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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

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

The Netherlands fasteners market, ETAs and rail fasteners in the latest Torque Magazine

 The latest edition of Torque Magazine has been arriving with fastener, tool and related businesses and is now also available to read online.(...) via The Netherlands fasteners market, ETAs and rail fasteners in the latest Torque Magazine. [Read More]
2020/08/20

30 years with TR Fastenings | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 2020 marks 30 years with TR Fastenings for Glenda Roberts – who recently stepped down from the Trifast Plc board. As she considers her retirement plans, Glenda will be working on special projects. Having seen the company grow from a UK business to ... [Read More]
2020/08/19

Clarendon expands its SEMS Screw range – Aerospace Manufacturing

 With the ongoing demands of size and weight reduction of electrical assemblies, PCBs and avionics equipment, Clarendon Specialty Fasteners has increased its SEMS Screw (Pre-assembled Screw & Washers) to include a micro sized range.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/08/17

BIAFD – the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 The British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors has existed under various guises since the early 1940s, sometimes successful, occasionally in peril of dissolution. Today, BIAFD robustly represents the UK and Irish fastener distribution ... [Read More]
2020/07/21

Index launches new design software for calculating wooden structures | Torque-Expo

 Manufacturer and distributor of fixing systems, Index, has launched a new design software for calculating wooden structures which allows the user the make calculations for structural fixings on wood with lag screws, in accordance with Eurocode 5 ... [Read More]
2020/07/20

Specialist transmission socket | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Laser Tools, a UK-based producer of specialist tools, has introduced a toothed socket for Scania transmissions, suitable for loosening and tightening of the retaining nut on the transmission main shaft.(...) via Specialist transmission socket | ... [Read More]
2020/07/16