The Camloc® brand was originally established more than 80 years ago, starting out with a range of quick release fasteners. The product range has significantly expanded over the years and now offers latches, installation tooling and KEENSERTS® solid inserts.
Originally manufactured in the USA, in 1959, Camloc started selling quick release fasteners through a new location in Kelkheim, Germany. Later the same year the Kelkheim location also began manufacturing the Camloc range for the European market. Camloc now has more than 60 years of innovative engineering in Germany alone.
Camloc joined Fairchild in 1987. 15 years later, Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS), which was rebranded to Arconic in 2016 and now Howmet Aerospace, acquired Fairchild. This is how Camloc became known as Howmet Fastening Systems Fairchild Fasteners Europe - Camloc GmbH which is used to this day.
Camloc is a global leader of fastening solutions and the portfolio now includes quarter turn fasteners, draw latches and KEENSERTS solid inserts. Every product in the Camloc portfolio is designed to deliver superior application performance in a range of industries including automotive, truck and trailer, aerospace, rail, agriculture and solar and wind.
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
