Mack-Brooks Exhibitions announced the postponement of Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2021, which was scheduled to take place at the Messe Stuttgart Exhibition Centre in Germany, November 9-11, 2021.This decision was made due to the ongoing pandemic and following conversations with exhibitors and partners over the past weeks and months. The 9th International Exhibition for the Fastener…
GM invests in Advanced Design Center in California
General Motors (GM) announced a more than $71 million investment to establish a new campus in Pasadena, California, for GM’s Advanced Design Center operations — a move that will substantially increase the center’s capacity and create more jobs in the area. The nearly 149,000-square-foot campus will make room for expanded advanced technology teams that will…
DuPont acquires Laird Performance Materials
DuPont announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Laird Performance Materials, a global provider in high-performance electromagnetic shielding and thermal-management solutions. Laird Performance Materials’ offerings complement ICS’ portfolio in flexible laminates, dry-film photoresist, specialty films, and plating chemistries. “I’m pleased to welcome our very talented Laird Performance Materials colleagues to DuPont,” said Ed…
PennEngineering partners with Paperless Parts, a cloud-based platform
PennEngineering has announced a new strategic partnership with Paperless Parts, a cloud-based platform that has revolutionized the quoting and sales process for sheet-metal fabricators. By streamlining fastener recognition and component ordering processes with the Paperless Parts platform, PennEngineering’s sheet metal fabrication partners can simplify the application of PEM fasteners into their customers’ assemblies, increasing quote…
Mark your calendars: Fastener Fair CONNECT is launching this November
The organizer of Fastener Fair CONNECT, Mack-Brooks Exhibitions, announced a new online event for the international fastener and fixing community to enhance networking opportunities between geographical markets otherwise unable to meet due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions. Fastener Fair CONNECT is the first online marketplace and digital business platform unifying Fastener Fair shows worldwide.…
PennEngineering opens new west coast office in San Jose
PennEngineering, company and global manufacturer of mechanically attached fasteners, announced the opening of a new office in San Jose, California. Located in the PacTrust Business Center, the new facility expands the company’s presence in the Bay Area and provides a growing, local customer base with greater access to direct local resources, including engineering support and…
Optimas Solutions continues to expand, opening two new UK distribution facilities
Optimas OE Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of precision-made fasteners and supply chain solutions, announced the opening of two new UK distribution facilities. The company has been rapidly expanding. Earlier this year, Optimas Solutions moved its global headquarters to Illinois, and opened a new distribution center in Tennessee. One is in the Birmingham Trade Park and…
Senior chemist, Neha Phadke, presented with Women in Manufacturing award
In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the manufacturing industry, Covestro Baytown employee Neha Phadke was selected as a recipient of the “Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award,” presented by the Manufacturing Institute. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women for their leadership and excellence at all levels of the manufacturing industry. As a senior chemist for…
Distribution One merges with Universal Business Systems
Distribution One, provider of the ERP-ONE Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for fastener wholesalers and distributors, announced a definitive agreement to merge its business with Universal Business Systems (UBS). UBS is a developer of the Synergy suite of ERP/Business Management software. The new company — which, combined, will now be known as Distribution One —…
Century Fasteners promotes Nathan Howell to director of quality
Century Fasteners Corp. has promoted long-time aerospace quality expert Nathan Howell to the director of quality. Howell brings over 18 years of quality operations, quality auditing, change management and continuous improvement experience in the aerospace industry to this position. He’s a subject matter expert in ISO quality (business) management systems and has obtained the merits to audit…