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Five Steps to Being a “Smarter” Manufacturer

Five Steps to Being a “Smarter” Manufacturer

Posted by | Dec 22, 2017 | , |

Five Steps to Being a “Smarter” Manufacturer Smart Manufacturing By Tab Wilkins of NIST MEP There’s no question the digital manufacturing revolution is racing at us. As a small or medium-sized manufacturer, how close are you to already being “smart”? Here are five steps in the journey to becoming a smarter digital enterprise. First and foremost, be cybersecure. Cybersecurity is an underlying tenant of being a smart and trusted business partner. The more you rely on a digital platform for manufacturing, the more secure you’ll want to be for customers, suppliers and investors. The NIST MEP website has several cybersecurity resources...

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Registration Is Now Open for Inaugural Fastener Fair USA

Registration Is Now Open for Inaugural Fastener Fair USA

Posted by | Dec 21, 2017 | , |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexander Barton 847-720-4495 alexander@bartonchicago.com    Chicago, IL, December 21, 2017 – Registration is now open for Fastener Fair USA, the only industrial fastener and fixing show for the entire supply chain, which will take place April 11-12, 2018 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, OH.    Fastener Fair USA is the premier event bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users in this focused fastener and joining technology exhibition. The show offers a first-hand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace, networking, and top-notch educational programs developed and delivered by...

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Diane Popovich Named President of Solon Manufacturing Company

Diane Popovich Named President of Solon Manufacturing Company

Posted by | Dec 20, 2017 | , , |

December 2017 – Chardon, OH – Solon Manufacturing Company announces that current president, J. Timothy Dunn will assume the role of Chairman of the Board and appoints Diane Popovich as its new company president, effective January 1, 2018. Popovich holds the first female executive position in company history.   With his transition to Chairman of the Board, Dunn will take an active role in providing leadership to the organization’s officers and executives. Dunn joined Solon in 1979 after graduating from Ohio University. His career began in manufacturing as a lathe operator where he quickly developed his skills in operations...

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3 Reasons You Can’t Miss Fastener Fair USA

3 Reasons You Can’t Miss Fastener Fair USA

Posted by | Dec 20, 2017 | , |

Fastener News Desk Spoke with Fastener Fair USA…we’ve got the scoop on the upcoming industry event! We are getting excited! Every week, new exhibitors, educational sessions and events are being added to Fastener Fair USA, scheduled for April 11-12, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. It is really shaping up to be a show you can’t miss for a variety of reasons. Fastener Fair USA’s goal is to bring together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and end users for the region’s only dedicated fastener, fixing and joining technology exhibition. The show offers a firsthand look at the latest solutions and technology available in...

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Rock Valley College Cold Forming Training Center Receives $20,000 Donation

Rock Valley College Cold Forming Training Center Receives $20,000 Donation

Posted by | Dec 20, 2017 | , |

Posted: Monday, December 18, 2017 On Friday, December 8, 2017, Preston Boyd, Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) Chairman and Fastener Education Foundation (FEF) Board Member along with Robert Hill, IFI Manager of Industrial Products Division visited Rock Valley College’s Cold Forming Training Center (424 Buckbee Street, Rockford) to present a $20,000 check to the training center. Dave Booker, Rock Valley College’s Cold Forming Training Instructor and Bernie Luecke, Rock Valley College’s Director of the Business and Professional Institute were presented the check from Boyd and Hill. “On behalf of Rock Valley College and the Cold Forming Training Center, it is with sincere...

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Afixx & Crossroad Take Best Customer Experience with “Your Way is Our Way” Booth Design

Afixx & Crossroad Take Best Customer Experience with “Your Way is Our Way” Booth Design

Posted by | Dec 13, 2017 | |

INTERVIEW SERIES: AFIXX Alliance®  and Crossroad Distributor Source®   Please give us your name, title, job function and how many years you have worked in the fastener industry. Larry Kanne, VP/General Manager  with AFIXX since 2013 when it became a division of Pacific Warehouse Sales Scott Campbell, President, Executive Management, Crossroad Distributor Source 14 years   What inspired the design of your booths?  Each year we try to incorporate some of our companies underlying core messages. This year, we wanted to highlight the value of partnership and customer service by joining forces  with Crossroad Distributor Source to emphasize to our customers...

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UPS | Smarter Operations Chapter 2: The Value Chain’s Role in Your Digital Evolution

UPS | Smarter Operations Chapter 2: The Value Chain’s Role in Your Digital Evolution

Posted by | Dec 13, 2017 | , , |

Chapter Two in this series looks at where manufacturers are investing in digital transformation and suggests ways they can advance their capabilities today. Digital Transformation Over 80% of manufacturers reported that some portion of their new technology initiatives are being driven by digital transformation. Digital Twin Understand how “digital twin” strategies can help you reduce risk, increase operations speed and responsiveness, and increase ROI. Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) Learn about the benefits of investing in IIOT that are often unobtainable without its deployment.             Download Full Report Now       Smarter Operations:...

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Unmasking Digital Transformation: 6 B2B Drivers for 2018

Unmasking Digital Transformation: 6 B2B Drivers for 2018

Posted by | Dec 5, 2017 | , |

A look at the evolving trends of digital transformation as they relate to B2B companies in 2018. Nick Candito | Dec 05, 2017   By the end of this year, two-thirds of the Global 2000 CEOs will have digital transformation at the center of their corporate strategy. Many companies understand that moving operations off of paper is a natural first step, but many fear selecting something too narrow or burdening the organization at large with some Stone Age product. With those two ends of the spectrum, what does it really mean for companies to embrace digital transformation? Back in the ‘80s, the big...

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Forces of change: The future of mobility

Forces of change: The future of mobility

Posted by | Dec 5, 2017 | , |

Forces of change: The future of mobility A number of forces are converging to change the way people and goods travel from point A to point B. The resulting new mobility ecosystem could have wide-reaching impacts that span a host of industries and players.   Executive summary The entire way people and goods travel from point A to point B is changing, driven by a series of converging technological and social trends: the rapid growth of carsharing and ridesharing; the increasing viability of electric and alternative powertrains; new, lightweight materials; and the growth of connected and, ultimately, autonomous vehicles. The...

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How “Smart Bins” are Improving Industrial Supply Chains

How “Smart Bins” are Improving Industrial Supply Chains

Posted by | Dec 5, 2017 | , |

Walk into any of the most high-tech manufacturing facilities, distribution centers or warehouses, and you’re likely to find a bin arrangement that feels out of place and dated. Bins, arranged in rows that are stacked on top of each other, hold all the vital parts and supplies that keep business moving – fasteners, tools, tape, wiring, personal protectiveequipment and anything else that can be imagined. But even as the supply chains for other parts of these operations have become more modern and advanced, bins are often stuck in the past. Many bin arrangements offer no visibility into the flow...

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Photo Gallery: 2017 International Fastener Expo | Fastener News Desk

Photo Gallery: 2017 International Fastener Expo | Fastener News Desk

Posted by | Dec 4, 2017 | , , , |

International Fastener Expo | 2017 Show Wrap-Up https://www.fastenernewsdesk.com/20254/international-fastener-expo-2017-show-wrap/           Fastener News Desk Announces The 2017 Best Booth Awards Winners! https://www.fastenernewsdesk.com/20060/fastener-news-desk-announces-2017-best-booth-awards-winners/           Best Booth Award Winner AMPG Gives the Nuts and Bolts of Their Booth Design https://www.fastenernewsdesk.com/20227/best-booth-award-winner-ampg-gives-nuts-bolts-booth-design/         Rotor Clip Hits It Out of the Ballpark with Diamond Anniversary Theme Booth...

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The Future Looks Bright for Additive Manufacturing

The Future Looks Bright for Additive Manufacturing

Posted by | Nov 30, 2017 | , |

As more companies embark on their digital transformation, they are increasingly reevaluating their manufacturing processes. They’re exploring how 3D printing can enhance and augment traditional manufacturing methods. Additive manufacturing is a powerful force within digital manufacturing, bringing new applications and markets into focus. In the future, the additive manufacturing market is predicted to reach $55.8 billion by 2027, according to a recent report by Smithers Pira. Here is how we think the future of 3D printing will enable this journey: Traditional versus Additive Manufacturing: A Seismic Shift Traditional manufacturing processes such as machining and injection molding have emerged as industry standards for high-volume mass production over...

