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…
The microPEM Tacks: Stronger and thinner fasteners for micro applications
The microPEM Tack family of fastening solutions are lighter, stronger, and smaller in size than conventional micro fasteners, making them ideal for consumer electronics applications. PEM is one of PennEngineering’s top brands, a global provider to the fastening industry. microPEM Tack fasteners are designed to fit within a smaller envelope, offering better process control and…
Bossard acquires PennEngineering’s Canadian distribution business
The Bossard Group is significantly expanding its market presence in Canada as a supplier of high-quality fastening solutions. It is acquiring the Canadian distribution business from the American company PennEngineering in Danboro, Pennsylvania, USA, an innovative manufacturer of fastening solutions. PENN Engineered Fasteners Corporation (PEF), based in Concord, Ontario, Canada, was founded in 1970 and…
PennEngineering announces global expansion
PennEngineering, a global provider of fastening solutions, announced it has expanded its global presence, launching its first PEM location in Tokyo, Japan. This expansion reflects PennEngineering’s commitment and focus on providing direct access to PEM and Haeger products and local resources, including advanced engineering and product support. In 2019, the company acquired Tokyo-based Eurotec,…
Why is fastener training so important?
The significance of choosing the right assembly method might not become obvious until an application fails, and the fasteners are to blame. Granted, it’s one thing if a few books fall off of loose shelving. But when it’s a vehicle with loose tire lug nuts or a pressurized bolted flange joint assembly that begins to…
FastenerClass: Master training in fastening technology
PennEngineering, a global manufacturer of mechanically attached fasteners, is offering an opportunity to learn from the leading experts in fastening technology via FastenerClass. Available at no charge, choose from customized training sessions, all designed to give attendees actionable insights that will empower new and effective ways to approach application challenges. Regardless of the course selected,…
PennEngineering partners with Paperless Parts, a cloud-based platform
PennEngineering has announced a new strategic partnership with Paperless Parts, a cloud-based platform that has revolutionized the quoting and sales process for sheet-metal fabricators. By streamlining fastener recognition and component ordering processes with the Paperless Parts platform, PennEngineering’s sheet metal fabrication partners can simplify the application of PEM fasteners into their customers’ assemblies, increasing quote…
PennEngineering opens new west coast office in San Jose
PennEngineering, company and global manufacturer of mechanically attached fasteners, announced the opening of a new office in San Jose, California. Located in the PacTrust Business Center, the new facility expands the company’s presence in the Bay Area and provides a growing, local customer base with greater access to direct local resources, including engineering support and…
Prevent loose hardware with PEM captive panel screws
PennEngineering‘s popular line of PEM PF11 captive panel screws are designed to keep parts to a minimum, preventing hardware loss by staying securely attached to metal panels or other thin material components. These captive panel screws are an ideal choice for use in datacom or telecom applications, where installation footprints are limited and where fastening…
PennEngineering launches new PEM automotive electronics catalog
Self-clinching fasteners can be found in several automotive systems throughout a vehicle, from the powertrain and battery system to the battery and infotainment system, and more. In fact, according to mechanical fastener manufacturer, PennEngineering, 90% of today’s top automakers rely on the high-performance of the company’s PEM and microPEM self-clinching fasteners. To this end, PennEngineering…