Fastener+Fixing

Andreas ‘Andy’ Baehler – 50 years within the fastener industry | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

After an amazing 50 years within the fastener industry, Andreas ‘Andy’ Baehler officially retired at the recent Fastener Taiwan show in Kaohsiung – with a farewell party attended by colleagues, friends and family. Here he talks about his ... [Read More]
2018/06/22

SASPI – cutting edge technology | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Since its inception in the 1960s SASPI S.A has evolved constantly, adapting to the needs of the market, to move from being a small manufacturer of machinery, to a leading provider of machinery for sectors such as aerospace and automotive.(...) via ... [Read More]
2018/06/22

EU applies retaliatory tariffs on US fastener imports | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The European Union will apply 25% “rebalancing” tariffs on a wide range of products imported from the United States, including seven categories of fasteners, effective from Friday 22ndJune 2018.(...) via EU applies retaliatory tariffs on US ... [Read More]
2018/06/21

Lederer re-elected as EFDA President | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

During the EFDA Triennial Conference in Rotterdam, Dr Volker Lederer, managing director of Lederer GmbH and board member of the Fachverband des Schrauben-Grosshandels (FDS) was re-elected as EFDA president for a further two-year term. Gian Marco ... [Read More]
2018/06/21

Optimised plating processes introduced | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Zong Lien Industry Co Ltd’s new US$27 million plating facility is now up and running – helping to reduce the bottleneck in electroplated fasteners created by the 2014 clampdown by Taiwanese environmental regulators.(...) via Optimised plating ... [Read More]
2018/06/21

How security fasteners help to protect us in a changing world | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

By Paul Standing, commercial products manager, TR Fastenings It’s undeniable that the world has changed considerably in the last few decades, altering the way we work, communicate, spend our leisure time and even get from A to B. Mobile phones, ... [Read More]
2018/06/20

Facade solutions from EuroTec | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The German Energy Saving Ordinance requires efficient, environmentally sound thermal insulation for all heated buildings and, more recently, cooled buildings. Rear-ventilated rainscreen cladding combines this requirement with the possibility of ... [Read More]
2018/06/20

Boltun showcases its abilities | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Editor Will Lowry recently had the opportunity to visit Boltun Group’s head office in Tainan, Taiwan, and experience first-hand the scale of its manufacturing capabilities, experience, and growing global presence.(...) via Boltun showcases its ... [Read More]
2018/06/19

The fastener needs of a prestige motorcycle brand | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Serving the unique and often challenging component requirements of an iconic motorcycle brand is a fine balance. When the look, sound and smell of a new bike must strike the perfect chord with enthusiasts, even the most minor detail needs to be ... [Read More]
2018/06/19

Rapierstar – making a difference | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In 2018 Rapierstar Ltd celebrates its 25th anniversary of designing, developing and supplying technically advanced fasteners and fixings. Editor Will Lowry visited the company’s head offices in Congleton, Cheshire, to find out how it became a ... [Read More]
2018/06/18