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B/E Aerospace Sales Jump 15.8% in Third Quarter | China Fastener .com

B/E Aerospace Inc., Wellington, FL, reported sales for the third quarter of $888.1 million, an increase of 15.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Profit quadrupled to $92.7 million, compared to a year-ago profit of $18.5 million. ... [Read More]
2013/10/24

The TR Group majors on the design | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, TR Fastenings is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of mechanical fasteners. It supplies over 150 million components every day, majoring on the design, manufacture and distribution ... [Read More]
2013/10/20

Private equity owner cuts stake in HellermannTyton | Reuters

(Reuters) - Private equity group Doughty Hanson said it sold a 20.9 percent stake in cable equipment maker HellermannTyton Group Plc (HTY.L) for about 119 million pounds ($191.21 million). (...) via Private equity owner cuts stake in HellermannTy... [Read More]
2013/09/26

International Trade  /  Engineering group Tentec targets China for new growth THEBUSINESSDESK.COM

A WEST Bromwich engineering firm is targeting fresh growth by exploiting export opportunities with China.Tentec Ltd, which supplies bolt tightening equipment, is supporting the expansion with a focus on product innovation.The company, which employs ... [Read More]
2013/09/26

Subsea World News – Tentec Celebrates 25th Anniversary, UK

Tentec Ltd, renowned throughout the world for providing bolt tightening solutions is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Founded in 1988 by current Managing Director and CEO Mike Gethings and Adrian Pegler respectively, Tentec has grown from a small ... [Read More]
2013/09/26

Manufacturer Bufab makes its move THEBUSINESSDESK.COM

REDDITCH-based fastener firm Bufab UK has hit the expansion trail for the third time in recent years. Property agency John Truslove made the connection that enabled the business to take 14,114 sq ft at Unit 49, Heming Road, Washford Industrial ... [Read More]
2013/09/19

OSC Are Fully Compliant With New EU Construction Products Regulation | PR Web

OSC, one of the UK’s top suppliers of fasteners and wood connectors, are pleased to announce that they are fully compliant with the new EU Construction Products Regulation. (PRWEB UK) 11 August 2013 OSC, one of the UK’s top suppliers of ... [Read More]
2013/08/21

Q.E.P. acquires Plasplugs | Fastener+Fixing

Florida headquartered Q.E.P. Co Inc acquired the Plasplugs trade name and other assets of the Plasplugs business through its wholly-owned UK subsidiary - Q.E.P. Co UK Ltd. (...) via Q.E.P. acquires Plasplugs. [Read More]
2013/08/19

BAFD meeting to focus on fastener failure and liability | Fastener+Fixing

The October meeting of the British Association of Fastener Distributors will focus on why certain types of fasteners are vulnerable to failure, why the causes are not always as straightforward as is sometimes assumed and what fastener companies can ... [Read More]
2013/08/18

Q.E.P. acquires Plasplugs – Industrial Supply Magazine

Q.E.P. Co. Inc.'s wholly-owned UK subsidiary, Q.E.P. Co. U.K. Limited, completed the purchase of the Plasplugs trade name and other assets of the Plasplugs business. Founded in the early 1970s, Plasplugs first product was the general purpose wall ... [Read More]
2013/08/01