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New SMART CEO | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Antony Devadass – who joined SMART Machinery Srl in September 2019 – has been announced as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Former CEO and founder of the company, Enrico Ghezzi, will remain engaged with the company in a technical ... [Read More]
2020/04/28

Using testing technology to control product quality | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

High force capacity testing machines are used by global manufacturers of fasteners in the development of new products and to maintain ongoing product quality. In addition to highly accurate and repeatable test results, it is crucial that the testing ... [Read More]
2020/04/27

JCP expands its fire resistant range | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

JCP, the specialist fixing division of Owlett-Jaton, has expanded its fire resistant portfolio by launching a new range of light-duty wall screws.(...) via JCP expands its fire resistant range | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/04/27

Strong start to Q1 slowed by Covid-19 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Bulten has reported that net sales amounted to SEK 821 million (€75.4 million) in the first quarter of 2020, which is an increase of 1.4% on the same period last year. Operating earnings (EBIT) for the quarter totalled SEK 43 million (Q1 2019: SEK ... [Read More]
2020/04/24

ZAGO launches new website | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

ZAGO, the US-based manufacturer of sustainable high-tech sealing solutions, including sealing fasteners and switch seals, has launched a new website.(...) via ZAGO launches new website | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/04/24

Cold forming and Industry 4.0 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Technology and the way information is handled today is changing rapidly. The use of analytics and data is everywhere, from the team owner trying to find the best athlete to fill out his team, to an executive in the automotive industry determining ... [Read More]
2020/04/24

Righton Fasteners: Tailored customer solutions | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Established in 1980, Righton Fasteners – a specialist fastener supplier – is able to collaborate with a diverse and loyal customer base on projects, long-term contracts, as well as tailored solutions.(...) via Righton Fasteners: Tailored ... [Read More]
2020/04/23

‘Poka Yoke’ and the role fasteners can play | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In the 1960s the Toyota Production System formalised error prevention in its manufacturing processes and gave it the name ‘Poka Yoke’. This translates to ‘mistake proofing’ or ‘inadvertent error prevention’ and has been adopted beyond ... [Read More]
2020/04/23

Rose gold for nut taps | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

BASS GmbH has introduced a new version of the AMGB V nut tap, this time with a BTIC coating.(...) via Rose gold for nut taps | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/04/22

TLM’s multifunction machines | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

TLM’s strategy in thread rolling machine production is committed to designing multifunction systems, which combine elevators or feeding modules, rolling units, rotative or flat die technology, chamfering and/or coupling machines.(...) via TLM’s ... [Read More]
2020/04/21