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Global Industrial Fasteners Market Outlook & Forecast 2023-2024 and 2029: Growing Prominence of Asian Manufacturing and Growth in Construction Industry Boosts Prospects - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The global industrial fasteners market exhibits diverse regional dynamics, reflecting the unique economic landscapes and manufacturing capabilities.

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  • The global industrial fasteners market exhibits diverse regional dynamics, reflecting the unique economic landscapes and manufacturing capabilities.
  • The industrial fasteners market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the burgeoning prominence of Asian manufacturing.
  • The growing industrial activities in these Asian countries explain the region's role in propelling the global industrial fasteners market forward.
  • The growth trajectory of the global industrial fasteners market is closely tied to the flourishing construction industry worldwide.

Zacua Ventures Closes $56 Million Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Construction Technology

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Zacua Ventures , a global venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology for the construction industry, today announced the close of its inaugural fund.

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  • Zacua Ventures , a global venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology for the construction industry, today announced the close of its inaugural fund.
  • In conjunction with the fund close, Zacua also announced that it recently led a $9-million seed round for data infrastructure startup Flexnode .
  • Participants in the fund include Procore, the leading global provider of construction management software, Volvo, a manufacturer of trucks, buses and construction equipment, and sustainable construction materials company Cemex.
  • Due to strong investor interest, Zacua’s fund, which was initially targeting $50 million, surpassed its initial fundraising target by more than 10%.

Thayer Scale Appoints New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

PEMBROKE, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thayer Scale, a leading global manufacturer of equipment for the continuous weighing and feeding of bulk materials, announced that Andy Forrester joined the company as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He will drive the continued expansion of Thayer Scale's direct and indirect sales channels both in existing markets and in new markets and geographic regions. In addition, Forrester will work to strengthen the company's relationships with existing customers in the Food, Chemical and Energy markets by aligning the company's equipment sales, aftermarket sales and service activities. The role will be based out of the company's headquarters facility in Pembroke, Mass.

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  • PEMBROKE, Mass., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thayer Scale, a leading global manufacturer of equipment for the continuous weighing and feeding of bulk materials, announced that Andy Forrester joined the company as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • "Andy will help Thayer Scale maximize recent investments in engineering and manufacturing," said David Hyer, President.
  • Prior to serving in his role at Thayer Scale, he was the VP of Sales and Marketing at Spiroflow Systems, where he led the company's powder handling and dry solids processing equipment sales team.
  • said Andy Forrester, VP of Sales and Marketing at Thayer Scale.

New Leader at the Helm of Marcone HVAC

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marcone Group, a leading national distributor of commercial kitchen, appliance, HVAC, plumbing and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced today that Randall Hudspeth is leading its HVAC division.

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  • As President of Marcone HVAC, Hudspeth will continue building on the momentum behind growing the company's HVAC business.
  • Marcone HVAC encompasses 12 distributors with 103 branches and five distribution centers, serving 18 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada.
  • "Marcone HVAC is a wide-ranging operation with a plethora of growth opportunity," Hudspeth said.
  • "I look forward to expanding on what this amazing team is already doing, while keeping Marcone at the forefront of the HVAC distribution industry for years to come."

HILTI EXPANDS NURON CORDLESS TOOL LINE UP TO ELEVATE JOBSITE EFFICIENCY AND SIMPLIFY TOOL CRIBS WITH TOOL FLEET MANAGEMENT

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilti North America, a global leader providing innovative tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, will launch new cordless tools on the 22V Nuron battery platform to fill out the portfolio and offer greater value through its subscription tool service, Fleet Management.

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  • Hilti's latest cordless innovations, available to demo at World of Concrete, will add to its wood-cutting portfolio among others.
  • And because all the batteries and chargers work under a single ecosystem, Nuron ultimately helps reduce complexity for tool cribs.
  • With Hilti's all-inclusive Tool Fleet Management program and expanding line up of cordless tools, optimizing tool cribs while maintaining fixed monthly costs is now even easier.
  • With these launches, Hilti customers will experience greater Nuron portfolio coverage across a wide range of applications and trades.

Lifestory Research Announces 2024 America's Most Trusted® Tool Brands: DeWalt Secures Top Spots in Power and Hand Tool Studies

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifestory Research proudly announces the results of 2024 America's Most Trusted® Hand Tool and Power Tool brand studies.

