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Graham Joyce – Managing director, Fastbolt Distributors (UK) Ltd | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

At the end of 2018 Graham Joyce steps down as managing director of Fastbolt’s UK business. Executive Editor Phil Matten prompted him to reflect on nearly 30 years of directorship.(...) via Graham Joyce - Managing director, Fastbolt Distributors ... [Read More]
2018/11/27

CEIA induction systems for the fastener industry | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Thanks to their extremely compact dimensions, CEIA generators can be easily integrated inside forging machines – for the warm forming process (300°C – 900°C) – making them ideal for the fastener industry.(...) via CEIA induction systems for ... [Read More]
2018/11/23

FAR’s new French warehouse | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

FAR is determined to consolidate its share of the French market, with a new warehouse in Lyon, becoming a strategic point to create a capillary distribution network through the whole country. Confident in product quality and in its territorial sales ... [Read More]
2018/11/23

New battery riveter for Huck® lockbolts and structural fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Star Fasteners has teamed up with VVG Befestigungstechnik to design a powerful structural fastener battery operated tool - the Rivdom TWO SF® - which it says is the perfect tool for installing a wide range of Huck® fasteners.(...) via New battery ... [Read More]
2018/11/23

An expert in fastening solutions for 40 years | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Thanks to its production facility, AMECA has been designing and manufacturing thread inserts for 40 years in France. Its own design department creates the fastening solutions customers need – whether standard or customised, simple or complex.(..... [Read More]
2018/11/22

TIMco bags two awards at NBG 2018 event | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

TIMco recently won the coveted title of ‘Brand of the Year’ at the National Buying Group (NBG) Awards in recognition of the company’s excellence in its brand, product and service.(...) via TIMco bags two awards at NBG 2018 event | Fastener + ... [Read More]
2018/11/22

pgb-Europe showcases extensive range | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

At Fastener Fair France pgb-Europe will be showcasing its extensive range of more than 15,000 different high-quality fasteners – according to DIN, ISO and EN standards – including TUV certified SB bolts (EN 15048) and HV/HR bolts (EN 14399), ... [Read More]
2018/11/22

WARR Hyperloop team wins SpaceX with Nord-Lock washers | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

During the 2018 Hyperloop Pod Competition, the WARR Hyperloop team from the Technical University of Munich raised the laser-sintered titanium trophy, after their pod broke a world speed record for Hyperloop pod travel – using Nord-Lock wedge-loc... [Read More]
2018/11/22

The cutting edge of anchoring – concrete screws | Fastener + Fixing Technology

By John Muir, technical manager, Construction Fixings Association In the world of post installed anchors into concrete and masonry, all chemical and mechanical anchors need to be tightened against a fixture through application of a defined level ... [Read More]
2018/11/21

BIAFD explores BREXIT disruption risks | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A key session at the Autumn meeting of the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) concentrated on the short-term, practical implications of the UK leaving the EU, reports Editor Will Lowry – a regular attendee at BIAFD ... [Read More]
2018/11/21