News and Press Releases
May 6, 2020 Yes, most of the SPEEDWRAP® Product line is fabricated using MADE IN USA Textiles. These fasteners are fabricated in our Racine, Wisconsin location. We offer one of the largest lines of Berry Compliant Hook & Loop Cable Ties, Strap, Cut-to-length Tapes or Custom Fasteners. What Is Berry Compliant? The Berry Amendment (USC, Title 10, Section 2533a), requires …read more…
April 22, 2020 VIDEO: SPEEDWRAP® Equipped VOCSN Ventilators manufactured by GM & VENTEC Arrive To Local Hospitals Full Story CHICAGO – The first VOCSN V+Pro critical care ventilators produced by General Motors and Ventec Life Systems in Kokomo, Indiana were delivered to Chicagoland Area Hospitals at the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The milestone shipments are …read more…
April 21, 2020 RACINE, WI — Speedtech International is supporting Fastenal to supply custom Hook & Loop SPEEDWRAP® Brand Fasteners for use with face shields for Medical Professionals manufactured at Bombardier Transit. Mandated by the government of Quebec, Bombardier designed a Face Shield to meet COVID-19 Pandemic supply demands. Working with Fastenal to supply the materials needed for …read more…
April 10, 2020 Milwaukee Wisconsin CBS 58’s evening coverage of Speedtech International’s contribution in the fight against COVID-19. The story highlights Speedtech supply of SPEEDWRAP® Brand Hook & Loop Fasteners for General Motors and VENTEC Life System manufacturing of ventilators as well as Speedtech’s supply of other front line medical needs. Speedtech’s President Chris Karnowski and Plant Manager …read more…
April 8, 2020 April 8, 2020 RACINE, WI — Speedtech International is proud to support General Motors and Ventec Life Systems in their production of critical care ventilators. As one of roughly 90 suppliers Worldwide supporting the GM/Ventec initiative, Speedtech will provide Custom SPEEDWRAP® Hook & Loop Fasteners needed to support these devices. As reported on GM’s website, …read more…
March 30, 2020 During this unprecedented and difficult time, we wanted to let you know that we truly care about our customers and hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. As the world experiences major changes, we’re still going strong. So strong in fact that we’re excited to announce that after 25 years in …read more…
March 27, 2020 Dear Valued Customer & Partner: With the Covid-19 virus spreading Worldwide, causing nationwide shutdowns, Wisconsin manufacturers and suppliers such as Speedtech have been called upon to supply hospitals and other medical equipment manufacturers the supplies they need to help treat this illness. As a manufacturer of Hook & Loop and Specialty Fasteners, including custom fasteners …read more…
March 5, 2020 We’re proud to congratulate Crescent Electrical Supply on their new Sturtevant, Wisconsin facility, a project that included three local companies and demonstrates the potential for FOXCONN’s Wisconsin First Initiative. This story features the following companies located in Racine and Kenosha County: Crescent, Valiant Electric, FOXCONN and Speedtech International, Inc. Background: The Foxconn development in Racine …read more…
October 1, 2019 Stage Pin Connectors (also known as a grounded stage pin or slip pin connectors) are a standard cable type for theatrical lighting. They are easy to conceal and pull apart after a show. Unfortunately, these connectors can also be pulled apart when you don’t want them to. The SPEEDWRAP® Cord Connector™ solves this problem. The …read more…
November 14, 2018 Speedtech International Inc. joins the Trade Association BICSI, to insure the Company’s continued product development, and to help stay current with standards, best practices, and electrical industry trends. Speedtech International Inc, manufacturers of SPEEDWRAP® Brand fasteners, serves several marketplaces including the Electrical Marketplace. Within this market, the biggest users of Hook & Loop fasteners are Installers. …read more…