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Administrator closes historic UK fastener manufacturer | Fastener+Fixing

On 19th October PwC was appointed as administrator for sixteen Caparo Industries Group companies including Darlaston-based Caparo Atlas Fastenings Ltd. At the end of October the closure of the historic UK fastener manufacturer was announced. (.... [Read More]
2015/11/16

Techsil launches VELCRO® Trade Range | Fastener+Fixing

Having recently become a distributor for the VELCRO® brand of hook and loop fasteners, UK-based Techsil Limited has introduced a new VELCRO Trade Range. (...) via Techsil launches VELCRO® Trade Range. [Read More]
2015/11/13

Confidence is good; approvals are better | Fastener+Fixing

Hilti Group has recently received European Technical Assessments for a selection of its anchors, including the Hilti HIT HY-170 – a multi-base material mortar. (...) via Confidence is good; approvals are better. [Read More]
2015/11/12

New PEM® VariMount™ fastening system | Fastener+Fixing Technology

PennEngineering®’s new PEM® VariMount™ fastening system (Type VM) offers a clean and ready-made assembly for mounting into any rigid material or panel such as composites, plastics, and metals. (...) via New PEM® VariMount™ fastening ... [Read More]
2015/11/11

BeA UK increases warehouse capacity | Fastener+Fixing

BeA Fastening Systems Ltd, a UK manufacturer of fastening tools and consumables for the construction and industrial markets, has announced a significant investment in the UK to meet growing demand for its products and to maintain a reputation for ... [Read More]
2015/11/10

Mayes & Warwick celebrates its centenary | Fastener+Fixing

In 2015 UK-based Mayes & Warwick Ltd, a manufacturer of thread rolling dies in a wide variety of thread profiles, celebrates its centenary year. (...) via Mayes & Warwick celebrates its centenary. [Read More]
2015/11/09

UK acquisition boosts supply chain security and flexibility | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Optimas OE Solutions LLC has announced the acquisition of a UK of bespoke critical fasteners and special cold forgings, in a move that enhances supply chain security and flexibility of support for key OEM customers. (...) via UK acquisition ... [Read More]
2015/11/04

New long length Super Tek timber tek screws | Fastener+Fixing

Based in Glasgow, UK, Evolution Fasteners Ltd has announced that its technical department has now developed a new range of long length Super Tek timber tek screws. (...) via New long length Super Tek timber tek screws. [Read More]
2015/11/04

Engineering Capacity – Blasting boost for Acorn

Installation of two bespoke blast cabinets from Hodge Clemco is enabling surface engineering process expert, Acorn Surface Technology, to increase throughput of critical aerospace fasteners at its Nottinghamshire factory. (...) via Enginee... [Read More]
2015/11/03

PENNENGINEERING® LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EJOT® GMBH & CO. KG FOR PT® AND DELTA PT® SCREWS FOR PLASTICS – PennEngineering News Releases

PennEngineering® (Danboro, PA, USA) has entered into a license agreement with EJOT® GmbH & Co. KG, Industrial Fastener Division (Bad Laasphe, Germany) covering EJOT® PT® and Delta PT® screws for plastic applications.  The agreement allows ... [Read More]
2015/10/30