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Fastener Fair USA to Bring Exhibitors from the Entire Supply Chain

Fastener Fair USA to Bring Exhibitors from the Entire Supply Chain

Posted by | Nov 30, 2017 | , , , , |

  Fastener Fair USA is ramping up to be the “can’t-miss” event in the fastener and fixing industry, scheduled for April 11-12, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio. Every week new exhibitors, educational sessions and events are being added.   An important reason to attend the show is seeing exhibitors from the entire supply chain together in one place. Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor, supplier, OEM, or end user, the show will offer a firsthand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace.   “Fastener Fair has been very successful in Europe especially, and we look forward...

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Fastenal Museum to Showcase Humble Beginnings: Public Invited to the Private Museum

Fastenal Museum to Showcase Humble Beginnings: Public Invited to the Private Museum

Posted by | Nov 29, 2017 | , , |

Kyle Farris | Winona Daily Newes | Nov 24, 2017 On Nov. 28, 1967, a small hardware store opened for business at 69 Lafayette St.in downtown Winona, drawing little fanfare and even fewer customers.   Now, 50 years later, Fastenal is a Fortune 500 company and the largest fastener distributor in North America, supplying nuts, bolts, screws and more to residents of Winona and citizens of Taiwan. And next week, Winonans are invited to see the old brick store where it all started, now a museum filled with stories and artifacts from the earliest days of Fastenal.   “The museum is...

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6 Trends Transforming Manufacturing in the US

6 Trends Transforming Manufacturing in the US

Posted by | Nov 28, 2017 | , |

  Sterling, VA, Nov. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What are the major trends transforming manufacturing in the U.S? Conventional wisdom, as reflected in much of the U.S. news media, seems to view manufacturing as an unchanging or change-averse business sector notable for its grease-stained, blue collar workforce and outdated heavy equipment. This stigmatizing (and utterly mistaken) perception often positions U.S. manufacturing as stuck in some bygone era, akin to an old machine left out in the rain. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, U.S. manufacturing is being transformed and disrupted by precisely the same forces transforming...

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Workforce professionals suggest changes to bring more women into manufacturing

Workforce professionals suggest changes to bring more women into manufacturing

Posted by | Nov 22, 2017 | |

Women make up nearly 47% of the American workforce. But the percentage of women working in manufacturing is about 29%, according to a report from international consulting firm Deloitte. Manufacturing needs more women in leadership positions a panel of human resources professionals said during a panel discussion at the South-Tec Manufacturing Conference in Greenville. Bringing more women into companies such as BMW in Greer requires focusing students on math, engineering and science, human resources professionals say. (Photo/BMW Manufacturing Co.) When companies have more women in leadership positions, there is more inclusiveness in those companies,” said Cheryl Thompson, founder of...

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Brighton Best Acquires Ironclad Performance Wear

Brighton Best Acquires Ironclad Performance Wear

Posted by | Nov 22, 2017 | , , |

“Acquisition set to propel IRONCLAD into new markets and expand product offerings” FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — IRONCLAD Performance Wear Corporation, the recognized leader in performance hand safety solutions announced today that it has been acquired by Brighton Best International, Inc. through an asset purchase. Eric Jaeger, one of the original Ironclad employees commented, “The entire Ironclad team is excited to work with our new owners. BBI will help us accelerate our growth in the marketplace by bringing fresh capital and broader access to the market.” Jun Xu, President of BBI stated, “Bringing together BBI’s distribution and logistics capabilities...

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Taeyang Metal Industrial Plans Manufacturing Plant In Franklin, Kentucky

Taeyang Metal Industrial Plans Manufacturing Plant In Franklin, Kentucky

Posted by | Nov 21, 2017 | , |

South Korea-based Taeyang Metal Industrial Co. Ltd., which makes fasteners and cold-rolled steel products for the automotive industry, will invest nearly $15.6 million and create 76 full-time jobs to establish a manufacturing plant in Franklin, Kentucky. The facility will be the company’s first in the United States. Taeyang will build a 101,000-square-foot facility on a 30-acre site near I-65 in Simpson County. Construction is expected to begin in December and the facility is scheduled to open by September 2018. The Franklin location will allow the company to better serve its customers in the United States and expand its global market with production...

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After Decades of Pushing Bachelor’s Degrees, U.S. Needs More Tradespeople

After Decades of Pushing Bachelor’s Degrees, U.S. Needs More Tradespeople

Posted by | Nov 20, 2017 | |

FONTANA, Calif. — At a steel factory dwarfed by the adjacent Auto Club Speedway, Fernando Esparza is working toward his next promotion. Esparza is a 46-year-old mechanic for Evolution Fresh, a subsidiary of Starbucks that makes juices and smoothies. He’s taking a class in industrial computing taught by a community college at a local manufacturing plant in the hope it will bump up his wages. It’s a pretty safe bet. The skills being taught here are in high demand. That’s in part because so much effort has been put into encouraging high school graduates to go to college for...

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Rotor Clip Hits It Out of the Ballpark with Diamond Anniversary Theme Booth

Rotor Clip Hits It Out of the Ballpark with Diamond Anniversary Theme Booth

Posted by | Nov 19, 2017 | , |

INTERVIEW SERIES: ROTOR-CLIP The 2017 International Fastener Expo Best Booth award winners were recently revealed! The awards winners all deserve a virtual round of applause! Marketing a company, its products, team players and booth presentation at a trade show is an important task that takes creativity, thoughtfulness, marketing skills, and choosing the right team players to execute. This years Most Creative Booth winner was Rotor Clip. We caught up with Jürgen Wenzel to learn more about his incredible creativity year after year! Please give us your name, title, job function and how many years you are with Rotor Clip....

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THE HILLMAN GROUP ACQUIRES SPECIALTY FASTENER COMPANY

THE HILLMAN GROUP ACQUIRES SPECIALTY FASTENER COMPANY

Posted by | Nov 19, 2017 | , , |

CINCINNATI, OHIO November 8th, 2017 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Hillman Companies,Inc. (NYSE-AMEX: HLM.PR) and The Hillman Group, Inc. (collectively, “Hillman” or the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement by which it acquired substantially all of the assets, and assumed certain liabilities, of Hargis Industries, LP (“Hargis”), doing business as ST Fastening Systems (“STFS”), a specialty fastener manufacturer and distributor based out of Tyler, Texas. Hillman believes that STFS’s core product line of specialty fasteners fits well with Hillman’s fastener portfolio. STFS’s products are sold to metal building fabricators, hardware wholesalers, and building products distributors...

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Meeting Mass Customization Demands with 3D Printing

Meeting Mass Customization Demands with 3D Printing

Posted by | Nov 19, 2017 | , |

Today’s buyers are different than previous generations. They are living in a world of customization, where they can instantly download apps and customize their phones, their thermostat knows their preferences and they have uninterrupted access to music, movies and books. The empowerment gained by digital experiences delights us as individuals. Instant gratification has become a critical element in the consumption of information and goods. The expectations developed through interactions in the digital world fuel those same expectations for the physical world. This is why consumers won’t settle for what everyone else already has. They demand something unique to match...

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Manufacturing Skills Gap: The Problem and a Solution

Manufacturing Skills Gap: The Problem and a Solution

Posted by | Nov 19, 2017 | , |

  Manufacturing has been a stronghold in our society for generations, and the industry continues to play a significant role in today’s economy, contributing to financial growth, prosperity, national security and technological innovation. Not since the industrial revolution of the 1800s have we seen so much groundbreaking technology sweep the industry as we are today. Companies leading today’s rapid growth are investing heavily in mechanization and reaping generous rewards from their efforts. Smart manufacturing – including automation, robotics and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – is transforming the competitive landscape, allowing for increased flexibility in our factories and plants,...

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How Buyers Want to Talk to Your Business in 2018: The 3 Channels You Need

How Buyers Want to Talk to Your Business in 2018: The 3 Channels You Need

Posted by | Nov 19, 2017 | , |

When we talk about conversion, we’re essentially talking about an exchange. Let’s say, for example, you’re offering a piece of downloadable content to your site visitors. It’s “free,” in terms of the lack of money paid for it, but some other information is traded. So, for example, in exchange for this ebook, the visitor fills out a form with a certain amount of contact information. At the end of the day, it’s still a transaction. But now — 11 years after HubSpot first came into existence — these transactions are starting to become diversified, and so are the reasons why we...

