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​Enabling easier mating hole alignment | Fastener + Fixing Technology

PennEngineering® says that its PEM® floating self-clinching nuts for stainless steel assemblies enable easier mating hole alignment to promote design flexibility in relaxed tolerance applications.(...) via ​Enabling easier mating hole alignment. [Read More]
2015/05/13

Packaging Europe News – BeA Boosts Sales Force

BeA, the manufacturer of fastening tools and consumables for the pallet manufacturing and refurbishment sector, has strengthened its UK sales force to both augment and support its continued success and growth. See product and contact details of BEA ... [Read More]
2015/05/11

​KTL bulk solids | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Using Delta-eLack® and specially developed plant machinery larger parts can be KTL (Cathodic electrodeposition) coated as bulk solids with a high throughput rate. Electro Plating Ltd, based in Wolverhampton, UK has been using the Twin Line system ... [Read More]
2015/05/03

Fastener World Inc. | LoneStar Fasteners Europe Achieve 17025 Accreditation in New Laboratory

LoneStar Fasteners Europe has achieved ISO 17025:2005 accreditation for our state-of-the-art laboratory in Wednesbury, UK. This fantastic achievement ensures our methods; equipment and quality controls meet the highest standards set by the demanding ... [Read More]
2015/03/29

China Faces Renewal of EU Fastener Duties It Challenged – Bloomberg Business

(Bloomberg) -- The European Union renewed for another five years tariffs on screws and bolts from China, extending protection that the Chinese government challenged at the World Trade Organization. The EU reimposed the duties as high as 74.1 ... [Read More]
2015/03/27

EU extends duties on Chinese steel fasteners | Fastener+Fixing

On 27th March the European Commission published Implementing Regulation 2015/519, which confirms the findings of its Expiry Review and extends anti-dumping duties on certain steel fasteners originating in the People's Republic of China or consigned ... [Read More]
2015/03/27

Cheesegrater bolt failures cost Severfield £1m Ι Construction Enquirer

Steelwork contractor Severfield revealed this morning that it has spent nearly £1m on replacing bolts so far at the Cheesgrater building in central London. It also revealed the firm is in talks with the main contractor, client and engineer ... [Read More]
2015/03/23

​Jubilee’s new Quick Release Straps | Fastener + Fixing Technology

In 2013, Jubilee Clips acquired Elms Lightning Fasteners in Birmingham, UK, which enabled it to increase its involvement in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sign fixing markets.(...) via ​Jubilee’s new Quick Release Straps. [Read More]
2015/02/24

​Two part wood filler now in foil bag cartridge | Fastener + Fixing Technology

UK based Chemfix Products Ltd has launched the Pre-Mix wood filler – the first ever two part styrene free wood filler in a foil bag cartridge that is ready for extrusion. Pre-Mix wood filler is ready for extrusion, without cutting the bag, ... [Read More]
2015/02/22

PHILIDAS BRAND IS BACK IN GROWTH | FAST

Following significant changes to the business model over the 12 months to February 2015, the Philidas Distribution appears to have turned the corner and has re-established itself at the forefront of metal self-locking nut manufactures. This ... [Read More]
2015/02/18