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A celebration of the Taiwanese industry | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

22 May 2018 The 5th Taiwan International Fastener Show Fastener Taiwan marked another record high, featuring 415 exhibitors, and more than 1,107 booths, across an exhibition floor of almost 20,000m2 – showcasing the machinery and products that ... [Read More]
2018/05/22

2000 FIN – Book Review: Historical Search for The Father of the Screw | Global Fastener News

November 10, 2000 FIN – The New York Times asked author Witold Rybczynski to write an essay on “the best tool of the millennium.” Rybczynski was less than thrilled with the freelance opportunity. “I am a bit let down. The best tool is ... [Read More]
2018/05/18

Optimas streamlines component supply for Generator design project | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Hundreds of commonly used components like fasteners, fittings, and gaskets are often required when manufacturing large complex products like an industrial generator. To keep production costs low, engineering teams are challenged to not only minimise ... [Read More]
2018/05/18

Tackling the fastener manufacturing skills gap | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) is the only UK specialist manufacturers’ organisation for experts in metalforming – including fastener manufacturing. With the sector facing a skills gap, which could hamper its ability to take ... [Read More]
2018/05/18

Bulten – Bulten receives Jaguar Land Rover Global Supplier Excellence Award

At an awards ceremony that took place in the UK on Tuesday May 15 Bulten received a Global Supplier Excellence Award from Jaguar Land Rover which recognises extraordinary contribution and performance to Jaguar Land Rover’s business over the course ... [Read More]
2018/05/18

Bufab Group: Interim report January – March 2018 | Press Release

First quarter 2018 -Net sales rose by 16 percent to SEK 945 million (815). Organic growth was 9 percent. -Order intake was in line with net sales. -Operating profit (EBITA) rose to SEK 106 million (91) and the operating margin was 11.2 percent ... [Read More]
2018/05/17

New Enerpac hydraulic bolt tensioners for offshore wind fastenings | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Hydraulic bolting tools specialist, Enerpac, has introduced a new portfolio of hydraulic bolt tensioners for critical Offshore Wind power generation fastening applications. The three new bolt tensioner series are designed for maximum durability in ... [Read More]
2018/05/17

Issue: #111 May 2018 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The UK has a proud history of fastener manufacturing with a core group of companies still ‘flying the flag’ as experts in delivering niche products and services to a global customer base. With the impact of a post BREXIT world to consider, we ... [Read More]
2018/05/16

Fastener World Inc. | Ramco Continues Growth with Recent Acquisition

After building and moving into a 185,000-square-foot headquarters and main plant a little over two years ago, Ramco Specialties has increased its size with the acquisition of Michigan-based Copa Tool earlier this month.(...) via Fastener World Inc. ... [Read More]
2018/05/16

Powerful expansion for a safer world | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Nord-Lock Group is a pioneer in innovative bolting solutions, with advanced technologies spanning bolt securing, bolt tensioning, expansion bolts and expanding pivot pins. The Group’s ability and willingness to adapt to market changes ensures ... [Read More]
2018/05/16