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R&D Tax Aspects of 3D Printed Fasteners

R&D Tax Aspects of 3D Printed Fasteners

Posted by | Nov 16, 2017 | , |

Fasteners are literally what hold the world together. A fastener is essentially any hardware that holds two objects together, such as bolts, nuts, screws, and anchors. Fasteners are found in everything from toys to highways. Advances in both plastic and metal 3D printing are making it possible to print hardware for a multitude of industries. Fasteners are usually manufactured using either machining techniques or forming (without cutting) techniques. Forming can be subdivided into hot forming and cold forming. Each of these manufacturing processes requires expensive machinery, multiple steps, significant labor costs, and is associated with challenging design limitations. 3D...

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Lessons from FABTECH

Lessons from FABTECH

Posted by | Nov 10, 2017 | , |

Posted By: Jeannine Kunz on November 10, 2017 FABTECH 2017 has come to an end, closing out a year of great manufacturing industry events for SME. Tens of thousands of people converged on McCormick Place in Chicago for the annual event, which showcased the latest products, developments, and solutions in metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. Over the years, we’ve all witnessed manufacturing’s ups and downs and certainly the challenges being faced by the industry. But today, we see renewed faith in the sector’s renaissance, and the biggest reason for so much optimism lies with advanced manufacturing technology. Stakeholders...

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International Fastener Expo | 2017 Show Wrap-Up

International Fastener Expo | 2017 Show Wrap-Up

Posted by | Nov 10, 2017 | , |

From October 17th through the 19th, North America’s largest and most well-known gathering of fastener industry professionals returned to Las Vegas for the 37th consecutive International Fastener Expo. We want to thank all of our amazing media partners, corporate sponsors, exhibitors and attendees for making 2017 the expo’s greatest year yet. Record-breaking Attendance and Increase in Executive Presence  It was a packed floor with a record-breaking 5,000+ in attendance, 2,500+ qualified decision makers and over 750 exhibitors. A 26% increase in attendance over the past two years. Since 53% of attendees were executive management, it made for invaluable introductions...

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What Corporations Can Do To Reframe The Image Of STEM

What Corporations Can Do To Reframe The Image Of STEM

Posted by | Nov 10, 2017 | , |

Anna Powers ,  WOMEN@FORBES                 It is no secret that STEM holds a tremendous potential to generate multibillion dollar companies that shape our world. Its sheer force to transform the world we live in makes a career in STEM exhilarating and exciting. But more than that, STEM careers offer both intellectual and financial rewards. However, a big problem currently facing the STEM industry is the lack of talent in STEM. By 2018,  there will be 2.4 million unfilled jobs in STEM in the US. If this trend continues, companies that rely on STEM talent will have...

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Best Booth Award Winner AMPG Gives the Nuts and Bolts of Their Booth Design

Best Booth Award Winner AMPG Gives the Nuts and Bolts of Their Booth Design

Posted by | Nov 10, 2017 | , , |

Interview Series: AMPG The 2017 International Fastener Expo Best Booth award winners were recently revealed! The awards winners all deserve a virtual round of applause! Marketing a company, its products, team players and booth presentation at a trade show is an important task that takes creativity, thoughtfulness, marketing skills, and choosing the right team players to execute. This years Best Booth Award winner was chosen because of the unique usage and display of their products in their booth design. We were very curious to find out what had inspired this very creative booth.  We spoke with Matt Goldberg, CEO...

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BE AFRAID. BE VERY AFRAID.

BE AFRAID. BE VERY AFRAID.

Posted by | Nov 9, 2017 | , , |

By Susan Bloom Industry expert Justin King believes that distributors should be “terrified” following the recent launch of Amazon Business Prime.  Here’s why and how he suggests they compete with the online giant. On October 24, small businesses were rocked by an announcement they’d long dreaded—Amazon’s launch of ‘Business Prime Shipping,’ a service which offers business customers unlimited free two-day shipping based on a tiered pricing schedule (e.g., $499 for up to 10 users, $1,299 for up to 100 users, and $10,099 for over 100 users).  With the announcement—which represents the extension of Amazon’s profitable consumer-focused Prime service to...

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How Can E-commerce Fight Back (and Win) Against Amazon?

How Can E-commerce Fight Back (and Win) Against Amazon?

Posted by | Nov 6, 2017 | , |

Ecommerce companies need to get innovative if they’re going to prevent Amazon from taking over. Amazon beat its quarterly earnings estimate last week and its stock surged by over 7% as a result, making Jeff Bezos the richest man in the world. It’s estimated that Amazon will account for about 43% of US ecommerce sales in 2017 from 38% in 2016. As compared to Walmart growing from 2.8% to 3.6% in 2017. Fortunately, Walmart’s acquisition of Jet.com and promotion of Mark Lore to lead all of Walmart’s ecommerce efforts has been paying off because Walmart never had a successful platform business model....

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WÜRTH INDUSTRY NORTH AMERICA STRENGTHENS ITS CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS

WÜRTH INDUSTRY NORTH AMERICA STRENGTHENS ITS CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS

Posted by | Nov 6, 2017 | , |

Immediate Release November 1, 2017 WÜRTH INDUSTRY NORTH AMERICA STRENGTHENS ITS CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS Indianapolis, USA – Würth Industry North America (WINA) is strengthening its structural fastening portfolio and has acquired Weinstock Bros., Inc. in Valley Stream, New York. Weinstock Bros., Inc. serves the needs of some of the world’s leading steel fabricators and erectors. The New York based company, with more than a century of experience, has earned the reputation of a go-to supplier and specializes in supplying high strength structural bolts, tools and equipment for some of the most demanding structural steel building and bridge construction projects. Over...

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Fastener News Desk Announces The 2017 Best Booth Awards Winners!

Fastener News Desk Announces The 2017 Best Booth Awards Winners!

Posted by | Nov 1, 2017 | , |

FASTENER NEWS DESK PRESENTS THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 BEST BOOTH AWARDS   The International Fastener Expo (formerly the National Industrial Fastener and Mill Supply Expo) is the largest B2B of industrial fasteners and tooling & machinery in North America. Since 1981, the event continues to bring together the manufacturers and master distributors of fasteners, precision formed parts, fastener machinery & tooling and other related products and services with distributors and sales agents in the distribution chain. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the event consists of an all-day conference program presented by endorsing fastener associations and a...

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Technical Drivers for High Performance Fastener Coatings

Technical Drivers for High Performance Fastener Coatings

Posted by | Oct 27, 2017 | , |

Fastener coatings specialists must keep up with ever evolving requirements of today’s automotive industry to achieve success in their operations. Here MacDermid Enthone looks at the key criteria that fastener design and corrosion engineers evaluate when choosing coatings for powertrain, exterior, interior and safety critical fasteners. Failure of coatings to meet these criteria could present major challenges to applicators worldwide. So, what is the key criteria? Environmental compliance New coatings must conform to the latest legislative requirements. The primary directives that a coated fastener must comply with are ELV (End of Life Vehicle) Directive, REACH (EU Regulation for the...

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Natural Disasters Boosting Demand for Metal Roofs

Natural Disasters Boosting Demand for Metal Roofs

Posted by | Oct 26, 2017 | , |

By Todd Prince Las Vegas Review-Journal: Hurricanes and fires are on the minds of metal construction workers as they gather this week in Las Vegas for MetalCon, the industry’s largest U.S. expo. Industry professionals say demand for metal roofing has been growing in recent years, driven in large part by retrofitting of existing homes and commercial buildings.  Now, with hundreds of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed by natural disasters in Texas, Florida and California, metal workers expand demand to pick up as those affected repair or rebuild, some choosing more protective materials. “Between the fires and hurricanes, these...

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Amazon Is Conquering More Than Just Kale!

Amazon Is Conquering More Than Just Kale!

Posted by | Oct 26, 2017 | , |

Amazon Business hit the one-million customer mark only a few years into its existence, which should send shivers down the spine of industrial suppliers like Grainger. Bloomberg Gadfly explains the uphill climb facing business-to-business suppliers not named Amazon. (video by Henry Baker)     Related Content: Grainger (GWW) Missed Earnings – Good for Amazon Business, Bad for B2B Distributors Amazon Business: Understanding the Threat to B2B...

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Speakers at STAFDA, International Fastener Expo

Speakers at STAFDA, International Fastener Expo

Posted by | Oct 26, 2017 | , |

I was looking over information on the upcoming STAFDA show and saw their list of “Session Speakers”.  These speakers will be speaking on Sunday, November 12 which I think is the first day of the show. David Avrin – “Blink and they’re gone” – author of It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You! Eric Chester – author of On Fire At Work: How Great Companies Ignite Passion in Their People without Burning Them Out Jill Geisler – author of Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know and also has a podcast Q&A:  Leadership and Integrity in the Digital Age Jason Young –...

