Culver City, Calif. – May 5, 2010 – DISC-LOCK International, a California based company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of safe, secure and vibration-proof fastening systems, including the Safety Wheel Nut, was honored at the BritWeek Business Innovation Awards on Tuesday evening at the BritWeek gala event. DISC-LOCK was a finalist in the Technology category.

 

 Applications were judged by a panel of renowned innovators and experts, including entrepreneur engineer Sir James Dyson, internationally recognized authority on creativity Sir Ken Robinson, and BBC Technology Correspondent Maggie Shiels. Winners were announced at a dinner hosted by award-winning broadcast journalist Frank Mottek, anchor of KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO and voice of business news in Los Angeles. The exclusive event was attended by senior business leaders across a number of sectors with operations in California and the UK British television icon and American Idol judge Simon Cowell was honored at the event.

 

“We are honored to be a finalist for this prestigious award,” said Alistair McKinlay, Chairman of DISC-LOCK International. “Our connection between the UK and our U.S. business has contributed to the safety of motorists and the transportation industry world-wide. It was a pleasure meeting the other nominees and especially honoree Simon Cowell who shares our vision of transportation safety,” added McKinlay.

 

“The distinguishing technological innovation of the DISC-LOCK fastening systems that set them apart from traditional fasteners, revolves around the patented cam-action of the DISC-LOCK nut along with the free-spinning characteristic of the nut,” said Greg White, Vice President of DISC-LOCK International.

 

DISC-LOCK International, headquartered in Culver City, Calif., manufactures a complete range of safety fastening solutions for transportation, industry and the military including trucks, trailers, buses and wind turbines and towers. DISC-LOCK products include; Safety Wheel Nut, Vibration Proof Locking Nut, Truck Frame Fastening System, Rail Car Fastening System, Armor Fastening System, Shear Wrench, Tension Control Bolt, Hex Head Bolt and Locking Washers. Established in 1980, DISC-LOCK International distributes to all 50 states in the U.S. and 31 countries worldwide. DISC-LOCK is a minority-owned business.

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