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Optimas adds to its near-shore production in North America

October 10, 2023 | Optimas Solutions, a global industrial manufacturer, distributor, and service provider, announced it will open a cold-form manufacturing plant in Monterrey, Mexico in the second half of 2024. The Mexico production center will complement fastener manufacturing facilities in Wood Dale, IL, and Droitwich Spa, UK, continuing the company’s near-shoring efforts to minimize supply chain risk.

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October 10th, 2023|

Optimas to Open Fastener Manufacturing Plant in Mexico

October 10, 2023 | On Oct. 10, Wood Dale, Illinois-based fasteners manufacturer and distributor Optimas Solutions announced it will open a cold form manufacturing plant in Monterrey, Mexico, in the second half of 2024. The company said the new facility will complement existing plants and continue its near-shoring efforts to minimize supply chain risk.

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October 10th, 2023|

Barton: Benefits of Cold-Forming

August 16, 2023 | Established in 1932 at the Barton Arms public house in Birmingham, Barton Cold-Form has seen incredible technological advancements across industry since its inception. However, although cold-forming is recorded to have been in use as early as the 19th century, the team at Barton have proved its suitability to many modern engineering requirements.

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August 16th, 2023|

Why Fastener Redesign is Often Necessary for Construction Equipment

June 30, 2023 | The fastener plays a critical role in holding together machines ranging from construction equipment to wind turbines.

There are times when fasteners don’t meet performance standards and require redesigning. However, redesigning fasteners is a complex process that requires a thorough understanding of the current design’s performance expectations, operating conditions and potential design flaws.

July 13th, 2023|