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Solving the fastener puzzle | Fastener + Fixing

Chaves Bilbao S.A, better known as Chavesbao, has established itself as a reference wholesaler – supplying an ever-expanding range of fasteners to the global market. Here we speak to Jorge Camara, export manager at Chavesbao, about how the ... [Read More]
2017/05/16

Stafa prepares for changing of the guard as Founder moves role | Torque Expo

Stafa Founder and Director George van Gool is to step down to become consultant for the company. In February 1977, George van Gool set up the company – a specialist in fastening components – and in 1981 the firm moved from Eindhoven to ... [Read More]
2017/05/16

National Nail Introduces CAMO® Screw Off!™ Competition | PRNewswire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- National Nail has announces the CAMO® Screw Off!™, a fun head-to-head competition offering CAMO® stocking dealers' customers (located in New Jersey and New England) the chance to win a 2017 ... [Read More]
2017/05/16

India’s attractive auto aftermarket draws new players | AutocarPro

A growing new vehicle parc and an ageing fleet are drawing a number of new players into the Indian aftermarket. Amit Panday met a few at the ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2017 trade fair. The Indian automotive component industry had reported a ... [Read More]
2017/05/16

Malone Retiring After 38-Year Fastener Career | Global Fastener News

Tim Malone is retiring from Spring Bolt & Nut Manufacturing LLC after 38-year fastener career. Malone started with Bolt Manufacturing in 1979 and later was with Walker Bolt Mfg. Co. In 2001, Malone and Richard Sivley started Spring Bolt ... [Read More]
2017/05/15

NORMA acquires majority stake in China’s Fengfan Fastener | Fastener + Fixing

NORMA Group has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 80% of the shares in Fengfan Fastener (Shaoxing) Co Ltd based in Shaoxing City, China.(...) via NORMA acquires majority stake in China’s Fengfan Fastener. [Read More]
2017/05/15

Come to the point | Fastener + Fixing

WAFIOS Umformtechnik will showcase its automatic pointer SKM at the 2017 Fastener Expo Shanghai – taking place from 22nd – 24th June – and extends an invitation to visitors to visit its stand to see a presentation of the SKM’s capabilities... [Read More]
2017/05/15

Solid rivets with value-added features | Fastener + Fixing Technology

The former W+O Solid Riveting has been integrated into the GESIPA Group as the new business unit - Solid Riveting – which will be based in Olpe, Germany, and will develop bespoke solutions for demanding solid rivet applications in the general ... [Read More]
2017/05/15

Arconic Fastener Segment Sales & Profit Grow | Global Fastener News

Arconic reported revenue for its Engineered Products and Solutions (EP&S) segment – primarily aerospace fasteners – rose 2% to $1.5 billion. Adjusted EBITDA edged up 0.3% to $306 million, while adjusted EBITDA margin was 20.6%, down 40 basis ... [Read More]
2017/05/12

The importance of specifying correct fasteners | Engineer Live

Ian Carvell explores the benefits a fastener expert can deliver to OEMs and tier suppliers When designing a new project, manufacturers in many cases will focus on the ‘high value’ components that embody their innovation as a business. Ho... [Read More]
2017/05/12