Many distributors may ask "Why be ISO certified?" The answer is simple. It's all about the customer's trust in the company, and the products they buy from that company. Advance recently received an updated ISO 9001:2015 certification which is in effect until 2025. An...
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What’s Next? Advance Components at 50.
Advance was recently the cover story in The Distributor's Link magazine. We are thrilled to be featured in the top magazine in our industry, and happy to share the contents with you in this post. What's next? Advance Component at 50 just keeps getting better!! Read on...
FastenerLab Video debuts with Gage Bilt
FastenerLab now features videos about Advance's products. The debut video is hosted by Mallory Nichols, VP of Business Development at Advance, and features Gage Bilt's GB722TCKL rivet and lock bolt installation kit. It's an informative video that gives you a look at...
FastenerLab Video Debut: Gage Bilt GB722TCKL
FastenerLab debuts its first video featuring the Gage Bilt GB722TCKL rivet and lock bolt installation tool kit. Mallory Nichols, VP of Business Development, opens up the red metal case and introduces you to Gage Bilt's GB722 rivet and lock bolt installation tool and...
5 Types of Push-On Fasteners
No matter what you call them - Push-Ons, Push-Nuts or Palnuts, these fasteners provide a fast and effective attachment on integral studs, rivets, tubing, nails and other unthreaded parts. Made of quality carbon spring steel, ARaymond Tinnerman Palnut Push-On fasteners...
Company promotions
Mallory Cravens Nichols has been promoted to vice president of business development. She will focus on finding new customers and markets for our products, and growing existing customer relationships through strategic partnerships. Mallory is also president of the...
Digital Certifications for Fasteners
Some customers request a certification or “cert” when ordering fasteners and installation tools. There are many different types of “certs” that recognize a level of achievement related to a company, products or processes in a company. Many products come with a...
Checklist for Application of Blind Threaded Inserts
Proper application of blind threaded inserts is important for the strength of the connection. This checklist will ensure that you have considered all of the factors before proceeding with the application. From the materials used to how the fastener should sit, this...
Best Hose Clamps for Boats
Hose clamps for marine use should be made from high-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion so they won’t rust and fail. The best hose clamps for boats should be manufactured from 316 stainless steel, as well as the screw and gear housing. It’s always important to...