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Effective stock control – fastenerandfixing

Here Jon Roberts, marketing manager for OrderWise Stock Control and Order Processing Software, looks at how effective stock control can be the platform for a successful business. (...) via Effective stock control. [Read More]
2015/08/18

Ellsworth Adhesives extends range – fastenerandfixing

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe has signed a new agreement with LORD Corporation, making it an official distributor of LORD® structural adhesives. (...) via Ellsworth Adhesives extends range. [Read More]
2015/08/17

Vibration test for nuts and bolts – fastenerandfixing

In a bolted joint designed correctly according to VDI 2230 the bolt performs a clamping force, which prevents the opening of the clamped parts despite external forces. The clamped parts behave like a single part and withstand all external loads. If ... [Read More]
2015/08/17

INDEX presents new ETA approved drop-in anchor – fastenerandfixing

INDEX Fixing Systems has introduced the HE-HO – a new approved drop in anchor with internal thread for heavy loads – as well as a flared lip version called HE-CL. (...) via INDEX presents new ETA approved drop-in anchor. [Read More]
2015/08/15

NORMA sales up in first Quarter – fastenerandfixing

NORMA Group SE has started the 2015 financial year with positive momentum – increasing sales and earnings in Q1. NORMA increased group sales in the first Quarter of 2015 by 24.6% to 221.5 million euros compared to the first three months of the ... [Read More]
2015/08/15

Growermetal enters into partnership with Nord-Lock Group – fastenerandfixing

Growermetal Srl and Nord-Lock Group have entered into a strategic production and technical development agreement for the manufacture of wedge-locking washers. (...) via Growermetal enters into partnership with Nord-Lock Group. [Read More]
2015/08/15

New ratcheting system for in-line applications – fastenerandfixing

SMC Corporation Ltd, a specialist in inventing, developing and bringing to market unique tools for the professional and trade user, has launched a patented ratcheting system – LineWrench – which is ideal for in-line applications. (...) ... [Read More]
2015/08/15

Furniture Specific: Old screws / useful clues – liveauctioneers

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – Like old nails, old screws often have an important tale to tell in determining the date of an older or antique piece of furniture. Since technology often leaves clues to its development, knowing the history of the manufactu... [Read More]
2015/08/14

Fastener Companies Struggle With Sales Growth – Global Fastener News – USA

Fastener companies seem to be struggling with top-line growth even as margins improve. The dilemma comes at a time of weakening fastener activity in the U.S., where fastener imports and exports weakened in June for the third straight month. ... [Read More]
2015/08/14

​Colour-coded epoxy system – Fastener+FixingTechnology

The two-part epoxy system EP90FR-V from Master Bond has been developed for use in aviation applications including interior panels, door frame lining and floor/door assemblies (...) via ​Colour-coded epoxy system. [Read More]
2015/08/14