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Construction Fixings Association expanding | Fastener+Fixing

The Construction Fixings Association (CFA) recently gained a new ‘full member’ and appointed a new chairman and deputy chairman. It is also planning to expand its sphere of influence into direct fastening systems and self-drilling screws, as ... [Read More]
2015/09/22

Keeping ahead of industry trends | Fastener+Fixing

As the parent company of its six well-established brands – Owlett-Jaton, JCP Fixings, Unifix, Stainless Threaded Fasteners, Icon Fasteners and Galaxy Fasteners – Hexstone is one of the few wholesalers in the fastener and fixing sector able to ... [Read More]
2015/09/22

Over 2,000 Organizations Call On US Government To Extend Tax Provisions, Including PTC – cleantechnica

More than 2,000 organizations signed a letter last week calling on the US Government to extend a variety of expired and expiring tax provisions, including the vaunted PTC. The Production Tax Credit has been integral to the growth of the US wind ... [Read More]
2015/09/22

Fastener World Inc. Tong Ming Being Active in Creating E-Commerce Platform in China for Operational Stability

Chinese leading stainless steel fastener supplier Tong Ming reported higher revenue in the first half of 2015, though with lower profit owing to the dropped nickel price. The Company continues to seek stable operation this year and is now active in ... [Read More]
2015/09/22

POP Avdel introduces next generation high-production blind rivet nut installation tool | FastenerJournal

For manufacturers looking to improve productivity and increase their return on investment, POP® Avdel® the industry's largest blind rivet provider has applied years of fastening and tooling experience to develop a World-class Blind Rivet Nut ... [Read More]
2015/09/22

Grainger sales down 2% in August | FastenerJournal

Results for the month included a 3 percentage point decline from unfavorable foreign exchange and a 1 percentage point increase from acquisitions. Sales were flat on an organic basis consisting of 1 percentage point from volume offset by a 1 ... [Read More]
2015/09/22

Fully Threaded Radio | Episode #97 – Nash, Bash, Crash (132:23)

Episode #97 - Nash, Bash, Crash (132:23) Download the MP3 Date: September 17, 2015 By: Fully Threaded Description: Despite currency devaluations and index slumps, the fastener industry parties on. Hear what went on in Nashville at the ... [Read More]
2015/09/21

CFM Witnessed the Opening of Indo Fastener 2015 | China Fastener .com

By CFM , 2015-09-18 In the morning of September 17, 2015, the Indo Fastener 2015 declared open in the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, Indonesia, concurrently held with another fair—Indonesia International Auto Parts, Accessories and ... [Read More]
2015/09/21

Clifford Chance | Clifford Chance advises Nedschroef on the acquisition of two plants from Whitesell Germany

Clifford Chance advised Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding B.V. ("Nedschroef") on the acquisition of two plants from the insolvent automotive supplier Whitesell Germany GmbH & Co. KG ("Whitesell Germany") by way of an asset deal. The plants are ... [Read More]
2015/09/21

SFS reports solid H1 growth in local currency | Fastener+Fixing

21-Sep-2015 Excluding currency effects SFS Group achieved organic sales growth of 6.1% in the first half of the year, mainly driven by the ramp up of new projects and products at its Engineered Components segment. The strong appreciation of ... [Read More]
2015/09/21