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NeoSpeed®: 50% lighter than an equivalent breakstem rivet | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Lightening the load of an aircraft by just 1,000lbs (454kg) can save 1% of fuel costs according to the EU’s Clean Sky initiative. With fuel prices rising and increasing pressure to meet emissions targets, aircraft manufacturers and their ... [Read More]
2018/01/22

New chairman for Deutscher Schraubenverband | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Kamax group Chief Market Officer, Dr. Wolfgang Scheiding, has been elected as Chairman of the German association of fastener manufacturers, the Deutscher Schraubenverband.(...) via New chairman for Deutscher Schraubenverband | Fastener + Fixing ... [Read More]
2018/01/22

TR Fastenings, Mark Belton, CEO of Trifast Plc (parent company of TR Fastening) | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The key word that sums up 2017 for us as a business is growth. We entered the year focused on expanding our operations, not only in terms of size and location, but also regarding the quality of service we offer. This growth has been achieved by ... [Read More]
2018/01/22

New ECAP president and board | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Lars Mortensen has been elected as the new ECAP president for 2017 – 2020, succeeding previous president, Urs Joos.(...) via New ECAP president and board | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2018/01/22

QST International unit to acquire property in Ohio | Reuters

Oct 24 Reuters - QST International Corp <8349.TWO> ::Says its unit Boltun United Real Estate Company LLC plans to acquire a property located in Ohio by Oct. 31, with valuation amount of $6.5 million .(...) via Stock Quote News - Stock Market ... [Read More]
2018/01/22

Power tool manufacturer Festool adds 7 new joiners to the UK team | Torque Expo

Power tool manufacturer Festool has grown its UK team as a response to increased sales over the past year – and to prepare for an even busier year in 2018. Seven new team members have recently joined its HQ in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.(...) ... [Read More]
2018/01/19

New calculation program for wood | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

With fifteen years successful management of its ACP anchor calculation program, ECAP has now launched WCP – a calculation program for wood connectors.(...) via New calculation program for wood | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2018/01/19

Supplying fasteners to the aerospace sector | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Here we speak to Gail Friedberg, vice-president of ZaGO Manufacturing Company, about the challenges of supplying the aerospace market and how the company ensures it supplies the quality its customers demand.(...) via Supplying fasteners to the ... [Read More]
2018/01/19

Fabory Group, Ronald Baarslag, general manager | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In 2017 Fabory has grown significantly in volume and revenue across all the countries in Europe where we have operations. The solid growth started in 2016 and has been accelerating ever since.(...) via Fabory Group, Ronald Baarslag, general manager ... [Read More]
2018/01/19

ECAP launches webinar series | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Why is there no EAD published for your ETA? Why do you still refer to an ETAG in your DoP? The implementation of the Construction Products Regulation and its practical consequences on the products, challenges manufacturers and their customers. ... [Read More]
2018/01/18