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  • GOEBEL GMBH ANNOUNCES TOWER FASTENERS EU LTD AS OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR

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

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    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

  • REYHER Tight Bits make overhead work easier

    Posted in Hardware, Industry 4.0, Innovation, Inserts on Sep 20, 2021

    REYHER has introduced a new bit series - Tight Bits, which prevent the tool from slipping out of the screw head. This makes overhead work, much easier.

    Most users of hexagon socket screws are familiar with the problem. The relatively large leeway between screw and bit leads to a tumbling motion when screwing, or the bit slips out of the screw head. REYHER’s new Tight Bits with wider, stronger bit wings and a conical design, provide optimal positive locking with the screw. This new design creates a clamping effect and allows the bit to sit firmly in the screw. Especially when working above your head this is a big advantage, as the tool with the Tight Bit needs only one hand. Strengthened bit wings provide higher energy transfer.

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    Tight Bits can be used for every application with hex drive screws. To start with, five different sizes are available from our stock: T 15, 20, 25, 30 and 40 x 25.

    As from now Tight Bits can be ordered directly in the RIO – REYHER Internet Order Webshop, article 8917. Additional bit types (e.g.cross head /slotted or deep reach) are also readily available from the store.

    Author: REYHER

  • 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

  • EJOT: Facing the challenges of the digital world

    Posted in Industry 4.0 on Jul 12, 2021

    15 shareholders founded DIGITALUM Wittgenstein Ggmbh

    ​​​​​​​Wittgenstein/Bad Berleburg. Organizing digital transformation, realizing the promotion of digital skills as a cross sectional task, and developing perspectives for a strategic implementation in our area: These are the goals of the DIGITALUM Wittgenstein project. 15 partners met in the community center in Bad Berleburg and founded the DIGITALUM Wittgenstein gGmbH.

    The joint project is about digitalization and new learning. DIGITALUM Wittgenstein is the local future workshop, it makes global development very tangible for our region: regardless of age and previous education, all people will have the chance to educate and train themselves digitally. The goal is a long-lasting digitalization for the benefit of the entire region. The project is supported by strong partners from business and society.

    The formal foundation of the non-profit DIGITALUM Wittgenstein gGmbH by notary Dr. Sabina Bald was followed by the first shareholders' meeting. Dirk Pöppel (REGUPOL BSW) was elected as chairman of the supervisory board, Angelika Wetzstein (EJOT) is the deputy chairwoman.

    "Digitalization is certainly not a panacea," said Dirk Pöppel in an initial address, in which he also referred to the downsides of progress, for example through psychological stress, fears and risks related to cybercrime. Overall, however, he sees a ray of hope in the project: "It makes a lot of sense to make a common approach to the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. Increase synergies, experience community, turn ignorance and frustration into a correct use of digitalization - these are just a few goals. May it become different through the DIGITALUM, may it become even better!"

    The idea for the DIGITALUM and the voluntary preparatory work essentially go back to three people who will continue to work for the project in the future. "We have been lucky to have a special tercet here," emphasized Dirk Pöppel. His sincere thanks went to Andreas Kurth, "who is known for combining creative thinking with consistently good workmanship.” Together with Jun.-Professor Dr. Thomas Ludwig (University of Siegen), who provided the essential theoretical and scientific impetus for the project, he is considered the initiator of the DIGITALUM. The team is supported by Winfried Schwarz, who contributes many years of experience in the field of administrations and as a lawyer, as well as managing director of the Bildungszentrum Wittgenstein (Wittgenstein Education Center).

    They will all continue to be the movers and shakers in the development of DIGITALUM. In the management Andreas Kurth will be responsible for products and services, marketing and public relations, sales and customer relations, technology & infrastructure and quality. Winfried Schwarz will be responsible for finances, law, data protection, compliance, insurance, human resources, political contacts as well as funding & grants.

    The scientific part continues to be the responsibility of Thomas Ludwig, who informed the shareholders about the further project steps: DIGITALUM plans to offer the first formats at the beginning of 2022, initially in existing rooms. A new DIGITALUM building is already being planned. The project has already been awarded the first star in the REGIONALE 2025 in South Westphalia. The application for the second and third REGIONALE star is currently underway, and further project development will be based on this award and the associated funding.

    Shareholders:

    • BERGE-BAU GmbH & Co. KG
    • BLB-Tourismus GmbH
    • Dekor-Kunststoffe GmbH
    • EEW Holding GmbH & Co. KG
    • EJOT Holding GmbH & Co. KG
    • Protestant Church District
    • Community of Erndtebrück
    • Youth Promotion Association Bad Berleburg Veranstaltungs-GmbH
    • Kurt Obermeier GmbH & Co. KG
    • Osterrath GmbH & Co. KG
    • REGUPOL BSW GmbH
    • Wittgenstein Savings Bank
    • City of Bad Berleburg
    • City of Bad Laasphe
    • Volksbank Wittgenstein eG

    Further information on the project website: www.digitalum-wittgenstein.de

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    Author: Andreas Wolf

  • SPIROL Introduces New Press-N-Lok™ Pin

    Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Innovation on Mar 05, 2021

    SPIROL is pleased to announce the expansion of their Solid Pin Product Line to include the new Series BP100 Press-N-Lok™ Pin.

  • Fastener Fair Italy 2021 postponed

    Posted in Fairs and exhibitions on Feb 24, 2021

    3rd International Exhibition for Fastener and Fixing Technology will take place from 30 November – 1 December 2022 at Fiera Milano City, Italy...

  • Now part of Lederer GmbH: Takeover of NORMTEC Montage- und Befestigungstechnik GmbH

    Posted in Acquisitions, Fastener distribution, Fastener suppliers on Jan 25, 2021

    With retroactive effect from January 1st, 2021, Lederer GmbH has taken over all shares in NORMTEC Montage- und Befestigungstechnik GmbH from...

  • “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...

  • SPIROL Launches New Series of Molded-In Aluminum Threaded Inserts for Plastics

    Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Inserts, Manufacturing technology on Nov 13, 2020

    SPIROL is pleased to introduce a new, high-performance series of Molded-In Inserts for plastics assemblies...

  • 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...