Fasteners may seem like simple enough components. However, have you ever wondered about the assortment of test choices available…including for tensile strength, shear strength, hardness, and corrosion? If you’ve ever been concerned about what tests are ideal or required for a particular fastener, or how many parts should be tested given a particular application, this…
Bolt market size to hit about $43.86 billion by 2027
The bolt (fastener) market size is expected to be worth near U.S.$ 43,868.4 M by 2027, says by Acumen Research and Consulting, a global provider of market research studies Bolts are a form of threaded fastener with an external male thread, these are closely related to screws, but have several practical differences. A bolt is…
Industrial Threaded Products acquires Construction Tool & Threading
Industrial Threaded Products, Inc. (ITP) recently announced the acquisition of Construction Tool & Threading Co., a custom manufacturing company that has been serving the construction and industrial market for over 80 years. Construction Tool & Threading Co.’s service offering and team will become fully integrated with Industrial Threaded Products, allowing all customers to benefit from…
Evans Adhesive Corporation unveils new logo
Evans Adhesive Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial adhesives, recently announced the company’s new logo. This announcement coincides with the company’s renewed focus on building a lasting reputation as the agile solution provider in the adhesives market. Established in 1900, Evans has built a solid foundation of trusted, quality products while providing personal, flexible service. “The…
Component manufacturer, SFS, acquires U.S. company Truelove & Maclean
According to the Rheintaler fastening technology group, SFS, the North America market is becoming increasingly important. For this reason, SFS is expanding its expertise with a new U.S. company acquisition, Truelove & Maclean (T&M). T&M is a provider of deep-drawn components primarily for customers in the automotive industry. The company had sales of around $36 million…
Startup to patent unique adhesive technology from Purdue University
Written by Chris Adam Purdue University A novel underwater adhesive technology, based on a glue used naturally by marine creatures, soon may provide a safer adhesive option for industries ranging from biomedical to aerospace. Mussel Polymers Inc. (MPI) – a startup created by Wardenclyffe Chemicals Inc., a technology development company – has licensed this patented adhesive technology from the Purdue…
Würth partners with NiceLabel to transform supplier labeling
Würth IT — a service provider for assembly and fastening materials wholesaler, the Würth Group — has selected NiceLabel, a global developer of label design software and label management systems, to help it create a new web-based standardized supplier labeling process. To achieve this, Würth IT decided to replace its existing custom-built labeling solution with…
PennEngineering honored for fastener innovation
PennEngineering, a provider of mechanically attached fastening solutions, was recently awarded a Fastener Innovation Award for its excellence in new product development. Global fastening technology expert, Worldwide Fastener Sources, honored PennEngineerings dedication to innovation through ongoing research and design. Worldwide Fastener Sources’ president Mark McGuire said criteria for the recognition included continuous improvement with innovative solutions…
Earnest Machine buys National Threaded Fasteners
Master distributor, Earnest Machine, announced that it has purchased National Threaded Fasteners (NTF). The owners of both companies have been “best friends” for many years, according to a recent release, and decided the timing was ideal for this transition. NTF will be closing its Perry, Ohio facility on February 12, 2020 and moving the inventory…
Henkel expands adhesive portfolio with the Sonderhoff brand
As of January 1, 2020, all Sonderhoff Group of companies have been merged into the Adhesive Technologies business unit of Henkel AG. The former Sonderhoff sites in Germany, Austria, Italy, and the United States are now also operating under the Henkel name — only the Sonderhoff site in China will continue to operate under its…