Asia Pacific

Fastener Sales from China to Europe Grow 12.8% This July | Fastener World Inc.

This June China’s fastener sales to Europe slipped to 67,487 tons and the sales this July bounced back to 70,420 tons, up 4.3% from June (and up 12.8% from the same period last year).(...) via Fastener Sales from China to Europe Grow 12.8% This ... [Read More]
2019/10/29

Taiwan CSC’s steel sales down 5.5% in September | Mysteel Global

China Steel Corporation (CSC), Taiwan’s top steel producer headquartered in Kaohsiung, South Taiwan, saw its carbon steel sales in September decrease for a second straight month amid dull demand in both its domestic and overseas markets, with the ... [Read More]
2019/10/28

Torque Mag October 2019: Taiwan fastener tour & power tools galore | Torque-Expo

The October 2019 digital edition of Torque Magazine is now live, packing in plenty of useful info for those operating in the fastener, tool and related industries.(...) via Torque Mag October 2019: Taiwan fastener tour & power tools galore. [Read More]
2019/10/25

High-end Fastener Market Value in China to Reach RMB59 Billion in 2019 | Fastener World Inc.

Fastener production in China has been growing steadily in recent years. In 2014 the total production was 7.2 million tons and grew to 7.28 million tons in 2015, 7.42 million tons in 2016, 7.47 million tons in 2017 and 7.6 million tons in 2018.(...... [Read More]
2019/10/23

City traders burn Union govt’s effigy for ‘ruining Indian economy’ | Ludhiana News – Times of India

Ludhiana: Members of different trade and industrial organisations have raised their voice against the Union government for making an effort to sign a proposed free trade agreement under Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership between 16 countr... [Read More]
2019/10/22

Japan’s Fastener Export to China Drops in Jan.-July 2019 | Fastener World Inc.

Japan's fastener export to China is decreasing. The Japanese steel bolt export value to China during Jan. and July 2019 landed at JPY 17.2 billion, down 13% from the same period last year; the export volume was 24.9 thousand tons, down 19% from the ... [Read More]
2019/10/21

Broken Bolt Results in Japan Self-Defense Force’s Helicopter Crash | Fastener World Inc.

Last year Japan Self-Defense Force's attack helicopter crashed into a civilian house because the metal bolts for securing the helicopter blades ruptured and caused the blades to come off.(...) via Broken Bolt Results in Japan Self-Defense Force's ... [Read More]
2019/10/21

TIFI: Taiwan Fastener Industry In ‘Decline’ Since 2018 | Global Fastener News

The industry “may not (see) good conditions” until the second quarter of 2020, according to Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI) chairman Tu-Chin Tsai.(...) via TIFI: Taiwan Fastener Industry In ‘Decline’ Since 2018 | Global ... [Read More]
2019/10/18

TIFI: Taiwan Fastener Industry May Not Appear Good Conditions Until Q2 Next Year | Fastener World Inc.

According to Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI) Chairman Tu-Chin Tsai, the export of Taiwanese fastener industry has been in a continuous  decline since the end of 2018 and the industry may not appear good conditions until the second ... [Read More]
2019/10/15

Expert: Utilise petroleum products judiciously | Tribune India

A seminar was organised by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited in association with Fastener Manufacturers’ Association of India on the theme ‘Optimum utilisation of petroleum products’. HPCL, a Government of India undertaking, was invited ... [Read More]
2019/10/15