The global pressure-sensitive adhesives market size is expected to reach U.S. $16.71 billion by 2030, as per a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2030. The market is anticipated to be driven by the significant demand for pressure-sensitive tapes and labels from the…

Klein Tools, a manufacturer of professional-grade hand tools since 1857, recently introduces the 2-in-1 Insulated Flip Blade Screwdriver, featuring an insulated handle and insulated blade for quick changes on the job. This new screwdriver offers heat-treated, precision-machined tips for greater strength and reliability. They easily release the blade, simply by sliding the collar forward. Additionally,…

Despite concerted efforts to reduce serious injuries on the job, workplace fatality rates in the United States have remained largely unchanged over the past three decades. To help reverse this devastating development and assist organizations on their safety journeys, the National Safety Council has released a new white paper through its Work to Zero initiative, related to…

PennEngineering, a global provider of fastening solutions, announced that it has joined the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), the world’s largest association focused on the global standardization of electric-vehicle charging infrastructure. CharIN’s international network includes over 300 members representing automakers, charging-station manufacturers, component suppliers, energy providers, grid operators, and others. Its primary objective is to develop…

Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced the next Fastener Training Week in Chicago, IL from August 21st to 25th, 2023. The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriott and is hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association (MWFA). FTI’s advanced technical training program is for fastener distributors, manufacturers and end-users and is part of FTI’s…

Vogelsang Fastener Solutions, a German-owned private U.S.-based manufacturer, has engineered custom fastener pins that incorporate the features of a coiled spring pin in a more cost-effective option. Through sophisticated tool design, Vogelsang’s Engineered-RollPins (ERP-Series) are non-scarring to soft host materials, preventing interlocking for automatic feed systems. They’re also capable of sustaining dynamic loading. The Engineered-RollPin…

~ Article courtesy of Henkel LOCTITE To bond any two surfaces, the right tool for the task is vital. This is particularly true when working with threaded assemblies. These types of fasteners can experience challenging service conditions. Subject to vibrations, environmental extremes, torsion, bending, and shocks, they can be susceptible to loosening and leaks. Choosing…

Century Fasteners Corp., a master distributor of fasteners and components to several industries, has hired fastener industry professional Robert D. Botticelli, as the Director of Business Development. Botticelli joins the Century team with more than 30 years of executive leadership, business, sales development, and supply-chain management experience in the aerospace, defense, industrial, and commercial industries.…

Master Bond EP5LTE-100 is a one-part, non-premixed and frozen epoxy with a very low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), high glass transition temperature (Tg), and extremely high modulus. The new epoxy also has a thixotropic paste consistency making it ideal for bonding, sealing and gap-filling applications. These properties are especially useful for optoelectronics or applications…

KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools (SENCO), a global provider of fasteners and power fastening tools, has announced the opening of its official global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. The newly renovated facility will bring employees from all SENCO divisions under the same roof, allowing closer collaboration and improved quality control and fostering innovation. The grand opening follows…