North America

EFC International adds air filter hardware components to product line

EFC International has added air filter clips and speciality air filter fasteners, manufactured by Springfield Spring & Stamping, to its product line.

Shimtech Industries acquires Fastener Technology Corp

Shimtech Industries has acquired Fastener Technology Corp, a North Hollywood based supplier of speciality fasteners for aerospace applications.

PennEngineering acquires Tokyo-based Eurotec

Pennsylvania-based PennEngineering has acquired Tokyo's Eurotec Ltd, which will join the existing brands under PennEngineering's corporate umbrella.

Bulten acquires PSM International for $24.5 million

Bulten has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in PSM International Holdings for $24.5 million to strengthen its international position.

Supply chain fears as Boeing suspends 737 Max production

Boeing suspends 737 Max production as stockpiles of the grounded aircraft reach 400, prompting concerns for the singificant supply chain for the aircraft

Ship & Shore Environmental: Meeting the growing demand for industrial eco solutions

Ship and Shore Environmental: The technicalities of RTOs, a growing demand for industrial eco solutions and tackling China's pollution problem...

Goebel now offering high speed steel (HSS) cobalt drill bits

Goebel expands range with high speed steel (HSS) cobalt drill bits and an extension of its signature GO-Lock Interlocking Structural Blind Rivet line-up

Fastener Fair USA picks manufacturing central Charlotte for 2020 expo

Charlotte has turned from a textile and tobacco centre into an advanced manufacturing central with multiple global businesses opening up shop there.

EFC adds motion control products and gas springs to product offering

EFC International has announced the addition of a new product line, Normont Motion Technology, including gas springs, dampers and custom motion control solutions.

Festool celebrates 20th anniversary with Emerald Edition collection

Festool USA is celebrating 20 years of business in the US - its emerald anniversary - with a limited release of its Emerald Edition tools.