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Seeing the world through other people’s eyes | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 I’ve joked that when I ‘retired’ I could write all the stories I didn’t dare write while I was editor. Fear not. I leave the magazine shortly, in the best of hands, but will remain active in the fastener industry for a while yet – so it ... [Read More]
2020/10/18

fischer undercut anchors hold façade | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 The extensive expansion of the office building at 1 Triton Square on Regent’s Place in Euston, London, is creating new space for tomorrow’s working environment. fischer Zykon panel anchors FZP II were used together with nuts and drilling ... [Read More]
2020/10/13

New Cold Forging Solutions consultancy | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Derek Barnes has launched Cold Forging Solutions, a new consultancy aiming to translate a wealth of hands-on experience in production engineering into value-added support for fastener manufacturers in the UK, Europe and the United States.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/10/13

How to prevent nut and bolt self-loosening | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Maintenance manuals will tell you to tighten threaded bolts, screws and nuts regularly. Failure to do so will not only compromise the performance of your mechanical equipment but could also pose a significant safety risk.(...) via How to prevent ... [Read More]
2020/10/05

Advanced Engineering postponed | Fastener + Fixing Technology

 Easyfairs has announced that its Advanced Engineering 2020 event, which was due to take place on 4th – 5th November 2020 at the NEC, Birmingham, has been postponed to take place on 3rd – 4th November 2021.(...) via Advanced Engineering postpo... [Read More]
2020/10/01

Fastening technology building bridges within light steel framing – Building Products

 EJOT UK’s decision to join the Light Steel Framing Association (LSFA) will help unlock the potential for greater development and application of rapidly emerging technology given its cross-sector experience in fastening systems and its engineering ... [Read More]
2020/09/25

AV Dawson open new Port of Middlesbrough | Torque-Expo

 AV Dawson has named its new port facility ‘Port of Middlesbrough’ in honour of a port on the same dock over 100 years ago prior to the construction of Middlesbrough Dock.(...) via AV Dawson open new Port of Middlesbrough. [Read More]
2020/09/17

Screwfix Opening 40 Stores | Global Fastener News

 Thirty stores will open in the UK by January 2021, creating as many as 300 jobs, with an additional 10 stores opening in Ireland, adding 160 jobs, according to Torque Magazine.(...) via Screwfix Opening 40 Stores | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/09/11

Screwfix to open 40 new stores creating 400 new jobs | Torque-Expo

 Despite the global impact of Covid-19, Screwfix plans to open 40 stores this year which will create around 400 new jobs in local communities.(...) via Screwfix to open 40 new stores creating 400 new jobs. [Read More]
2020/09/08

Bufab sees sales increase going into Q3 | Torque-Expo

 As the second quarter showed a gradual recovery in demand, Swedish company Bufab has seen a further increase in sales at the beginning of the third quarter.(...) via Bufab sees sales increase going into Q3. [Read More]
2020/09/07