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Steel City Bolt Receives Penn DOT Approval on A325 Heavy Hex Bolts

Steel City Bolt Receives Penn DOT Approval on A325 Heavy Hex Bolts

Posted by | Oct 26, 2017 | |

Steel City Bolt has been PennDot approved for many years on such products as F1554 gr 55 anchor bolts and anchor rods and headed items.We are pleased to announce we are now PennDot approved on A325 Heavy Hex Bolts. (A325 bolts are now a grade of bolt covered under ASTM F3125.) Call us 800-522-2658 or email at sales@steelcitybolt.com for your A325 bolt needs and the requirements under ASTM F3125. The ASTM A3125 specification covers high strength heavy hex structural bolts from 1/2″ – 1-1/2″ in diameter. These bolts are intended for use in structural connections and therefore have shorter thread lengths than standard...

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Source Global Interviews: Jennifer Jung of ShinJin Fastener of South Korea

Source Global Interviews: Jennifer Jung of ShinJin Fastener of South Korea

Posted by | Oct 25, 2017 | , |

Can you please give us your Name, Company Name and where you are located? My name is Jennifer Jung, and now working for SHINJIN FASTENERS CO., LTD. in Republic of Korea. Can you tell us about the products you manufacture? We produce bolts, screws and studs with both stainless steel and carbon alloy steel, and we are specialized in the cold forming production for big diameter screws such as 1-1/2” and small diameter with long length screws such as 1/2”x 14” long. We also have a special division for the power generation industry to serve customer’s crucial and critical requirements, and...

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Source Global Interviews: KH Jeong Sales Manager | Korea Parts & Fasteners

Source Global Interviews: KH Jeong Sales Manager | Korea Parts & Fasteners

Posted by | Oct 25, 2017 | , |

  Can you please give us your Name, Company Name and where you are located? KH Jeong – Sales Manager KPF – Korea Parts & Fasteners Corporate is located in South Korea. Our 54 yrs old Factory is in Korea and 6yrs old factory in Vietnam   Can you tell us about the products you manufacture? Structural, special OEM fasteners, heavy hex nuts, Hex cap screws, Socket cap screws, Flange screws   How important is the US market to your overall business strategy? About 30% of our fastener sales for US. So, it is very important region. We have...

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Several NE Ohio Fastener Companies Receive 2017 Business Longevity Awards

Several NE Ohio Fastener Companies Receive 2017 Business Longevity Awards

Posted by | Oct 25, 2017 | , |

Congratulations to all the winners, we have highlighted the fastener companies! This year’s Business Longevity Award honorees are proof that hard work and a commitment to excellence can pay off. These 44 companies were built on timeless values and principles that set the stage for generations of economic achievement. Some of these businesses have recognizable brand names that are imbedded in the communities they call home. Others have maintained a low profile while consistently offering a great product to their customers. When things didn’t go their way, these organizations regrouped and bounced back stronger than ever. They are part...

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THREADED FASTENERS, INC. EXPANDS ITS REACH WITH ACQUISITION OF STATELINE FASTENERS

THREADED FASTENERS, INC. EXPANDS ITS REACH WITH ACQUISITION OF STATELINE FASTENERS

Posted by | Oct 24, 2017 | , , |

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pam Denham 251.656.3843 pdenham6400@att.net MOBILE, ALA.-BASED THREADED FASTENERS, INC. EXPANDS ITS REACH WITH ACQUISITION OF STATELINE FASTENERS IN ROSSVILLE, GA Mobile, Ala. (October 13, 2017) — Threaded Fasteners, Inc. (TFI), an employee owned business specializing in the manufacturing, custom packaging and distribution of steel fasteners recently welcomed Stateline Fasteners of Rossville, Ga., to its growing family of businesses. “Stateline’s entire team will be joining forces with the TFI team already established in Chattanooga, Tenn., to serve our expanding market in Tennessee and north Georgia,” said Billy Duren, president of Threaded Fasteners, Inc. “Stateline’s staff brings a wealth of knowledge...

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Thinking outside the mold, with 3D printers that make objects of steel

Thinking outside the mold, with 3D printers that make objects of steel

Posted by | Oct 24, 2017 | , , |

A Metal X 3-D printer at Markforged in Watertown. Metal X isn’t built for speed, but it’s cheap enough to allow companies to buy them by the dozen and run them nonstop.   By Hiawatha Bray Globe Staff October 22, 2017   At first glance, there’s nothing high-tech about a stainless steel door hinge. Unless it’s made by Desktop Metal. But the company isn’t a Rust Belt relic — a metal-casting company left over from the glory days of America’s Iron Age. It’s a modern startup operating out of an office park in Burlington. Most everyone has seen or heard about 3-D printers...

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Source Global Interviews: Anthony Wijaya of PT. Garuda Metalindo Tbk

Source Global Interviews: Anthony Wijaya of PT. Garuda Metalindo Tbk

Posted by | Oct 24, 2017 | , |

Company: Garuda Metalindo | International Fastener Expo 2017 | Booth#1616 Contact: Anthony Wijaya PT Garuda Metalindo Tbk manufactures and sells industrial components and sub components in Indonesia. It primarily offers nuts and bolts for use in motorcycle parts, auto parts, and other industries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in North Jakarta, Indonesia. PT Garuda Metalindo Tbk is a subsidiary of PT Garuda Multi Investama. Address: Jl. Kapuk Kamal Raya No. 23 North Jakarta,  14470 Indonesia Founded in 1982 1,598 Employees www.garudametalindo.com   Can you please give us your Name, Company Name and where you are...

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World’s Largest Titanium Additive Manufacturing Facility Opens in New York

World’s Largest Titanium Additive Manufacturing Facility Opens in New York

Posted by | Oct 23, 2017 | , |

Sometimes additive manufacturing is simply outclassed by traditional techniques like molding, casting or machining. In other cases, the technology’s strengths make it a no-brainer. For example, the long lead times, low batch sizes and high cost of aerospace parts make additive a perfect fit in this industry. GE’s famous fuel nozzle is just one example. Another area in which additive manufacturing shines is working with titanium. Notoriously difficult and expensive to cut, 3D printing titanium parts is proving to be a better solution than conventional machining. Naturally, these two advantages combine to create metal additive’s wheelhouse: titanium aerospace parts. Norsk Titanium, an FAA-approved supplier...

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Finding Courage to Face the Future

Finding Courage to Face the Future

Posted by | Oct 20, 2017 | , |

This Chrysler assembly line worker learned how to live in the moment after her cancer diagnosis. Ally Lucaj, a 45-year-old, divorced mother of three and Chrysler assembly line worker, is a survivor. After she found the courage to leave a bad marriage, she was forced to move her children back to her parent’s house. She diligently searched for a full-time job, applying at Chrysler in April 2012 while she worked as a waitress. A year later, while waiting for a position at the company to open, Lucaj received devastating news from her doctor: a cancer diagnosis, which required two...

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SME Chief Warns of ‘Silver Tsunami’ Facing Manufacturing

SME Chief Warns of ‘Silver Tsunami’ Facing Manufacturing

Posted by | Oct 19, 2017 | , |

NOVI, MI — Manufacturing faces an even larger shortage of skilled workers as older employees retire over the next few years, the head of SME said in a speech today. “Call it the ‘Silver Tsunami,’” Jeff Krause, executive director and CEO of SME (Dearborn, MI), said during an address at the HxGN LOCAL Automotive Summit in Novi, MI. “Manufacturing companies need a succession plan,” Krause said. “How do you attract and retain millennials?” Many factory jobs are held by Baby Boom generation workers who are retiring from the workforce. For example, the Center for Automotive Research (Ann Arbor, MI)...

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Source Global Interviews: Lenny Damberg of Hardlock Industry Company from Japan

Source Global Interviews: Lenny Damberg of Hardlock Industry Company from Japan

Posted by | Oct 18, 2017 | , |

Fastener News Desk spoke with HARDLOCK Industry at the 2017 International Fastener Expo in Las Vegas! Can you please give us your Name, Company Name and where your company is located? My name is Lenny Damberg and I work for HARDLOCK Industry Co., Ltd. in Japan. Can you tell us about the products you manufacture? We manufacture unique self-locking fasteners with one of the strongest locking effects in the industry. Our HARDLOCK products are maintenance-free due to the strong locking effect and they are re-usable with hardly any change in performance. This means increase in productivity wherever adopted and immense reduction...

