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Press Release
September 19, 2024

SPAX Engineered Fasteners Wins Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) for Innovative POWERLAGS

September 19, 2024 - SPAX Engineered Fasteners, a brand of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. US, INC., proudly announces SPAX® PowerLags® Structural Fasteners have been named a winner in the Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) in the category of Fasteners – Structural Screws.
Bryan, Ohio – SPAX Engineered Fasteners, a brand of ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. US, INC., proudly announces SPAX® PowerLags® Structural Fasteners have been named a winner in the Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) in the category of Fasteners – Structural Screws. Spax leads the industry in premium structural lag screws. Their PowerLags wood-to-wood fasteners offer builders the largest selection of code-compliant structural screws for framing in the industry. SPAX’s wide range of fasteners and screws are German-engineered and manufactured in the USA.

The Pro Tool Innovation Awards program recognizes stand-out tools and fasteners that provide excellent value, advanced features, and the newest innovations. Winners are featured on the Pro Tool Review website for shaping the industry with the best new tools and fasteners that professionals can buy.

“This is an incredible win for us,” said Matthew Smith, Director of Product Management, Altenloh, Brinck & Co. “The PTIA Award shines a spotlight on SPAX as a structural fastener leader in the industry and makes PowerLags a natural choice for any structural project.”

SPAX PowerLags engineered fasteners deliver the highest withdrawal and pull-through values, ensuring the strongest attachments rated to hold a load on both the head and point side of the fastener. Their patented thread serrations eliminate the need for pre-drilling in wood, reducing installation time and labor costs by up to 40%. The serrations also minimize the risk of splitting wood, enhancing the structural integrity of the build. The low-profile, large-diameter T-STAR Washer Head design provides outstanding clamping force and improved aesthetics, ensuring secure connections.

With excellent corrosion resistance, PowerLags speed up the construction process, allowing builders to complete projects faster and with less effort. Other features include:

  • Code listings ICC-ES No. ESR-1782
  • Technical Evaluation Report – DrJ TER – No. 1711-01 (deck ledger attachment) and TER No. 1802-03 (multi-ply; LVL beams, girder truss applications)
  • Heat treated for strength and durability
  • Available in 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8” and 1/2” diameters in lengths up to 12”
  • Fastener length stamp on the head provides convenient identification without measuring and aids on-site inspections
  • Sold in job-friendly package quantities, including Bulk Pails

SPAX PowerLags fasteners are available at national home centers and LBM dealers nationwide. The winners were announced on Sept. 16th and highlighted on the Pro Tool Review website. See the list under Accessories & Fasteners at https://protoolinnovationawards.com/winners/2024-pro-tool-innovation-awards/accessories