In a typical year, 5,000-plus attendees from more than 30 countries visit the International Fastener Expo (IFE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, to network and find new products and suppliers. IFE is the largest industrial, fastener, specialty fastener, machinery, and tooling show in North America. However, this year, the pandemic and its resulting impact and restrictions…
Orbitform acquires C & B Machinery
Orbitform, which delivers right fastening, forming, and assembly solution for manufacturers has acquired C & B Machinery, along with a group of investors. Although C & B, which is based in Brighton, Michigan, will remain a separate entity with its own staff and facility, Orbitform will work with and support its highly skilled team. “We…
Industrial distributor Bolts & Nuts rebrands as Stock’d Supply
Bolts & Nuts Corp., a nationwide industrial distribution firm based in Chattanooga, TN, has changed its name and re-branded as Stock’d Supply in recognition of the several recent acquisitions it has closed — and as organic investment in technology and an expanded products and services offering. With this change in brand, Stock’d Supply says it…
Kennametal launches academy for aerospace machining & manufacturing
Kennametal Inc. announced a partnership with TITANS of CNC for its Aerospace Academy, an online education platform designed to teach programmers and machinists next-generation aerospace machining and manufacturing. Powered by Kennametal’s high-performance tooling solutions, the TITANS of CNC Aerospace Academy offers free courses to machinists to teach them about the materials, tooling, and techniques used in advanced…
Fastenal named official MRO partner of the NHL
Fastenal Company recently announced a multi-year, global partership with the National Hockey League (NHL). Fastenal, the largest fastener distributor in North America, will be the official Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) partner of the NHL through the 2023-24 season. This partnership is focused on creating an efficient and reliable MRO supply chain for ice rinks…
Lawson Products acquires Partsmaster
Lawson Products, Inc., a distributor of fasteners, tools, material handling products, services, and more to the MRO marketplace, recently announced the acquisition of Partsmaster. Partsmaster, established in 1968, is a nation-wide industrial products supplier that specializes in tools, chemicals, welding, cutting tools, and more. The company also offers maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) solutions, with…
Global adhesives and sealants industry focused on digital transformation
The chemicals and materials sector is focused on restructuring business processes using advanced digital technologies, keeping in line with similar trends being pursued by all major industries. The report, “Global Digital Transformation in Paints and Coatings,” found that leading coating formulators have invested significantly in digital initiatives across all domains.The research suggests digitalization provides several…
Earnest Machine earns NorthCoast 99 Honors
For the eighth time, Earnest Machine Products has earned “NorthCoast 99” honors as a great place to work in Northeast Ohio. NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program and event in its 22nd year that honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. “Creating a great work environment for employees is not just about…
The Fastener Training Institute announces September webinars
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry, is partnering with the top organizations in the industry to offer two educational webinars this September. 1. Fastener Finishes & K-Factor Determination In partnership with the Fastener Education Foundation (FEF) Friday, September 18 11…
Meridian Adhesives Group appoints new president of Electronics Division
Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer and custom formulator of high-value adhesives technologies, recently announced the appointment of Brandon Willis to president of the company’s Electronics Division. Meridian’s Electronics Division currently encompasses three companies: Epoxy Technology, Inc., located in Billerica, Massachusetts Epoxies, Etc., located in Cranston, Rhode Island Epoxy Technology Europe, located in Marlborough, UK. Willis…