Advance Components is now a master stocking distributor of Heyco Solar Power Components.

“Heyco is excited to announce the recent addition of over 220,000 pieces of 28 different SKUs to Advance Components’ offering,” says Tom Marsden, Renewable Energies and Product Sales manager.

Founded in 1926 and acquired by PennEngineering in 2016, Heyco Products manufactures wire management products and components. Web: Heyco.com

Founded in 1972, Advance Components is a master stocking distributor of specialty fastener products and provides engineering solutions, and is headquartered at 2920 Commodore Dr. #100, Carrollton, TX 75087. Tel: 972 446-5500 Web: AdvanceComponents.com


EFC International opened an office and warehouse in Mexico, EFC Global, S de RL de CV.

Missouri based EFC has facilities in five U.S. states plus Germany, China, South Korea and now Mexico.

“Our recently established legal entity and operations in Mexico, including a warehouse in Querétaro, outside sales engineers, customer service and support staff in Mexico, enables EFC to enhance our service level in the region,” said Mary Becker, VP of North American sales. “We’re able to respond more quickly and hold inventory in closer proximity to our customer base.”

EFC supplies specialty engineered metal, plastic, cold-formed, spring steel stampings, electrical and assembled component parts to OEMs and distribution. EFC is headquartered at 1940 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO 63146-4008. Tel: 314 439-4374 Web: etc-intl.com


LISI Aerospace was awarded two “Best Improvement” awards from Airbus as part of the SQIP approach.

One of the awards is for the Fasteners Business and applies to the 11 factories that deliver more than 10,000 different fastener part number on time and on quality.

The second award is related to structural parts (A350 frames, A320 NEO air intake lipskins). 

LISI Aerospace has supplied Airbus since the beginning of the aircraft manufacturer.

“In a context of manufacturing rate increase and technological changes, this recognition from a prestigious aircraft manufacturer is a great satisfaction for the LISI Aerospace teams and an encouragement to continue our strategy of operational excellence and innovation” stated LISI Aerospace CEO Jean-Louis Colders.

LISI Aerospace is part of France-based LISI Group, which manufactures fasteners and assembly components for the aerospace, automotive and medical implants industries. LISI Group generated revenues of EUR 1.64 billion (US$1.91 billion) in 2017 and employs 11,958 people. Web: lisi-group.com


Fredrik Meuller was appointed CEO of the Nord-Lock Group. Meuller, who holds a MSc. in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, will be based in the head office in Malmö, Sweden.

Meuller replaces Ola Ringdahl who after five years as CEO of the Nord-Lock Group is moving on to become CEO of the Lindab Group.

Meuller, 48, has spent the past 16 years in various management positions within the Trelleborg Group (industrial polymers), including the last 6 years as business area president for Trelleborg Offshore & Construction. Prior to Trelleborg, Meuller was with McKinsey & Co. management consulting and JPMorgan investment banking.

Sweden-based Nord-Lock Group manufactures specialty fasteners and tensioning tools, with 20 global locations and annual sales of SEK 1.1 billion (US$126.3 million). Web: Nord-Lock.com


R&R Engineering was founded in 1969 when new threading technology – the planetary thread rolling machines – were replacing the 1950’s circular die rollers, which had earlier replaced the 1920s flat die rollers.

R&R Engineering manufactures L bolts, V bolts, J bolts, custom U bolts, threaded studs and wire forms on 80 high-speed plenetary machines. Customers include solar, RV and agriculture markets. R&R is located at 801 S. Main St., Summitville, IN 46070. Tel: 800 979-1921 Email: sales@randrengineering.com Web: randrengineering.com