Threaded fasteners specialist, Packer Fastener, has moved its headquarters and central distribution center to a larger facility. The move is to a 100,000-plus-square-foot facility at 500 Pilgrim Way in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The new location will serve Packer Fastener and its sister companies Packer Freight and Albolt Manufacturing, which together comprise the PFS family of brands. The…
Nord-Lock joins The Science Based Targets initiative
Nord-Lock Group, a global provider of bolted solutions, has joined The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to levels in line with the UN Paris Agreement. The SBTi marks a groundbreaking, collaborative corporate effort to achieve an impactful, joint contribution to a sustainable future. Analyzing carbon emissions The first step in…
Ramco invests in new equipment for its Hudson, Ohio facility
Ramco Specialties, Inc., a provider and producer of critical components, recently announced that it has added another new Nut Former to its Hudson, Ohio, factory. This marks the fifth new header added to its factory in the last 12 months. The company says that the new 24B, Six-Station Nut Former will localize production for its…
What is the history of fastener standards and why are they still important?
Written by Bill King | Technical Sales Manager Brighton Best International ~ Images courtesy of the Industrial Fasteners Institute Fastener standards have been around for many years. Although often taken for granted, it’s worth considering the origins of fastener standards and the related committees in the USA. Of course, it all starts with threads. In…
Austin Hardware to distribute Howmet’s structural blind rivet line
Howmet Fastening Systems, a provider of innovative fastening solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Austin Hardware, a prominent name in the industrial and vehicular hardware distribution sector. Under this collaboration, Austin Hardware will serve as the exclusive master distributor for Howmet’s Value-Clamp Structural Blind Rivet line. The Value-Clamp product line offers an extensive range of…
A new series of hydropneumatic riveting tools
The hydropneumatic riveters Series 400 is the latest innovation by Rivit, a global company dedicated to setting high standards for fastening systems in the industrial, construction, and retail sectors. The new range of riveters consists of three references, RIV402, RIV403 and RIV406, all equipped with an ergonomic handle, steel cone, robust pull start button, air supply connection, integrated…
10 notable fastener innovations from 2023
“The global industrial fasteners market is on a positive growth trajectory, driven by key sectors like manufacturing, construction, and automotive.” This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. In fact, the global fasteners market is expected to hit $124.9 billion by 2030. And good news, this growth trend begins in 2024. Although supply chains…
Global bolts market to reach $11.44 billion by 2030
The global bolts market is projected to experience substantial growth, with an expected value of $11.44 billion by 2030, up from $8.29 billion in 2023 — at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. This is according to a new report from MarketsAndResearch. Market overview The global bolts market is a vital industry that encompasses the manufacturing,…
Meet Optisert: A new standard of rivet nut
Sherex Fastening Solutions, a manufacturer of innovative engineered fastening solutions, has launched Optisert — an innovative round-body rivet nut that offers superior strength, performance, and spin-out compared to the typical standard round-body rivet nuts. What’s unique about Optisert is the proprietary combination of an engineered knurled body and underhead wedge design. This gives the rivet nut…
Engineered lockbolts: An alternative to welding
For years, welding was seen as the only way to ensure the integrity of joints in demanding load-bearing or high-vibration structures. So, companies manufacturing heavy-duty equipment or fabricating large, metal structures continued to employ the universally accepted process of welding joints together. However, today there are options. One alternative to welding is direct-tension installed, swaged…