Europe

Pick up ARK at Kamtech | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Kamtech Fasteners Ltd is a UK-based distributor specialising in the supply of ARK branded rivets, rivet nuts and associated tooling, providing a responsive service to customers – including the local facility for customers to collect from on a ... [Read More]
2017/12/05

Ahlsell acquires distributor of fastening solutions in Gothenburg – MilTech

Ahlsell Sverige AB has, through its subsidiary Prevex AB, signed an agreement to acquire Infästningsspecialisten Göteborg AB (Infästningsspecialisten) with annual sales of approximately SEK 28 million.(...) via Ahlsell acquires distributor of ... [Read More]
2017/11/30

Collection Würth acquires works from the collection Essl | Würth Group

Künzelsau/Vienna. The collection Würth acquires works from the collection Essl and thus complements its own collection. The selection was made in close cooperation with Prof. Karlheinz Essl and in coordination with the Albertina in Vienna, in ... [Read More]
2017/11/30

Optimas makes tracks at new Hitachi Rail manufacturing facility | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Hitachi Rail Europe has recently worked with premium component supplier and logistics expert, Optimas OE Solutions LLC, in order to help simplify component and supply chain requirements at its Newton Aycliffe based train manufacturing facility. ... [Read More]
2017/11/30

Fiat Chrysler Recall Involves Air Bag Fasteners | WLS-AM 890

(DETROIT) Fiat Chrysler is recalling 8,000 2018 Jeep Compass SUVs because they have some fasteners that could come loose in the passenger air bag assemblies. If the bag is inflated in a crash, it could shoot the fasteners into the passenger ... [Read More]
2017/11/28

WinTech Setting Process Monitoring | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

GESIPA® is able to provide special setting tools that can be used for monitoring and storing results during the production of critical workpieces or in automated setting processes. WinTech Setting Process Monitoring is ideally suited for ... [Read More]
2017/11/28

Schrauben ohne Verluste vorspannen | Konstruktions Praxis

Smart Tensioner hat eine hydraulische Spannmutter (HTU) mit externer Pumpe entwickelt, deren gesamte Belastungskapazität für die Axialkraft verwendet wird.(...) via Schrauben ohne Verluste vorspannen. [Read More]
2017/11/27

ETA amendments for VS-Handyplug | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Tecfi SpA has recently amended the European Technical Assessment of its VS-Handyplug® (ETA – 13/0135 according to ETAG 020), to include it in category ‘d’, related to aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC).(...) via ETA amendments for VS-Handyp... [Read More]
2017/11/27

SFS is investing in its future growth | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

SFS is investing in its future growth SFS Group has ramped up its capital expenditure this year to enlarge its manufacturing footprint, thereby setting the stage for further growth. In addition to several international projects, SFS is investing ... [Read More]
2017/11/24

NORMA Group’s testing process for joining technology solutions | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Here Peter Golla, team leader of the test lab in Maintal, Germany, describes the process of product testing at NORMA Group and how it is influenced by current trends.(...) via NORMA Group’s testing process for joining technology solutions | ... [Read More]
2017/11/24