9/10/2013 3:26:00 PM
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SHORTTAKES: American Galvanizers Association, EFC, Rivet & Eyelet and Simpson Strong-Tie

The American Galvanizers Association updated its website: galvanizeit.org.

The relaunched site is now “responsive,” which means the display is optimized to the user’s device. New features also include displayed tools; improved search function; a more searchable Dr. Galv (technical FAQ) section; interactive KnowledgeBase and more technical content.

The website directs users to the Galvanize It! seminar program, publications, AGA project gallery, life cycle cost calculator and galvanizer locator.

The AGA produced a YouTube video on hot-dip galvanizing displayed on the homepage, and the site footer contains links to AGA’s social media pages.

Founded in 1933, the AGA is a not-for-profit provides a technical library, publications, educational seminars,and toll-free technical support. AGA is headquartered at 6881 S. Holly Circle #108, Centennial, CO 80112. Tel: 720 554-0900 Fax 720 554-0909 Email: aga@galvanizeit.org

EFC International launched a redesigned website compatible with today’s browsers and mobile devices. Efc-intl.com has enhanced search capabilities, new graphics for search and buying.

EFC’s Encyclopedia engineering guide is enhanced and engineered solutions can be downloaded. There are additions to the Ecommerce product line and reduced minimums.

“Our marketing and technical teams have been hard at work making back-end and front-end site improvements to provide more interactive content and an improved user experience,” CEO Douglas Adams said. The redesigned website will “serve our customers better and deliver measurable advantages.”

Founded in 1983, EFC provides specialty metal, plastic electrical component parts to OEMs and distributors. EFC has facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Phoenix and Toronto and is headquartered at 1940 Craigshire Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. Tel: 314 434-2888 or 800 888-3326 Fax 314 434-2902 Web: efc-intl.com

Rivet & Eyelet Technologies LLC named Clevenger & Associates as manufacturer rep for the Carolinas and Virginia, national sales manager Maria Garcia announced.

Clevenger, founded in 1978, is headed by Mark Wilson and is headquartered at 5822 Creola Rd., Charlotte, and NC 28270. Tel: 704 236-6872 E-mail: mwilson3@carolina.rr.com

Rivet & Eyelet is a domestic and international source for stamped and extruded blind rivets, setting tools and custom engineered eyelet products.

The company is headquartered at 1215 Main St. #110, Tewksbury, MA 01876. Tel: 978 851-2700 Fax 978 851-4488 Email: maria.garcia@riveteyelet.com Web: riveteyelet.com

Simpson Strong-Tie added web and mobile apps and online calculators for product information. Web: strongtie.com/software

Recent updates include: updated holdown selector app; redesigned coil strap calculator app; slope & skew calculator for hip and valley beams; and dealer locator.

For 55 years, Simpson Strong Tie Simpson Strong-Tie provides structural products to resist high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces, including connectors, fasteners, fastening systems, lateral force resisting systems, anchors and products for concrete repair, strengthening and protection.

Simpson has facilities in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Australia and Africa and is headquartered at 5956 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588. Tel: 925 560-9000 or 800 925-5099 Fax 925 847-1597 Web: strongtie.com ©2013 GlobalFastenerNews.com