Fastener+Fixing

Enhanced possibilities in timber construction | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

With a new ETA for HECO-WB® threaded rods and an approval supplement for the HECO-TOPIX® wood screw, HECO Schrauben is expanding the application possibilities of two important products for joints in structural timber construction.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/01/03

VIPA grows to face new challenges | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

With over 120,000 references in stock, VIPA SpA is constantly adding to its products to satisfy requests from several industries including automotive, agricultural, machinery, chemical, and engineering. The company is also committed to expanding its ... [Read More]
2020/01/02

New flow hole forming screw creates new application horizons | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Several years ago, Arnold Umformtechnik developed its Flowform® fastening solution and established it on the market to meet the needs of an increasing number of metal joining applications. Now the company is introducing the next step in its ... [Read More]
2019/12/30

Sika acquires Chinese sealants manufacturer | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Sika has agreed to acquire Crevo-Hengxin, a Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives used in both industry and construction applications.(...) via Sika acquires Chinese sealants manufacturer | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2019/12/27

SFS expands its fastening system business for façades | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

SFS is acquiring Moderne Befestigungselemente GmbH (mbe) – a leading supplier of painted fasteners for high-performance façade systems. mbe generated about €10 million in sales with just under 70 employees in 2018. This acquisition expands ... [Read More]
2019/12/20

A dependable fastening solution | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Blind structural fastener technology has come to be an essential part of many modern industrial production processes, due to its cost-effectiveness and versatility in so many applications.(...) via A dependable fastening solution | Fastener + Fixing ... [Read More]
2019/12/20

Specifying metal inserts for moulded plastics | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Choosing the wrong insert for the application can significantly increase costs, scrap rates, the risk of product failure, and manufacturing downtime.(...) via Specifying metal inserts for moulded plastics | Fastener + Fixing Technology. [Read More]
2019/12/20

EU launches anti-dumping investigation into pins and staples from China | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of pins and staples, originating in the People’s Republic of China.(...) via EU launches anti-dumping investigation into pins and staples from China | Fastener ... [Read More]
2019/12/19

New biocompatible adhesive for plastics fluoresces orange | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A new orange fluorescent UV adhesive from Panacol-Elosol GmbH is specially formulated for bonding plastics. Vitralit® 7311 FO is certified according to USP Class VI standards, which makes it the perfect solution for bonding medical devices.(...) ... [Read More]
2019/12/19

Automatic double line for blister packing | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Throughout its 45 year history, Weighpack has evolved from a small workshop manufacturing weighing machines for fasteners, and other hardware products, to a specialist company that designs, manufactures, installs and services complete packaging ... [Read More]
2019/12/18