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Manufacturing fasteners for aerospace | Fastener + Fixing

By Dr John Newnham, fastener engineering consultant, janewnham@btinternet.com The commercial aerospace industry seems to have broken away from the seven or eight year production cycle of ‘boom and bust’, which appeared for many years to be ... [Read More]

2017/04/16

New solvent-free UV adhesive | Fastener + Fixing

Vitralit® VBB-2N LV, a new solvent-free UV adhesive, is now available from UK distributor Techsil. Manufactured by Panacol, this adhesive features low viscosity and is ideally suited for bonding elastomeric materials.(...) via New solvent-free ... [Read More]

2017/04/13

Simpson acquires Gunnebo Fastening Systems | Fastener + Fixing

Simpson Strong-Tie has announced the successful acquisition of Gunnebo Fastening Systems AB, bringing a complete line of CE marked structural fasteners, and unique fastener dimensioning software for timber applications, into its comprehensive ... [Read More]

2017/04/13

Smaller and slimmer packaging solutions | Fastener + Fixing

ESSVE has launched the Essbox Mini – the next generation of the packaging system Essbox – developed as a direct answer to an increased demand for a slimmer version.(...) via Smaller and slimmer packaging solutions. [Read More]

2017/04/12

Bulten 2016 sales slip marginally: Profits up | Fastener + Fixing

Bulten AB reported full year 2016 sales at SEK 2.676 billion, down 0.6% on 2015. Operating earnings (EBIT), however, increased to SEK 200 million up from SEK 165 million in 2015. EBIT corresponded to an operating margin of 7.7% compared with 6.1% ... [Read More]

2017/04/11

High performance steel anchors | Fastener + Fixing

The new VE.1CE heavy-duty through steel anchor, with ETA Option 1 (ETA – 16/0885), is the most recent addition to the wide range of ETA certified products from Italian-based Vorpa Srl.(...) via High performance steel anchors. [Read More]

2017/04/11

Optimas: A partner in efficiency | Fastener + Fixing

In an ever-changing world, where globalisation and rapidly advancing technologies are driving competition like never before, it is efficiency that sells. Lean manufacturing, factory automation, renewable energy; all of the major advancements in ... [Read More]

2017/04/10

Fixi’s new labelling system | Fastener + Fixing

Fixi – an Italian company specialised in the production and distribution of mechanical fastening systems – is introducing new custom labels for its customers. Fixi Srl will be offering a new labelling system for all shipments, amongst its ... [Read More]

2017/04/10

SFS Group sales up 5.9% in 2016 | Fastener + Fixing

SFS Group has reported solid sales growth and a substantial improvement in profitability. Group consolidated sales were CHF 1.437 billion (€1.35 billion), up 5.9% on 2015. EBITA improved to 14.4% from 12.5% the previous year. Prior to adjustment ... [Read More]

2017/04/07

Packaging makeover for Jubilee® | Fastener + Fixing

Jubilee® Clips has introduced new packaging for its range of original Jubilee worm drive hose clips, which will now include the iconic Jubilee logo and relevant technical data.(...) via Packaging makeover for Jubilee®. [Read More]

2017/04/06