By Mr Jörn Selent, global sales – tiers, Dörken MKS-Systeme Over the decades, the superior zinc flake systems of Dörken MKS-Systeme have received the approval of nearly all leading manufacturers of wind turbines. The global availability of DELTA-MKS® systems ensures the optimal realisation of specifications with manufacturers and service providers. A look at the supply chain reveals that Dörke...

Lesjöfors Stockholm Fjäder AB, based in Vällingby, Sweden, recently invested in two new machines – a laser cutter and a deburring and edge treatment machine, which have brought significant capacity increase and quality improvements.  The new laser cutter from Amada doubles Lesjöfors capacity as the new laser is 4KW compared to the previous 2KW. In addition to the increase in capacity, the laser...

Founded in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1955 by the Biermann family, GESIPA® Blind Riveting Group has become synonymous with producing a wide selection of blind riveting technology and tools to a high standard of quality and reliability. Becoming a respected partner to both trade and industrial customers. Since it was first established GESIPA has continuously developed its international presence, wi...

John Hamaty, president of the Vibra-Tite division of ND Industries, explains the benefits of the Vibra-Tite product lineup, the variety of applications, and how the company can work with distributors, OEMs, and end users, to develop and manufacture materials that meet specifications. ND Industries specialises in the development of innovative materials and processes that increase the safety and...

Construction of the new satellite terminal at the Franz-Josef Strauss Airport in Munich started in 2012. Scheduled for completion in 2015, the extension of Terminal 2 is designed to handle approximately 11 million passengers per year. The new construction and building expansion measures approximately 126,000m2 and is being built on top of the existing baggage handling hall – a sensitive area th...

‘Innovation’ can be a rather liberally, and sometimes inappropriately, used expression. From Louis C. Huck’s first sketch of the HuckBolt® fastener concept in 1944 through to the latest step in its evolution, the BobTail® fastener, Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) has consistently justified its claim to leadership in fastening technology innovation. What we wanted to know was; what it really takes...

BRALO S.A says that its rivets and insert nuts provide a resistant and safe solution to a wide selection of fastening applications thanks to their fast installation, reduced operation cost and high productivity. To meet all industry requirements, BRALO has more than 2,500 products, with sizes ranging from 2.4mm – 9.7mm, divided into twelve categories of blind rivets, with different types of ma...

Ian Clarke, executive vice president of OEM Supply at Anixter shares his views and predictions for the future of the fastener industry. Steel may have been in Ian Clarke’s veins for all of his working life. He joined British Steel straight from school and spent 20 years in the steel industry before making the transition to fasteners. He recalls with a smile how he entered the fastener industry....

Specialinsert Srl, established in 1974 initially as a distributor of fastening systems, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the opening of a brand new and modern headquarters in Turin, Italy. Over the past 40 years, through the management of the founders and now the second generation, Specialinsert has strengthened its production of fastening systems. Through investments in its staff and e...

Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) has helped Italian refrigerated truck manufacturer Cold Car SpA significantly reduce its costs by improving the installation efficiency of its low temperature refrigerated truck bodies with the use of the Huck BobTail® lockbolt fasteners. Based in Occimiano, Cold Car SpA was established in 1968 and now employs 180 people. Manufacturing and installing 2,000 bodies p...