WCA September 2021

Industry news

Camo partners with Simcoe Decks in national competition

Camo ® and deck-building contractor Simcoe Decks have partnered on two decks with four winning entries in the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA ® ) National+ Deck Competition. NADRA’s 11 th Annual Awards Celebration, open to members from the USA and Canada, covered 24 categories. Michael Scott, owner of Simcoe Decks of Barrie, Ontario, placed in the alternative deck, refinished/restored deck, deck inlay and manufacturer project categories. “As a system, Camo provides a fastener and a tool for every application,” said Mr Scott. “We now use Camo products exclusively

because we want to provide the best for our customers. It’s an amazingly easy system for my crew to learn – and if we ever have a problem, I know Camo has our backs.” Simcoe’s composite deck, which won second place in the alternative deck under $25k category and third place in the deck inlay category, featured an intricate ‘X’ inlay. Mr Scott chose Camo Edgexmetal ® clips to fasten grooved composite boards to the deck’s metal frame at any angle, creating the distinctive X pattern in the award-winning design. Using Camo Edge ® clips, Simcoe earned second place in the manufacturer project and enhanced features to showcase the product lines. Specifications, CAD models, pricing (with quantity discounts) and ordering are all available online. Customers can also request a quote or technical product assistance. Product categories include quick release clamps and ball lock fasteners; fixture clamps, including One Touch Clamps; spring plungers and locking pins; knobs and grips; industrial rubber bumpers and stops; industrial rubber rollers and wheels; clamping locator systems, including Flex

category and third place in the refinished/ restored deck category. The Camo Edge clips helped to maintain the character of the original deck’s stone-clad supports. To fasten up to five times faster, Simcoe Decks used the Camo deck fastening system, including the Camo Drive™ stand-up fastening tool and Lever ® board bending and locking tool. Camo Drive saves back strain and gets contractors off their knees, while Lever enables smaller crews to straighten rows of grooved boards and lock them in place, freeing up both hands for fastening. Camo Fasteners www.camofasteners.com Locators; and work-holding positioning elements, including Fairlane serrated grippers and rest pads. Imao’s One Touch Clamps, One Touch Fasteners and Flex Locators are all operated without tools for quick changeover. Fixtureworks offers a range of work-holding grippers, fixture clamps, material handling rollers and bumpers, quick release pins and adjustable handles, and a variety of machine components. Imao-Fixtureworks www.fixtureworks.com

Imao-Fixtureworks launches new website Global manufacturer Imao Corporation and North American distributor

Fixtureworks have joined forces to launch a website with new features and functionality, including search tools that makes it easy to find and view products. The new Imao-Fixtureworks website is designed to serve application engineers, designers, technicians, purchasing agents and end users in the USA, Canada, Mexico and beyond. The website brings responsive design, advanced faceted search functionality

National Nail recognised among best workplaces

National Nail has been named in Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021. The list is the result of a wide-ranging measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces, whether teams are operating in person or remotely. The company is an innovator of tool and fastener brands, including Camo® deck fastening systems, Stinger® cap fastening

systems and Pro-Fit® solutions for residential and light commercial fastening needs. “We’re often humbled by the frequent recognition our products receive, but to be honoured by Inc. magazine for our employee-owned workplace is truly inspiring,” said W Scott Baker, CEO of National Nail. “Our employees have created a work environment that enriches everyone we come in contact with, building better lives, families, businesses

and ultimately the communities in which we each live.” Collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. singled out 429 honourees this year. Each nominated company took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, on topics including management effective- ness, perks and employee growth. National Nail www.nationalnail.com

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