Click Bond CEO Karl Hutter has been named to the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors.

Founded in 1895, NAM is the largest manufacturing association in the U.S., representing small and large manufacturers in all 50 states. Web: NAM.org

“Our elected officials in Washington, D.C., must understand how their work affects the more than 12 million men and women employed in manufacturing,” Hutter stated.

Founded in 1987, Click Bond develops and manufactures fastening hardware and adhesive bonding processes for aerospace, surface transportation, maritime, and offshore energy markets. Click Bond is headquartered at 2151 Lockheed Way, Carson City, NV 89706-0713. Tel: 775 885-8000 Web: ClickBond.com


MW Industries announced a business alliance with France-based Surfeo, representing the complete product line of MW Industries metal components.

“This agreement, effective, Sept. 15, 2017, enhances the exposure of MW Industries products in the aerospace market among Tier 1 and Tier 2 OEM manufacturers across Europe,” the company stated.

MW Aerospace Solutions is a new brand linking four companies: Atlantic Spring (Flemington, NJ); BellowsTech  (Ormond Beach, FL); Helical (Santa Maria, CA); and Servometer (Cedar Grove, NJ). Together they share core competencies designing and manufacturing precision metal components for A&D applications such as landing gear, fuel injection, interiors and missiles.

“When it comes to expert business development leadership in the European A&D marketplace,  Surfeo is without a doubt the best choice,” stated Kevin Kuhn, senior VP of MW Aerospace Solutions.

In October, Genstar Capital sold MW Industries to affiliates of equity firm American Securities LLC in partnership with MW Industries management.

Rosemont, IL-based MW Industries manufactures precision springs and specialty fasteners. Web: MW-Ind.com


Triangle Fastener Corp. opened a TFC Tech Center in Cleveland, Construction Magazine reports.

The new 1,100 sq. ft. facility provides equipment for product design (CAD), development (3D printing and machine shop), evaluation (tensile, shear, hardness, pullout, pullover, drill/drive tests, dimensional conformance), and certification.

“We now have many different types of testing equipment to assure that our fasteners perform at optimal levels,” stated product development VP Joe Stager.

Founded in 1977, TFC supplies the commercial construction industry with fasteners, tools, sealants, and accessories. The company is headquartered at 1925 Preble Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Tel: 412 321-5000 Web: trianglefastener.com

Paul Mohr is the new Wrentham Tool Group engineering and innovations manager, sales manager Jessica Smith announced.

WTG quality assurance manager Steve Doldo cited Mohr’s fastener tooling and gaging experience and noted he “has been part of every facet of the operation and brings 34 years of experience creativity an dedication to the table.”

Founded in 1948, Wrentham supplies fastener tooling and gaging and is based at 155 Farm St., Bellingham, MA 02019. Tel: 508 966-2332 Web: WrenthamTool.com