UK

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

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

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

SPIROL expands eCommerce | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

SPIROL International Corporation has expanded its Shop.SPIROL.com in the United Kingdom, Germany and Canada to include disc springs, slotted spring pins and inserts for plastics.(...) via SPIROL expands eCommerce | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2021/08/19

SFC achieves NORSOK accreditation | Fastener + Fixing Technology

SFC (Europe), a UK manufacturer and stockholder of bolting for use in a variety of sectors, is constantly adapting to the changing requirements within the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors by achieving the NORSOK M630 2020 D60 / D60L accreditatio... [Read More]
2021/08/19

New Keyence measurement system | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Measurement specialist Keyence (UK) Ltd has further enhanced its dimension measurement system range with the IM-8000, which it says delivers all the benefits of the acclaimed IM-7000 series but with even greater speed, accuracy and ease of use.(..... [Read More]
2021/07/02

GESIPA UK celebrates 50 years | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

On 4th March 1971, Dr Hans Georg Biermann – founder of GESIPA – bought a small UK-based company from West Yorkshire that at the time was known as Rivetcraft Ltd. Fifty years later and GESIPA UK has become a leading threaded fastener manufacturer ... [Read More]
2021/06/27

BUFAB UK on its new warehouse, new ERP system and making its mark on the UK fastener market | Torque-Expo

Bufab UK boss Liam Wheeler has been one of a six skeleton crew that has been working in the High Wycombe office since the lockdowns first struck over a year ago in March 2020.(...) via BUFAB UK on its new warehouse, new ERP system and making its ... [Read More]
2021/06/22

Measuring zinc plating thickness of fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Nails and other fasteners are coated to protect them against rust; the thickness of the zinc layer corresponds directly to how long they can resist corrosion. Extended warranties and constantly changing regulations make it more important than ever ... [Read More]
2021/06/22

Optimas opens two new distribution facilities | FAST

Optimas OE Solutions, a global manufacturer and distributor of precision-made fasteners and supply chain solutions, has announced the opening of two new UK distribution facilities.(...) via Optimas opens two new distribution facilities. [Read More]
2021/06/18