During a post-maintenance sea trial, the connecting rod assembly in the No. 3 main engine failed and ejected components that breached the crankcase and ignited hot pressurized gasses.
NEWS BRIEFS
March 31
22:43
2022
KPI – Key Performance Indicators – using SMAART can provide answers to questions such as machine downtime or employee absenteeism.
March 29
12:17
2022
New manufacturing capabilities include compression limiter production; tension bushing options and ranges; and a new product line of Express Nails.
March 29
11:18
2022
Christ Norton will focus on Semblex products such as its FDS brand flow drill screws and Rolok HS thread forming screw for high strength steels.
March 28
13:41
2022
In 1992 O’Keeffe purchased G.L. Huyett from Bob and Dolly Hahn. What started as a single-employee business has grown to 160 employees, four distribution centers, two manufacturing centers, a Kansas headquarters and a technology center in Nebraska.
March 25
15:40
2022
When a major supplier for Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co. approached and asked if the fastener distributor would help the Ukrainian people, employees “jumped at the chance.”
March 24
12:03
2022
Cash comes to Specialty Screw with over 25 years in the fastener industry.
March 22
12:00
2022
The $71.6 million deal represents the largest acquisition in Bufab’s 45-year history.
March 22
11:16
2022
The North Coast Fastener Association is marking its 40th anniversary during its 13th annual NCFA Distributor Social on May 5.
March 18
19:34
2022
Founded in 2000, Fastto distributes industrial fasteners in Europe to the machine building and appliances industries, as well as the construction sector.
March 17
11:49
2022
Company was founded in 1962 by Howard Greis to develop cylindrical die rolling machines.
March 15
15:13
2022
Founded in 1982, DB Roberts has grown to 15 North American locations in 11 states plus Mexico.
March 11
12:03
2022
Merging the two Charlotte-based companies will increase production capacity and enable them to compete at greater scale.
March 10
11:06
2022
Founded in 1959, Metallics produces fasteners in its central Connecticut plant through its affiliate, Avanti Screw, Inc.
March 10
10:22
2022
The association’s 40th Chicago-area trade show will be Tuesday from 1pm to 6pm, followed by the traditional Fastener Bash.
March 09
12:35
2022
Matthew Gelles will succeed his father as president and CEO, while his brother-in-law Ron Cipriano will be promoted to executive VP and COO.
March 09
09:03
2022
The conference will be April 25-27 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton/Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, SC.
March 08
15:34
2022
Board chair Bengt Liljedahl cited Erik Lundén’s eight years of experience in senior positions within Sandvik “in combination with his personal qualities and proven leadership skills.”
March 08
14:37
2022
ASF enrolled at 25% with plans to attribute 100% of its electricity use to renewable energy.
March 07
16:46
2022
By end market, sales to manufacturing customers gained 25.8%, with sales to non-residential construction customers increasing 19.5% during the month.
