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An international and diverse DIY Boulevard at EISENWARENMESSE | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The DIY Boulevard of the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Köln, taking place from 1st – 4th March 2020, is enjoying increasing popularity among exhibitors for the third time in a row.(...) via An international and diverse DIY ... [Read More]
2019/11/22

90 years of precision and growth | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

For almost a century, the name HONSEL has been a fixed term in the fastening industry for high-quality, innovative fasteners and processing solutions ‘Made in Germany’.(...) via 90 years of precision and growth | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2019/11/22

Pan head screws with 6-lobe | Fastener + Fixing Technology

22 November 2019 Made of natural nylon, this new range from Bülte is available from M4 to M8, with lengths from 6mm to 60mm depending on the diameter. These screws are used when a wider bearing surface or smoother, more finished appearance is ... [Read More]
2019/11/22

The ‘Mittelstand’ success story | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

By Dr Axel Hunsche, managing director at TesT GmbH Strategically positioned at the heart of Europe, Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world – with machinery as one of its strongest exporting sectors, setting quality standards ... [Read More]
2019/11/22

How do rivets work? | Fastener Engineering

A rivet is a mechanical fastener with a plane unthreaded shaft that’s inserted through holes to join two or more parts together. A permanently formed head at each end prevents the rivet from removal from the hole. The shaft prevents any radial ... [Read More]
2019/11/21

Fastenal to build new offices in Winona, MN | Fastener Engineering

Fastenal is developing an office project in downtown Winona, MN, its headquarters city, with space for approximately 400 to 600 company employees. The project is being done in partnership with Opportunity Winona, a public-private partnership focused ... [Read More]
2019/11/21

Embellie chez Agrati après des années de galère | La Voix du Nord

L’usine de vis Agrati de Vieux-Condé, dans le Valenciennois, était dans la tourmente après la crise de 2008. Reprise par un groupe italien en 2010, elle vient de démarcher quelques nouveaux clients en Allemagne et au Japon. Des signaux ... [Read More]
2019/11/21

CEO leaves Optimas suddenly | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Optimas OE Solutions LLC has announced that Chief Executive Officer Anesa Chaibi decided to leave the company on 18th October for personal reasons.(...) via CEO leaves Optimas suddenly | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2019/11/21

Starting with a bang: Encouraging young people into STEM careers | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Many in the industry and beyond have long recognised the need for Science, technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills across many aspects of business, not just in the ‘traditional’ engineering departments. TR Fastenings recently ... [Read More]
2019/11/21

New assessment for fischer FIS EM Plus | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The fischer injection mortar FIS EM Plus permanently and safely transfers heavy loads into concrete even under the most extreme of conditions. It has demonstrated its capabilities on record breaking constructions such as the world’s longest sea ... [Read More]
2019/11/21