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Solving the fastener puzzle | Fastener + Fixing

Chaves Bilbao S.A, better known as Chavesbao, has established itself as a reference wholesaler – supplying an ever-expanding range of fasteners to the global market. Here we speak to Jorge Camara, export manager at Chavesbao, about how the ... [Read More]
2017/05/16

Solid rivets with value-added features | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The former W+O Solid Riveting has been integrated into the GESIPA Group as the new business unit - Solid Riveting – which will be based in Olpe, Germany, and will develop bespoke solutions for demanding solid rivet applications in the general ... [Read More]
2017/05/15

Issue 105 May 2017 | Fastener + Fixing

Nord-Lock Group has recently launched the Lifetime Warranty concept – a full lifecycle warranty across all its technologies. It’s the first warranty of its kind in the industry – yet more proof of Nord-Lock Group’s commitment to being number ... [Read More]
2017/05/09

Determining the effect of lubrication on the security of bolted joints | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Lubricants provide many benefits to a bolted joint. They ease the amount of energy required to tighten the bolt; they provide better wear resistance; they make disassembly much easier; and they prevent corrosion that can permanently weld surfaces ... [Read More]
2017/04/11

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for FIC Fastener Summit – Fastenerblog.net

About a month ago I posted information about the Fastener Industry Coalition’s inaugural Fastener Summit which will take place on June 7, 2017 – immediately following the conclusion of Fastener Tech ’17. Just FYI, the Mid-West Fastener ... [Read More]
2017/04/10

The April/May 2017 Fastener Technology International Magazine’s Digital Edition is now AVAILABLE!

Fastener Technology International is a bimonthly international technical magazine for manufacturers, distributors and users of all types of fasteners. Fastener Technology International puts you in touch with the key decision makers...worldwide. ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

Tour the Fastenal Factory Located in Rockford, Illinois | Fastener News Desk

Whether you’re in the fastener industry, manufacturing, or driving down the street, you’ve come across Fastenal. The company is the largest store-based distributor in North America. Every month, they cut up between 60 and 80 tons of steel and ... [Read More]
2017/04/05

Hague Fasteners stars in Brexit piece on Channel 5 News | Torque Expo

To mark the enacting of Article 50, Channel 5 News quizzed a number of businesses in Birmingham, including Hague Fasteners. UK PM Theresa May triggered Article 50 on 20 March 2017, formally starting the process of the UK leaving the EU.(...) via ... [Read More]
2017/03/31

Recent developments in construction fixings | Fastener + Fixing

In this article Mark Salmon of Independent Fixing Consultants outlines some of the most significant developments in the world of construction fixings over the last few years and suggests how fixing distributors can take best advantage of them. As ... [Read More]
2017/03/28

Still learning after 40 years – and proud of it | Fastener + Fixing

Geoff Budd joined TR Fastenings forty years ago, as a temporary packer. Within ten years he was a director of the rapidly growing business. Today he is managing director at TR Europe as well as a Trifast main board director, and possesses an ... [Read More]
2017/03/27