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Fastener Fair Stuttgart rebranded to Fastener Fair Global

Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fastener suppliers, Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0 on Dec 03, 2021

New website goes live with a rebranded style and logo

Mack-Brooks Exhibitions, organiser of the show, announced the new name, logo and style for the Fastener Fair Stuttgart show, now called Fastener Fair Global. Fastener Fair Global, the International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry taking place from 21 - 23 March 2023, at Messe Stuttgart, Germany, is now also live with a new restyled show website. Mack-Brooks Exhibitions believe that the new brand name reflects more on the international character of the exhibition, with the German show considered the flagship event of the Fastener Fair series.

Hand in hand with the name change, the logo has also been updated. Building on the existing branding, Mack-Brooks Exhibitions has reimagined the iconic double interlocking Fs and the classic yellow and blue colour palette, trading the outdated 3D look for a bolt head in a contemporary flat aesthetic. Combined with a modern typographic treatment, this change ensures readability and recognizability across all applications, from giant billboards and signage to small phone screens.

"With the new brand, we wanted to get away from a late 1990's design by refreshing its style with a more modern look. Over the years, the fastener and fixing industry has consolidated industry 4.0 into manufacturing processes and across different supply chain stages, including automation, advanced robotics, augmented reality and big data. As the leading trade exhibition for the fastening industry, Fastener Fair Stuttgart – now Fastener Fair Global - has continuously supported the industry throughout its technological advancements. Now, we thought it was time to adapt the logo to a new digital era, as the old logo did also not fit the purpose of preserving consistency between traditional and digital advertising. Therefore we opted for a simpler and more iconic design. In order to guarantee brand recognition, we kept Fastener Fair Global in a distinctive blue and yellow colour palette, but with more saturated colours that have a stronger visual appeal." says Liljana Goszdziewski, Portfolio Director of the European Fastener Fairs on behalf of the organiser Mack-Brooks Exhibitions.

To view the new Fastener Fair Global website, please visit www.fastenerfairglobal.com

Fastener Fair Global is the global flagship exhibition of the Fastener Fair brand. The show is the world's leading meeting place for the fastener and fixing industry. It is part of a series of targeted trade events for the fastener and fixing industry, including Fastener Fair Italy, Fastener Fair India, Fastener Fair Mexico and Fastener Fair USA.

Author: Gloria Vezzoli, PR & Marketing Manager Fastener Fair Stuttgart Press Office
GOEBEL GMBH ANNOUNCES TOWER FASTENERS EU LTD AS OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR

Posted in Fastener distribution, Industry 4.0 on Nov 29, 2021

Goebel GmbH announces a new and exciting partnership with Tower Fasteners EU Ltd as an official authorized distributor for all products & tooling.

The two companies entered into an agreement that sees Tower Fasteners EU Ltd become an authorized distributor for Goebel GmbH product lines which consist of: Blind Rivets, Threaded Inserts, new G-Grip™ Stainless Lockbolt System, Self-Tapping/Drilling Screws, Sealing Washers, Drill Bits, Nut Drivers, Over-Center Toggle Latches, Hand & Power Tools, PPE Equipment, and many more innovative specialty products.

“Goebel GmbH is pleased to partner with Tower Fasteners EU Ltd to distribute our blind fastening product lines, over-center latches, new G-Grip™ Stainless Lockbolt System, and other product lines throughout the Republic of Ireland. For over 50 years Tower Fasteners has been a leader in the field of fastener distribution and “C” class commodity inventory management systems. Their persistence about making sure it’s the right part, on time, every time supports their commitment to supply products from only the highest quality manufacturers; it is an integral part of their longevity and success in this business. Tower Fasteners EU Ltd is a great fit for our company’s vision and we are looking forward to working together for years to come.”, said Marcel Goebel, CEO of the Goebel Group.

Derry Cronin, Key Account Manager was equally pleased stating. “From the very first day into the present time, Tower Fasteners continues to set the standard for innovation and excellence in fastener distribution. Tower Fasteners is committed to providing world class products and services the first time and every time. Each and every Tower employee shares the Shannon family's commitment to total customer satisfaction. Partnering with Goebel GmbH and distributing their innovative fastener solutions will help us provide our customers new products that will help streamline their manufacturing processes. Tower Fastener employees go above and beyond to help customers find solutions to their problems.”

About Tower Fasteners

Thomas J. Shannon founded Tower Fasteners in 1967 in Mineola, New York. Mr. Shannon's philosophy was a simple but powerful one: provide his customers with the products they needed, when they needed them, without fail. Because of Mr. Shannon's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Tower Fasteners continued to grow year by year.

