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EU launches stainless steel fastener circumvention investigation | Fastener+Fixing

The European Commission has published Regulation EU 502/2012 initiating an investigation of possible circumvention of anti dumping measures on imports of stainless steel fasteners originating in China via Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. ... [Read More]
2012/06/14

bigHead appoints new distributor in France | Fastener+Fixing

bigHead Bonding Fasteners Ltd has announced the appointment of Tecmar as a new distributor partner in France. Martin Cowell, sales director of bighead, explains: “We are delighted that Thierry Lambot has established a new marine focused ... [Read More]
2012/06/11

Ruia Global Fasteners declares insolvency | Fastener+Fixing

Ruia Schraubenbereich, the European subsidiary of Indian Ruia Group, which acquired Acument Germany’s production plants in February 2011, declared insolvency at the end of March this year. Administrator Dr Frank Kebekus of Düsseldorf insolve... [Read More]
2012/06/07

The universal screw locking system RIPP LOCK® | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Wednesday, 6 June 2012 Böllhoff, a supplier of fastening, assembly, and systems technology based in Bielefeld, Germany, has extended its RIPP LOCK® product family. The RIPP LOCK® product family has been produced to protect bolted connecti... [Read More]
2012/06/06

Commission seeks input on modernisation of Trade Defence | Fastener+Fixing

Unique opportunity for fastener companies to express views Wednesday, 6 June 2012 The European Commission is conducting a wide-ranging public consultation on the potential for modernising EU trade defence instruments. The ... [Read More]
2012/06/06

Commission seeks input on modernisation of Trade Defence Unique opportunity for fastener companies to express views | Fastener+Fixing

The European Commission is conducting a wide-ranging public consultation on the potential for modernising EU trade defence instruments. The deadline for stakeholders to respond to a DG Trade questionnaire and contribute their thoughts on the ... [Read More]
2012/05/31

FinnvedenBulten signs JV deal with Gaz | Fastener+Fixing

FinnvedenBulten has confirmed it has signed a term sheet with Russian company Gaz Group whereby it intends investing approximately 6.6 million euros in return for a 63 percent ownership in a new joint venture company that will supply fasteners to ... [Read More]
2012/05/31

Coatings for high tensile components | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Tuesday, 29 May 2012 By Alan Gardner, global marketing manager, MacDermid Industrial SolutionsWhen coating performance is considered, hours to white or red rust are the normal criteria. However with high tensile fasteners, threaded or unthreaded, ... [Read More]
2012/05/29

The growth of lightweight 
composite materials | Fastener+Fixing Technology

Tuesday, 22 May 2012 Here bigHead Bonding Fasteners Ltd, based in Dorset, UK, looks at the development of lightweight composite materials and how it is contributing to the growth of bonding fasteners. The development of composites and plastics ... [Read More]
2012/05/29

Vossloh fastener sales hit by Chinese project delays | Fastener+Fixing

Vossloh AG reported an expected slow first quarter, primarily due to still ongoing project delays in China. The Group, however, reaffirmed its 2012 forecast and reported locomotive and local transport train business was accelerating appreciably. ... [Read More]
2012/05/28