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BUMAX installs next generation manufacturing equipment in Sweden | Torque-Expo

Fastener manufacturer BUMAX has installed three new state-of-the-art machines at its facility in Åshammar in Sweden’s steel belt, to enhance its operations and improve productivity.(...) via BUMAX installs next generation manufacturing equipment ... [Read More]
2021/01/29

New fastener solves patient transfer problem | AirMed&Rescue

When the Society of Auto Engineers released their J3027 guidance regarding ground ambulance-based patient litters, it left many air ambulance crews in a bind. Crews were no longer able to quickly transfer a litter from the aircraft to the ground ... [Read More]
2021/01/26

SIG Distribution backs BMF’s latest Regional Centre of Excellence | Torque-Expo

Fixings, tools and building materials distributor SIG Distribution has supported the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) with the creation of its 32nd Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE).(...) via SIG Distribution backs BMF's latest Regional ... [Read More]
2021/01/26

Trade Show Curtailments Extend in Europe – Metrology and Quality News

With most countries in Europe continuing to be gripped by the pandemic we continue to witness planned exhibition and conference events postponed and cancelled.(...) via Trade Show Curtailments Extend in Europe – Metrology and Quality News - ... [Read More]
2021/01/25

Self-Tapping Threaded Inserts Available From norelem | Torque-Expo

For high performance, robust, and strong threaded inserts, engineers can turn towards norelem’s comprehensive self-tapping range.(...) via Self-Tapping Threaded Inserts Available From norelem. [Read More]
2021/01/25

ITH Bolting Technology introduces new fastener system – Windtech International

UITH Bolting Technology introduces new fastener systemnder their brand, IHF Fastener Systems, ITH Bolting Technology have developed a fastener system for bolts up to M80 (3 1/8”), which are specifically designed to match the technical demands of ... [Read More]
2021/01/22

Mushroom-design fastener could aid soft robotics | The Engineer

The team, from Wageningen University, said that the fastener could be as strong as velcro but with less noise and damage to other fabrics. Currently available fasteners, like Velcro and 3M dual lock, are hook and loop fasteners and require harder, ... [Read More]
2021/01/22

The W Exhibition & Elements postponed until February 2022 | Torque-Expo

The W Exhibition & Elements organisers have announced new dates for the event, which will return to the NEC, Birmingham, from 6-9 February 2022.(...) via The W Exhibition & Elements postponed until February 2022. [Read More]
2021/01/22

Local brothers acquire three fasteners businesses – Grand Rapids Business Journal

The owner of a trio of companies in the fasteners industry has sold his businesses to a pair of local brothers.(...) via Local brothers acquire three fasteners businesses - Grand Rapids Business Journal. [Read More]
2021/01/21

B2B webshops, IT services and ecommerce, STAFDA and more in the latest Torque Magazine | Torque-Expo

The 50th issue of Torque Magazine is available to read online today, featuring our review of the STADA Virtual show, fastener webshop options in the UK and Europe as well as an industry expert interview with Maria Ford, Stanley Black & Decker.... [Read More]
2021/01/20