UK

Harrison Silverdale invests in prototyping capabilities | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Harrison Silverdale Ltd, a UK-based supplier of specialised fasteners, has invested in its R&D capabilities by purchasing a 5 axis CNC machine, to be used for producing prototype samples for design validation on new projects.(...) via Harrison ... [Read More]
2021/01/25

The W Exhibition & Elements postponed until February 2022 | Torque-Expo

The W Exhibition & Elements organisers have announced new dates for the event, which will return to the NEC, Birmingham, from 6-9 February 2022.(...) via The W Exhibition & Elements postponed until February 2022. [Read More]
2021/01/22

Homebase buyers are seeking fixings and tools at special BHETA event | Torque-Expo

Hardware and fixings, as well as power tools and hand tools are among the categories of key interest to Homebase buyers at a special ‘Meet the Buyers’ forum hosted by BHETA.(...) via Homebase buyers are seeking fixings and tools at special ... [Read More]
2021/01/15

How resident engineers make a difference — and the pandemic’s impact on their role | Fastener Engineering

It’s no secret that partnerships mean a lot in answering a client’s needs. Among the various ways, ARaymond chooses to make partnerships successful is through resident engineers. Kevin Wendelken, an ARaymond resident engineer at a large OEM’s ... [Read More]
2021/01/14

fischer: Fixing up a London landmark | Torque-Expo

Fixings expert fischer supplied Zykon panel anchors FZP II with nuts and drilling technology to securely install a limestone façade in a high profile London building… via fischer: Fixing up a London landmark. [Read More]
2021/01/08

Canute’s tidings held together | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Last October, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wanted every home in Britain to be powered by offshore wind energy by 2030. The Earth’s atmosphere will become an ever-increasing source of energy, but hot (or should we say cold) on its heels ... [Read More]
2020/12/28

Accu’s modern approach to precision components supply | Torque-Expo

Accu has coupled evergreen supply principles with a very modern approach to the precision components supply business. Torque Magazine speaks with Accu Co-Founder Martin Ackroyd about how the rapidly growing business was conceived and how it is ... [Read More]
2020/12/16

Ironmongery and tools import delays flagged in container crunch | Torque-Expo

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is another key industry association raising warnings over container shipment delays on products arriving in the UK.(...) via Ironmongery and tools import delays flagged in container crunch. [Read More]
2020/12/14

Builders’ Merchants News – ForgeFix reassures merchants on service and stock

ForgeFix, the fixings and fasteners distributor which supplies over 5,000 products lines to a network of national and independent retailers and merchants throughout the UK & Europe, is reassuring its customers that it is doing everything it ... [Read More]
2020/12/11

Container shortages impact fastener supply chain | TrFastenings

A shortage of shipping containers at major global export ports is now seriously impacting fastener availability in the UK and Ireland, the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors warns. The crisis is also forcing up container ... [Read More]
2020/12/10