American Fastener Journal | Fastener News Now

March

J.W. Winco, Inc. Stainless Steel Clamping Levers Offer Torque-Free Clamping

J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 927.7 All Stainless Steel Clamping Levers with Eccentrical Cam, with Threaded Stud, in metric sizes.

Type MPP™ microPEM® Self-Clinching Pins for Compact Electronics Provide Reliable

Solutions for Micro Positioning and Alignment Applications

Type MPP™ microPEM® self-clinching pins from PennEngineering® provide reliable solutions for demanding micro positioning and alignment applications in compact electronic assemblies. These pins clinch permanently where designed into stainless or other metal sheets as thin as 0.5mm / .020”.

Mid-West Fastener Association to Sponsor Basic Print Reading Seminar April 21

Are you aware of the types of prints? Are you aware of the details of a print? Are you aware of where to find standard specs? Plan now to attend the MWFA Basic Print Reading Seminar on April 21, 2016, in Elk Grove Village, IL. Click here for more information and to register.

Pac-West Spring Dinner Meeting & Vendor Showcase

Register now for Pac-West’s dinner meeting and vendor showcase, which will be held March 29, 2016, in La Mirada, CA. In this program you’ll learn what is available for producing computer-generated graphics, animations, drawings and models of your fasteners and assembly solutions. These value-added capabilities will distinguish you and your products from every other fastener supplier. If you are involved with product development, or you consider yourself a solutions provider, you are at a severe competitive disadvantage if you are not utilizing advanced graphics technologies. Presenters Carmen Vertullo and Shaun Johnson (Carver Consulting) will help you get up to speed on this essential technology. For more information, click here.

NFDA Releases February 2016 Fastener Distributor Index

The 2016 February FDI Dropped to 44.5. This implies continued contraction in overall growth conditions among survey participants. Of the items measured (sales, employment, delivery times, inventories, customer inventories), we believe weaker top-line sentiment remains the most compelling indicator in the Index. For the full report, click here.

Sherex Fastening Solutions Celebrates 10 Years of Continuous Operations at Sherex

Taiwan

Sherex Fastening Solutions, a global leader of engineered fasteners, tooling and automation recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Sherex Taiwan manufacturing, research and development, and sales facility. Sherex commemorated the occasion last October with an impressive turnout of customers, suppliers, and employees. The multiday celebration included an employee appreciation day, a well-attended supplier event, and a customer golf outing.

Hi-Tech Fasteners of Canada, Inc. Acquires Industrial Fastener Business

Hi-Tech Fasteners of Canada, Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, announced it has purchased the Canadian-based industrial fastener business of Wesco Aircraft.

Falcon Fastening Solutions Saves Manufacturers 14 Percent in 2015

Falcon Fastening Solutions, Inc., a cost-reduction specialist for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) using production components in high-volume, reports an average customer cost savings of 14.4 percent for 2015.

Micro Plastics, Inc., Manufacturer of Industrial-Quality Plastic Components, Announces

New Product: DualZip Cable Tie

The DualZip cable tie not only incorporates the best and easiest to use releasable lock on the market, but also combines the dual functionality of both a releasable and permanent tie in one part.

DDI System Refines the Art of Cycle Counting and Adds 20 Decision Driving Dashboards

DDI System, a leading ERP software provider for wholesale distributors, released Inform ERP version 21.0.15, with significant new features for Wholesale Distributors.

Sherex Fastening Solutions Acquires DISC-LOCK, Inc.

Sherex Fastening Solutions, a global leader of engineered fasteners, tooling and automation is pleased to announce the acquisition of DISC-LOCK, Inc. effective March 1, 2016.

Pac-West to Hold Bay-Area After Hours Event

Meet other people in the fastener industry and expand your professional network! Plan now to attend the Pac-West After Hours on Thursday, April 7, 2016. The event will be held in Sunnyvale, CA. For more information and to register, click here.

Young Fastener Professionals Seeks Board Member

Young Fastener Professionals is seeking an individual to serve on its Board of Directors.

PENSA Develops First Desktop CNC Wire Bender

PENSA, a New York-based design and invention firm http://pensanyc.com/ has developed the first CNC desktop wire bender that transforms digitally drawn curves and shapes into actual bent wire for ready-to-assemble prototyping or final product: The D.I.Wire Pro http://www.pensalabs.com/#opening-page

North East Fasteners Announces Registrations, Approvals

Already being in compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), NEF has just completed the registration process.

J.W. Winco, Inc. Cover Caps Work with Angle Brackets for Profile Systems

J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers metric size GN 963 Cover Caps for GN 960 and 961 metric size Angle Brackets.

Southwire Launches New Cable Tie

New Cable Tie Strengthens Southwire Tools & Assembled Products Project Solutions Southwire strengthens its wire accessory category by adding an innovative cable tie. This new patent pending cable tie is simply the most versatile cable tie on the market today.

The DPA Buying Group Welcomes New Member Companies

The DPA Buying Group is pleased to welcome eleven new distributor members to its industrial products division: Birck’s Industrial Supply (Richmond, IN); Construction Products (Sioux Falls, SD); Etterman Enterprises (Willmar, MN)

The RTX Ring: Less Teeth, But More Holding Power!

Back in 2001, Rotor Clip created the RTX ring in response to a customer request. The customer was looking for more holding power than Rotor Clips TX rings could provide.

Smalley goes … Smaller! New advances in ring and spring manufacturing

From medical devices to electronics, the world around us is getting smaller. “How small can you go?”

NFDA: AIM Mentor Program, Manufacturing Rebound Continues, & Job Growth Numbers

The NFDA has several news items to share: NFDA, in partnership with Young Fastener Professionals association, has launched Advancing Individuals Through Mentoring (AIM) to help the fastener industry……

Various News from Brighton-Best International

Brighton-Best International (BBI) has been approved by Miami Dade County for its “ULTRAWEDGE” wedge anchor. The NOA # is: 14-0902.09. The Proferred U.S. Anchor UltraWedge is approved to comply with the Florida building Code, including High Velocity Hurricane Zone.

Nominations Sought for Young Professional Award

There is still time to submit your nominee for the 2016 National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo Young Professional Award. Nominations are open until March 28, 2016.

Clamp Style Shaft Collars for Food Equipment

Ruland manufactures clamp style shaft collars with high holding power, fine finishes, and precise face to bore perpendicularity. They are commonly used for guiding, spacing, stopping, mounting, and component alignment on food processing, packaging, and handling equipment.

Pivot Point Incorporated Launches New Website

Pivot Point Incorporated, a manufacturer of Non-Threaded Fastener Solutions and Wire Rope Lanyards, has launched their new website at www.pivotpins.com.

PennEngineering® Launches Newly Designed Website with Enhanced Capabilities

PennEngineering® has launched a newly designed website (www.pemnet.com) introducing enhanced capabilities, unprecedented functionality, and simplified search tools and links enabling user-friendly access to the Company’s entire line of fastener products,

NCFA Distributor Social May 12 in Ohio

The much-anticipated NCFA Distributor Social is coming up on Thursday, May 12 at the Crowne Plaza in Independence, OH. This will be our eighth year hosting this unique networking event. It is with the generous support of our valued suppliers that this event is possible. Thank you suppliers!

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Fastener News Now March 2016

Clamp Style Shaft Collars for Food Equipment

Pivot Point Incorporated Launches New Website

Pivot Point Incorporated, a manufacturer of Non-Threaded Fastener Solutions and Wire Rope Lanyards, has launched their new website at www.pivotpins.com.