‘Woman of the Year’ named by Jane Addams.Zoom Photos. Joe Tamborello / The Journal-Standard.Patti Bigger is congratulated Thursday, Feb. 10, 2010, after receiving the Woman of the Year Award at Hampton Inn and Suites in Freeport. The Journal-Standard Posted Feb 13, 2011 @ 12:25 AM Freeport, Ill. — Thursday night was a great occasion for the Jane Addams chapter of American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) as they announced the 2011 Woman of the Year and Business Associate of the … [Read more...]
William Osgood Associates
Specialty Screw Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of William Osgood Associates as our sales representatives in the state of Michigan and Windsor, Canada area. Concentrating in the Detroit Metro area for more than thirty years this five person agency joins our sales group with extensive automotive experience. They have an in depth knowledge and understanding of their customers and the requirements in the automotive market place. Please join us in welcoming Robert Angell, Erik … [Read more...]
Fastener Manufacturer Cleaning Technology
Specialty Screw Corporation of Rockford Illinois upgraded its part cleaning operations by adding a new parts washer utilizing Ransohoff’s latest cleaning technology, PRO-CLEAN DRUM ™. With the aqueous alkaline continuous part cleaning and additional stages for rinsing and rust inhibiting. An additional oil decanting system for removing oils from the cleaning solution. All added up to parts being cleaner, processed faster while reducing downtime. Aqueous cleaning effectively removes heading and … [Read more...]
Engineered Fasteners and Cold Headed Products
A Fastener Manufacturer of Choice! Engineered Fasteners Special Cold Headed Products Designs that Reduce Costs Award Winning Service! Superior Quality Custom Labeling and Packaging JIT Delivery Programs International and Automotive Certifications A Leader in Cold Forming Technologies! Applications Assistance Available Autocad Design Licensed MAThread manufacturer … [Read more...]
Specialty Screw Saves Energy
The current relamping of our fastener manufacturing plant in Rockford, IL completes a plant wide relamping that had its initial start in 1998. Replacing 264 T12 florescent fixtures with high efficiency T8 units and reflectors. The new units use half the energy while maintaining the same lighting levels. With a ComEd rebate of 50% of the cost and a Federal Energy Credit on taxes, results in less than a 1 year payback. Another area for energy conservation that Specialty Screw Corporation is … [Read more...]
The Fastener Manufacturer You Can Rely On
There are many different types of fasteners that are available. So, what are the criteria that you should focus on when looking for the right fastener manufacturer for your specific product demands? First of all, you need to know that there are a wide range of fastener varieties to choose from, which includes screws, bolts, rivets, double end studs, etc… to name a few. Fasteners are made of various types of materials and this is due to the nature of how they are used. You need specific … [Read more...]
Rockford Woman Magazine Feature
Patti Bigger, Corporate relations manager of Specialty Screw Corp., Rockford comments on the cover story "Build a network of support" See Cover Story Local women on networking Patti Bigger On how networking has helped her: “Receiving a positive endorsement or a negative caution from a trusted contact accelerates decision-making.” On whether a networking group gives her credibility: “An affiliation can support credibility, but more importantly, it is how you utilize the resource.” … [Read more...]
Russ to Speak at Rockford Chamber
Russ Johansson President of Specialty Screw Corporation will speak at the Rockford Illinois Chamber Breakfast Buzz, on May 14, 2008. Tim Melloch, Director of Energy Efficiency Services at ComEd, will provide an update on the status and scheduled launch of a three year plan and proposed new energy efficiency programs. Russ Johansson will share how energy management systems and reducing waste conserves our natural resources and can save your company money. To learn more about the Breakfast Buzz … [Read more...]
Quality Control
Quality is our primary concern for your satisfaction. Quality control methods include computerized Statistical Process Control archived documentation, as well as equipment and gage calibration. Inspection utilizes tri-roll gages, hardness testers, and optical comparators. We also offer automated sorting technology for assurance of contaminant free product for use in automated feeding equipment. Our reputation and commitment to excellence has helped us meet quality standards of Ford Q1, … [Read more...]