7/28/2015 12:32:00 AM
HEADLINES
SHORTTAKES: Abbott-Interfast, Glebar, MacDermid, Mutual Screw and Würth Service Supply

Abbott-Interfast Corp. received that its quality management system received ISO 9001:2008 certification, vice president Bob Baer announced.

The ISO system requires company quality system goals and objectives and a customer focus with employees. The company must strive for continual improvement using internal audits.

Founded in 1948, Abbott-Interfast is a privately-held corporation supplying fasteners, screw machine products, assemblies and plastic knobs through its OEP Inc. division. Abbott-Interfast sells fasteners worldwide, but primarily supplies North American manufacturers.  

Abbott-Interfast is based at a 5-acre, 100,000 sq ft facility at 190 Abbott Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090. Tel: 847 459-6200 Email: sales@abbott-interfast.com Web: abbott-interfast.com

 

After 60 years in Franklin Lakes, NJ, Glebar Co. consolidated its facilities into one 44,560 sq ft headquarters at 565 E. Crescent Ave., Ramsey, NJ 07446. Tel: 201 337-1500 Email: info@glebar.com Web: glebar.com

The new plant is designed for new manufacturing and inspection equipment, automation and lean manufacturing, and has eco-friendly features such as LED lighting.

Founded in 1952, Glebar engineers and manufactures job shop machines and grinding packages for fastener and other metals markets, medical, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods and mining industries.

 

MacDermid appointed Carlos Martinez Tello as manager for MacDermid Mexico.

Tello has 22 years experience in automotive and general industries in fixation and assembly elements, power transmission products, material handling and industrial forged tools in North America and Europe. His previous positions included applications engineer, project cost manager, sales manager, production manager, general director for Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.

The company was founded in 1922 by Archie MacDermid, who sold the company to employees in 1959. Beginning in the 1960s MacDermid expanded from metal finishing into plating on plastics and electronics and globally into Europe and Asia. The global specialty chemicals company is headquartered at 245 Freight St., Waterbury, CT 06702. Tel: 203 575-5719 Web: macdermid.com

 

Mutual Screw & Supply has been designated as a Google Trusted Store for high transaction volumes, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction rating. 

President Mark Warner said that being “designated as a Google Trusted Store makes a major statement for our commitment to Exceptional Customer Service, and it will be a very beneficial addition to our site for all of our customers.”

Mutual Screw offers 100,000 SKU’s of fasteners and supplies from janitorial products to automotive parts and construction industry supplies; plus safety and personal protection equipment. Founded in 1947, Mutual Screw is located at 68 W. Passaci St., Rochelle Park, NJ 07662. Tel: 201 845-5700 Web: MutualScrew.com
 

Würth Service Supply’s membership with Komatsu America Corporation Midori-Kai for the seventh year in a row. Komatsu is serviced by Wüsrth’s Decatur, IL, branch. The Midori Kai membership is based on measurable standards that go beyond ordinary service to meet Komatsu needs.

Midori Kai is a long standing tradition in Japan and now includes global markets. Membership includes extended access to Komatsu production plans, more opportunities in Komatsu Global, and increased visibility within the Komatsu Group. Elite suppliers also have access to engineering, tooling and investment support.

Würth Service Supply first supplied Komatsu in 2001 and has been a member of Komatsu’s Midori Kai Group since 2008. 

“Komatsu is a true partner with Würth, as a team we work very well together to benefit both companies to ensure a strong and prosperous future,” Decatur operations manager Sue Tapscott said.

Würth Industry of North America is a part of the Würth Group, supplier of assembly and fastening material by more than 400 companies in 80+ countries. Würth Group has 66,000 employees – including 30,000 in sales and 2014 sales of EUR 10.12 billion (US$11.1b).

Würth Service Supply is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, and the Decatur branch is located at 3475 Rupp Pkwy., Decatur, IL 62526. Tel: 217 917-4462