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Artur Fischer: Creator of the screw anchor was a prolific inventor – The Globe and Mail

Artur Fischer, who revolutionized the construction industry with his 1958 creation of the plastic expanding screw anchor, has died. He was 96. Mr. Fischer died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Jan. 27, according to a statement ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Fastener Industry Notes Chinese New Year – Global Fastener News – USA

The fastener industry is getting ready for the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year's Day is the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar. This year it begins on Monday, February 8th. (...) via Fastener Industry Notes Chinese New Year - Global ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

Mixed Signals? FDI drops but what’s said on the streets? – Fastenerblog.net

Last week I was sent the January update on the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI): “The Index took a hit during the month, which was widely expected by many industry operators.  The FDI dropped to 45.6 in January versus 50.8 in December, ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

January perspective: NORM Group

NORM Group Fatih Uysal, chairman Fasteners are one of the elements required to be an industrial society and are essential for many industries. The fastener sector will exist as long as the world goes round, but in Turkey it does not receive ... [Read More]
2016/02/09

New tools on show | Fastener+Fixing

Fixi Srl will be showing its two new riveting tools – RBZ for blind rivets and TBZ for rivet nuts – on its stand at this year’s EISENWARENMESSE. (...) via New tools on show. [Read More]
2016/02/09

Mixed Signals? FDI drops but what’s said on the streets? – Fastenerblog.net

February 8, 2016 / travelingsalesman /Last week I was sent the January update on the Fastener Distributor Index FDI:“The Index took a hit during the month, which was widely expected by many industry operators.  The FDI dropped to 45.6 in January ... [Read More]
2016/02/08

January perspective: Grupo CELO | Fastener+Fixing

A wide cross section of global fastener business leaders have contributed their retrospective of 2015 and thoughts on the prospects and challenges for 2016. We asked them to consider not just economic and financial issues but also technology drivers ... [Read More]
2016/02/08

Specially developed fastening systems | Fastener+Fixing

As well as a broad array of standard fasteners including collated staples, nails, pins, and brads, BECK Fastener Group now increasingly relies on system solutions that are specially developed on customer request. (...) via Specially developed ... [Read More]
2016/02/08

UIP makes its mark | Fastener+Fixing

Founded in 2010 UIP GmbH & Co KG has established itself in the building sector, from housing to major plant construction, thanks to its wide offering of fastening systems based on decades of experience. (...) via UIP makes its mark. [Read More]
2016/02/08

Foreverbolt® Sets New Standard for Stainless Steel Fasteners — PRNewswire/ —

Over 15 years in the making, NL-19 is Foreverbolt's proprietary lab-tested treatment that modifies the surface of stainless steel products, producing a brighter finish, increased strength, and superior corrosion resistance all without affecting the ... [Read More]
2016/02/08