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tion for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 17th IBEX in Miami, FL, USA. According to EFC, the use of composite panels and structures in the aerospace, automotive, marine, construction and other core industries is growing rapidly. These new materials that utilize carbon fiber, GRP, glass fiber, thermoplastic, wood and alloy outer skins, are typically bonded to honeycomb, block, foam or solid core materials. The 316 stainless steel TwinDisk, with its simple, strong design and BigHead® weld technology, provides a rapid and efficient fastening point anywhere in a structure. The TwinDisk has two heads (or disks) joined by an internally threaded collar or threaded stud. A hole is drilled into the panel, adhesive is applied and the TwinDisk is pushed into the cavity. The bottom disk is glued to the bottom skin and the top disk to the top skin (rebated or surface-mounted). Tensile, shear and lateral loads are efficiently transferred to both skins. EFC is a provider of specialty metal, plastic, electrical and assembled component parts to the OEM and distribution marketplaces. The company was established in 1983 and is a high-end user of SAP. www.efc-intl.com management positions at ITW. He joined ITW in 1989 as Business Manager of ITW Nexus Europe. Prior to that, he was an Auditor and Consultant at Arthur Andersen. Brunner has been with ITW since 1980 and has held a series of sales and general management roles within the automotive fastener units. Brunner was named President of North American automo- NEWS & INFO tive metal fasteners in 2002 and President of global automotive fasteners in 2005. He was promoted to Executive Vice President of Global Automotive Fasteners in 2006. ITW is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered parts and industrial systems and consumables. It has 750 business units in 49 countries and employs 55,000 people. Continued www.itw.com Executive Changes at ITW The Board of Directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL, USA, has elected Juan Valls to Executive Vice President of Global Automotive Fasteners. Robert Brunner, former Executive VP of Global Automotive Fasteners, has moved to the position of Executive VP of ITW’s worldwide construction business. Valls becomes the first ITW Executive VP based outside the USA. Prior to this, he was VP and GM of ITW Delfast International automotive fasteners. He has held numerous European automotive December 2007 Fastener Focus 59 http://www.itw.com http://www.ordam.net http://www.efc-intl.com http://www.ordam.net http://www.fixing.cc

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Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008 Contents Editorial Calendar Industry News 5S – Turbocharged Lean House Cleaning: Principles and Practices for Creating an Efficient Workspace Corporate News Mechanical Properties – Part 7: Strength & Ductility in Bending FTI Technical Achievement Awards — Class of 2007 The Heat Treatment of Fasteners — Practice Melt Shop Provides More Efficient Titanium Wire & Rod Production Spotlight On Simulation Comparing Preparation and Calibration Techniques for Ultrasonic Bolt Tension Measurement – Part 2 Future-Oriented Testing Equipment Wire Handling Roundup What’s Happening at the IFI? Product Showcases Machinery Product Showcases Quality Education & Training in 2008 Fastener Focus Quality Checks on Retaining Rings: Your Recipe for Success Straight From The Show: NIFS/WEST Spotlight on Plastic Fasteners Competence in Stainless Steel Pick More Orders in Less Time With Slotting New Fastener, Drive Systems & Insert Join a Proven Product Line ASTM Update on Fastener Test Methods – The Bolt Doctor Column Advertisers’ Index Classified Advertisements Editorial Index

Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008

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