The company relocated several times to larger facilities across Long Island. The first Tower distribution center, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is now a sales office, was opened in 1975. In 1986, Tower designed and built its current corporate headquarters, in Holtsville, New York. Additional distribution centers in New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Mexico, and Texas are currently servicing Tower customers along the East Coast and Southwest of the United States, as well as in Mexico. In 2018, Tower Fasteners opened its first European distribution center in Dublin, Ireland. Tower Fasteners EU Ltd is located less than thirty minutes outside of Dublin’s city center and will serve as Tower’s European headquarters. Tower has grown from a one-person organization to a company that employs over 100 people in eight states. Today, Tower Fasteners is being managed by a second generation of Shannon's that have inherited Thomas J. Shannon's passion for, and commitment to, excellence. For more information visit https://www.towerfast.com/

About Goebel

The Goebel Group is a family-run and internationally active business group of joining and assembly technology. Considered specialists in the development of innovative and high-quality joining elements and corresponding processing systems, their friendly and experienced staff, representatives, and distribution partners take care that customers are satisfied and actively support the entire supply chain as well as value chain. For more information visit https://www.goebel-group.com

Author: Goebel
INDONESIA AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES RECOVERY AFTER PANDEMIC

Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Industry 4.0 on Oct 08, 2021

It has been more than a year since COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world. All sectors have been experiencing tremendous impacts and pressures. Now, Indonesia's economy has turned positive and many sectors ready to bounce back.

Indonesia is one of the largest markets for motorized two-wheelers in the world. According to the study Global Industrial Fasteners, the OEM motor vehicle market is the largest outlet for industrial fasteners in Indonesia. Demand for industrial fasteners in Indonesia is projected to increase 7.3% per year to $1.1 billion in 2023, the second fastest among major national markets worldwide behind only India.

Besides that, Indonesia's manufacturing industry contributed of Indonesia Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 7.07% in the 2nd Quarter compared with a year earlier. Indonesia's automotive industry has remained one of the manufacturing sub-sectors contributing positively to the national industry.

Nowadays, Indonesia is still conducting massive in infrastructure development and it becomes one of positive effect to driving force for fastener market hence, global industrial fastener market will grow steadily.

Indonesia : The Update for COVID-19 and Vaccination

The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia is experiencing an improving trend, where positivity rate tests continue to decline. Over the past week, Indonesia's coronavirus positivity rate has fallen below the WHO (World Health Organization)'s benchmark standard of 5% for the first time, an indicator that the country's devastating second wave could be easing.

According to the government, the massive vaccination and PPKM (Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement) are factors to decrease the positivity rate in Indonesia. To this day Indonesia is ranked 6th in the world with the highest cumulative Covid-19 vaccination in the world. The vaccination in Jakarta has reached over 100% for the first dose and above 70% for the second dose.

INAFASTENER 2022 – The Exclusive Trade Show for Fastener & Fixing Industries

Fasteners become the most important part in the automotive industry and GEM Indonesia will hold INAFASTENER 2022 on March 23 – 25, 2022 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran, Jakarta – Indonesia. INAFASTENER is part of INAPA exhibition of targeted trade exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry. In the meantime, INAPA has been proved as ASEAN’s Largest & Most Influential Trade Show for Automotive Industries and become a professional choice for global auto part, accessories and automotive technologies suppliers to gather, meet and discuss with their business partners in Indonesia.

The 5th edition of INAFASTENER will be a perfect platform for the industry to explore latest trends on the market, new products, technology and solutions at the same time. The show will be held together with INAPA, INABIKE, CON-MINE and Busworld Southeast Asia 2022. It will be the perfect opportunity where buyers and sellers having closer contact to reach a higher level of business.

Secure your participation now! For more information please contact : +62 21 54358118

or drop us an email : info@gem-indonesia.com

Author: Inafastener
SPIROL Receives 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award

Posted in Industry 4.0, Innovation on Jul 19, 2021

SPIROL is pleased to announce the receipt of the 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award. Two of SPIROL’s locations, SPIROL International Corporation in Danielson, CT, USA and SPIROL Industries Limited in Winsor, Ontario, Canada, each received notification of the awards on July 1, 2021. A Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at General Motors stated, “Suppliers who receive this award recognition have met or exceeded a very stringent set of quality performance criteria and have achieved the cross-functional support of the entire GM organization for the calendar year 2020.”

