
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Infastech, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of specialty engineered fastening technologies headquartered in Hong Kong, from CVC Capital Partners and Standard Chartered Private Equity Limited for USD$850 million in cash. This transaction was originally announced on July 23rd, 2012.
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Avdel has introduced the Monobolt® 10 mm (3/8") structural fastener in aluminium and stainless steel in addition to the steel version. These multi-grip structural breakstem fastener create a fully sealed joint with a visible lock. The rivets are specially designed to suit a wide range of applications for the automotive, commercial vehicle, construction and general industrial markets where high shear and tensile strengths are needed. The fasteners work along the same principles as the 6.4 mm and 4.8 mm Monobolt® rivets, one of Avdel’s most prestigious product lines. With a grip range between 3.1 and 15.8 mm, the 10 mm Monobolt® rivet is a truly versatile and reliable extension to the Monobolt® fastener range.
Avdel is proud to announce the launch of our new 73200 Model handtool for the reliable installation of Avdel lockbolt fasteners up to ø 10 mm. Featuring an innovative new hydraulic design and using the latest sealing and guiding technology, this new tool delivers unmatched fastening efficiency and dependability.
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The Avdel eRiv® b10 battery tool for the reliable installation of breakstem rivets up to ø 5.0 mm combines lightweight with robust construction to provide dependable riveting in all situations and locations - 100 % portable riveting.
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Infastech® E-Brochures – product and market specific, user interactive information that demonstrates where Infastech products can help to save time and money in many industries.
Now online: E-Brochure for Avseal® Blind Sealing Plug
Please explore our E-Brochure for sealing solutions in low and high pressure applications on >>>www.infastech.com.

In 2011 Avdel celebrated its 75th anniversary. Read more about Avdel Blind Fastening Systems and 75 years of value-based fastening and assembly solutions: "In 1936 from a small shed in Godalming Surrey Stanley Thomas Johnson started a business called Aviation Developments. The company was established to manufacture & supply riveting technology, to a number of industries, but primarily for the rapidly developing Aviation industry....."
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Quick tour on our stand at EuroBLECH 2012 in Hanover, Germany:
AIMEX International Mining Exhbition
Australia, Sydney - August 20 - 23, 2013
Stand 8116
Represented by Infastech Australia
Alihankinta
Finland, Tampere - September 24 - 26, 2013
Stand C3
Represented by Oy Grönblom Ab