Mixing adhesives in his mother’s basement was something Harry Arnon probably never imagined doing growing up. He likely never thought he’d co-own a U.S. company with his brother, Josef, either — and especially a world-renowned one that manufactures high-performance adhesives, sealants, and precision dispensing equipment. However, the two brothers are at the helm of Hernon…
Hack the Crisis: Why Advance Components was prepared for the current challenges
The team at Fastener Engineering has been reaching out to manufacturers and distributors to learn how essential companies are coping with the challenges of work during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this audio interview, we speak with Gary Cravens, president of Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor. Gary shares insight on the products the company…
Stanley Black & Decker rolls out $10M COVID-19 relief program
Stanley Black & Decker announced a $10+ million comprehensive COVID-19 philanthropic outreach program to help its communities and employees around the world combat the effects of the pandemic. The company provides critical support for those who keep the world’s critical infrastructure running. The company’s tools and storage units, engineered fasteners and security solutions are used by…
Hack the Crisis: A Q&A with the president and CEO of Hernon
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, the team at Fastener Engineering (FE) has been interviewing essential manufacturers and suppliers. We’ve been interested in learning how companies are coping and handling the workload — particularly given the current rules and restrictions, such as social distancing. In this Q&A, Harry Arnon, president and CEO of Hernon Manufacturing…
D&D’s Shut It four-corner mounting bracket offers more installation options
D&D Technologies, a provider of high-performance gate hardware, has expanded its mounting bracket line by introducing three new sizes of its half bolt-on line: A 4-inch Half Bolt-on with aluminum A 4-inch Half Bolt-on with steel/aluminum combo A six-inch Half Bolt-on with aluminum. These new brackets, suitable for 4 and 6-inch fence posts, are designed…
How surface frictions can affect torque
Doerken MKS, specialists in coating and anti-corrosion protection, will be at Booth 401 during the 2020 Fastener Fair USA show this summer. Stop by to speak with the Doerken MKS U.S. team. The Fastener Fair will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center and has been rescheduled to July 13-15, 2020. Also invaluable is the…
Hack the Crisis: Mudge Fasteners shares how it’s managing as an essential supplier
In this audio interview, Fastener Engineering speaks with Marisa Mudge, marketing manager with Mudge Fasteners, Inc., a nationally recognized and essential component supplier. Mudge Fasteners is still open for business and, to this end, Marisa kindly agreed to discuss the measures the company has put into place, given the current health concerns and challenges related…
JW Winco offers more parts in stainless steel grade AISI 316L
Good corrosion resistance is essential when using metal parts in aggressive environments. Now, JW Winco offers even more standard parts in the higher-quality, stainless steel grade AISI 316L (A4). Increased resistance to aggressive conditions is a critical feature in a wide range of industries. As a result, corrosion-resistant AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel is gaining…
Like father, like sons: How the Slass brothers took Rotor Clip to the next level
Launching a new company is no easy feat, even for the most ambitious of entrepreneurs. For Robert Slass, it took getting fired from one fastener company before he ventured on his own in 1957 and founded Rotor Clip — which has since become a global manufacturer of retaining rings, springs, clamps, and more. “My father…
ZAGO high-tech sealing fasteners ready for surge in ventilator manufacturing
As manufacturers across industry sectors pitch in to accelerate production of life-saving ventilator equipment, ZAGO Manufacturing is ready to meet heightened, global demand for its specialty high-tech sealing fasteners. Ventilator manufacturers rely on ZAGO clean, sustainable sealing solutions to protect and optimize functionality and performance of their state-of-the-art ventilator equipment. In addition to medical ventilators, ZAGO high-tech sealing…