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…
Nord-Lock invests in Expander, growing its pivot business globally
Nord-Lock Group, a global provider in bolted solutions, has made a large investment in its pivot business — Expander — to better serve the needs of its global customer base. Expander is the original solution for expanding pivot axles – supplying both First Fit and the aftermarket. These innovative pivot solutions are installed directly into the existing machine mounting without the need for welding or line boring,…
What is the load-transfer factor and why does it matter?
When using hydraulic bolt tensioners to induce a controlled preload into a bolted joint, several key factors including the load transfer factor require consideration and examination. According to Nord-Lock Group, a provider of secure and customized bolting solutions, says the key to ensure the selected tooling is capable of providing a load greater than the…