Advances in modern fasteners have facilitated a leap forward in the construction world, giving contractors the ability to produce higher quality end products while saving time and reducing labor costs. Since the late 90's when nail and screw combinations hit the market, their use has been on the rise as more contractors and homeowners become aware of their benefits when compared to traditional nails and screws. The upcoming year 2016 shows promise of being their most successful year ever, as popularity of crossover screws/nails continues to increase and large industries realize the potential cost savings and product improvements that switching over to these can bring to their business. 

Topics: Scrail Fasteners, fasteners

Health, happiness and peace on earth are a great start.  But how about adding to your Christmas list a safe work zone and efficient tools that deliver fasteners that are faster, cost effective and do the job better? 

 

If those near and dear insist on getting you yet another team sweatshirt, shaving kit, wallet or BBQ tools, then treat yourself to something from the BECK Fastener Group^® this year. An entire family of SCRAIL^® fasteners grew out of our innovation of a nail screw combination fastener that can be utilized for almost any need where ordinary screws are used.

Topics: fasteners

Wooden Crates are becoming bigger business…not just in terms of the industry size, but also as it relates to the sheer size of the crates. As the world economy continues to grow and becomes more inter-dependent, products of all shapes and sizes are manufactured in one location and shipped great distances for sale or consumption. Whether you are a manufacturer looking to use wooden crates in shipping, looking to expand your existing use, or involved in the construction of wooden crates and pallets, here are some key websites to follow to further your knowledge and find resources on this growing industry.

Topics: Crate Building, fasteners

It’s difficult to imagine that the holidays are less than a month away. Weren’t we just wandering the aisles in annoyingly busy stores looking for the perfect holiday gift a few months ago? Well, the calendar says that was actually a year ago and unless we have the ability to time travel, it’s time to face the fact... the holidays are back.

Topics: Construction Fasteners, Scrail Fasteners, fasteners