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Fastener News Desk Speaks with Joe Stephens | CEO of Motor City Industrial | IFE 2017 Series

Fastener News Desk Speaks with Joe Stephens | CEO of Motor City Industrial | IFE 2017 Series

Posted by | Oct 18, 2017 | |

Fastener News Desk Speaks with Joe Stephens | CEO  Motor City Industrial    Where is Motor City Industrial located? Hazel Park, MI Can you tell us about the products and services your company offers? At MCI we offer a variety of products and services to our customers throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We have a comprehensive suite of supply chain technologies, from an online portal to weight based scales, industrial vending machines and lockers to ensure that our customers get what they need when they need it. We also provide our customers with smart inventory management systems, a wide range...

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Michigan reclaims Guinness World Record for largest gathering of Rosie the Riveters

Michigan reclaims Guinness World Record for largest gathering of Rosie the Riveters

Posted by | Oct 17, 2017 | , |

                                            Michigan reclaims Guinness World Record for largest gathering of Rosie the Riveters   AMBER AINSWORTH OCTOBER 15, 2017, 3:44 AM Saturday, Michigan reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Rosie the Riveters since World War II. About 3,755 women and girls gathered at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center to beat the record of 2,229 Rosies set last year in California. The gathering included 58 original Rosies. “Today a diverse group of women, from 6 weeks to 110 years old, traveled...

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Current Technologies transforming the Manufacturing Industry

Current Technologies transforming the Manufacturing Industry

Posted by | Oct 17, 2017 | |

Manufacturing was the leading job trend during the Industrial Revolution. Nearly 2/3 of the labor force was employed in factories, with workers described as strictly “blue collar.” This was the common perception; manufacturing being a strictly blue collar industry, with workers grinding with their bare hands to get a job done. Now, times are changing and recent developments in technologies promise innovation and excitement. The implementation of advanced technologies has brought change to an industry that defined us a hundred years ago. The new trends in the industry bring increased speed, customization, precision and efficiency to ensure goods are...

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American Fastener Journal, September/October 2017

American Fastener Journal, September/October 2017

Posted by | Oct 16, 2017 | , |

American Fastener Journal, September/October 2017 Featured Articles: Prestige Stamping Celebrates 50 years How to Hand Down the Family Business From One Generation to Another Volt 25th Anniversary International Fastener Expo & More! About American Fastener Journal The American Fastener Journal is a respected and recognized provider of fastener and business information. Advertising in the AFJ will increase awareness of your company within the fastener industry. For more than 30 years, the American Fastener Journal has provided the reach, frequency and depth of readership that is vitally important to companies as they decide how to invest their advertising...

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FASTENER TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017

FASTENER TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017

Posted by | Oct 16, 2017 | , |

Fastener Technology International, October/November 2017 Featured Articles: International Fastener Expo Spotlight on packaging Testing Labs & Regulations Fastener Focus & More! About Fastener Technology International Fastener Technology International is a bimonthly international technical magazine for manufacturers, distributors and users of all types of fasteners. Fastener Technology International puts you in touch with the key decision makers…worldwide. Every issue includes a magazine-in-a-magazine section called Fastener Focus for fastener distributors, OEMs and users....

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Fastener Industry Veterans Issued US Patent for eCommerce Technology

Fastener Industry Veterans Issued US Patent for eCommerce Technology

Posted by | Oct 15, 2017 | , |

PRESS RELEASE:  October 16th, 2017   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                    CONTACT: Cris A. Young | EVP | PH: 1-800-FASTENERS | EM: cris@HudsonFasteners.com Fastener Industry Veterans Issued US Patent for eCommerce Technology Youngstown, OH.—Product Genius Technology Founders and Fastener Industry veterans, Lisa J. Kleinhandler, CEO  and...

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10 Must Do’s At The International Fastener Expo 2017 In Las Vegas

10 Must Do’s At The International Fastener Expo 2017 In Las Vegas

Posted by | Oct 15, 2017 | , |

Are you ready to participate in the largest fastener industry event in No. America! The International Fastener Expos brings together… 850 + Distributors, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Fasteners, Specialty Tooling and Machinery — All in One Place. All within three days. 2,500+ attendees from 30+ countries visit the International Fastener Expo each year in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA to network and find new products and suppliers. 77% of attendees agree that the International Fastener Expo is a “must attend” event. Why? Because the International Fastener Expo is the most comprehensive B2B trade show that draws together large and small...

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FASTENER + FIXING, SEPTEMBER 2017

FASTENER + FIXING, SEPTEMBER 2017

Posted by | Oct 15, 2017 | , |

EDITORIAL Will LowryEditore: will.lowry@fastenerandfixing.comt: +44 (0) 1727 814 509 A Word from the editor15 September 2017 BACK TO FASTENERS The summer holidays are over, the beach is long forgotten, and once again it is back to work… and we have the perfect issue to help fully immerse you back into all things fasteners. Before the holiday period I spent a week in Italy visiting several manufacturers and learning more about developments in the Italian market. Based on this trip, we have exclusive articles from Colombo Special Fasteners and its continued steady growth after the acquisition of Tecno Fasteners; INOXDADI...

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Distributor’s Link, Fall 2017 Featured Articles

Distributor’s Link, Fall 2017 Featured Articles

Posted by | Oct 15, 2017 | , , |

 Featured Articles: Acument  Fastener Acquisitions International Fastener Expo  Hall of Fame & Young Fastener Professional Awards Fastener Industry Association Updates and Events And Much More! About Link Magazine Distributor’s Link Magazine is an award winning publication for the Fastener Industry. Servicing the Fastener Distributor market since 1976, we LINK together the industry with its affiliated organizations, reaching the fastener distributor nationwide. With our print edition, digital magazine, new LINK Magazine App and social media presence, we are reaching the global market! LINK Magazine is published quarterly and is the largest, most popular magazine in the business. Our readers consider...

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Fastener Company Acquisitions Completed During the First Half of 2017

Fastener Company Acquisitions Completed During the First Half of 2017

Posted by | Oct 13, 2017 | , , |

About the Author: RICHARD P. HAGAN Richard P. Hagan is the president of Pinnacle Capital Corporation, a boutique investment banking firm which specializes in providing merger & acquisition advisory services to the global fastener industry.  Since its founding in 1993, Pinnacle has provided expert guidance and assistance to a broad range of fastener company clients – large and small, manufacturers and distributors, publicly-traded and privately-owned – in numerous countries around the world.  The majority of the projects undertaken by Pinnacle are sale / divestiture assign-ments. The firm also provides expert advice and assistance with acquisitions, strategic investments, joint venture...

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Manufacturing Day Youngstown Grows Again!

Manufacturing Day Youngstown Grows Again!

Posted by | Oct 11, 2017 | , , |

Manufacturing Day℠ is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Manufacturing Day is modern manufacturing’s biggest stage.  Manufacturing Day occurs on the first Friday in October — this year it occurred on Oct 6, 2017.  Each year more than 3,000 schools and manufacturers will open their doors and unveil the opportunities that lie beyond them to more than 600,000 parents, students, educators and other interested individuals to showcase modern manufacturing.  Since 2013 Hudson Fasteners, a Youngstown Incubator Portfolio company has organized and promoted the Manufacturing Day event in Youngstown, OH. Hudson Fasteners (1 Industrial...

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A Love Affair with Flying

A Love Affair with Flying

Posted by | Oct 11, 2017 | , |

GE Engineer Credits Grandfather for Introducing Him to Aircraft, Flying At the young age of two, Joshua Mook fell in love with aircraft — his grandfather, a pilot, introduced him to flying by taking him on a ride in the family plane. Little did Mook know his passion for aircraft and flying would put him on the path to become an engineering leader at GE Additive — the division of GE dedicated to additive manufacturing, which is a way of printing parts layer by layer as one piece that’s expected to revolutionize manufacturing. (For more on Josh’s story and...

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How to Identify a Stand‑Out B2B E‑commerce Player

How to Identify a Stand‑Out B2B E‑commerce Player

Posted by | Oct 11, 2017 | |

Effective use of web analytics to measure marketing campaigns, and offering customers an easy-to-use website, are two common traits of successful online B2B companies, Forrester Research says.   There are many digital commerce tactics, and a few that are particularly common among successful companies, Forrester Research Inc. says in a report issued last week. One trait of the most forward-thinking e-commerce practitioners is applying web analytics data to measure the success of marketing campaigns, says the report, which features a “digital maturity model” to evaluate a company’s B2B digital progress. Another common trait of successful companies is having a...

