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Trifast adds Precision Technology Supplies to group in £8.5m deal – ShareCast News

 (ShareCast News) - Industrial fastenings group Trifast has acquired Precision Technology Supplies, a supplier and distributor of stainless steel fastenings in the UK, it announced on Thursday. The London-listed firm said the acquisition carried ... [Read More]
2018/04/06

Why it Takes Less Torque to Loosen a Bolt Than to Tighten It | Road and Track

 As Charlie Chaplin figured out during his brief assembly-line career depicted in the 1936 film Modern Times, tightening bolts all day can be a real pain. Lucky for Charlie, and for any one of us working on a mechanical project, there's good news at ... [Read More]
2018/03/27

Meet Arathi Krishna, the new managing director of Sundram Fasteners | Business Standard News

 True to the belief of her father and chairman Suresh Krishna, she has ascended not as part of a succession plan but earned her position after investing over two-and-a-half decades in the company(...) via Meet Arathi Krishna, the new managing ... [Read More]
2018/03/26

Eisenwarenmesse – International Hardware Fair 2018 Gallery | Torque-Expo

 Cologne’s International Hardware Fair took place earlier this month, with exhibitor and visitor numbers both up on the last edition of the show, in 2016.(...) via Eisenwarenmesse - International Hardware Fair 2018 Gallery. [Read More]
2018/03/23

UK and international exhibitors confirmed for Torque-Expo Coventry 2018 | Torque-Expo

 Respected names from both the UK and overseas have joined the UK-based fastener, tool and related B2B show, Torque-Expo Coventry 2018. Interest in the show, running over 3-4 October at the centrally located Ricoh Arena in Coventry, is building ... [Read More]
2018/03/21

ZHH Association awards HECO fastening technology prize | Torque Expo

 The specialist hardware trade of Germany has awarded a prize to HECO, through ZHH, Germany’s Central Association of the Hardware Trade e.V. HECO was voted top of the ‘Fastening Technology’ category for the tenth time – like the winners of ... [Read More]
2018/03/20

Will fasteners be hit by new steel tariff? US fastener industry responds | Torque Expo

 Last week, President Trump signed an order to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium entering the country, with exemptions for Mexico and Canada.(...) via Will fasteners be hit by new steel tariff? US fastener industry responds. [Read More]
2018/03/16

Local fastener company planning $45 million plant upgrade | wacotrib.com

 Arconic Fastening Systems & Rings, a maker of heavy-duty fasteners used on trucks and rail cars, plans a $44.8 million upgrade of its plant on Imperial Drive and is pursuing sales tax refunds from the state of Texas.(...) via Local fastener ... [Read More]
2018/03/16

GM supplier opens 75,000-square-foot distribution center in Holly Township | ABC12

 HOLLY TOWNSHIP (WJRT) (3/16/2018) - A General Motors supplier has opened a new 75,000-square-foot facility with plans to expand even more. The Shannon Precision Fastener distribution center, which opened on Jan. 2, has 35 employees. The company ... [Read More]
2018/03/16

SFS reports strong sales growth – Building Products

 Fastening systems manufacturer SFS reported global group sales growth of 13.7% in 2017. There is said to be a growing customer demand in the UK for high-performance fixing solutions for the building envelope, which the company says it will support ... [Read More]
2018/03/15