Welcome to 2026! We hope the new year is off to a great start for you. As we kick off 2026, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of our accomplishments in 2025—and share a glimpse of the exciting times ahead at Halco.
Highlights from 2025
Technical Resources for You
Our investment in customer education delivered two comprehensive technical guides that have become go-to resources for engineers and procurement professionals alike:
- Our Hook and Loop Performance Guide provides detailed specifications, test data, and selection criteria to help you specify the right fastening solution for your application.
- The Hook and Loop Welding Guide offers a strategic decision framework for thermal bonding applications, helping you evaluate when welding is the right approach for your assembly.
Expanded Standards & Specifications Library
We added 11 new standards pages to our website covering critical certifications and compliance requirements including ISO 13485 medical quality, FMVSS 302 automotive flammability, FAR 25.853 aerospace flammability, and Mil-Spec AA-55126. These resources help you quickly understand the specifications that matter for your industry.
Customer. First. Commitment
We formalized our service promise to you with specific, measurable commitments: same-day response to every inquiry, same day quote response for standard projects, 24-hour sample shipment, and direct access to our technical experts. This isn’t just a slogan—it’s how we operate every day.
Operational Excellence
Your orders shipped on time and complete at 99.8%, and we maintained our ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality systems certifications. Our engineering and production teams continued to grow to support our operations.
What’s In STore for 2026
Better Product Communications
You told us what matters. In our recent customer survey, 78% of you said you want to know about new product introductions and updates. We heard you. In 2026, we’re putting new systems in place to keep you informed about new products, material updates, and capability additions that could benefit your applications.
New Medical & Automotive Specialty Products
We’re excited to announce that four new medical specialty hook and loop products will be introduced in the first quarter along with automotive specific fasteners. These additions expand our portfolio for key markets served. Stay tuned for detailed announcements.
Your Choice: How You Want to Hear from Us
We’re introducing a quarterly newsletter option for customers who prefer a consolidated update rather than individual announcements. You’ll be able to choose the communication style that works best for you. Building on the success of our 2025 guides, we’re developing new technical resources to help you make informed decisions about fastening solutions for your specific applications. Look for guides addressing additional industry requirements and selection criteria.
We look forward to meeting up!
This year our leadership and sales team will be visiting all the key regions in North America where we serve customers and we look forward to meeting face to face at your facilities to present Halco solutions. We’ll also be at 5 tradeshows throughout the year.
Continued Facility & Capability Expansion
We’ll continue to expand our production capabilities, converting equipment, and our ability to meet the specifications and standards your applications demand. Our investment in California operations continues as we bring more capability in-house to serve you better.
Your loyalty inspires everything we do at Halco! We look forward to collaborating with you. Here’s to a great 2026!!