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MiTek® Launches Its New ProSeries™ Fasteners, Offering Exterior-Grade & Interior-Grade Structural Wood Screws

MiTek® Launches Its New ProSeries™ Fasteners, Offering Exterior-Grade & Interior-Grade Structural Wood Screws

Posted by | Oct 10, 2017 | , |

MiTek ProSeries™ Offers High-Grade, Code-Compliant, Structural Fasteners for Professional Builders, Remodelers, Deck Builders, DIYers, and Pro-sumers   October 03, 2017 02:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time   CHESTERFIELD, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– MiTek today announced that it has launched a new line of fasteners, called MiTek ProSeries™. MiTek ProSeries™ includes MiTek Washer Head structural wood screws, MiTek Bugle Head structural wood screws, and MiTek Hex Head structural wood screws. MiTek® Launches Its New ProSeries™ Fasteners, Offering Exterior-Grade & Interior-Grade Structural Wood Screws Tweet this Ideal for wood-to-wood and metal-to wood connections, MiTek Hex Head structural wood screws are available in lengths from 1-1/2” to 8”. These...

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President Donald J. Trump Proclaims October 6, 2017, as National Manufacturing Day

President Donald J. Trump Proclaims October 6, 2017, as National Manufacturing Day

Posted by | Oct 9, 2017 | |

The White House Office of the Press Secretary   For Immediate Release   October 06, 2017   National Manufacturing Day, 2017 – – – – – – – By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America’s manufacturers have laid the foundation for our Nation’s vibrant economy and have secured our reputation as an economic superpower. Our manufacturing products consistently set the global standard for design and quality. American manufacturing has been enduringly successful because it is the potent combination of the two great pillars of the American economy: the American entrepreneur and the American worker....

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Arconic Wins Multimillion Dollar Titanium Supply Contract with Aerospace Manufacturer Ducommun

Arconic Wins Multimillion Dollar Titanium Supply Contract with Aerospace Manufacturer Ducommun

Posted by | Oct 9, 2017 | , |

Multi-year agreement expands Arconic’s position with Ducommun as a supplier of titanium sheet and plate for leading defense and commercial aircraft platforms October 9, 2017 MIAMI and NILES, OH, October 9, 2017 – Arconic has signed a multi-year titanium sheet and plate contract with Ducommun, an aerospace and defense manufacturer. Under the agreement, Arconic’s Titanium and Engineered Products business unit will supply titanium to Ducommun, which uses its proprietary hot forming and super-plastic forming processes to produce aircraft structures for military and commercial aircraft platforms. The deal, announced at the 33rd Annual TITANIUM USA conference in Miami, significantly increases the...

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Top Digital Supply Chain Cities in the U.S.

Top Digital Supply Chain Cities in the U.S.

Posted by | Oct 9, 2017 | , |

A look at the supply chain readiness of several major U.S. cities, and their adoption of smart-city technologies. Deloitte Consulting and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have teamed up to analyze how seven large metropolitan areas of the United States are transforming their traditional supply chain base into digital supply chains. Given that the study was funded by an Atlanta-based group, the results are hardly authoritative (for instance, a number of major cities, such as Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, are not included in the study), but they do offer an interesting view on the supply chain capabilities...

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Swissturn/USA Plans For Bright Future After Acquisition

Swissturn/USA Plans For Bright Future After Acquisition

Posted by | Oct 8, 2017 | , |

Interview with Ken Mandile, President of Swissturn/USA BY ZACHARY COMEAU Oxford manufacturer Swissturn/USA in September acquired the miniature fastener line of J.I. Morris Co. In an interview with the Worcester Business Journal, Swissturn/USA President Kenneth Mandile answered questions about his company’s plans for the line after the acquisition and the future of the company. What does the company make? Swissturn manufactures high-precision turned metal and plastic components for a variety of industries. Our largest industry sector is medical devices. Many of the parts Swissturn manufactures are very small, so the miniature fasteners that J.I. Morris manufactured are within our...

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Swissturn/USA Purchases J.I. Morris Fastener Line

Swissturn/USA Purchases J.I. Morris Fastener Line

Posted by | Oct 8, 2017 | , , |

Release Date: October 2nd, 2017   We are pleased to announce that Swissturn/USA has purchased the fastener line of miniature number and UNM screws, self-tapping screws, hex nuts, flat washers, and turned parts from J.I. Morris Company. The J.I. Morris Company brand is recognized as the premier manufacturer of miniature fasteners. We welcome J.I. Morris customers to Swissturn! Swissturn/USA is a world-class precision Swiss screw machine products manufacturer. Production of miniature screws and nuts will shift immediately to Swissturn’s Oxford, Massachusetts facility. Swissturn frequently uses its modern CNC Swiss screw machines for production of miniature parts, so assuming production of the J.I. Morris...

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Fastener Symposium: Learn about the Latest Advances in Lightweight High Torque Fastening Solutions

Fastener Symposium: Learn about the Latest Advances in Lightweight High Torque Fastening Solutions

Posted by | Oct 8, 2017 | , |

Fastener Symposium RELEASE DATE 10/13/2017 Save the Date! Friday, October 13 is your chance to learn about the latest advances in lightweight high torque fas-tening solutions. The Phillips Screw Company is hosting a fastener symposium at: Automation Alley, 2675 Bellingham Drive, Troy, MI Agenda: 8:30—9:00: Continental Breakfast 9:00—9:30: Introductions and Agenda Review 9:30– 10:30: Lightweight Fastener Design and Why Contact Area Matters 10:30-10:45: Break 10:45– 11:30: How to Achieve Stable Stick Fit for Hand and Automated Assembly 11:30—12:15: Options for Multi-tool Compatibility for Multi-National Maintenance 12:15-1:15: Lunch 1:30—2:00: Fastener Gaging Systems—Wrentham Tool Group 2:00—3:00: Demo stations, Q&A, and a website...

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IFI Names 7th Managing Director in its 86 Year History

IFI Names 7th Managing Director in its 86 Year History

Posted by | Oct 8, 2017 | |

  The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth J. McCreight as the association’s new Managing Director. The IFI Board of Directors announced the selection following a considered and comprehensive search for a leader who understands the invaluable contributions the fastener industry makes to North American economy, and who can provide direction, motivation and new energy to the mission of the fastener industry association. Ken McCreight, is coming to IFI from the Cleveland-based Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET), and previously served as an industry advocate for manufacturing organizations as Vice President of the...

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Lawson Products Acquires Canadian Fastener Distributor The Bolt Supply House Ltd.

Lawson Products Acquires Canadian Fastener Distributor The Bolt Supply House Ltd.

Posted by | Oct 4, 2017 | , |

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 3, 2017– Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS) a distributor of products and services to the MRO marketplace, today announced the acquisition of The Bolt Supply House Ltd., based in Calgary, Canada, for a purchase price of approximately CAD$40.0 million, subject to customary post-closing price adjustments. The purchase price was funded with cash on hand and utilization of Lawson Products’ existing credit facility. Founded in 1948, The Bolt Supply House Ltd., owned by John J. McCann and W. Brett Wilson, is a leading Canadian distributor of high quality fasteners, power tools and industrial MRO supplies, with annual sales of approximately CAD$43 million. The Bolt Supply House’s 13 branch locations and...

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Drill America Launches New Website

Drill America Launches New Website

Posted by | Oct 4, 2017 | , |

Visit the Drill America redesigned website at www.DrillAmerica.net Use the new website to: • View current stock • Check pricing • Create quotes • Access product specs and videos If you would like to use the website for these functions, please reply to this email indicating you would like “web access”. Drill America Stocks More Than Drills Check out our very popular Carbide Tipped Hole Cutters. We offer sizes 5/8″ – 4″ with cutting depths of 3/16″ and 1″....

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How Women Are Carrying on Rosie the Riveter’s Legacy

How Women Are Carrying on Rosie the Riveter’s Legacy

Posted by | Oct 4, 2017 | |

EDUCATION AND CAREERS Over 70 years after Rosie the Riveter encouraged women to join the workforce, they are still sadly underrepresented in the manufacturing industry. During World War II, “Rosie the Riveter” represented the United States government’s efforts to encourage women to go to work in order to aid the war effort. The campaign inspired a surge of women in manufacturing, and between 1940 and 1945, the number of women in the American workforce increased from 27 percent to nearly 37 percent. By 1945 nearly one out of every four married women worked outside the home, with the aviation industry...

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Deloitte’s Official Manufacturing Day Post-Event Survey Is Back!

Deloitte’s Official Manufacturing Day Post-Event Survey Is Back!

