The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, announced that Würth Industry North America (WINA) will continue as a sustaining FTI sponsor in 2024. WINA is a division of Wurth Group, the world’s largest industrial distributor. The partnership between FTI and WINA is now in its sixth consecutive year.…
Spotlight on Women in Engineering – Anna Wint
Anna Wint Quality Engineer Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Valparaiso University Anna Wint started in the automotive industry as a manufacturing engineer for an engine manufacturer in 2014 and worked as part of a team that helped produce a new diesel engine. In 2017, she transferred to another engine line and began work as…
A practical understanding of hydrogen embrittlement and fastener failure
Written by Randy Lammers, Technical Instructor | Co-host YouTube series, Würth Knowing Würth Industry North America The head of a 5/8″ diameter, zinc-plated socket cap screw bursts off a piece of recently produced equipment and shoots, much like a bullet, across a manufacturing plant, through a metal toolbox — just missing a nearby worker. A…
The history of the world’s largest fastener distributor
As World War II slowly came to an end, Adolf Würth knew two things: he needed to support his family and he wanted to work independently. With a post-war focus on new construction and rebuilding, a wholesale business focused on fasteners made sense. So, in the summer of 1945, Würth officially set up his own…
Würth Revcar leases building in Virginia, the largest Würth facility in North America
Würth Revcar Fasteners, a Würth Industry North America (WINA) company, announced that it has fully leased the building at 1 Avery Row in Roanoke, Virginia. The distribution warehouse building, consisting of 387,558 square feet, had been occupied by the Home Shopping Network for the past 30 years. The building will now be the single largest…
Profile–Sandy Emry
Sandy Emry, Account Application Engineer, Würth Industry North America BS Finance – minor in Business Administration, University: Illinois State University Sandy Emry began her career in the fastener industry in 2001 as part of a Sales Development Training Program with a fastener manufacturer. She completed the program in seven months and was relocated to Kansas…
Würth Knowing, an engineering YouTube series, premieres this March
By Michelle Froese Würth Industry North America (WINA), currently the largest industrial distributor in the world, is launching a new engineering YouTube series. Würth Knowing, premieres on March 10th. Inspired by WINA’s industry-renowned Fastener Academy training, Würth Knowing will cover topics related to fastener engineering, bolted joint design, and fastener assembly. From basic to complex…
Why the ideal time to select fasteners is at the design stage of an application
Fasteners can easily be overlooked in the design process. However, evaluating these components and their application during the conceptual and R&D stages can make a profound impact in your project’s long-term success. According to Würth Industry North America, including engineering experts early on and during the design and development phase, can increase your ability to…
Würth partners with NiceLabel to transform supplier labeling
Würth IT — a service provider for assembly and fastening materials wholesaler, the Würth Group — has selected NiceLabel, a global developer of label design software and label management systems, to help it create a new web-based standardized supplier labeling process. To achieve this, Würth IT decided to replace its existing custom-built labeling solution with…
Solderless and direct plug-in connectors from Würth Elektronik
Würth Elektronik eiSos has introduced its new “REDFIT IDC SKEDD WR-WST connectors” product family: solderless, space-saving and multi-pluggable connectors for signal transmission. The electronics and electromechanical components manufacturer is using the patented SKEDD technology from its sister company Würth Elektronik ICS for this innovative product. REDFIT IDC is available in 4- to 20-pin versions and […]
Würth Elektronik expands its board-to-board connectors
Würth Elektronik eiSos has expanded its portfolio of board-to-board connectors. Under the designation WR-BTB, the manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components offers a broad spectrum of plugs and receptacles. Examples for the new SMT assembly connectors are plugs and receptacles with collars and chamfers in 1.00 and 0.80 mm pitch. The robust plug connectors are […]