Insights
January 7, 2021
(January 11th, 2021, RACINE, WI) —Speedtech International, Inc., the manufacturer of SPEEDWRAP® Hook & Loop Products, Specialty Fasteners, and Authorized Distributor of VELCRO® Brand Products has acquired Toleeto Fasteners International located in San Diego, CA. With their expertise custom fabricating webbing, neoprene and hook & loop, Toleeto Fasteners International will dramatically increase Speedtech’s capabilities, services, …read more…
November 19, 2020
Watch-outs & 5 tips for cable-color coding In the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) field, there are several reasons for Cable-Color Coding. In this blog, we look at a few reasons why it’s worth the time to color-code network cabling both during the initial installation phase and during maintenance visits. We offer four tips for …read more…
November 5, 2020 The flexible and reusable SPEEDWRAP® Cord Connector™ wraps around any GSP or GPC Slip Pin Connectors, preventing them from accidentally pulling apart. Two reasons why Stage Pin Connectors (often called Slip Pin Connectors) are so popular for theater lighting is that they are easily hidden on stage and are easily pulled apart after a show. …read more…
August 18, 2020
It’s important to understand current best practices for organizing, arranging, and bundling PoE cables because excessive bundle size (excessive heating), over tightened wire ties (cross talk and alien crosstalk), poor quality cable or installation are all contributing factors to network problems. The technology and capability of power over ethernet (PoE) continues to advance. These smaller …read more…
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…