Posted by | Oct 2, 2017 | |

Deloitte’s Official Post-Event Survey Is Back! For the third year in a row, Deloitte has created a post-event survey that Manufacturing Day Hosts can use to assess the impact of their events with attendees — and on the public perception of manufacturing more generally. As in years past, Deloitte will compile results, provide analysis of the survey responses, and share the information in an manufacturing day infographic that will be published to mfgday.com. To access the survey, Hosts should log in to their Host Dashboard. There, under the sub-head “Visitor Survey,” is a link labeled “Go to Survey.”  Host can simply...

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Digital ‘Reality’ Tools Help B2B Marketers Get Real With Complex Products

Digital ‘Reality’ Tools Help B2B Marketers Get Real With Complex Products

Posted by | Oct 2, 2017 | , |

B2B marketers can get an assist from virtual and augmented reality applications that demonstrate big-ticket and complex products, says a new report.   For B2B marketers whose companies have products that are hard to explain or demonstrate, there are new forms of reality that can help. Virtual and augmented reality tools can help buyers “test” large equipment and visualize complex components, Forrester Research Inc. says in a new report. B2B marketers whose products are expensive to ship, difficult to visualize, hard to comprehend, or possess some combination of those characteristics, can use virtual and augmented reality technology to help overcome such...

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7 ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution Can Help the Planet

7 ways the Fourth Industrial Revolution Can Help the Planet

Posted by | Oct 2, 2017 | , |

At the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) first Sustainable Development Impact Summit last week in New York, several of the discussions focused on how today’s tech revolution – the so called Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) – can create a better, cleaner and safer world. The imperative is clear: while society today is the most prosperous and dynamic the world has ever created, our Earth system is under unprecedented stress. Scientists say our planet has been torqued out of a stable system into uncharted territory. Examples include sobering warnings that 92% of the world’s population live in places where air quality is unsafe,...

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Advance Components – Master Stocking Distributor of Vogelsang Fastener Solutions Tension Pins

Advance Components – Master Stocking Distributor of Vogelsang Fastener Solutions Tension Pins

Posted by | Oct 1, 2017 | , |

PRESS RELEASE: September 27, 2017 CONTACT: Pam Berry, pberry@advancecomponents.com Advance Components is now the master stocking distributor of Vogelsang Fastener Solutions (VFS). Vogelsang is a worldwide leading manufacturer of formed metal parts and is one of the world’s largest producers of Coiled Spring Pins and Rollpins® both slotted and coiled. Advance Components is proud to add VFS Rollpins® and Coiled Spring Pins to its list of quality products that are available for same-day shipping, low minimums, drop shipping, EDI planning and other value-added solutions that make Advance a trusted supply chain partner. Advance will carry a large stock of...

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Community Colleges: Training the Next Generation of Manufacturers

Community Colleges: Training the Next Generation of Manufacturers

Posted by | Oct 1, 2017 | , |

Training skilled workers is critical to strengthening the U.S. manufacturing sector, especially at a time when about 2 million manufacturing jobs are projected to remain unfilled, due to the worsening skills gap that is taking place throughout the country. For several years, manufacturers and manufacturing benefactors have explored the cause, and the majority agreed that community colleges can increase their efforts to train the next generation of manufacturers. With globalization and manufacturing barely catching up with the rapid pace in new technologies, the industry is evolving and changing dramatically such that workers’ skill sets can’t keep step with these constant...

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Why You Should Register Your Manufacturing Day Event

Why You Should Register Your Manufacturing Day Event

Posted by | Oct 1, 2017 | , |

Each year, we hear stories about Manufacturing Day events that never make it on the map. While we’re glad that these “under the radar” events happen and fully appreciate how they underscore that MFG DAY truly is a grassroots movement, we’re also a bit disappointed that they don’t become part of the annual celebration’s public record.   More importantly, though, holding an MFG DAY event without officially registering is a missed opportunity for the Host that made the effort to hold the event in the first place. Below we explain why and explore some of the common objections we’ve...

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Finding the Right Digital Balance in B2B Customer Experience

Finding the Right Digital Balance in B2B Customer Experience

Posted by | Sep 28, 2017 | , |

Growing numbers of B2B companies are focusing on digitization to succeed with customer-centric strategies. Here’s how to get it right. Customer-centric strategies, once the preserve of business-to-consumer players like Amazon and Google, are now fundamentally changing the complicated landscape of business-to-business relationships, too. Case in point: the chief executive of a global chemical business produces items that are in such high demand that they are allocated, rather than sold, to customers. Nonetheless, he recently announced at a top-management meeting that the company could no longer afford to deliver “a subpar experience” to its customers and therefore would embark on a...

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Women In Engineering? Women In Engineering!

Women In Engineering? Women In Engineering!

Posted by | Sep 28, 2017 | , |

I’ve been at Rockwell Automation for more than 30 years and have always been aware that I am in the minority, being a woman in an engineer role. I’ve been a commercial engineer for the best part, helping customers design machines that do everything from putting fizzy pop into a tin, to learning how a roller coaster works.  Things have changed on the surface over time, acceptance has improved, but in reality, here in the UK the number of female engineers doesn’t seem to have changed that much, we are still only 9% of the engineering workforce nationally. Luckily, long...

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International Fastener Expo & METALCON | 1 BADGE = 2 SHOWS!

International Fastener Expo & METALCON | 1 BADGE = 2 SHOWS!

Posted by | Sep 28, 2017 | , |

International Fastener Expo and METALCON – 1 BADGE = 2 SHOWS! Your IFE show badge will have double the value! While at IFE – attendees and exhibitors can also visit METALCON. METALCON has the widest cross-section of metal professionals in the industry at one event – to better your application of metal. Whether you work in roofing or construction, METALCON will raise your standard. METALCON will be located in North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center on October 18-20, 2017. Exhibit Hall Hours: Wed. 12:00pm-6:00pm, Thurs. 12:00pm-6:00pm, and Fri. 10:00am-1:00pm. Click here to register for METALCON at no...

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Myth-Busting American Manufacturing

Myth-Busting American Manufacturing

Posted by | Sep 28, 2017 | , |

The MAPI Foundation wants to set the record straight. U.S. manufacturing is a vibrant industry. Disparaging myths have circulated about American manufacturing for decades. Parents have discouraged their children from going into a manufacturing career because they think factories are “dirty and dangerous,” or lacking a solid wage and career opportunities. Manufacturers in other countries−such as Germany and Japan−are perceived as far more innovative than their U.S. counterparts. And, the most virulent rumor of all, people believe that manufacturing has vanished from the United States. When was the last time you heard, “We don’t make anything here anymore”? The...

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The New Supply Chain

The New Supply Chain

Posted by | Sep 28, 2017 | , |

The first modern online order was placed in 1994 by a man in Philadelphia who bought Sting’s Ten Summoner’s Tales album from a friend for $12.48 (plus shipping, of course). Since then, the way we shop has changed radically. Today’s consumer is no longer restricted to a physical store, or even to traditional business hours — they can shop from practically wherever, whenever they want. And because of this freedom, they’ve come to expect a few things: easy ordering, seamless fulfillment and delivery and hassle- (and cost) free returns. To keep up, brands have had to adjust and integrate their supply chains from...

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The Smart Supply Chain

The Smart Supply Chain

Posted by | Sep 28, 2017 | , |

  IMPACTS This report investigates a growing multi-sector focus on Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) — tools and techniques for integrated design, engineering and production, enhanced information sharing, and more collaborative decision-making between Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers.   KEY RECOMMENDATIONS Selected excerpts from the recommendations section: Companies should start by developing a strategy. Although 90 percent of large manufacturers recognize the importance of their supply chains to business success—after all, 50-70 percent of their costs are in the supply chain—very few have a supply chain strategy. The MEP program has become an indispensable part of the total U.S. manufacturing...

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Go Digital with the International Fastener Expo Mobile App!

Go Digital with the International Fastener Expo Mobile App!

Posted by | Sep 25, 2017 | , |

MOBILE APP   Description: Held annually in Las Vegas, NV, the National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo is the largest fastener expo in North America. Since 1981, the event continues to bring together the manufacturers and master distributors of industrial fasteners, precision formed parts, fastener machinery & tooling and other related products and services with distributors and sales agents in the distribution chain. The event consists of an all-day conference program presented by endorsing fastener associations and a show floor with more than 600 exhibiting companies from around the world.  Go Digital Download the International Fastener Expo app...