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifestory Research proudly announces the results of 2024 America's Most Trusted® Hand Tool and Power Tool brand studies.
  • Details of the Two Studies:
    In the Lifestory Research 2024 America's Most Trusted® Power Tool Study, DeWalt is the most trusted brand among those considering the purchase of power tools.
  • For more information about the Lifestory Research 2024, America's Most Trusted® Power Tool study, https://www.lifestoryresearch.com/2024-best-power-tool-ranking-review
    In the Lifestory Research 2024 America's Most Trusted® Hand Tool Brand Study, DeWalt once again emerges as the most trusted brand among those considering the purchase of hand tools.
  • For more information about the Lifestory Research 2024, America's Most Trusted® Hand Tool study, visit https://www.lifestoryresearch.com/2024-best-hand-tool-ranking-review

Hilti Group Measures Circularity with SAP Business Technology Platform

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

WALLDORF, Germany, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that The Hilti Group , a global leader providing innovative hardware, software and services to the construction industry, is using the Circelligence solution to increase the circularity of its resources.

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  • WALLDORF, Germany, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that The Hilti Group , a global leader providing innovative hardware, software and services to the construction industry, is using the Circelligence solution to increase the circularity of its resources.
  • Developed by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), an SAP global strategic partner, the Circelligence tool, built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), uses BCG's "Circelligence" methodology to help Hilti maximize the value of raw materials and resources.
  • Prioritizing the circular economy and sustainability, Hilti is embedding circularity in its operations, a move that establishes the benchmark for sustainable practices in the construction industry.
  • "With the help of our partner Boston Consulting Group, Hilti will now be leveraging the power of SAP Business Technology Platform to use more contextual data across their processes to get closer to their vision of helping to create a circular economy."

National Safety Council Hosts Second Annual Safety Innovation Challenge

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its commitment to safety innovation, the National Safety Council convened six leading technology providers from around the globe to showcase their cutting-edge safety solutions during the second annual Safety Innovation Challenge. Hosted in collaboration with Safetytech Accelerator, the challenge builds on the tremendous progress made by the Council's MSD Solutions Lab – a groundbreaking program established in 2021 with funding from Amazon – to help organizations of all sizes prevent musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its commitment to safety innovation, the National Safety Council convened six leading technology providers from around the globe to showcase their cutting-edge safety solutions during the second annual Safety Innovation Challenge.
  • "Events like the Safety Innovation Challenge are crucial to democratizing knowledge and access to safety technology like ours, and we are proud to participate in this year's challenge to be part of the solution in addressing upper-extremity MSDs."
  • "This is precisely what the National Safety Council annual Safety Innovation Challenge is all about, and we are honored to support their ongoing work to convene the industry's brightest minds and best resources to help organizations implement solutions, assess data and measure progress."
  • The Safety Innovation Challenge is one of several initiatives led by the National Safety Council to achieve its goal of preventing MSDs before they start.

Trimble and AGCO to Form Joint Venture to Better Serve Farmers Worldwide with Mixed Fleet Precision Agriculture Solutions

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a definitive agreement to form a joint venture (the "JV") with AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) to better serve farmers with factory fit and aftermarket applications in the mixed fleet precision agriculture market. Trimble and AGCO's shared vision is to create a global leader in mixed fleet smart farming and autonomy solutions. 

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a definitive agreement to form a joint venture (the "JV") with AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) to better serve farmers with factory fit and aftermarket applications in the mixed fleet precision agriculture market.
  • Trimble and AGCO's shared vision is to create a global leader in mixed fleet smart farming and autonomy solutions.
  • The JV will align two leading companies dedicated to serving farmers worldwide with cutting-edge technologies to help farmers drive productivity, efficiency and sustainability.
  • "Farmers today are looking for mixed fleet solutions across their tractors and the implements that they use to most efficiently and sustainably feed the world.

HILTI INTRODUCES SIMPLIFIED WELDED STEEL FASTENING WITH THE FX 3-A CORDLESS STUD FUSION SYSTEM

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Hilti North America , a global leader providing innovative tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, recognized this as an opportunity for disruption—and developed the FX 3-A Cordless stud fusion system to help revolutionize fastening on steel.

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  • Hilti North America , a global leader providing innovative tools, technology, software, and services to the commercial construction industry, recognized this as an opportunity for disruption—and developed the FX 3-A Cordless stud fusion system to help revolutionize fastening on steel.
  • The new FX 3-A Cordless stud fusion system cuts welding time significantly.
  • Covering higher loads and thinner base materials than previous Hilti products, cordless stud fusion is up to 75% faster than traditional welding methods and is a fully mobile and autonomous system with no power cables needed.
  • "The new FX 3-A Cordless stud fusion system is a game-changing departure from how the industry currently approaches fastening on steel—it helps to save time and resources while increasing reliability and safety.