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TensionPro products get ARMOURMAX® protection | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

All bolt tensioners from UK-based bolt tensioning specialist, TensionPro, will now be supplied with ARMOURMAX® protective coating as standard. This unique, durable, anti-wear and anti-corrosion finish aims to maximise a tool’s life and reduce ... [Read More]
2020/03/04

Arvid Nilsson launches revolutionary wood screw in environmental box | Fastener + Fixing Technology

To continue its major investment in the construction market, Arvid Nilsson has recently expanded its building range with, what it says is, a new unique wood screw.(...) via Arvid Nilsson launches revolutionary wood screw in environmental box | ... [Read More]
2020/03/04

Carmakers in China Taking a Huge Blow from Coronavirus Outbreak | Fastener World Inc.

COVID-19 dealt China a heavy blow and made the country go as far as to halt the automotive factories countrywide for a while; therefore the automotive supply chain and sales will need several months to recover.(...) via Carmakers in China Taking a ... [Read More]
2020/03/03

Meet the president of Women in the Fastener Industry | Fastener Engineering

About five years ago, Jennifer Kushnir was setting up and working a booth at a fastener-related trade show when the one beside hers kept catching her eye.(...) via Meet the president of Women in the Fastener Industry | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2020/03/03

Individual solutions for complex constructions | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Due to the increasing popularity of wood as a building material, with regard to environmental protection and the use of cross laminated timber explicitly in the building construction sector, Eurotec GmbH has increasingly focused on the subject of ... [Read More]
2020/03/03

Jingye agrees conditional completion of British Steel acquisition | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Jingye Group, a leading Chinese steelmaker, has announced that it has agreed to proceed towards the completion of its purchase of British Steel from the Official Receiver.(...) via Jingye agrees conditional completion of British Steel acquisition | ... [Read More]
2020/03/03

Successful start-up for tradespeople | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The fischer Group of Companies and the GC-Group will be developing the successful Craftnote App for tradespeople together from now on. The App allows any information related to a project to be stored in a central location, where employees can ... [Read More]
2020/03/03

Fastener Stocks Outperform Indexes Amid Pandemic Fears | Global Fastener News

The market correction prompted by the outbreak of the coronavirus caused U.S. industrial stock indexes to lose 11.8% in value since February 21.(...) via Fastener Stocks Outperform Indexes Amid Pandemic Fears | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/03/02

What is the difference between lock and vibration-resistant washers? | Fastener Engineering

Lock and vibration-resistant washers are designed to prevent a threaded fastener from loosening. The terms are often used interchangeably. However, there is a difference between the two. For example, lock washers resist torque or loosening for a ... [Read More]
2020/03/02

JCP Construction Products most comprehensive catalogue yet | Torque-Expo

JCP Construction Products, the specialist fixing division of Owlett-Jaton, has launched its 2020 catalogue exclusively for distributors.(...) via JCP Construction Products most comprehensive catalogue yet. [Read More]
2020/03/02