EuroWire March 2021

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Würth Action Bolt and Tool joins new construction services division

Würth Industry North America (WINA) has announced that Würth Action Bolt and Tool, a distributor of construction and industrial fasteners, will join its new construction services division, Würth Construction Services. Würth Action Bolt and Tool has been a member of the Würth Group since 1999 and was previously part of theWürthWood Group based in Vernon Hills, Illinois, USA. Adding the company to the WINA group fits into Würth Industry’s strategy to provide supply chain solutions of construction and industrial fasteners, safety and MRO products, and com- plements Wurth Industry’s position in the construction market. Alongside Würth Action Bolt and Tool, the Würth Construction Services division comprises

Würth House of Threads and Weinstock Bros. Würth Action Bolt and Tool supplies Würth with increased capability in the construction market and improves its ability to offer a wide range of end-to-end structural products, including fasteners, hand and power tools, and construction supplies and equipment. It will provide expanded services to structural customers across the USA, Mexico, Canada and Brazil. “We continue to be committed to achieving our strong growth targets, both organically and through key acquisitions,” said Dan Hill, chief executive officer for Würth Industry North America. “Würth Action joining the WINA family represents an important strategic opportunity to launch our Construction Services division. This division will be our national platform

to serve the construction industry, providing best-in-class supply chain solutions and cost savings for erectors and fabricators across North America.” Shane Adams, director of operations at Würth Action Bolt and Tool, commented, “Joining theWürth Industry North America family, specifically the construction solutions division, means that we will continue to provide outstanding quality and successful partnerships but will also enhance available offerings to our customers. Würth Industry’s North American network will provide greater resources and inventory expansion for our customers.” Würth Industry North America http://wurthindustry.com

Niagara Foot and All Terrain Knee for Bumax Swedish premium fastener specialist Bumax has been selected as sole supplier of screws for advanced and durable prosthetic knees by Weigel+ medical, the German manufacturer of a waterproof and submersible prosthesis knee and foot system. “We tried a variety of stainless steel screws when developing the waterproof knee joint, but Bumax SDX 109 was the only screw that provided both the strength and corrosion resistance we required,” explained Jochen Weigel, owner of Weigel+ medical and co-owner of DOI ortho-innovativ. processing, energy, defence, pulp and paper, construction and general engineering. Bumax AB www.bumax-fasteners.com

Bumax’s SDX 109 high-strength super duplex fastener was the only screw on the market capable of providing a prosthetic knee joint with the necessary high strength and corrosion resistance, to contribute to providing prosthesis solutions to people around the world. The Niagara Foot is an affordable, high- performance prosthetic foot designed for individuals with active lifestyles, brought to the market byWeigel+medical (development and manufacturing) and DOI ortho-innovativ (distribution and education). It will be fitted with Bumax fasteners for strength and corrosion resistance. The Bumax SDX 109 will also be used for the All Terrain Knee, a mechanical prosthetic knee joint used by those with above-kneeamputations. Bothprosthetics can be used in aquatic environments as they work entirely mechanically. However, this requires that all components are resistant to saltwater, including the screws.

Super duplex stainless steel fasteners combine higher strength and corrosion resistance, compared to alloy steel fasteners. They have two-phase microstructures containing ferrite and austenite and are cold headed and thread rolled. development manager at Bumax, said, “Bumax SDX 109 is from our high-strength super duplex fastener range and provides excellent mechanical properties, and exceptional resistance to general crevice, pitting and stress corrosion. Due to their high levels of chromium and molybdenum, super duplex grades provide even greater corrosion resistance than duplex grades.” Bumax manufactures premium stainless steel fasteners in a variety of steel grades that provide safety and reliability in demanding customer applications. Customers include companies and organisations in industries such as marine, automotive, oil and gas, chemical Klaus Vogt, business

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