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WDS aids development of radical new motorbike trailer | Fastener + Fixing Technology

British engineering is world renowned for its inventions and innovations throughout the industrial and modern ages. Despite this heritage, it can still be a long and difficult journey for an engineer trying to navigate its idea from initial concept, ... [Read More]
2019/08/07

Established tooling production | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Having been active in the fastener production sector for the past 50 years, San Shing’s tooling factory has enabled it to develop and become a global tooling supplier – serving customers with established tooling production techniques.(...) via ... [Read More]
2019/08/06

UK rail suppliers to benefit as Hitachi Rail wins £400 million contract | Torque-Expo

Following being awarded the eight-year East Midlands Railway contract by the DfT, Abellio UK has chosen Hitachi Rail to build a new fleet of intercity trains.(...) via UK rail suppliers to benefit as Hitachi Rail wins £400 million contract. [Read More]
2019/08/06

Fastenerblog.netVegas, STAFDA & The Trade Shows – Fastenerblog.net

The time is upon us – the Vegas Fastener Show (International Fastener Expo) is next month. September 17-19 to be exact. The big show, at least in the U.S. Still finding myself getting used to the show being in September. Not saying I like or ... [Read More]
2019/08/06

TR continues to support Swedish Formula Student team | Fastener + Fixing Technology

TR Fastenings (TR) has renewed its support of a Formula Student motorsport team from Sweden for the third consecutive year. The team will be driving and competing in electric cars they have designed and built themselves at the Italian Riccardo ... [Read More]
2019/08/05

Rawlplug’s up in space | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Rawlplug screws DIN 7984 were used to build the NASA Mars Curiosity rover, which as part of the Mars Science Laboratory programme performs research on the former and current environment of the planet. It is the largest and most technologically ... [Read More]
2019/08/05

IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service Issues Updated Evaluation Report #344 to The BECK Fastener Group®’s SubLoc® PRO SCRAIL® Construction Fasteners | Business Wire

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FASCO America® is proud to announce that IAPMO's Uniform Evaluation Service has issued Evaluation Report 344 (ER-344) to our parent company, The BECK Fastener Group®, for their innovative construction fasten... [Read More]
2019/08/05

China’s Fastener Export to the U.S. Shows a 26% Drop in First 4 Months | Fastener World Inc.

In the first 4 months of 2019, China exported 225,480 tons of fasteners to the U.S., which is a significant drop of 26% if compared to its record last year.(...) via China’s Fastener Export to the U.S. Shows a 26% Drop in First 4 Months | ... [Read More]
2019/08/02

Fastenal Continues to Make Progress With New Growth Segments | Yahoo!

When industrial and construction supplier Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) reported second quarter earnings last month, some investors were disappointed as they pointed to the results as a harbinger of declining market conditions for the manufactur... [Read More]
2019/08/02

Bufab tackles digitalisation in Shanghai Fastener Expo speech | Torque-Expo

Mathias Torstensson, Bufab Director of APAC, presented a keynote speech on digitalisation in the fastener industry at last month’s Shanghai Fastener Expo.(...) via Bufab tackles digitalisation in Shanghai Fastener Expo speech. [Read More]
2019/08/02