Europe

Mi.Me.Af. joins the Bontempi family | Fastener + Fixing Technology

In March Bontempi Vibo announced the 100% acquisition of Mi.Me.Af. – an Italian manufacturer specialised in the production of special design fasteners – as part of the company’s industrial growth strategy.(...) via Mi.Me.Af. joins the ... [Read More]
2021/11/18

Bülte Group acquires the fasteners division of Werit | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Bülte Group, which has been active in the manufacture of plastic fasteners and protection products since 1956, is now extending the scope of its activity by acquiring the specialised plastic fasteners division of Werit in Germany.(...) via Bülte ... [Read More]
2021/09/15

WDS Components launches ‘Stock Guaranteed’ programme for standard parts and components | FAST

As COVID and Brexit hit UK imports - standard parts and components included - OEMs have been forced to respond. Component delays have impacted time to market and availability of existing OEM-designed products, requiring alternate supply channels or ... [Read More]
2021/09/14

Eurocodes: The European reference design codes | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

By Barbara Sorgato, secretary general of the European Consortium of Anchor Producers (ECAP) When I came back to Milan in 1999, after working in Berlin for six years as a designer for private and public works, I could not easily sell my design ... [Read More]
2021/09/14

The nuts and bolts of confident bonding | Fastener + Fixing Technology

UK-based Bondloc manufactures industrial adhesives and sealants with over 2,000 adhesive formulations in its portfolio But why is anaerobic chemistry still such an integral part of engineering and maintenance today?(...) via The nuts and bolts of ... [Read More]
2021/09/14

TFC Ltd – Fastener challenges for hybrid and electric vehicles | DPA

In 2021, the UK replaced France as Europe’s second-largest electric car market, after 31,800 new electric vehicles were sold in the first three months of the year.(...) via TFC Ltd - Fastener challenges for hybrid and electric vehicles. [Read More]
2021/09/13

„SchraubTec“ startet in zwei Wochen | Konstruktions Praxis

Am 1. September 2021 ist es soweit: Dann hat die Regionalmesse „SchraubTec“ in Leverkusen ihre Premiere. 34 Firmen und 13 Fachvorträge wollen einen Über- und Einblick in neue Entwicklungen geben. Für Besucher ist der Eintritt kostenfrei. Es ... [Read More]
2021/08/30

Ornans. 63 000 m3 de terrassement pour ITW Rivex aux Épenottes | L’Est Républicain

L’ampleur du chantier en cours se dévoile. La zone d’activités économiques des Épenottes se prépare à accueillir la nouvelle usine de l’entreprise ITW Rivex. Pour cela, selon TP Mourot, en charge de cette partie du chantier, ce sont 63 ... [Read More]
2021/08/30

SFS awarded “Global Supplier Award” from Bosch | Torque-Expo

SFS has announced that it has been awarded as one of Bosch’s most reliable suppliers, accepting the award of best “Direct Purchasing- Mobility Solutions”. Other factors that contributed to this award include the company’s constant willingn... [Read More]
2021/08/25

Suspension solution for lightweight services | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Gripple® – a registered trademark of UK-based Gripple Ltd – says its new InvisiGrip® wire fastener offers a professional, visually discreet and easy to install solution for the suspension of lightweight services.(...) via Suspension solution ... [Read More]
2021/08/24