Europe

EU Renews Tariffs on Stainless-Steel Screws From China, Taiwan | Bloomberg

The European Union renewed tariffs on stainless-steel screws and bolts from China and Taiwan for another five years to curb competition for EU manufacturers including Italy’s Bontempi Vibo SpA.The EU reimposed the import duties as high as 27.4 ... [Read More]
2012/01/05

The problem of unwinding fasteners | slideshare | SFS Intec

In order to ensure that a building is safe and compliant, elements such as how a fastener is installed to the roof are key. If this is not considered properly, issues such as unwinding fasteners can occur, causing the structure of the building to ... [Read More]
2012/01/04

Specialised Fastener Products Ltd joins the TFC Group | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 12/31/2011 TFC Europe Ltd, a leading supplier of technical fastener components to industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Specialised Fastener Products Ltd (SFP). Based in Colchester, Essex, SFP was established in 1989 ... [Read More]
2012/01/02

Welwyn Garden City firm’s riveting 75th anniversary event | Welwyn Hatfield Times | Avdel

But the iconic fighter plane might have looked very different if it wasn’t for WGC rivet manufacturer Avdel, which this year celebrated its 75th anniversary. Staff at the company, based in Swiftfields, are reflecting on a landmark 12 months ... [Read More]
2012/01/01

SFS intec, fabricant français de vis pour la pose de fenêtres | Pose de Fenetre | video french

Depuis 35 ans, SFS intec est le spécialiste français de la vis autoperceuse. 1er fabricant européen, nous développons, fabriquons et distribuons dans toute l'Europe des systèmes de fixation made in France. Nous travaillons de manière ... [Read More]
2011/12/27

Atotech Expands Facility in Podnart, Slovenia | PCB007

On December 6, Atotech inaugurated the expansion of its production site in Podnart, Slovenia. Around 500 guests joined the celebrations, including the President of Slovenia Dr. Danilo Türk and Ciril Globočnik (Mayor of Radovljica). On the follow... [Read More]
2011/12/22

Sacma Combined Header SP48-CR | YouTube #coldheading

The high degree of precision in machining is a must for manufacturing machines that must operate with high frequency. SACMA has chosen to manufacture, in house, all components and has installed the most modern production technology available today ... [Read More]
2011/12/20

SFS intec launches solar offering | globalsolartechnology

SFS intec has recently launched a new range of solar specific bracket and post solutions to meet contractors' growing demand for a fast and simple fix of photovoltaic PV panels.Whilst the reduction to the Feed-In Tariff FIT rates appear to be ... [Read More]
2011/12/20

Bossard: Noticeable slowdown of the economy | Fastener+Fixing

Reporting Quarter 3 Group results reflecting 3.9% sales growth in local currencies, Bossard Group warns of clear indications of a general slowdown of growth as well as declining PMIs worldwide. Positive growth rates in local currencies were ... [Read More]
2011/12/19

Three-ton press is stolen in Walsall burglary | Express & Star

Metal thieves have stolen a three-ton hydraulic press from an engineering firm in Walsall. The machine, which is worth thousands of pounds, was stolen from (...) via Three-ton press is stolen in Walsall burglary « Express & Star. [Read More]
2011/12/16