Local Support, Global Reach: Q&A with TFC
~President Morgan Burgoyne discusses the strategic integration and customer benefits~ In July 2022, TFC Ltd became an operational unit of AFC Industries, a value-added provider of fastening and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) solutions based in Ohio, USA. Morgan Burgoyne (MB), President of TFC, sheds light on what this integration with AFC Industries means for customers and […]
Why You Should Use ARaymond™ Quick Connectors
~Assembly solutions that guarantee reliable and efficient performance for various automotive fluid lines~ ARaymond™ Quick Connectors feature various designs, orientations, and versatile locking systems, including options with one or two buttons and the robust double lock (RayLOCK® Double Lock). The connectors tackle challenges such as channel mounting, limited accessibility, or stringent assembly verification needs. Justin […]
Wave Springs in Medical Applications
~Designing with size in mind~ Medical device engineers strive for compact designs for a variety of reasons, such as portability, enhanced patient comfort and increased efficiency. In many cases, a compact design requires compact components. To help designers optimise the size of their devices, Simon Ward, technical manager at TFC, an AFC Industries company, […]
How CSR can Power British Manufacturing
~Investing in people and social responsibility to boost productivity and brand appeal~ A recent Make UK report found that manufacturers who invest in their people experienced a 90 percent boost in productivity while seeing improvements in their workforce. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays a crucial role in a firm’s brand perception while shaping its appeal […]
TFC Opens New Facility in Ebbw Vale
~Local supply chain support in South Wales~ Leading vendor managed inventory (VMI) provider TFC, an AFC Industries company, has opened a service centre in South Wales to help manufacturers in the region ensure their C-Class components are in the right place at the right time. The new 900 m2 facility, based in Ebbw Vale, is […]
Optimising the Design of Electric Bicycle Drives
~Elevate your e-Bike performance with Smalley technology~ According to data from the Bicycle Association, 165,000 electric bikes were purchased in the UK in 2022, meaning the UK remains a less mature market than Germany, where two million are sold yearly. However, representatives at the 2023 Cycle Show in London agree that the market is gaining […]
TFC Opening New South Wales Service Centre
~ New facility offers manufacturers local supply chain support ~ To support manufacturers in south Wales and the southwest and ensure their C-Class components are in the right place at the right time, leading vendor managed inventory (VMI) provider TFC, an AFC Industries company, is launching a south Wales service centre. The new 900 m2 […]
TFC Seals New Acquisition to Strengthen VMI Portfolio
~TFC expands capabilities with acquisition of EAP Seals~ TFC, an AFC Industries Company, has added to our portfolio of services and products by acquiring EAP Seals. This move strengthens TFC’s position as a leading provider of vendor managed inventory (VMI) solutions and technical engineering products. EAP Seals will continue to be run by its current management […]
How/Why You Should Use a Wave Spring for Bearing Preload
~Understanding and implementing preload for enhanced bearing longevity and functionality~ Smalley Single-Turn Wave Springs are designed with your bearings in mind. Preloading a Bearing: What is Preloading, How to Preload, Why Should You Preload? What do we mean when we say “preload”? A bearing is designed to move freely and has multiple moving parts that […]
Staying ahead in EV design
~Avoiding long lead times with careful planning~ According to Next Green Car, 2021 saw the largest ever annual increase in the number of electric vehicle registrations. Over 305,000 were registered, a 74 per cent increase compared with 2020. Here Simon Ward, technical manager at TFC, shares three ways EV manufacturers can stay ahead of the […]
TFC Now an AFC Industries Company
~TFC Joins AFC Industries to expand VMI solutions across europe~ TFC has become an operational business unit of AFC Industries, a value-added provider of fastening and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) solutions based in Ohio, USA. TFC is a leading UK, Germany and Czech Republic based provider of VMI solutions and technical engineering products, making the two […]
Inventory Management In The Aerospace Supply Chain
~Leveraging smart inventory management for AS13100 compliance in aerospace~ The new AESQ Quality Management System Requirements for aerospace engine design (AS13100) have led many in the industry to invest in new approaches that improve compliance and traceability in their supply chains. Here Brian Vince, group quality manager at supply chain specialist TFC, shares expertise on […]