Europe

London Stock Exchange names HTL Group amongst most inspiring UK companies | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

HTL Group was among just 25 north-east based companies featured in the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) 2020 ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ list, which looks to celebrate the fastest growing and most dynamic small and medium sized ... [Read More]
2021/02/11

NLMK Metalware to commission new wire galvanizing line | Steel Orbis

NLMK Metalware, a leading fastener maker in Russia and subsidiary of Russian steelmaker NLMK Group, has announced that it has completed the installation of the main process equipment at its new wire galvanizing line located in Beryozovsky.(...) via ... [Read More]
2021/02/10

10 year IFI Rapierstar partnership drives service, quality and choice | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

UK hardware distributor IFI is celebrating a decade as a supply partner for Rapierstar fasteners, which are used for window and door manufacturing and installation, as well as in timber and general construction.(...) via 10 year IFI Rapierstar ... [Read More]
2021/02/10

UKCA Comes into Effect on 01/01/2021 – Fastener World Inc.

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).(...) via UKCA Comes into Effect on 01/01/2021-Fastener World. [Read More]
2021/02/09

Brooks Forgings supplies nuclear critical components | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Brooks Forgings Ltd has been awarded a contract by EDF energy to manufacture and supply a range of foundation bolting assemblies for critical groundworks. This is in preparation for the installation of various critical infrastructure systems for two ... [Read More]
2021/02/09

Exchange programme launched for riveting tools | FAST

With Stanley Engineered Fastening, UK distributor Supply Technologies has developed a tool exchange programme, enabling customers to trade in old air or battery riveting tools for the brand-new equivalent.(...) via Exchange programme launched for ... [Read More]
2021/02/08

Anti-creep solutions making tomorrow’s vehicles lighter | Fastener + Fixing Technology

LISI Automotive has launched a new video to outline its anti-creep solutions. To meet the need of vehicle lightweighting, many solutions now replace metal components with plastic. However, for certain applications, which require clamping forces to ... [Read More]
2021/02/08

Making a Mark | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Here we speak to Kevin Frewin, global head of construction practice at BSI, about the introduction of the UKCA Mark within the UK, which will be used to replace CE Marking, and what this will mean for both UK and European companies.(...) via Making ... [Read More]
2021/02/04

SFS shows a distinct recovery in the second half year | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

SFS Group achieved organic growth of 3.7% in the second half of 2020, driven by a distinct recovery in demand and seasonal effects. Sales for the 2020 financial year amounted to CHF 1.705 billion (€1.57 billion).(...) via SFS shows a distinct ... [Read More]
2021/02/02

BUMAX installs next generation manufacturing equipment in Sweden | Torque-Expo

Fastener manufacturer BUMAX has installed three new state-of-the-art machines at its facility in Åshammar in Sweden’s steel belt, to enhance its operations and improve productivity.(...) via BUMAX installs next generation manufacturing equipment ... [Read More]
2021/01/29