SPIROL has received the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award every year since it was originally presented in 2012. According to a video presentation by General Motors’ top executives for Supplier Quality Development, “Each year, GM recognizes their top performing Supplier Manufacturing DUNS locations around the globe. This General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award is for those locations who consistently deliver quality products, on-time, and at-rate and with zero disruptions throughout the year.”

SPIROL manufactures Coiled Spring Pins, Slotted Spring Pins, Solid Pins, Alignment Dowels & Bushings, Spacers, Compression Limiters, Inserts for Plastics, Disc Springs, Precision Metal Shims, Installation Technology and Vibratory Feeding Equipment. SPIROL supplies millions of engineered fastening components to General Motors’ assembly plants located around the world from several global stocking facilities.

Tom Buchta, President of SPIROL Industries in Canada, said appreciatively “This award is a testament to our foundational belief in providing high quality product and exceptional service to our customers. SPIROL is committed to being a reliable supplier to General Motors, and we are proud to have received this prestigious award once again – especially during a turbulent year filled with so much uncertainty attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

SPIROL Connecticut’s 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award Certification

SPIROL Canada’s 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award Certification

View SPIROL’s quality certifications at all of their global locations.

SPIROL is a leading manufacturer of a diverse line of engineered components for fastening and joining. SPIROL can be found on 4 continents within the following 12 countries: Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Poland, South Korea, Spain, and the United States. Since 1948, SPIROL has been providing technical expertise in fastening, joining and assembly to the world's leading manufacturers.

Author: Christie L. Jones
Bulten starts construction of its new manufacturing facility in Poland

Posted in Acquisitions, Fastener distribution, Industry 4.0, Manufacturing technology on Jun 25, 2021

As previously announced, Bulten will invest in a new manufacturing facility in Radziechowy-Wieprz in Poland. Due to the pandemic situation in April 2020, this investment was halted. Bulten’s Board of directors has now made the decision to restart the project with immediate effect. The construction of the new factory begins with a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2021 and production is expected to start in the first half of 2023. The main operation in the new plant will be surface treatment.

“I am very pleased that we finally can start the construction of our new facility in Poland. With this new plant the company will have a state-of-the-art surface treatment processes, both in terms of efficiency, quality and sustainability”, says Anders Nyström, President and CEO of Bulten.

The new manufacturing facility is located in Radziechowy-Wieprz, close to Bulten’s existing facilities in Bielsko-Biala and Wilkowice. The total investment, including land, building and production equipment, amounts to approximately EUR 31 million, of which about EUR 3.5 million is for the already purchased land. The investment is within the existing credit agreement.

For further information, please contact:

Anders Nyström, President and CEO, Bulten tel: 031-734 59 00, e-post: corporatecommunications@bulten.com

Bulten Group is one of the leading suppliers of fasteners to the international automotive industry. The company’s product range includes everything from customer-specific standard products to customized special fasteners. The company also provides technical development, line-feeding, logistics, material and production expertise. Bulten offers a Full Service Provider concept or parts thereof. The company was founded in 1873, has some 1,600 employees in sixteen countries and head office in Gothenburg. The share (BULTEN) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Read more at www.bulten.com.

Author: AHG Bulten AB)
Bulten inaugurates new factory in Taiwan

Posted in Fastener distribution, Fastener suppliers on Feb 01, 2021

Bulten has inaugurated a new production facility in Taipei, Taiwan through its subsidiary PSM Fasteners Taiwan Ltd...
SPIROL Introduces Split Seam – Extra Clearance Compression Limiters

Posted in Fastener suppliers, Innovation, Manufacturing technology on Dec 16, 2020

SPIROL is pleased to introduce the new CL220 Split Seam – Extra Clearance Compression Limiter to their expansive product offering...
“Niagara Foot” and “All Terrain Knee” for BUMAX

Posted in Fastener suppliers, Fasteners manufacturers, Innovation, Medical on Nov 23, 2020

Swedish premium fastener specialist BUMAX has been picked as sole supplier of screws for advanced and durable prosthetic knees by German manufacturer of a waterproof and submersible prosthesis knee and foot system, WEIGEL+ medical...
32.BI-MU concluded. It was on stage at FieraMilano Rho from 14 to 17 october

Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Medical on Oct 31, 2020

At a fieramilano Rho, Saturday, 17 October was the last day of 32.BI-MU, the first exhibition dedicated to the sector of machine tools, robot, automation, digital and additive manufacturing, and auxiliary technologies...
A Joint Force to be Reckoned with: THS and iMT Delivered overwhelming Results

Posted in Fairs and exhibitions on Oct 30, 2020

As the one and only hardware and hand tools trade show in the world this year, the Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) concluded with resounding success on October 15th. The event this year took place...