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The TR Group majors on the design | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, TR Fastenings is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of mechanical fasteners. It supplies over 150 million components every day, majoring on the design, manufacture and distribution ... [Read More]
2013/10/20

Brighton Best acquires Porteous Fastener Company | Fastener+Fixing

 On Friday 11th October Brighton Best International (BBI) announced the acquisition of Porteous Fastener Company (PFC) in a move that brings together two of the largest fastener wholesalers in the world.  (...) via Brighton Best acquires Porteous ... [Read More]
2013/10/14

EFDA representation and influence increases | Fastener+Fixing

 The September assembly of EFDA delegates marked a highly significant milestone in the growth and influence of the European Fastener Distributors’ Association. (...) via EFDA representation and influence increases. [Read More]
2013/10/08

NORMA Group reports solid first half | Fastener+Fixing

 NORMA Group reported solid numbers for the first half of 2013, with Group sales amounting to 322.8 million euros - 1.6% up on the 317.7 million euros in H1 2012. (...) via NORMA Group reports solid first half. [Read More]
2013/10/02

Launch of Fastener Fair Turkey receives good international response | Fastener+Fixing

 Fastener Fair Turkey 2013, the exhibition for fastener and fixing technologies, will take place at IFM – Istanbul Expo Centre in Istanbul from 21st – 22nd November 2013. As Turkey’s only exhibition dedicated exclusively to the fastener and ... [Read More]
2013/09/30

Bulten Q2 sales up 5.1% | Fastener+Fixing

 The Bulten division of FinnvedenBulten reported net sales for 2013 Q2 at SEK 481.2 milion (55 million euros), up 5.1% on 2012 Q2. EBIT was SEK 40 million, compared to SEK 16.5 million up on 2012 Q2. (...) via Bulten Q2 sales up 5.1%. [Read More]
2013/09/28

Würth focused on sales of 10 billion euros in 2013 | Fastener+Fixing

 Würth Group reported half year total sales at 4.9 billion euros, 3% down year on year, primarily because of a weak first quarter, but says it is focused on reaching the 10 billion euro mark this year. (...) via Würth focused on sales of 10 ... [Read More]
2013/09/23

Download the latest Digital Fastener + Fixing Magazine

 Fastener + Fixing Magazine Issue 83 is now available online. Here are just some of the features and reports: Advanced fastening and sealing solutions This issue's cover story concentrates on US based ND Industries and its wide range of advanced ... [Read More]
2013/09/18

Opening up new fields | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 It seemed like an impossible task. Build an offshore gas platform that was strong and stable enough to withstand the elements in the middle of the North Sea, yet flexible enough that it can still be dismantled and relocated. Using Superbolt assemb... [Read More]
2013/09/16

Bossard puts rail company back on track | Fastener+Fixing Technology

 The Swiss Federal Railways SBB was faced with challenges to stabilise its system of bolts that were causing high maintenance and downtime costs Originally hexagonal bolts had been used - type DIN 931, 10.9, M12 x 140. The bolts were applied in ... [Read More]
2013/08/22