UK

How Bodycote became the largest global provider of thermal processing services | Fastener Engineering

A family-made business, Bodycote plc, was initially founded in a small, England market town in the early 1920s. Chances are the original owner, Arthur Bodycote, never expected the company to grow from a simple textile business to a global provider ... [Read More]
2020/06/01

Bespoke tension system components | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Brooks Forgings Ltd specialises in the production of non-standard components not readily available ‘off the shelf’. The UK-based company is heavily involved in the construction industry and often offers bespoke solutions, including in a recent ... [Read More]
2020/05/29

TR Fastenings – keeping it local | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

For over 45 years TR Fastenings’ UK manufacturing plant in East Sussex has produced millions of products, including its own highly regarded Hank® brand.(...) via TR Fastenings – keeping it local | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/05/28

Thread tooling excellence | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Being at the cutting edge of the industry and technology is something normally associated with multinationals. However, the family business of RLS Tooling Ltd proves this isn’t always the case.(...) via Thread tooling excellence | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2020/05/27

Hafren expands to meet growing demand for security fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The 9th March 2020 was a momentous day for Hafren Security Fasteners as it cut the ribbon on its new purpose-built storage facility – adjacent to its head office in Newtown, Wales.(...) via Hafren expands to meet growing demand for security ... [Read More]
2020/05/27

UK production of non-standard washers | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Established in 2002, The Washer Factory Ltd is a manufacturer of non-standard and special washers, as well as light pressings.(...) via UK production of non-standard washers | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2020/05/27

Looking Forward | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Forward Fastener Manufacturing, based in Aston, Birmingham, has established itself as a key partner for customers, thanks to its dedication to design, guidance, prototyping and the manufacturing of all types of male threaded fasteners.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/05/26

Meeting the challenge | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

For over 100 years Mayes & Warwick has been producing thread and form rolling dies to the very highest standards – thanks to the experience and knowledge within the business, as well as its commitment to using the latest technology to stay at ... [Read More]
2020/05/25

Local design, global supply | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

SPIROL® Industries Ltd has been a major force within the specialised fastener industry since its foundation in 1961 as SPIROL Pins Ltd. Originally based in Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, the company was the first subsidiary of its US parent company, ... [Read More]
2020/05/22

Clevedon installs sorting machine | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

CBM member and cold forming manufacturer, Clevedon Fasteners Ltd, has taken delivery of its most advanced optical sorter yet. The state of the art machine has four cameras and an Eddy current checking station, which can be used for comparative ... [Read More]
2020/05/20