Accurate Screw Machine, a division of MW Industries, received AS9100 Rev. C certification for its New Jersey manufacturing plant. AS9100 registration is an aviation, space, and defense quality standard, based on the ISO9001 quality management system, and supported by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG).

“Certification to the demanding standards required by AS9100 proves our commitment to the aerospace market”, general manager Chris Thomas explained. “Ultimately, waste is reduced and overall costs are lowered by utilizing suppliers who are AS9100 certified, Thomas added. 

MW Industries CEO John Bagnuolo noted three other MW companies are certified: Atlantic Spring, Capital Spring, and Helical Products.

Founded in 1967 and a part of MW Industries since 1998, Accurate Screw Machine manufactures fasteners, custom and stock electronic hardware and precision machined components for industries including aerospace, military, medical, electronics, telecommunications and metal fabricating. Accurate Screw is headquartered at 10 Audrey Place, Fairfield, NJ 07001. Tel: 973 244-9200 Web: AccurateScrew.com 

Illinois-headquartered MW Industries supplies highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts and other precision components to more than 23,000 customers in over 35 countries. Web: mw-ind.com

ATF Inc. launched a new website: atf-inc.com. The new website offers improved navigation and functionality; product information; areas of expertise; engineering resources; and manufacturing capabilities. The website also gives company history, culture and career information.

Founded in 1946 as a supplier of World War II military fasteners, today the ATF family of companies manufacture tight tolerance metal components, assemblies and engineered fasteners for the automotive, industrial and aerospace markets.  ATF has facilities in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Mexico and Japan and is headquartered at 3550 W. Pratt Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712. Tel: 847 933-8619 

Auto Bolt Co. expanded production capacity adding a M24 National 4-die bolt maker for larger-diameter long-length fasteners. 

Founded in 1948, independently-owned Auto Bolt manufactures cold headed bolts, pins and rivets for the industrial, military, agricultural, construction and automotive markets.  Auto Bolt is located at 4740 Manufacturing Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135. Tel: 216 881-3913 Email: inquiries@autobolt.net Web: autobolt.net

Atlas Bolt & Screw Co. president Randy Ridenour will retire at the end of 2016 after 32 years with the company. He will serve as a company consultant during 2017.

Ridenour joined Atlas in 1984 as central region branch manager and held positions of increasing responsibility leading to his promotion to president in November 2009.

“Throughout his career, Randy has made a significant positive impact not only on Atlas but also on numerous industry associations where he is highly respected for his service,” said Michael Hartley, President of the Marmon Construction Fasteners Group. 

With Ridenour’s retirement, Scott Bowers, Atlas business unit manager for metal, and Don Bratcher, business unit manager for wood, will each have full autonomy to run their business. Both will report directly to Hartley. 

Founded in 1896, Ashland, OH-based Atlas is a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company that offers construction fasteners for both metal to metal and metal to wood applications. Web: atlasfasteners.com

In addition to Atlas, the Marmon Construction Fasteners Group includes Robertson, Pan American Screw, and Western Builders Supply. The group is part of Marmon Engineered Components Company, a subsidiary of Marmon Holdings, Inc.

Bisco Industries‘ San Jose, CA, distribution center has moved. The new facility is located at 2118 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95131. 

The new location enables Bisco to maintain its role as a preferred partner for companies on the leading edge of technological innovation, the company stated.

“In addition to adding 50% more warehouse space, we are fine tuning the facility to be more efficient, aesthetically pleasing and comfortable for our personnel,” stated Tom Allan, San Jose facility relocation area manager.

The 50% increase in warehousing space will allow Bisco to expand its local inventory offering to customers in the Bay Area and the entire Northwestern U.S. The expansion also aligns with Bisco’s strategic initiative to have all ground shipments take two days or less to reach customers.

Bisco Industries distributes fasteners and electronic components from 48 sales offices and seven distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada. 

Bisco is headquartered at 1500 Lakeview Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807. Tel: 800 323-1232 Web: biscoind.com

The Rhode Island plant for Groov-Pin Corp. received a Level 1 Polaris MEP Manufacturing Innovation Challenge award. Thirty-two Rhode Island manufacturers received awards totaling $700,000.

The Polaris Manufacturing Extension Partnership is a non-profit part of the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation. Polaris describes the challenge as a “competitive opportunity for Rhode Island manufacturers to access expertise and hands-on design and product-development talent to stimulate business growth, innovation and strategic advancement.”

Polaris said the challenge represents the state’s “most significant investment in Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector,” by crediting federal funds through R.I. Commerce Corp.

Level 1 focuses on strategic assessment, giving manufacturers access to up to 75 hours of a team of experts. Each award at this level is valued at $15,000. Level 2 focuses on growth implementation. Based on Level 1 ideas, manufacturers have access to up to $35,000 for business development consulting to “take their company to the next level.”

Founded in 1926 to develop the press-fit fastener known as grooved pins, today Groov-Pin also manufactures threaded inserts and precision turned components. There are New Jersey and Georgia plants and the Rhode Island facility is located at 331 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917. Tel: 401 232-3377 Web: Groov-Pin.com

Hariton Machinery Co. launched an updated website with enhanced mobile use, search capability and photos at HaritonMachinery.com, president Mark Hariton announced.  There are more videos with each machine.

Founded in 1970, Hariton Machinery buys and sells new and used fastener manufacturing machinery. Hariton has an Ohio office headed by Bill Davidson; reps in Mexico, India, Australia, South Korea and Argentina; and is