Welcome to your weekly roundup of the latest in fasteners—industry news, trends, upcoming events, and scholarships. Let’s dive into this week’s episode of In the News with Fastener News Desk reporting the latest news making headlines the week of July 22, 2024.

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IN THE NEWS…

PennEngineering® a global leader in innovative fastening solutions, has announced the expansion of its operations located in Galway City, Ireland. This significant extension is set to create 70 new jobs over the next five years, in support of the company’s commitment to growth and community development. The €14 million expansion project, which involves the construction of a new building, includes a state-of-the-art technology and training center as well as testing laboratories and customer experience canter that will enhance PennEngineering’s capacity to meet the increasing demand for engineering fastening solutions. The new jobs created will span a variety of roles, including manufacturing, engineering, training and more, offering diverse opportunities for local talent. Read more: 

PennEngineering® Expands Galway, Ireland Facility to Create 70 New Jobs


 The Great Lakes Fasteners Group announced the acquisition of Superior Components Supply located in Concord, North Carolina marking a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans to serve manufacturers headquartered throughout the greater Midwest and Atlantic regions. Read more:

Great Lakes Fasteners Group Acquires Superior Components Supply


OTD:  July 20, 1969 — 55 years ago Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon. The Eagle lunar module used in the Apollo program was built almost completely of aluminum. The crew compartment was comprised of aluminum alloy with titanium for the fittings and fasteners.


BigCommerce has achieved 24 out of 24 total medals in the 2024 Paradigm B2B Combines for Digital Commerce Solutions for their Enterprise and Midmarket Editions for a second consecutive year. The platform received accolades for its extensive partner ecosystem, rich application integrations, robust APIs, and ease-of-use. These achievements validate BigCommerce’s ability to modernize B2B operations, supporting growth and scalability while meeting digital buyer needs.

Download complimentary copies of both Paradigm B2B Combines reports to get a deep dive on the categories where BigCommerce placed Gold, Silver and Bronze featured at Fastener News Desk. 

Big Commerce Earns 24 Medals in 2024 Paradigm B2B Combine Report for Digital Commerce Solutions


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The Fastener Industry’s Favorite Podcast

Heads up Threadheads and Fastenerds NEW episode of Fully Threaded Radio now available. Tune in to episode 202 ‘In Other News’ with hosts Eric Dudas and Brian Musker. Be sure not to miss the fastener industry’s favorite thread educator Carmen Vertullo as he compares macro and micro hardness testing on the Fastener Training Minute. Tune in at FullyThreaded.com


FASTENER INDUSTRY VIP’s!

In this new segment we’ll spotlight the dedicated professionals who are driving the industry forward. Whether they’ve received a significant promotion or achieved advanced certifications, these individuals exemplify the pursuit of excellence and innovation in the fastener world.

Join us as we honor their hard work, dedication, and the milestones they’ve reached on their career paths. Their stories not only inspire but also set a benchmark for what’s possible when passion meets expertise. Meet the industry movers & shakers making this week’s episode.

  • Michelle Zaret of Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. is the recipient of the 2024 WIFI Ann Bisgyer-Wolz Fastener Training Institute Scholarship
  • Huyett Welcomes Christopher Levicki as Regional Sales Manager for Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia
  • International Fasteners, Inc. announced the addition of industry veteran Law Winchester to the role of Director of West Coast Sales
  • Industrial Fasteners Institute Division III, Automotive Fastener Division & JDF Golf Outing raised $13,250 for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society
  • Wrought Washer Hires National Sales Manager, Quinn Angel, who joined our team on July 15, 2024


FASTENER INDUSTRY EVENTS

Join the Industrial Fasteners Institute and Fastener Training Institute Friday on July 26, 2024, for a live webinar from12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. ET. Learn about Galling: Understanding this Failure Mechanism and Strategies to Prevent it. Participants will learn why it is more likely to occur with stainless steel and aluminum fasteners and why driving speed makes a difference. Students will also discover simple strategies to reduce the likelihood of it happening or the severity of it when it does. indfast.org


National Manufacturing Day will be celebrated on Friday October 4th. Manufacturers and their partners across the U.S. are gearing up to demonstrate to students, parents, and educators that careers in manufacturing are diverse, high-tech, innovative, well-paying, in-demand and potentially life-changing.

Be sure to download the Host Toolkit and Marketing Toolkit to support your planning and messaging leading up to Manufacturing Day 2024. Resources and toolkits available are mfgday.com


Don’t Miss Out on the Ultimate Ballgame Experience with MWFA as they head to Milwaukee for an unforgettable day at American Family Field to see the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates! Friends and Family Welcome! Happening Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 1:10 PM. Hurry and reserve your tickets today! The deadline is May 11th or when tickets run out! Go to MWFA.net to reserve your tickets.


NCFA will host their annual NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK on Thursday, August 1st at Progressive Field as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Baltimore Orioles. Attendees will enjoy a reserved private section of Club Seats which offers fantastic views of the entire field and the Cleveland skyline. Tickets for this event are sold-out.


Plan to join the Midwest Fastener Association for their highly anticipated FSTNR WEEK taking place August 18-21, 2024! The event includes a Sleep in Heavenly Peace Organization Bed Building Event, Plant Tours, Welcome Mixer, Fastener Failures Seminar, the 42nd Annual MWFA Fastener Show, Fastener Bash, & Golf Outing & if that’s not enough there’s Fastener Training Week your chance to become a Certified Fastener Specialist during FSTNR Week! Register today for FSTNR Week 2024! Go to:  https://mwfa.net/fastener.htm


Fastener Training Institute’s Fastener Training Week returns to Chicago this year from August 19 to August 23. The event will be hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association (MWFA) as part of their annual FSTNR Week. For more info and to register go to fastenertraining.org https://www.fastenertrainingevents.com/fastener-training-chicago.htm


Würth Additive Group is Touring the USA on their Demo Days 2024 Tour! If you’re looking to turn a physical part into a digital model you can print on demand, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet with the Wurth Additive Group Team! Next stop is scheduled for August 28th in Brooklyn Park, MN For more tour dates and info go to:  https://wurthadditive.com/pages/demo-days-2024


Join Pac-West  Fastener Association for their After Hours event in Denver, CO – Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:00 – 8:00 pm at the Punch Bowl Social in Denver, CO Stop by and meet other people in the fastener industry and expand your professional network. Registration will open on July 22, go to pac-west.org



FASTENER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Marc Strandquist Memorial Scholarship Fund will offer one scholarship for Fastener Training Week each year. The deadline to submit your completed application to the NFDA is August 31, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the Strandquist family’s decision in late September. Apply now: NFDA-Fastener.org 


MWFA

The Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) educational scholarship is just one of the many membership benefits. The scholarships award is a minimum of $1,500.00 for higher education. The MWFA has awarded over $950,000 from membership dues, donations & industry shows. Submit your MWFA scholarship at MWFA.net. The application by September 1, 2024.


Young Fastener Professionals

The Young Fastener Professionals Association Announced their Fastener Training Week Scholarship. YFP is offering members an opportunity to attend Fastener Training Week. Scholarships can be used for any Fastener Training Week program in 2024 or 2025. The FTI Training is valued at $2,800. The deadline to submit your completed application is October 15. Go to NFDA-fastener.org


The stories featured in this week’s episode of IN THE NEWS can be found at Fastener News Desk or in our feed @FastenerNews at X.com the twitter rebrand, on LinkedIn in the Fastener News Group and @FastenerNews at Threads!

If you would like to share your company’s news or events contact me, lisa@fastenernewsdesk.com. 

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