool use the same technology that made Bolt Biter a hit but now apply it specifically to removing worn or damaged…
FTI to host Fastening 101 course virtually this November
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is hosting “Fastening 101: Understanding the Basics of Threaded Fasteners and the Industry that Produces Them” — a live, virtual training that’s adapted from FTI’s popular Fastening 101 course, typically offered at the annual Fastener Fair USA. Sponsored by Star Stainless, this must-take class will explore fastener engineering, product and…
All-Pro Fasteners releases white paper on minimizing fastener corrosion
Each year, the effects of corrosion take a staggering toll on the global economy – the equivalent of 3.4% of global GDP. In addition to economic costs, the destructive forces of corrosion can lead to serious compromises in the safety, performance of lifespan of machines, installations, and infrastructure. Corrosion engineers can provide guidance on materials,…
Precision Tool Group offers patented, F3 lap-free fastener technology
Precision Tool Group (PTG) is a global supplier of tooling solutions for the fastener industry. The company specializes in aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and general industries, providing high-standard options and innovations. One example is the patented F3 or Flaw Free Form lap-free threaded fastener technology, which the company offers from Reed-Rico. Reed-Rico has been manufacturing…
How digitalization can lead to smarter fasteners
Several studies suggest that at least one to two hours are lost in productivity every day because workers are searching for or gathering important documents — many of which are still paper documents. A report specific to the construction industry found that 35% of workers spent time on non-productive activities, including looking for or detailing…
FTI’s Fastener Training Week to take place live this December
This year, FTI‘s Fastener Training Week will take place December 7 to 10 in Cleveland, Ohio. FTI, or the Fastener Training Institute, is a non-profit organization dedicated to high-quality training opportunities in the fastener industry. The Training Week features learning labs, interactive exercises, and quizzes to reinforce learning taught by industry experts. The content includes…
Three lessons on how to manage your supply chain in a pandemic
Late last year, a new business venture was launched: Zirks. A spin-off of Cleveland-based Earnest Machine, a global importer, master distributor, and manufacturer of fasteners, Zirks was created to solve the industry’s most difficult challenge: reducing lead times on commoditized items without increasing cost. Zirks is an importing platform that aims to empower supply-chain managers to…
Ken Forging offers high-quality, drop-forged industrial hardware
Ken Forging is a family-owned, fully integrated metal working company located in Northeast Ohio and a domestic manufacturer of drop-forged industrial hardware. The original Ken Forging product line of carbon-steel eyebolts and rod ends has been expanded to include an array of components forged from stainless steels and alloys. This includes: Carbon steels — in…
Western Wire offers online visual index of wire fasteners
Western Wire, which provides a diverse product line of industrial wire products and fasteners, offers an online visual index of its components. From cotter pins to hitch pin clips, spring pins, s-hooks, d-rings, key rings, and clips, the company has various sizes, shapes, materials, and finishes, depending on your application. Products are shipped from a 132,000+ square-foot facility in Fenton,…