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E-commerce business booms for Screwfix owner Kingfisher as it grapples with Covid-19 | Torque-Expo

A testing trading quarter saw Screwfix and B&Q owner Kingfisher sales decline by a quarter (down 24.8% like-for-like), but there were glimmers of hope and signs an adaptive strategy was beginning to pay off.(...) via E-commerce business booms ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

Chicago Rivet & Machine offers custom manufactured riveting machines | Fastener Engineering

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co., an ISO/TS 16949 manufacturer of custom cold-headed parts and manufacturing standard riveting machines, offers customized parts and equipment.(...) via Chicago Rivet & Machine offers custom manufactured riveting ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

How women-owned company, Advance Components, has changed the culture of fastener manufacturing | Fastener Engineering

In 2006, Doug Berry sat down with his two daughters, Suzy Cravens and Pam Berry, and shared some unhappy news. His health was failing, and he was ready to turn over control of the company he founded, Advance Components, to his family. Advance has ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

How Covid-19 is impacting the European fastener industry | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

At the end of April, Editorial Consultant Phil Matten asked colleagues from across the European fastener association networks, for their assessment of the impact of Covid-19. Unsurprisingly, many issues were common, but the progress of the disease ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

Bespoke tension system components | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Brooks Forgings Ltd specialises in the production of non-standard components not readily available ‘off the shelf’. The UK-based company is heavily involved in the construction industry and often offers bespoke solutions, including in a recent ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

New edition of REYHER’s ‘The Catalogue’ | Fastener + Fixing Technology

REYHER has published a new edition of ‘The Catalogue’, which it says has been the standard reference for industry and trade for years when it comes to the procurement of screws, nuts and washers.(...) via New edition of REYHER’s ‘The ... [Read More]
2020/05/13

What are extension springs? | Fastener Engineering

Extension springs, also known as tension springs, are springs that can be stretched to increase their length. When extended, these springs are under tension. Typically, each end of the extension spring is attached to a different component, when the ... [Read More]
2020/05/12

Connectors and fasteners for CLT construction – PBC Today

The connectors and fasteners catalogue, ‘Connector & Fasteners for CLT Construction Catalogue’ serves the growing demand for CLT construction.(...) via Connectors and fasteners for CLT construction. [Read More]
2020/05/12

Lamons is Now API 20F BSL Level 2 and 3 Certified – Fastener World Inc.

After years of investment, preparation and countless hours spent in Quality Assurance and Testing capabilities of its bolt & fastener manufacturing operation, Lamons is proud to announce that it is now API 20F BSL Level 2 and 3 Certified! API ... [Read More]
2020/05/12

Buehler to Hold Fastener Metallography Webinar – Fastener World Inc.

Buehler, an ITW Company and a global manufacturer of metallographic equipment and consumables presents ‘Fastener Metallography – Guidelines to Quality Metallurgical Analysis’ – a complimentary webinar for novices to experts.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/05/12