PEM® types PF50™ and PF60™ self-clinching captive panel screws keep hardware parts count to a minimum by integrating a captive screw in a spring loaded assembly to promote easy and efficient handling and installation. Their permanent mounting in thin metal assemblies additionally eliminates any risks associated with loose hardware that could fall out, get lost or misplaced, and potentially caus...

TFC’s Smalley® linear springs offer a selection of spring loads that react along a straight line as opposed to a conventional helical spring that fits in a circular cavity providing a radial force between mating components. Linear springs are a continuous wave formed wire length produced from spring tempered materials that act as a load bearing device. As they are manufactured using the same te...

Nestinox has acquired the exclusive dealership for marketing the unique glass fixings of the Italian firm Nuova Oxidal in the Benelux region. Nuova Oxidal has announced it is working on expanding and improving its range of products and as a result will focus on the demands of architecture. The company has launched a new balustrade clamping profile – SIRIO F. Available flush-mounted or an at sig...

Bossard AG recently worked with Hinni AG, a Swiss manufacturer of hydrants, to find a more efficient manufacturing method for fastening solutions. Hinni’s hydrants are mostly assembled by hand in individual process steps. The high number and variety of hydrants Hinni offers was presenting it with a challenge as far as production was concerned. Hinni was using screws for the internal and externa...

GESIPA® states that riveting processes for mass production in industrial manufacturing can be automated relatively easily and cheaply to produce economic benefits, with its range of riveting machines offering flexible and versatile in-line operation by either machine operators or robots. The practical modular design and wide range of applications from 2.4mm to 8mm diameter ensures that GESIPA®...

NORMA Group’s product range includes, among other things, components installed in vehicles at critical points. If those parts fail, major damage can occur. A new test stand ensures the necessary product reliability right from the development phase. NORMA Group manufactures a wide range of joining technology solutions, including clamps installed in the cooling water systems of motor vehicles. S...

Ford Motor Company hosted its 15th annual World Excellence Awards (WEA) ceremony to celebrate 47 of its top-performing global suppliers of 2012. During the event, NORMA Group was recognised with the Go Further award for its contributions to the Evonik fire recovery and emergency resourcing actions. According to Ford, the tireless work and assistance of the suppliers recognised with this award h...

Sunseeker is an iconic, global brand synonymous with the ultimate in marine luxury. From the overall design of the boat’s hull and the high-performance of its powerful engine to the exquisite craftsmanship of the interior and the quality of its tiniest components, Sunseeker is always in the pursuit of excellence and innovation. One of Sunseeker’s key supply partners is TR Fastenings, with which...

Lesjöfors has signed an agreement to acquire the Slovakian spring manufacturer Centrum B – which has a broad base of customers mainly in the automotive business. Lesjöfors is one of the largest spring manufacturers in Europe and in 2012 had sales of approximately 175 million euros. Lesjöfors operates in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the UK, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, Russia, China and Korea...

Tappex UK is able to supply two families of threaded inserts, both self-tapping, that can be used for a wide variety of applications found in the marine industry. The first family of threaded inserts is the Tappex Trisert-3 which is available in two grades of stainless steel - 303 (A1) and 316 (A4) - both of which are passivated as standard. The Trisert-3 employs three cutting facets that provi...