Europe

Fastener manufacturer responds to demand for PPE | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

As the global demand for PPE continues to rise, UK-based industrial fastener supplier, Advance Spares Ltd, has responded by turning a large part of its production schedule to the supply of essential PPE.(...) via Fastener manufacturer responds to ... [Read More]
2020/09/03

How the WDS range is expanding for America | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Growing international demand for inch size threads is encouraging UK suppliers and manufacturers of standard parts and components to broaden their range. Because of this. WDS Component Parts Ltd is expanding its variety of inch thread products to ... [Read More]
2020/09/03

BHETA survey claims lockdown sales were ‘better than expected’ | Torque-Expo

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA)’s latest survey shows that 83% of members report sales during lockdown as being ‘better than expected’, while 63% say they were ‘much better’.(...) via BHETA survey claims lockdown ... [Read More]
2020/09/02

Bulten – New employee representative and deputy appointed to the Bulten AB (publ) board

Joacim Stenberg has been appointed new employee representative and Niklas Malmberg as deputy to the Bulten AB (publ) board. They will both take on their duties with immediate effect for a term of three years.(...) via Bulten. [Read More]
2020/08/27

Tornos machines producing ventilator nuts | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Switzerland-based Hamilton Medical, a manufacturer of ventilation solutions, has increased its production capacity by 50% compared to last year, due to heavy demand for ventilators worldwide. At the heart of this production are several Tornos ... [Read More]
2020/08/26

Rapierstar brings in new recruits and apprentices while hitting turnover high in July | Torque-Expo

Rapierstar has continued to invest throughout 2020, with stock value increased by £1m-plus, construction of its extended R&D centre and the recruitment of new apprentices and employees during August. The firm has also hit a turnover high this ... [Read More]
2020/08/25

KEBEK launches German webshop | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Since its foundation in 1994, KEBEK s.r.o says it has grown to be one of the most important importers of fasteners in the Czech Republic. Now for the first time its 15,000 items are available to its German customers via its webshop.(...) via KEBEK ... [Read More]
2020/08/25

fischer FireStop used at Istanbul Airport | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Numerous fischer FireStop products have been used in the construction of the largest airport in the world, Istanbul Airport, to protect lives and infrastructure in the event of a fire.(...) via fischer FireStop used at Istanbul Airport | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2020/08/25

Ambrovit: a period of renewal and revolution | Torque-Expo

While the pandemic has sent shockwaves through industry supply chains around the globe, European wholesaler Ambrovit has deemed this period one of ‘renewal and revolution’ as it adapts to conquer the challenges presented.(...) via Ambrovit: a ... [Read More]
2020/08/24

9 day China Fastener Show concludes, European version soon | Torque-Expo

The (online) doors have now closed on China Fastener Show 2020 after a nine-day stint, with the organisers announcing a follow up this year that will be focused on the European market.(...) via 9 day China Fastener Show concludes, European version ... [Read More]
2020/08/24