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NEWS & INFO “This is an important moment in the development of our company,” explained Edward F. Crawford, Park-Ohio Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In the past decade, we have expanded our capabilities and services dramatically. This change reflects the continuing evolution of our global supply chain in response to the needs of our internationally based Fortune 500 customers.” “Our new name better reflects our breadth of services and unerring focus in driving efficiencies throughout the total supply management process,” added Andrew A. Arena, President of Supply Technologies. With revenues over US$600 million and more than 1500 employees located at over 50 global facilities, Supply Technologies supplies billions of parts and materials to the world’s most demanding manufacturers every year and is the only company that continuously aggregates cross-industry best practices, from point-of-origin to point-ofuse, into customized programs that suit any customer need. Park-Ohio is a leading provider of supply chain services and a manufacturer of highly engineered products. The company operates 24 manufacturing sites and 53 supply chain service facilities. ILS also announced that it has acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of NABS, Inc., headquartered in New York, NY, USA, with annual revenues of approximately US$45 million. NABS is a premier international supply chain manager of production components providing services to high technology companies in the computer, electronics and consumer products industries. NABS has 14 international and five domestic locations. www.supplytechnologies.com NORM Employees Awarded ICFG Prizes International Cold Forging Group (ICFG), Erlangen, Germany, a nonprofit organization that brings together experts from industry and science to promote the economic and technical advancement of cold forging, has this year conferred its International Paper Prize to M.Sc. Mert Aygen from NORM Fastener Co., Izmir, Turkey, for his study of the friction characteristics of the forward rod extrusion process. Anothe ICFG prize, called the International Exchange Prize, has been awarded to M.Sc. Canderim Önder of the R&D department of NORM Fasteners. The recipient of this award was selected from among companies and technical institutions in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Italy. www.norm-fasteners.com www.icfg.info Got education? Employers are realizing that educated employees are more productive employees. The Los Angeles Fastener Association offers more educational opportunities than any other fastener association. Because the difference between you and your competition is employee skill, knowledge and productivity, LAFA has developed their nationally recognized sixcourse Certified Fastener Specialist advanced technical training program.. Classes are taught by recognized industry specialists and include every-day, hands-on case studies. Classes do not need to be taken in sequence. If a class is missed, it can be made up the following year. Upon completion of the program, students can earn the Certified Fastener Specialist (CFS) designation. More than 170 people have graduated from this prestigious program. April 22 May 13 June 10 July 8 August 12 October 7 Fastener Manufacturing Plant Tour Fastener Secondary Processes Plant Tour Fastener Specifications & Terminology Dimensional & Material Specifications Fastener Quality Assurance Fastener Testing 2008 Class Schedule Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles We also offer Torque Tension Training and beginning level Product Training classes and Fastener Basics. Check www.lafa.net for details. www.lafa.net December 2007 877-606-LAFA Fastener Focus 65 http://www.norm-fasteners.com http://www.supplytechnologies.com http://www.icfg.info http://www.wf-fastener.com http://www.lafa.net http://www.lafa.net http://www.lafa.net http://www.wf-fastener.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

Fastener Technology International - December 2007/January 2008

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