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Makita, a manufacturer of power tools, has collaborated with Huck International, a company specializing in engineered fastening systems, to create the BV17 tool for solar field fastener installation. The BV17 is a lightweight, compact, and durable tool designed to improve the speed and efficiency of installing HuckBolts, a type of fastener commonly used in solar…

Howmet Aerospace, a global provider of advanced engineered solutions, has appointed a new leader for its Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) team. Effective May 1st, 2023, Vagner Finelli will join the company, serving as the president of HFS. In this role, Finelli will have responsibility for all HFS employees and locations globally. He will be based…

Howmet Aerospace has recently been named one of the “World’s Best Employers” by Forbes. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Howmet is a global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation sectors, with a focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency. Forbes recently…

Welding has long been used in applications that require a secure joint. However, today there are more options. And, depending on the application, today’s manufacturers have several strong reasons to consider a proven alternative — direct-tension, maintenance-free HuckBolts from Howmet Fastening Systems, a global provider of engineered metal products.. A HuckBolt is a two-piece fastener…

Howmet Aerospace has released its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The report highlights the company’s commitment and approach to sustainability, as well as detailed results against its key metrics, which are designed to drive significant positive impacts for its stakeholders and surrounding communities. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Howmet is a global provider of…

Howmet Aerospace recently added the VKM1040-1AGV to the quick-release fastener series it offers from Camloc. This one-piece fastener is slightly larger than the previous version, the VKM921. Both options are simple to use and provide quick and easy installation without the need for tooling. The VKM921 is captive and does not require a receptacle. This…

Howmet Aerospace recently introduced its newest Marson rivet and rivet nut installation tools, designed to deliver performance and versatility to any shop or production floor. The unique HP-4×4 multiplex hand tool installs a range of rivets and rivet nuts, making it a useful addition for transportation and aftermarket service suppliers. The AH-250 pneumatic riveter uses…

Howmet Aerospace, a global provider of engineered metal products, now offers the new Marson BT-5 and more powerful BT-6 industrial rivet tools. Engineered for dependability on the factory floor or portability at the job site, these Marson installation tools deliver reliable performance at a fraction of the cost of other high-performance riveters. They offer one…

Howmet Aerospace, a provider of engineered metal products and fasteners, has officially launched as its own standalone company after the separation from Arconic Inc. Arconic specializes in lightweight materials and engineering. Both companies will now work separately. Howmet Aerospace has begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “HWM.” In 2019, the…