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European Fastener Distributors Association, Dr Volker Lederer, president | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

2017 has been a good year for European fastener businesses. The order situation is generally very positive due to the strong economic development in Europe and worldwide. Leading German fastener distributors reported sales increases reaching on ... [Read More]
2018/01/17

Building the future securely founded on the experience of the past | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

NORM’s journey started with simple bolt production, continued with the incorporation of a series of distinctive but integrated manufacturing companies, reaching its current status as an internationally recognised and vibrant fastener technology ... [Read More]
2018/01/17

Optimas Solutions, Anesa Chaibi, CEO | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A positive year has been enhanced by strength in the EMEA automotive market; our successful expansion into APAC; and the emerging recovery of the North American market.(...) via Optimas Solutions, Anesa Chaibi, CEO | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2018/01/17

Issue: #109 January 2018 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Anniversaries and milestones are often subjective to the company involved – some businesses modestly observe over a century of activity, whilst others celebrate relatively small anniversaries with verve and vigour. It is normally the context and ... [Read More]
2018/01/17

Würth Group sales rise to record EUR 12.7 billion | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In it’s preliminary annual financial statement, the Würth Group reported 2017 sales of EUR 12.7 billion, a 7.5% increase over 2016. The Group’s operating result is also forecast to be at a record level, substantially higher than previous ... [Read More]
2018/01/15

The DIY Boulevard at EISENWARENMESSE fully booked | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

After an excellent premiere in 2016, the DIY Boulevard is entering its second round at EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Cologne from 4th – 7th March 2018. Once again, in cooperation with the manufacturers association – Herstelle... [Read More]
2018/01/11

TR Fastenings passes VDA 6.3 audit | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

TR Kuhlmann, the German business of global fastenings manufacturer and distributor TR Fastenings Ltd, has successfully completed an audit by leading vehicle parts provider Kongsberg Automotive. The audit, the first automotive appraisal in TR ... [Read More]
2018/01/10

Improving process and material performance | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Henkel and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recently discussed their close cooperation in the development of groundbreaking new treatment processes applied to the latest version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia – after sharing the podium at SURCAR 2017, ... [Read More]
2018/01/08

Dimac on-the-go insights, designed to connect | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Dimac Srl states that the new MCVx Remote is the best way to manage its 100% inspection and sorting machines directly on a customer’s network. The original high performance of this software – first launched in 2015 – has recently been integr... [Read More]
2018/01/08

Securing the maintenance hatch for offshore wind energy plants | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

KVT-Fastening points out that in many new offshore wind energy plants, the maintenance hatches now consist of composite materials secured with bigHead® fasteners. Until now, steel constructions with traditional retaining screws had been used.(...... [Read More]
2018/01/05