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Barton acquisition – the backstory | Fastener+Fixing

Four months after its metamorphosis from an Anixter division to a standalone, independent business within the AIP portfolio, Optimas OE Solutions has acquired a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke critical fasteners and special cold forgings. Phil ... [Read More]
2015/11/18

FASTENERS MEETALY confronts the future | Fastener+Fixing

Coinciding with the World Trade Fair in Milan, FASTENERS MEETALY 2015 was heralded by its organisers as the first world convention focused on fasteners. Phil Matten, executive editor, was at the Hotel ATA to listen to some thought-provoking presen... [Read More]
2015/11/18

SD Products expands its range | Fastener+Fixing

SD Products Limited has added several new lines of marine and fabric fasteners to its expanding catalogue, enabling it to offer easy to use products at low prices. (...) via SD Products expands its range. [Read More]
2015/11/18

360° inspection with OPTISORT® | Fastener+Fixing

For more than 10 years GEFRA GmbH has been able to offer a real 360° surround inspection using four cameras to inspect the surface of round parts to find coating defects, head cracks and external thread damage. (...) via 360° inspection ... [Read More]
2015/11/17

Construction Fixings Association expanding | Fastener+Fixing

In October the Constuction Fixings Association (CFA) staged its 2015 conference at the National Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, UK. Phil Matten was among the fifty delegates learning how the UK association is expanding on a number of important ... [Read More]
2015/11/17

Administrator closes historic UK fastener manufacturer | Fastener+Fixing

On 19th October PwC was appointed as administrator for sixteen Caparo Industries Group companies including Darlaston-based Caparo Atlas Fastenings Ltd. At the end of October the closure of the historic UK fastener manufacturer was announced. (.... [Read More]
2015/11/16

Big crowds in Vegas | Fastener+Fixing

Show organisers of the 35th National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, held from 21st October – 23rd October at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, USA, reported record exhibition space and a successful expo formula resulting in big ... [Read More]
2015/11/16

Expanding through innovation | Fastener+Fixing

Throughout its 115 year history, HEICO Group has consistently shown its commitment to innovation – both in the products it supplies and the unique production processes and tooling it uses. However, its most notable innovation has been the develo... [Read More]
2015/11/16

Special frame plug for hollow bricks and blocks | Fastener+Fixing

Apolo MEA Befestigungssysteme GmbH has received a European Technical Assessment (ETA – 14/0336) for its hollow block frame plug HBR 10 – a special nylon frame plug that has an extra long expansion zone of 90mm, for secure grip in perforated ... [Read More]
2015/11/13

Techsil launches VELCRO® Trade Range | Fastener+Fixing

Having recently become a distributor for the VELCRO® brand of hook and loop fasteners, UK-based Techsil Limited has introduced a new VELCRO Trade Range. (...) via Techsil launches VELCRO® Trade Range. [Read More]
2015/11/13