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New automotive group appoints Chris Black of TR Fastenings | Torque-Expo

Chris Black, Director of Automotive Business Development at TR Fastenings has been invited to be the industrial lead for the new Trade Working Group set up by the North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), the largest and fastest growing organisation of ... [Read More]
2020/05/14

The high-quality Aerotight® | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Thanks to its manufacturing techniques, procedures, and years of expertise, Aerotight Manufacturing Ltd has built a reputation for reliable and high-quality products, including the renowned Aerotight® nut.(...) via The high-quality Aerotight® | ... [Read More]
2020/05/14

IFS China postponed | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Organisers of the International Fastener Show China 2020 have decided to postpone the event until 3rd – 5th November 2020, to ensure the health of all participants. The venue of the show will remain the same – the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition ... [Read More]
2020/05/14

The voice of British metalforming | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) represents the interests of manufacturers of forgings and pressings, fasteners, as well as cold rolled and sheet metal products – the building blocks for the UK’s industrial base.(...) via The ... [Read More]
2020/05/14

E-commerce business booms for Screwfix owner Kingfisher as it grapples with Covid-19 | Torque-Expo

A testing trading quarter saw Screwfix and B&Q owner Kingfisher sales decline by a quarter (down 24.8% like-for-like), but there were glimmers of hope and signs an adaptive strategy was beginning to pay off.(...) via E-commerce business booms ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

How women-owned company, Advance Components, has changed the culture of fastener manufacturing | Fastener Engineering

In 2006, Doug Berry sat down with his two daughters, Suzy Cravens and Pam Berry, and shared some unhappy news. His health was failing, and he was ready to turn over control of the company he founded, Advance Components, to his family. Advance has ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

How Covid-19 is impacting the European fastener industry | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

At the end of April, Editorial Consultant Phil Matten asked colleagues from across the European fastener association networks, for their assessment of the impact of Covid-19. Unsurprisingly, many issues were common, but the progress of the disease ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

Bespoke tension system components | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Brooks Forgings Ltd specialises in the production of non-standard components not readily available ‘off the shelf’. The UK-based company is heavily involved in the construction industry and often offers bespoke solutions, including in a recent ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

JRP technical excellence | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In March Hexstone, which trades as Owlett-Jaton, successfully launched its new JRP range into the UK market. In addition to over 1,000 lines of high-quality rivets, rivet nuts, and tools, the JRP range is also supported by a first class technical ... [Read More]
2020/05/12

Taiwan’s Fastener Export to Italy May Drop Due to the Pandemic – Fastener World Inc.

In the first two months of 2020, Taiwan exported 5,424 tons of fasteners to Italy, down 4.01% from the same period last year.(...) via Taiwan’s Fastener Export to Italy May Drop Due to the Pandemic-Fastener World. [Read More]
2020/05/11