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…
Latour acquires Precision Bolting and Condor Machinery
Investment AB Latour has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Nord-Lock Group, acquired Precision Bolting Ltd. (PBL) and Condor Machinery. Founded in Western Canada in the late 1980s, PBL offers premium bolting products and custom solutions for challenging applications. Its production facility is located in Edmonton, Alberta, and offers technical expertise, stocked inventory, and custom fasteners from…
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…
ZAGO earns Women Business Enterprise certification
ZAGO Manufacturing, a high-tech sustainable sealing fasteners and switch boots manufacturer, is celebrating Women’s History Month 2024 with a new achievement: certification as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in New Jersey. The WBE certification opens doors to new opportunities in government and the private sector where supplier diversity is a priority. “March is Women’s History…
Flexible electronics adhesive permanently seals sensor housings
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives, has developed a flexible electronics adhesive that permanently seals sensor housings airtight and reliably protects components such as image sensors. DELO DUALBOND BS3770 meets the stringent requirements of the semiconductor and automotive industries and helps drive innovation in autonomous driving. Autonomous driving requires high safety standards. Therefore, reliable components…
How to use adhesives for hermetic wire feedthroughs?
Written by Venkat Nandivada, Manager Technical Support & Rohit Ramnath, Senior Product Engineer Master Bond The hermetic sealing of electrical and optical feedthroughs is critical for the longevity and reliability of electronic devices. Depending on the degree of hermeticity required and the constraints of the application, techniques such as gasket sealing, adhesive sealing, and ceramic…
Webinar: Is your organization equipped to navigate change?
Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 4th when industry thought leaders from SmartCert, Star Stainless, SW Anderson, and AFC Industries will participate in a panel discussion on transition and change. This webinar, “Thriving in Disruption: Strategies for Adaptability and Resilience,” will explore strategies, challenges, and solutions for navigating the constant change of today’s business landscape. Gain…
Henkel building Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Brazil
Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, announced that it will construct its first integrated innovation and technology center in Latin America, located in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo. The new center aims to create a collaborative ecosystem for developing innovations and solutions for the Adhesive Technologies business unit and provide a global hub…
IFE 2024 award nominations are open
Every year, the International Fastener Expo (IFE), recognizes professionals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the industrial fastener industry on a national or global scale as part of its Fastener Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional of the Year awards. IFE — the largest industrial fasteners and tooling and machinery event in…
Fastenal earns EcoVadis silver medal for sustainability
Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has been awarded a silver medal from EcoVadis. The award, which is based on an assessment completed by EcoVadis in late 2023, signifies that the quality of Fastenal’s sustainability management system ranks in the top 25% of all companies in all industries rated…