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Fastener Failures Prove Surprisingly Common in the Automotive Industry

September 16, 2014 by Guy Avellon Leave a Comment

There’s no denying that the Porsche is one of the most coveted car brands on the market. However, people might want to hold off on plunking down a small fortune for the Porsche GT3 model. Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin, in article for GuideAutoWeb.com, explained why:

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Safeguard Your Guests’ Future with Comprehensive Bolt Failure Analysis

September 15, 2014 by Guy Avellon Leave a Comment

Have you had the pleasure of riding “Colossus” in California’s Six Flags? If you were able to do so, relish the experience for as long as possible. According to a report from CBS News, the famous roller coaster is set to close down for a year:

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Avoiding Fastener Failure Analysis Can Be Costly in the Long Term

August 12, 2014 by Guy Avellon Leave a Comment

The fate that befell one of America’s most expensive drones in 2011 just goes to show that sophisticated military technology is not immune to damage. During a routine patrol close to the Afghan-Pakistan border, an EQ-4B Global Hawk drone cut out from its remote control and went down a hundred miles northwest of Kandahar. An […]

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Analyzing Bolt Failures: A Critical Step on the Path to a Green Future

August 11, 2014 by Guy Avellon Leave a Comment

Scientists are in agreement that, to ensure our continued survival on this planet, steps need to be taken to curb our reliance on gas, oil, and other petroleum derivatives for fuel. Around the globe, researchers have taken on the difficult task of finding alternative sources of energy that do not pose a threat to the […]

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Over the Years, People Say Guy Avellon is the Best in Fastener Safety!

June 4, 2014 by GT Technical Consultants Leave a Comment

We at GT Technical Consultants know that for many businesses in the automotive, manufacturing, textile, power, and mining industries, proper installation of metal fasteners is a key component of overall safety. When it comes to metal fasteners, few can match the knowledge and credentials of our very own Mr. Guy Avellon, who has over 40 […]

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What Makes GT Technical Consultants a Unique Fastener Consultant Company?

June 4, 2014 by GT Technical Consultants Leave a Comment

Various things—such as computers, cars, trucks, aircraft, buildings, and factories, for instance—are made up of nuts and bolts, tiny metal fasteners that typically don’t cost more than a dollar a piece. Although they mostly go unnoticed, nuts and bolts literally keep our world together. If they fail, thousands, if not millions, of dollars’ worth of […]

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Learn How We Can Serve As Your Defense against Unfortunate Incidents

June 4, 2014 by GT Technical Consultants Leave a Comment

By definition, accidents are sudden or unexpected incidents that lead to damage or injury to persons or property. The operative words here are “sudden” and “unexpected,” which imply that most accidents occur by chance. However, when it comes to complex machines like cars, a single nut or bolt failure that has gone undetected can prove […]

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Get a Small Taste of What GT Technical Consultants, Ltd. Is All About

June 4, 2014 by GT Technical Consultants Leave a Comment

GT Technical Consultants, Ltd. is a premier fastener engineering company that specializes in applications engineering and fastener failure analysis and prevention. We lend our expertise to a multitude of industries throughout North America, including manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, trucking, theme parks, and power generating plants, to name a few. Most businesses in these industries […]

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Five Reasons Your Future is Secure with GT Technical Consultants, Ltd.

June 4, 2014 by GT Technical Consultants Leave a Comment

GT Technical Consultants, Ltd., a premier fastener engineering company, specializes in applications engineering and failure analysis and prevention. We routinely work with several industries including oil and gas, automotive, power generating plants, Universities and Vo-Tech schools, and a slew of other industries across North America. We strive for excellence in everything we do, something our […]

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    Fastener Failures Prove Surprisingly Common in the Automotive Industry

    There’s no denying that the Porsche is one of the most coveted car brands on the market. However, people might want to hold off on plunking down a small fortune for the Porsche GT3 model. Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin, in article for GuideAutoWeb.com, expla …

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    Safeguard Your Guests’ Future with Comprehensive Bolt Failure Analysis

    Have you had the pleasure of riding “Colossus” in California’s Six Flags? If you were able to do so, relish the experience for as long as possible. According to a report from CBS News, the famous roller coaster is set to close down for a year: The Six …

    read more »

    Client’s Testimonials

    As Senior Skills and Safety Training Specialist for Mississippi Power, a Division of the Southern Company, I highly recommend the Fastener Safety Seminar of Guy Avellon, of GT Technical Consultants, LTD., for all maintenance personnel, supervisors, and trainer, such as myself.

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    Mr. Avellon, thank you again for your time and expertise today, the information you provided was very helpful. Thanks again for your assistance.

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