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Getting the SME voice heard | Fastener+Fixing

This summer Phil Matten sat in on the General Assembly of the European Consortium of Anchor Producers in Barcelona, Spain. It set him reflecting on ECAP’s development over 14 years, how SMEs in practice make their voice heard in European institu... [Read More]
2015/10/01

Galling of stainless steel fasteners | Fastener+Fixing

By Deepak Garg, Bossard expert team   Full Technical article to download (...) via Galling of stainless steel fasteners. [Read More]
2015/09/30

Rothoblaas recognised for innovation | Fastener+Fixing

At the 7th edition of the Schweighofer Prize in Vienna, Austria, Italian-based Rothoblaas was awarded a prize for its X-RAD system; an innovative connection system for X-LAM (cross laminated timber) buildings. (...) via Rothoblaas recognised for ... [Read More]
2015/09/30

wire® and Tube® 2016 building momentum | Fastener+Fixing

The 15th edition of wire® – the international wire and cable fair – and Tube® – the international tube fair – will simultaneously present their technology highlights for their respective industries from 4th – 8th April 2016 at the ... [Read More]
2015/09/30

Crane’s new lightweight production wrench | Fastener+Fixing

Global torque measurement and management solutions provider, Crane Electronics Ltd, has launched a new WrenchStar Multi lightweight wrench with auditing capabilities, which will be available from October. (...) via Crane’s new lightweight ... [Read More]
2015/09/29

INDEX Fixing Systems: Certified quality | Fastener+Fixing

INDEX Fixing Systems has continued to broaden its range of ETA and CE approved products with the launch of the new SL-RT – a heavy-duty anchor that is certified for use in non-structural applications in public and private buildings under low ... [Read More]
2015/09/29

Ernst Reinhardt opens its doors | Fastener+Fixing

Ernst Reinhardt GmbH recently held its first in-house exhibition, with over 50 invited guests given the opportunity to learn more about the company and its products – including the barrel coating line type BE-T602. (...) via Ernst Reinha... [Read More]
2015/09/28

Nord-Lock Group acquires Boltight | Fastener+Fixing

Nord-Lock Group has acquired Boltight Limited, a hydraulic bolt tensioning company that is based in Walsall, UK. The directors of Boltight will continue to manage the company. (...) via Nord-Lock Group acquires Boltight. [Read More]
2015/09/28

CROSS reports screw bolt anchor failure | Fastener+Fixing

The latest CROSS confidential report on structural safety from the Institution of Structural Engineers includes a report on the failure of a number of screw bolt anchors securing suspended scaffolding. (...) via CROSS reports screw bolt anchor ... [Read More]
2015/09/25

Grainger to acquire UK’s Cromwell Group | Fastener+Fixing

W.W. Grainger Inc, North America’s leading broad line distributor of MRO products, has announced it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Cromwell Group (Holdings) Limited together with its subsidiaries on a cash-free, debt-free basis for ... [Read More]
2015/09/24