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leled choice and service. Solon Restructures Fabory has seen strong growth Management Team in recent years under AAC ownerSolon Manufacturing Company, ship, expanding the number of Chardon, OH, USA, a manufacturFCs from 50 to 89 and transitioning er of industrial controls and Belfrom family-owned business to levilleasprings, has announced the institutional ownership. HgCapital promotions of J. Timothy Dunn to will support Solon Manufacturing; President of management in implementing Davet to Vice President/ George P.an aggressive roll-out of further FCs with a focus on expanSecretary; and Perry Blossom to sion President/Treasurer. Vice into the high-growth markets of central/eastern Europe. Dunn succeeds David J. Carpenter, This has been fifth investment in who will be thewith the firm since the Benelux region for HgCapital, 1960. Carpenter was instrumental and as a specialized value-added in developing Solon’s Pressure services provider, Fabory will Switch product line and will remain form part of HgCapital’s Business Services portfolio. The deal follows from the acquisition of Mondo Minerals and brings the number of transactions by HgCapital since the end of June to six. Financing for the transaction was provided by the Bank of Scotland. (l to r) Tim Dunn, Perry Blossom, www.hgcapital.com Carpenter. George Davet, Dave as Chairman of the Board. Dunn Acument Announces began his career at Solon in 1978 TORX® Drive System in manufacturing and production. He rose to become thefor 2006 Award Winners Industrial Controls Division Manager. In Acument Global Technologies, 1992, he was named Vice PresiInc., Troy, MI, USA, said that seven dent. As President, he will conof its licensed manufacturers have tinue to oversee manufacturing received the TORX® Drive System and production of the company World Class Quality Award for as well as be directly involved in demonstrating the greatest comR&D and sales of new products for mitment to manufacturing high the Industrial Controls Division. quality, authentic TORX fasteners George Davet has been with Solon and drivers during 2006. since 1993. He holds the position Six drive tool for the Industrial of Chief Engineer producers and one fastener manufacturer were Controls and Belleville Springs Diamong TORX President receiving visions. As Vice licensees and Chief the award. oversees application Engineer, he USA, German and Japanese licensees were among the design and new product developwinners. They include the followment for all Solon products. ing TORX Drive Tool Licensees: Perry Blossom came to Solon in •Cooper Industries 1993 and holds the position of Dayton, OH, USA (2nd time) Corporate Treasurer and Manager •Danaher Corporation of the Belleville Springs Division. Garland, TX, USA (2nd time) www.solonmfg.com NEWS & INFO •Master Manufacturing Tower Fasteners ndCo. Evansville, IN, USA (2 Celebrates 40 Yearstime) •Robert Schroeder GmbH & Co. Tower Fasteners, Holtsville, NY, Wuppertal, Germany (2nd time) USA, an east coast distributors of •Snap-On electronic hardware, fasteners andIncorporated st Kenosha, WI, USA of time) is celebrating 40 years(1 service. •Western Tower “This year Forge Fasteners will Colorado 40 th anniversary. celebrate itsSprings, CO, USA I (2nd time) would like to thank our valued The TORX Fastener Licensee is: customers, dedicated employ- •Yamashina our supply ees and all of Corporation chain Kyoto, Japan partners for your help in making Toweryear’s TORX World Class “This an industry leader since 1967,” said Mark Shannon, VP Quality Award winners represent Sales and Marketing. exemplify our largest markets and an elite level of technical, manuTower Fasteners is a leader in facturing and service and invenfastener distributionperformance for licensed TORX systems with tory management manufacturers around distribution said Marty stocking the world,”centers in the Bieschke, of Connecticut, Florida, USA states Director of Intellectual Property and Licensing for AcuNew Jersey, New York, North ment. “The Torx World Texas Carolina, Pennsylvania and Class Quality Award winners represent as well as Mexico. the growing ranks www.towerfast.com of global fasten- Carbon • Alloy • Stainless Nut Eyebolts • Eyebolts Turnbuckles & Fittings • Rod Ends • Eye Nuts • Pad Eyes • Strap Clamps • T-Slot Nuts • Set-Up Wedges • C-Clamps & Screws • D-Rings & Clips • Swivel Hoist Rings • Custom Forgings Made in USA In-Stock Same/Next Day Shipping www.kenforging.com sales@kenforging.com / info@kenforging.com 76 Fastener December 2007 Focus Toll-Free: 888-KEN-FORGING (536-3674) Phone: 440-993-8091 • Fax: 440-992-0360 1049 Griggs Road • Box 277 • Jefferson, Ohio 44047 April 61 Fastener Focus 2007 http://www.hgcapital.com http://www.kenforging.com http://www.kenforging.com

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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

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