General Motors Company has presented NORMA GROUP in Germany with its 2013/2014 Supplier Quality Excellence Award for outstanding performance. Following the recent recognition of the manufacturing plants in Monterrey, Mexico, and Qingdao, China, the US vehicle manufacturer now also recognises NORMA Group in Germany for its efficient processes, strong product quality and superior services. The Su...

Nedschroef Aviation Fasteners, based at Altena, Germany, has been certified as a manufacturer of fasteners for the aviation industry. On the 24th April Nedschroef Aviation Fasteners GmbH officially achieved a key milestone in aviation business development for 2014 by successfully passing the EN 9100 audit. With this certification the company is allowed to directly supply fasteners into the avia...

Fastenright Ltd, a specialist in the supply of security fasteners, has launched the Tricone® – a patented premium security bolt that has been developed specifically for end users. The Tricone® security bolt features three equally spaced blind holes that are formed into the head, with a cone projection protruding from each of the holes. This patented design makes removal of the fastener extremel...

ONTOOL has announced THERMDRILL® – an alternative method to producing solid and wobble free bushings even in thin walled materials.Addressing the problem metal workers face when using rivet nuts for connections with dynamic load or vibrations, ONTOOL says its THERMDRILL® is a cost-effective alternative, providing wobble free bushings, starting with a wall thickness of 1mm, which can save up to...

As of 1st July 2014 it has been a legal requirement under EN 1090-1 for all parts of a bearing steel structure to have CE marking. Non-preloaded structural bolts have to meet all of the regulations under EN 15048. That is why Stafa Group has made sure its entire range in stock meets the regulation – meaning customers can be assured of European quality. The CE marking requirement is set by the C...

Who? You may ask. Clevedon is quite a well kept manufacturing secret that goes against the usually accepted wisdom that British owned fastener manufacturing in the UK is dead. Next time you look in your rear view mirror, the chances are that the truck behind you has Clevedon rivets holding vital parts of its braking system and body parts together. When you get home and open your double glazed d...

Bülte Plastiques France SA has introduced new CO 251 and CO 252 wing body versions for its Plastimont range. The CO 251 and CO 252 are plastic knobs in kit form that enable users to insert their own hex screw or nut made from steel, stainless steel, brass, nylon or other materials. For CO 251 the Plastimont is available in M4 and M5 x 28mm and for CO 252 it is available in M5 and M6 x 31mm. The...

Malcom Wright, director at B.E Wedge, Wedge Group Galvanizing’s dedicated spin galvanising division and recognised European Centre of Excellence for centrifuge galvanising, looks at the process of galvanising and explains why it’s one of the most reliable processes for treating fastenings and threaded components to ensure their structural reliability. He also identifies some of the issues that...

DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC says it has developed ONSERT® technology, an innovative joining method developed alongside assembly specialist Böllhoff, for fast curing in a variety of materials. DELO says that ONSERT® technology, based on stud welding, combines bonding and screwing by equipping fastening elements, such as threaded metal bolts, with a transparent plastic base and bonding it to fi...

Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) is a leader in developing fastening technology and providing safety critical solutions for a variety of installations. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, it has established itself in key markets, including commercial transportation, automotive and rail. Now the company is looking to do the same in the structural and civil engineering market. AFS has...