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The Italian economy in 2020 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

2020 is a year that will be remembered for one thing – the Covid-19 pandemic. Almost the entire world has been infected by this evil virus, which has caused severe negative consequences to public health, the economy and society as a whole.(...) ... [Read More]
2021/03/23

Trade headache for UK with imports down 29% while exports drop 41% | Torque-Expo

Official statistics confirmed January was difficult for the UK’s exporters and importers alike.(...) via Trade headache for UK with imports down 29% while exports drop 41%. [Read More]
2021/03/12

FDI Rises Amid Inflationary Pressure | Global Fastener News

“Inflationary pressures, particularly in steel and freight costs, continue to be felt by many respondents,” according to R.W. Baird analyst David Manthey.(...) via FDI Rises Amid Inflationary Pressure | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/03/11

Fastener Distributor Index Ticks Up in February | MDM

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for February was 66.1, up from 57.7, in January, according to the latest analysis from Baird, FCH Sourcing Network and the Institute for Supply Management.(...) via Fastener Distributor Index ... [Read More]
2021/03/05

BDO calls for targeted tax incentives to boost UK manufacturing | Torque-Expo

A new survey from accountancy and business advisory BDO has found that two thirds of manufacturers (65%) would commit to greater investment in the UK if incentives for capital expenditure were increased.(...) via BDO calls for targeted tax incent... [Read More]
2021/02/25

London Stock Exchange names HTL Group amongst most inspiring UK companies | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

HTL Group was among just 25 north-east based companies featured in the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) 2020 ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ list, which looks to celebrate the fastest growing and most dynamic small and medium sized ... [Read More]
2021/02/11

Sachs: ‘Perfect Storm’ Creates Container Shortage | Global Fastener News

“The steamship lines are really taking advantage of the situation and they are reportedly making record profits,” Sachs said. “They are very happy.”(...) via Sachs: ‘Perfect Storm’ Creates Container Shortage | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/02/04

Container crisis wasn’t just for Christmas | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The global crisis in freight container availability, and consequence massive escalation in sea freight costs, made mainstream headlines in December – as parents worried there would be no Barbie dolls or Peppa Pig toys in stock for Christmas. A ... [Read More]
2021/01/26

Fastener Distributor Index Up in December | mdm

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for December was 62.6, up from 54.5 in November, according to the latest analysis from Baird, FCH Sourcing Network and the Institute for Supply Management.(...) via Fastener Distributor Index ... [Read More]
2021/01/11

FINdex Scores Double-Digit Growth in 2020 | Global Fastener News

The FIN Fastener Stock Index capped a tumultuous 2020 with a double-digit gain in a year that should global economies grappling with COVID-19.(...) via FINdex Scores Double-Digit Growth in 2020 | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2021/01/04