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May
Latches with Gripping Tray Offered by J.W. Winco, Inc.
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it
now offers GN 115.10 Latches with Gripping Tray, Lockable, in metric sizes
Type MSIB™ microPEM® Brass Inserts Provide Reusable Metal Threads to Attach
Plastics Securely in Compact Electronic Assemblies
Type MSIB™ microPEM® brass inserts from PennEngineering® provide reusable metal
threads to attach plastics securely in compact electronic assemblies.
Job Opportunity with Advance Components in Chicago Area
Advance Components is seeking an experienced, proven leader to serve as Regional Sales
Manager based in the Chicago area to service the company’s established distributor…….
Advance Components Now Stocking A1 Duplex Screw
Advance Components is now a master-stocking distributor for A1 Fasteners & Components.
A1 Fasteners manufactures high quality fasteners including the versatile Duplex Screw,
which Advance will exclusively stock for our customers.
Rotor Clip Announces Ring-A-Majig Contest Winners
Three teams from East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, were recently crowned
the winners of the 2016 Rotor Clip "Ring-A-Majig" contest, challenging students pursuing
technical courses of study to use retaining rings (non-traditional fasteners) in original product
designs.
Career Opportunity: Field Fastener Seeking Engineer
Are you looking to become part of a unique and growing company? A place where you are
empowered to make a difference? Then Field is the place for you!
Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) Elects New Chairman and Vice Chairman
The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) held its Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona March 5-8,
2016.
Newly elected Chairman for the period 2016-2017 is Mr. James B. Springer of Industrial Nut
Corporation; newly elected Vice Chairman is Mr. Preston Boyd of TRAMEC Hill Fastener.
Fastener Industry Leader Inducted Into Hall of Fame; Young Fastener Professional Gets
Industry Recognition in First-Ever Award
Gets Industry Recognition in First-Ever Award Mr. Bruce Wheeler, Chairman of Star Stainless
Screw Company, as the 2016 inductee to its time-honored Hall of Fame.
Young Fastener Professionals: Individual Membership Now Free
Young Fastener Professionals (YFP) now offers free membership to individuals.
Inch Size Self-Adhesive Rulers Available from J.W. Winco, Inc.
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it
now offers GN 711 Self-Adhesive Rulers in inch sizes.
ASTM International Fastener Committee Gives Top Annual Award to Quentin Smith
International’s Committee on Fasteners (F16) has presented its top annual award – the Award
of Merit – to Quentin Smith of Faurecia in Auburn Hills, MI, U.S.A.
Jeff Sharp Joins PennEngineering® as Director of Global Quality
Jeff Sharp has joined PennEngineering® as Director of Global Quality, it was announced today
by the Company. Sharp will be responsible for leading and directing the Corporate
Management Control System.
Fastener Training Institute Workshop: September 20, 2016, in Burlington, CT
The Fastener Training Institute will conduct a one-day training course at Crescent
Manufacturing on Tuesday, September 20, at the Crescent Manufacturing plant.
Intercorp to be Featured on Discovery Channel
Innovations with Ed Begley Jr. announced it will feature Intercorp in an upcoming episode of
Innovations, Exploring Recent Advancements in Building Solutions. DMG Productions
(responsible for creating the Innovations show) will educate viewers on the latest
breakthroughs in fastening solutions.
EFC International Fills New Strategic Position
In a continued drive for growth, commitment to customers and supply partnership excellence,
EFC International announced the addition of Mike Massengill as plastics design/application
engineer.
Bull’s-Eye Levels from J.W. Winco, Inc. Have Mounting Flange
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now
offers GN 2277 Bulls-Eye Levels with Mounting Flange, in metric sizes.