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Why do we need ETAs? | Fastener + Fixing Technology

A curtain rail that does not last as planned is annoying, but not so terrible. However, what happens in an emergency when life and limb depend on the attachment or failure can result in a high potential economic damage?(...) via Why do we need ... [Read More]
2018/10/19

U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policy – What to Expect in 2019 at International Fastener Expo | Business Wire

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In July, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) implemented a 10% tariff on $50 billion worth of imported goods from China. This 10% tariff, which includes a list of 818 products and focuses on Chinese imports ... [Read More]
2018/10/15

Major upgrade for wire rod business at British Steel | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

British Steel has announced the biggest single investment in its manufacturing operations for a decade, committing GB£50 million (€55 million) to a major upgrade of its wire rod business.(...) via Major upgrade for wire rod business at British ... [Read More]
2018/10/15

FINdex Bounces Back in Q3 | Global Fastener News

The FIN Fastener Stock Index bounced back in the third quarter of 2018, rising 9.2% after declining 0.4% in the previous quarter.(...) via FINdex Bounces Back in Q3 | Global Fastener News [Read More]
2018/10/01

Good prospects for Italian capital goods sector | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

At its annual meeting FEDERMACCHINE, the federation representing Italian capital goods manufacturers, reported healthy sales growth in 2017 and good prospects for 2018 – providing encouraging signs for fastener companies and other suppliers.(...... [Read More]
2018/10/01

Fastener Tariffs Throughout The Years | Global Fastener News

During FIN’s 40 years covering the fastener industry, tariffs have made frequent headlines. Here is a sampling of tariff stories posted in the Fastener History section of GlobalFastenerNews.com: 1980 FIN – Carter Administration Sets ... [Read More]
2018/09/26

Trump Tariffs Prompt Immediate Fastener Price Hikes | Global Fastener News

“Section 301 tariffs act as a tax, and effective immediately, the replacement costs of all of BBI’s imports of affected items will have increased by 10%. As a result, we have increased our pricing respectively to absorb the cost increase,” ... [Read More]
2018/09/26

US to apply further tariffs on Chinese imports – including fasteners | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The Trump Administration has approved the application of 10% additional import tariffs on a wide range of goods from China, for which imports are estimated to be around US$200 billion. The list includes the majority of fasteners the US imports from ... [Read More]
2018/09/20

Taiwan’s Fastener Exports Set Record High in H1 | Chinafastener .info

Taiwan fastener exports did well in the first half of this year, setting new records in export volume, price and value.(...) via Taiwan's Fastener Exports Set Record High in H1. [Read More]
2018/09/11

Fastener World Inc. – Digitalization of Die Design to Shorten Development Period, Helping Taiwan Fastener Industry Enhance Global Competitiveness

Taiwan is one of the major screws, nuts, bolts and many other fastening products exporters in the world. According to the statistics of MIRDC, up to 93% of Taiwan’s fastener output is for export and the export value is more than 100 billion NTD in ... [Read More]
2018/08/31