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Investors Chronicle – Stick with Trifast

 Engineering group Trifast TRI has just reported the "best six months' profit in the company's history," according to chief executive Jim Barker. Cutting costs boosted margins, while the VIC business - an Italian maker of fastening systems acquired ... [Read More]
2014/11/13

TR Fastenings introduces Swage nut for applications such as ultra-thin sheet metals | The Engineer

 TR Fastenings’ engineering team has developed an easy-to-use sheet metal fastener. The Swage nut can be used in a number of applications, including ultra-thin sheet metals.(...) via TR Fastenings introduces Swage nut for applications such as ... [Read More]
2014/11/12

Engineering Capacity – 3D printing boost for TR Fastenings

 TR Fastenings is expanding its offering after investing in a 3D printer that will create testing and prototyping parts, predominately for the automotive industry. Based at the company’s headquarters in East Sussex, the printer will use ... [Read More]
2014/11/11

​Special features at Advanced Engineering | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 The Advanced Engineering shows will once again be taking place from 11th – 12th November, in Hall 5 of the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK, with over 650 specialist exhibitors covering 20,000m2 of floor space. Already establi... [Read More]
2014/11/04

​Barton introduces 3D printing service | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 UK manufacturer of bespoke critical fastenings and special cold forging, Barton Coldform (UK) Ltd, has launched a 3D printing service to dramatically reduce product launch timelines. Following over a year of research and development with a ... [Read More]
2014/10/30

THIN LINE SHAFT COLLARS CLAMP AND POSITION | FAST

 US manufacturer Ruland has developed thin line shaft collars for use in applications with outer diameter, width or weight limitations. The collars function as clamps, positioners, guides, spacers, and are available in a smaller profile than tradit... [Read More]
2014/10/27

Nifco UK gets six-figure Government grant to invest in workforce – Gazette Live

 Eaglescliffe plastics manufacturer Nifco UK Ltd has secured significant Government cash to invest in its growing workforce. The car parts company has been approved for a £300,000 grant from the Department for Business Innovation & Skills ... [Read More]
2014/10/22

TR Fastenings’ cage nuts are suitable for use in computer cabinets and recording equipment | The Engineer

 TR Fastenings, a stockist of sheet metal fastenings in the UK, has expanded its product range by introducing a new range of cage nuts. Cage nuts are snapped into pre-punched square or rectangular holes, therefore removing the need for ... [Read More]
2014/10/19

Owlett-Jaton boosts turnover for Kellaway – Builders’ Merchants News

 Bristol-based builders’ merchant Kellaway Building Supplies has consolidated its entire fastener and fixings range to Owlett-Jaton, doubling turnover of this product range over the last 12 months. Purchasing director Bob Fleetwood explain... [Read More]
2014/10/19

Strong automotive sector benefits Trifast – Machinery Market News

 Birmingham-based Trifast has announced encouraging group trading results, in line with management expectations. The fastener manufacturer says its business units continue to benefit from existing and new opportunities in its key sectors of ... [Read More]
2014/10/13