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2. Fastenal - Wikipedia

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   Fastenal Company is an American publicly traded company based in Winona, Minnesota, founded in 1967.It placed 479 in the 2021 Fortune 500 based on its 2020 revenues, [2] and its stock is a component of the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 stock market indices.

3. Velcro Companies - Wikipedia

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   Hook-and-loop fastener, invented by de Mestral. Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral who studied at EPFL invented his first touch fastener when, in 1941, he went for a walk in the Alps, and wondered why burdock seeds clung to his woolen socks and coat, and also his dog Milka. [2] [6] He discovered it could be turned into something useful ...

4. Precision Castparts Corp. - Wikipedia

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   In 2007, the company purchased Cherry Aerospace to expand their fastener business. [9] After ranking as the 568th largest U.S. company by Fortune in 2007, [10] the company became a Fortune 500 the next year when it ranked 444, and rose to 362 in 2009. [3] It ranked 322 prior to its sale to Berkshire in 2016.

5. Fastener - Wikipedia

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   Typical fasteners (US quarter shown for scale) A fastener (US English) or fastening (UK English) [1] is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. In general, fasteners are used to create non-permanent joints; that is, joints that can be removed or dismantled without damaging the joining components. [2]

6. Hook-and-loop fastener - Wikipedia

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   Hook-and-loop fasteners, commonly known as Velcro (a genericized trademark), hook-and-pile fasteners or touch fasteners are versatile fastening devices that allow two surfaces to be repeatedly attached and detached with ease. Invented in the mid-20th century, they are widely used in clothing, accessories, and various industrial and consumer ...

7. 12 Groceries You Should Be Buying at Costco, According to a ...

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   You can get 2.5 pounds of nuts for just $14.99! But if you prefer to go for a salted variety, remember to check the sodium content and consider how it fits into your day.