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Q.E.P. acquires Plasplugs | Fastener+Fixing

Florida headquartered Q.E.P. Co Inc acquired the Plasplugs trade name and other assets of the Plasplugs business through its wholly-owned UK subsidiary - Q.E.P. Co UK Ltd. (...) via Q.E.P. acquires Plasplugs. [Read More]
2013/08/19

BAFD meeting to focus on fastener failure and liability | Fastener+Fixing

The October meeting of the British Association of Fastener Distributors will focus on why certain types of fasteners are vulnerable to failure, why the causes are not always as straightforward as is sometimes assumed and what fastener companies can ... [Read More]
2013/08/18

Even more precise, smarter and faster | Fastener+Fixing

The fastening specialist Ferdinand Gross has further developed FALCON, its revolutionary solution for integrated C-part management, and is now sending Release 2.1 into the market. (...) via Even more precise, smarter and faster. [Read More]
2013/08/08

Diager buys German manufacturer’s assets | Fastener+Fixing

The French company Diager, via its German subsidiary Diager GmbH, has recently bought USH Bits and Tools assets, a company specialised in bits and bit holders. (...) via Diager buys German manufacturer’s assets. [Read More]
2013/08/06

NORMA Group acquires joining technology distribution business | Fastener+Fixing

NORMA Group has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the distribution business for joining technology of Variant SA in Poland. The parties agreed to maintain confidentiality on the transaction details. The transaction is expected to be closed ... [Read More]
2013/08/01

Quality engineered fasteners l Fastener+Fixing Technology

Harrison Silverdale Ltd has been supplying sheet metal fasteners to major OEMs and fastener distributors across Europe since 1982. It has an extensive range of self-clinch fasteners, rivet nuts, cage nuts and spring steel U nuts. (...) via ... [Read More]
2013/07/30

EU announces review on bi-metal screws | Fastener+Fixing

On 7th June the European Commission announced a partial interim review of the anti-dumping measures on stainless steel fasteners, specifically to consider bi-metal screws. (...) via EU announces review on bi-metal screws. [Read More]
2013/07/29

Download the latest Digital Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Fastener + Fixing Magazine Issue 82 is now available online. Here are just some of the features and reports: The X-factor in bolt security Nord-Lock Group focuses on the importance of bolt securing technology – in particular the new X-series ... [Read More]
2013/07/16

Never deal with seized up nuts again | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Flaig + Hommel GmbH Verbindungselemente has been producing nuts and fasteners since 1945. Apart from complex cold-forged parts, the company also manufactures a wide variety of its own, patented products - one of the most notable being hot-dipped ... [Read More]
2013/06/25

Plenty new at Shanghai Fastener Expo | Fastener+Fixing

The Shanghai Fastener Expo has made no bones about its ambition to claim a place in the first division of global fastener events alongside Fastener Fair Stuttgart and NIFSME Las Vegas. Based on its 2013 performance, assesses Phil Matten from ... [Read More]
2013/06/23