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5 Trends That Are Changing B2B Commerce

5 Trends That Are Changing B2B Commerce

Posted by | Sep 25, 2017 | , |

It’s no secret that the B2B landscape has changed drastically in the last few decades.  At the forefront of these changes, of course, is technology. Whether directly or indirectly, technology has changed the way companies do business with one another.  What this means for your company is: If you haven’t kept up to date with the current trends in the world of B2B commerce, you run the risk of losing out to competing companies who are more prepared to meet the expectations of their clients and business partners. That being said, this article will take a look at five...

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Four Key Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Used in Aerospace

Four Key Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Used in Aerospace

Posted by | Sep 25, 2017 | , |

Aerospace is a leading industry in the use of advanced manufacturing technologies. This is due largely to the unique challenges that exist for designing aircraft and spacecraft such as extreme environmental conditions; materials that must be strong, lightweight, and resistant to temperature and corrosion; and the extremely fine, tight-tolerance features that require micro- and nano-machining methods, including laser machining and welding. In fact, aerospace is often the first to come up with innovative advanced manufacturing approaches, which are later adopted by other industries. Below are four key advanced manufacturing (AM) technologies that are vital to aerospace manufacturing today. Additive Manufacturing Aerospace...

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ZaGO Manufacturing Co. Announced as Manufacturer of the Year Finalist for the 2017 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards

ZaGO Manufacturing Co. Announced as Manufacturer of the Year Finalist for the 2017 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards

Posted by | Sep 25, 2017 | , |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 23, 2017 Contact:Jacqueline Luciano Email: jackie@zago.com Phone: (973)643-6700 September 22, 2017- Newark,N.J. – ZaGO Manufacturing Co. a manufacturer of sealing fasteners and components, has been announced as a finalist in the Manufacturer of the Year category for the 2017 New Jersey Manufacturing Awards. The winner will be announced at the annual “Made in New Jersey” event in celebration of the sixth annual National Manufacturing Day. The event will occur on Friday, October 6th at the Bridgewater Marriott at 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. The annual celebration will be held from 7:30am to 2:30pm...

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Accelerating Innovation in Manufacturing: A Look Ahead

Accelerating Innovation in Manufacturing: A Look Ahead

Posted by | Sep 25, 2017 | |

This month, MForesight took part in the annual conference of SSTI, a national nonprofit that works to strengthen initiatives to create a better future through science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Approximately 40 participants joined MForesight at the event on September 14 in Washington, DC to explore a range of topics and initiatives: enhancing performance across the supply chain, improving cybersecurity for manufacturers, and developing an advanced manufacturing workforce. MForesight Managing Director Christine Andres provided an overview of MForesight’s recent work, including a new major report on supply chains. Phil Singerman, Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services at the National Institute...

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International Fastener Expo | New Name -New Look -New Direction

International Fastener Expo | New Name -New Look -New Direction

Posted by | Sep 24, 2017 | , |

Fastener News Desk spoke with Courtney Harold | Marketing Consultant with Emerald Expositions, with only 21 days before the largest Fastener Expo in North America, we wanted to find out more about the recent name change and what attendees can expect at this years exposition. This year’s Fastener Expo will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on October 17 – 19th. Industry Leaders and Procurement professionals from throughout the supply chain with converge for three days of educational sessions, industry association events, and exhibits.  Was it an easy decision for Emerald Expositions to change the (very long)...

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Fastener News Desks’ Best Booth Awards Return to the 2017 International Fastener Expo

Fastener News Desks’ Best Booth Awards Return to the 2017 International Fastener Expo

Posted by | Sep 24, 2017 | , |

Exhibitors are you ready for the 2017 International Fastener Expo in Vegas? The Fastener News Desk Best Booth Awards want you! Best Booth Awards recognize International Fastener Expo exhibitors for their booth design, creativity and branding. The awards are a way to honor and reward those exhibitors whose time, energy and effort went into creating their displays, that inspire and wow the attendees. We are very excited about the upcoming exposition, the new venue and seeing the creativity from this year’s exhibitors. There certainly will be plenty to choose from for the awardees, with over 850 exhibitors!  Be on the lookout for Fastener...

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American Belleville Challenges the Status Quo in the Belleville Washer / Disc Spring / Flange Washer Industry

American Belleville Challenges the Status Quo in the Belleville Washer / Disc Spring / Flange Washer Industry

Posted by | Sep 24, 2017 | |

September 12, 2017  ZSI Manufacturing Inc., Concord Ohio, announced this week the launch of its American Belleville brand, of Belleville Washers, Disc Springs, and Flange Washers designed for applications that require the highest quality, reliability, performance; that is manufactured in the United States with globally competitive pricing. It’s leadership shares nearly 60 years of experience in the business of designing, manufacturing, problem solving and the distribution of Disc Springs, Belleville Spring Washers, & Flange Washers. Their expertise and knowledge in this industry, streamlined manufacturing processes, global network, and access to specialty materials give them the tools to be flexible,...

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Manufacturer Metamorphosis: Navigating Digital’s Impact On Manufacturing

Manufacturer Metamorphosis: Navigating Digital’s Impact On Manufacturing

Posted by | Sep 24, 2017 | , |

When it comes to digital technologies, manufacturers know they’ve got to “give” in order to “get.” After years of emphasizing cost-saving programs to drive lean operations, manufacturers are now focused on propelling outsized top-line results by investing in digital technologies. Prasad Satyavolu That’s one of the key findings of our recent study, The Work Ahead in Manufacturing, in which we surveyed 2,000 executives globally, including 500 senior executives from the consumer and industrial products spaces. Respondents reported that digital initiatives have actually increased manufacturing costs by one percent during the last year. As time goes on, respondents expect costs to...

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What happens in an internet minute in 2017?

What happens in an internet minute in 2017?

Posted by | Sep 24, 2017 | , |

Just a month ago, it was revealed that Facebook has more than two billion active monthly users. That means that in any given month, more than 25% of Earth’s population logs in to their Facebook account at least once.   This kind of scale is almost impossible to grasp.   Here’s one attempt to put it in perspective: imagine Yankee Stadium’s seats packed with 50,000 people, and multiply this by a factor of 40,000. That’s about how many different people log into Facebook every month worldwide.   A smaller window   The Yankee Stadium analogy sort of helps, but it’s still...

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Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation to host 11th charity golf tournament in support of Team Focus

Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation to host 11th charity golf tournament in support of Team Focus

Posted by | Sep 24, 2017 | , |

TEAMFOCUSUSA.ORG Posted Thursday, September 21, 2017 4:48 pm The remarkable relationships we have developed with the people who work there (Threaded Fasteners) demonstrate their strong desire to help our young men become leaders in their communities” MIKE GOTTFRIED, TEAM FOCUS FOUNDER Pam Denham Mobile, Ala, — The 11th Annual Threaded Fasteners Inc. Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Team Focus is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7 on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile.  Threaded Fasteners Charity Golf Tournament organizers are especially grateful to local businesses that have generously stepped up as sponsors for this important charity event benefiting Team...

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World’s First 3D Printer Capable of Producing High Precision Metal Objects Available Now

World’s First 3D Printer Capable of Producing High Precision Metal Objects Available Now

Posted by | Sep 21, 2017 | , |

  Digital Metal begins commercial production of its 3D metal binder jet printers, offering unprecedented detail, surface resolution and design possibilities for small components Höganäs, Sweden. – [September 19, 2017] – Digital Metal®,a Höganäs Group company, the world’s leading producer of metal powders, today announced it has initiated commercial production of the industry’s first high precision binder jetting 3D metal printer that can produce smaller and more intricate components than any previous technology. The DM P2500 can be purchased or licensed from Digital Metal and is ideal for serial production and customised parts, opening up the possibility to print...

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OPTIMAS WOOD DALE MANUFACTURING HOLDS US MANUFACTURING LICENSES FOR TAPTITE®, MORTORQ® SUPER, AND MATHREAD® PRODUCTS

OPTIMAS WOOD DALE MANUFACTURING HOLDS US MANUFACTURING LICENSES FOR TAPTITE®, MORTORQ® SUPER, AND MATHREAD® PRODUCTS

Posted by | Sep 21, 2017 | , |

Glenview, IL – September 2017 As a leading full service provider of fasteners and c-class components for OEMs and tier one suppliers, Optimas works with a global network of high quality suppliers. However, it also has its own manufacturing capabilities in the US to support customer through flexible, fast turn-around on orders. Optimas regularly invests in its manufacturing plant in Wood Dale, IL, which has allowed it to build up a strong reputation for quality. This makes it a great choice when appointing manufacturing licenses: just ask REMINC, The Phillips Screw Company, and MAThread®, Inc. Set over 135,000 sq...

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