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…
Webinar: What you should know about wedge anchors
Brighton-Best International (BBI), a master fastener distributor, is hosting an educational webinar about “Wedge Anchors” on January 17th, 2024 at 11 a.m. PST | 2 p.m. EST. Join Bill King, BBI’s technical sales manager, who will provide a blueprint of wedge anchor knowledge related to the concrete and masonry sectors. Topics covered will include: Certifications…
Brighton-Best appoints new DPA manager
Brighton-Best International (BBI), a distributor of fasteners, tools, and safety gear, recently announced the appointment of Gary Schottlander, part of the company’s BBI-New Jersey location, as the new group manager for Distributor Partnership of America (DPA). Schottlander’s additional role includes assisting in the day-to-day management of the group. “We are excited to see what Gary…
Brighton-Best and Parker Fasteners announce strategic partnership
Brighton-Best International (BBI), a distributor of fasteners, tools, and safety gear, and Parker Fasteners, which specializes in providing high-precision fasteners to critical and demanding industries, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership. According to the company, this partnership is likely to be a game-changer for the fastener industry, offering quicker lead times on domestic…
Tiger Paw: An adjustable wrench with a comfortable padded handle
Proferred Tools, a division of Brighton-Best International — one of the largest independent fastener wholesalers in North America — is featuring the Tiger Paw Adjustable Wrench with TPR padded handle. This adjustable wrench offers a unique hole design that reduces its overall weight (by 10% compared to previous models), thereby reducing physical stress. The Tiger…
U.S. Anchor’s Jim Hahn retires after nearly a half-century in the industry
U.S. Anchor Product Manager, Jim Hahn has officially announced his retirement after a career that’s spanned 48 years in the sales, marketing, and technical sectors of the concrete anchoring industry. Hahn began with Hilti in 1975, and then managed sales organizations at ITW Ramset/Redhead and Wej-it before joining the U.S. Anchor Division — where he…
Webinar: All you wanted to know about stainless steel anchors
Brighton-Best’s (BBI) Proferred and U.S. Anchor divisions are building a better pathway for distributors nationwide. One way that BBI / Proferred, a distributor of fasteners and hardware, is doing so is by inviting customers to take advantage of free classes and resources — including its first live event, a webinar on November 30th at 11…
BBI’s Rosa Hearn adds new title to her role as product manager
Brighton-Best International (BBI), a distributor of fasteners, tools, and safety gear, recently promoted Rosa E. Hearn. A BBI Product Manager, Hearn has now added “Director of Public Relations and Initiatives” to her current role. She will oversee the BBI marketing department and company public relations while based out of BBI’s Los Angeles office. Additionally, she…
What are the typical riveting faults and how can they be avoided?
Written by Rosa E Hearn, CFS, Product Manager — Proferred Rivets Brighton-Best International “These rivets are faulty” or “These rivets don’t seem to work with this rivet gun” are phrases you might have heard (or said before) if working in the construction or fastener industry. Even the best of the best rivet distributors must deal…
The importance of testing concrete anchors
Written by James J. Hahn, Product Manager US Anchor Division • Brighton-Best International The damage from earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and wind forces to various structures has led to increasingly stringent building codes to ensure safety. There’s a process to identify weaknesses in structures and attachments after these events occur to assess their ability to meet established…