About – Topics

Making products more readily available | Fastener + Fixing

‘Digitisation’, ‘Internet of Things’, ‘Industry 4.0’ – even C-parts procurement is subject to advanced automation. With its browser-based FALCON software, the fastening technology specialist Ferdinand Gross GmbH & Co KG has a ... [Read More]
2017/07/25

BRALO: The quality in rivets | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Established in 1980, BRALO has spent the last three decades establishing itself as a leading manufacturer of rivets, insert nuts, and riveting tools. Thanks to a continuous programme of investment, the company has also experienced substantial ... [Read More]
2017/07/25

High strength adhesive tape used in sub-zero environments | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Tackling issues associated with using pressure sensitive adhesive tapes in cold environments, tesa has introduced a new double-sided tape equipped with high strength PE foam and acrylic adhesive. tesa® 62957 has a unique formulation which ... [Read More]
2017/07/25

Clever fastening by forming | Fastener + Fixing Technology

First Published: 14th December 2016 By Dr Peter Standring, Industrial Metalforming Technologies IMfT Ref: FFT161213 That we live in a digital age is apparent by the sight of so many of our fellow humans being glued to their smartphones. Yet ... [Read More]
2017/07/25

Fastener News Report July 17

Read the latest Fastener News Report Here. [Read More]
2017/07/24

San Shing expands tooling capability | Fastener + Fixing

With a strong fastener manufacturing background, San Shing’s tooling factory has developed to become a global tooling supplier with established tooling production techniques.(...) via San Shing expands tooling capability. [Read More]
2017/07/24

A great day for golf | Fastener + Fixing

The 10th Heinz Storch Memorial Fastbolt Golf Day, which took place on Friday 16th June at Aspley Guise and Woburn Sands Golf Club, once again saw the fastener and fixing industry turn out in force to support a great cause.(...) via A great day for ... [Read More]
2017/07/24

Fastener Distributor Index – June 201

Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted FDI for June 2017 was 60.8 – decelerating slightly from May’s record 64.6 reading but remaining well in expansionary territory. Recent strong sales momentum continued in June, as the seasonally adjusted ... [Read More]
2017/07/24

Hangzhou GreatStar acquires Arrow Fastener – Contractor Supply Magazine

Deal is expected to accelerate Arrow's new product development. ​Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial Co., Ltd, a leading global developer, manufacturer and supplier of hand and power tools, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ... [Read More]
2017/07/24

EFDA Explains Modern Fastener Distribution | Global Fastener News

The European Fastener Distributor Association (EFDA) published “Securing the Future,” a sixteen-page insight into European fastener distribution in the 21st century, Fastener + Fixing Magazine reports. The document aims to provide a deeper ... [Read More]
2017/07/21