Martin Supply, a provider of custom-tailored solutions for maintenance, repair, operation, and production supplies (MROP) in the industrial and construction markets, announced its 90th anniversary. Established in 1934 by Louis Martin in Sheffield, AL, the company has achieved unparalleled growth and transformation, now led by the third and fourth generations of the Martin family. From…

  Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has published its 2024-2025 Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2024) — a comprehensive guide to the company’s most recent innovations, product line expansions, and existing solutions for wood construction applications. The 372-page catalog offers extensive specification details and installation instructions for wood-to-wood, wood-to-masonry, and wood-to-concrete…

The Industrial Fastener Institute (IFI), a non-profit organization that represents American manufacturers, announced the launch of its new website, an innovative platform designed to enhance the experience of its members and visitors. The website offers a host of benefits, including enhanced navigation for easy access to a wealth of information about industrial fasteners, standards, and…

Solon Manufacturing Company, a designer and manufacturer of Belleville spring washers, recently announced the celebration of its 75th anniversary. Since its inception in 1949, Solon has been dedicated to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and this milestone marks a momentous journey of growth and success. From humble beginnings — four college friends in a 3,000…

~ Article courtesy of RISCO, Inc. Threadrolling is a manufacturing process that applies threads to the shank of a headed part, such as a fastener. The part is fed into two pieces of tool-grade steel that have been ground with the desired thread dimensions. The threads are formed through machine pressure. Unlike conventional threading methods…

The global industrial fasteners market was valued at US $89.43 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $124.98 billion by 2029 — growing at a CAGR of 5.74%. This is according to a new report by Arizton Advisory and Intelligence, a quality-driven research firm. The market’s growth is primarily influenced by factors, including: The…

There’s no difference other than the terms. Lag screws are lag bolts and vice versa — the terms are used interchangeably and refer to extremely tough fasteners that can withstand heavy loads. These large wood screws/bolts don hexagonal heads and typically fasten heavy lumber or other materials with intense loads. It’s understandable how both terms (lag “bolt”…

E-Z Lok, a manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic, and wood offers E-Z Lok (solid wall) is offering threaded Inserts for metal, including assortment and installation kits. E-Z Lok’s inserts are ideal for repairing or reinforcing threaded holes in soft metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and cast iron. External threads are…

Huyett has announced the addition of Keith Griffin to its Distribution Support Team as a regional sales representative for Houston, Tesas, and the surrounding area. With a 30-year career in industrial sales, he brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in technical sales, business development, and regional management. Griffin’s sales experience began…

Since 1981, the International Fastener Expo (IFE) has connected manufacturers and master distributors of fasteners, precision-formed parts, machinery and tooling, and other related products and services with distributors and sales agents in the distribution chain. Attendees from around the world will meet on September 9th and 11th, 2024 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for…

SPIROL, a global manufacturer of precision-engineered components for fastening and joining, has introduced a new series: the CL6000 lightweight, lead-free, Aluminum Precision Machined Compression Limiters. Compression limiters are designed to reinforce high-stress joints in plastic assemblies where bolts are used to connect two components. They protect the plastic from excessive compression by absorbing the load…

MEIDOH Co., a global producer of automotive fasteners, announced that it has acquired Pilgrim Screw Corporation d/b/a Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners. Pilgrim is a manufacturer of screws, bolts, rivets, clevis pins, and other fasteners for the aerospace market with manufacturing operations located in Chandler, Arizona and a small office in Providence, Rhode Island. Pilgrim’s customers include…

Flexicon recently released a mobile tilt-down flexible screw conveyor system for manual dumping and bulk bag discharging. The system is mounted on a portable base with a multi-purpose hood and an integral dust collector. This allows manual dumping from handheld sacks and discharging from bulk bags, transferring material to elevated downstream process equipment and storage…

Hillman Solutions, a provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, proudly announced its 60th anniversary. Since its founding in 1964, Hillman has grown from a small distributor of fasteners and hardware serving independently owned hardware stores in Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky, and providing to North America. The company also offers protective solutions, robotics, and…

Ruland Manufacturing has released mountable shaft collars with face holes for applications where the collar needs to be directly fastened to a component such as a pulley, sprocket, or metallic plate. Shaft collars are used to properly position components, holding them securely in place. The shaft collars are available with drilled face holes that give…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a registered, non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry,  has announced a four-part webinar series for its Fastener Basics course. Students can learn over lunch and complete the training across four Thursdays this spring — March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, and…

Written by Bill King | Technical Sales Manager Brighton Best International ~ Images courtesy of the Industrial Fasteners Institute Fastener standards have been around for many years. Although often taken for granted, it’s worth considering the origins of fastener standards and the related committees in the USA. Of course, it all starts with threads. In…

LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) has completed the purchase of Hi-Q Fasteners. Headquartered in Blaine, Minnesota, LSG is a master distributor of specialty fasteners in the North American market and is an important supply-chain partner and sourcing solution, offering high-quality such as Lindstrom, Stelfast, Mega, Solution Industries, and more. Based in Santa Fe Springs, California, Hi-Q offers a…

Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider, has announced two strategic hires expected to help further support the company’s complementary direct manufacturing and distribution business strategy. Jim Heller is the new senior VP of distribution, and Chris Martens is the new vice president of manufacturing for the Americas region. “As a full-service partner,…

Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recently introduced the G3 gas-actuated fastening tool — offering high power, dual functionality, and versatility for a variety of base materials and applications. The G3 is ideal for attaching light-duty fixtures such as drywall track, lath wire, furring strips, waterproofing membrane or mechanical/electrical/plumbing utilities…

“Conform” components are parts that are manufactured in conformance with specific requirements using a multi-stage cold-forming process. Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH is going one step further with the introduction of “Conform Next.” Along with developing tools, these manufacturing systems are optimized and adapted to anticipate specific component requirements. This provides fastener manufacturers significantly more flexibility and…

Written by Todd Miller, VP of Technology Solutions Nitel Digital transformation has been on the minds of most business executives since the personalization of IT in the late ’90s. Although digitization has become a common workplace tool in several sectors since then, much of the fastener industry is still catching up. Now, most fastener manufacturers…

Hillman Solutions, a provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, announced that it has acquired Koch Industries, a premier provider and merchandiser of rope and twine, chain and wire rope, and related hardware products. This acquisition marks the entrance into rope and chain, a new product category for Hillman. Hillman plans to seamlessly bring these…

Haydon Corporation, a U.S.-owned national manufacturer of high-quality metal framing and industrial construction applications, is expanding and transforming its brand identity to represent a people-first commitment to the company’s purpose and potential. The new brand identity was revealed to Haydon associates with a values-first internal launch day in mid-October. It was then shown externally at…

Beacon Fasteners and Components, which specializes in quality-tested, high-performance screws, recently added new sizes to its Internal Lockwasher Metric SEMS line. SEMS screws are used in applications where loosening is a concern. They come pre-assembled with a free spinning lock washer, which is permanently held in place by the major diameter of a screw’s thread. This…