XLCS Partners, Inc., a middle market investment bank, announced that it served as exclusive advisor to HST Materials in its sale to JBC Technologies, a portfolio company of River Associates. Headquartered in North Ridgeville, Ohio, JBC is a full-service, vertically integrated ISO 9001:2015 certified 3M Preferred Converter with cleanroom processing capabilities. The acquisition strategically expands JBC’s geographic footprint while…

Schreiner ProTech, a global manufacturer of innovative functional labels with value-added benefits for the automotive and engineering-based industries, now supplies ultrasonically welded pressure-compensation seal (PCS) membranes for a prominent manufacturer of camera-assisted parking system components. Now standard on a range of vehicles, external cameras on mirrors, front grills, or tailgates assist drivers with parking by…

An automobile’s automatic transmission case is a complex casting that includes a sophisticated valve body with many channels and passages. These features must be precisely connected to perform the necessary control functions. However, it’s not always possible to cast all interconnections. Some case features necessitate drilling through the casting’s outer shell (and one or more…

Written by Kim Keating, Director of Customer Success ZAGO Manufacturing Co.  An O-ring is a circular-shaped seal or gasket that’s made from an assortment of materials depending upon the application and the environment it will be used in. Sometimes called a packing or toric joint (because of its shape), it’s used to seal two working…

Schreiner ProTech, a global manufacturer of innovative functional labels with value-added benefits for the automotive and engineering-based industries, has seen significant growth for a special series of pressure compensation seal (PCS) solutions. Thanks in part to the rapidly expanding electric vehicles sector, the company has seen a 32% year-over-year sales uptick for its PCS HighProtect…

Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based global manufacturer for the automotive and engineering-based industries, now offers pressure compensation seals (PCS) with precision dispensing and inspection systems for vehicle lighting applications. The new solutions ensure reliable venting elements that protect sensitive components without sacrificing crucial, safety-sustaining light intensity. When lighting fails to comply with driving laws, a roadside…

STANLEY Talks new webinar series is presenting, Seal It with the Avseal Advantage — insight from industry experts about ensuring safety and productivity when using and installing hole-sealing fasteners. Register now for this STANLEY Engineered Fastening webinar, which takes place on Wednesday, November 16th. With sealing failures leading to high follow-up costs as a result…

Cable and pipe seal provider Roxtec has developed a new solution for non-metallic fiber-optic cable entries. The Roxtec WaveGuide Seal ES combines proven waveguide technology with certified sealing performance to ensure optimized protection. The Roxtec WaveGuide Seal ES protects against fire, gas, and water while providing high electromagnetic shielding effectiveness. It secures everything from labs and…

JW Winco, the standards parts specialist, is continuing to expand its selection of AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel components, including threaded and magnetic plugs. The new Fluid Fill / Drain Plugs (GN 742.5) follow the established level of technology — plus, they’re made of AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel. These plugs are available for thread…

Schreiner ProTech, a global developer and manufacturer, has expanded its series of pressure compensation seal (PCS) solutions for the rapidly growing electric vehicles sector. The full range now comprises solutions for charging protection, battery, and motor production and lifespan management, and components marking and sealing. An emerging trend for years, electric vehicles continue to make…