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On March 31th 2017, SIMAF company in Spain, Astec, has acquired the commercial fasteners business of Prelok Spain.

On March 31th 2017, SIMAF company in Spain, Astec, has acquired the commercial fasteners business of Prelok Spain. Astec distributes in Spain the entire SIMAF range of fasteners as well as its own line of products such as quarter-turns, ... [Read More]
2017/04/07

Lisi Automotive – EN DIRECT ► Suivez les temps forts de la visite de François Hollande en Haute-Saône – France 3 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Un mois avant la fin de son mandat, le Président de la République se déplace en Haute-Saône ce vendredi 7 avril. Dans ce département tenu par la gauche, il se rendra notamment à la Chapelle Notre Dame de Ronchamp. Par Sophie Courageot Pu... [Read More]
2017/04/07

Heads up on key funding | FAST

bigHead Bonding Fasteners has been awarded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funding with Cranfield University. This, bigHead states, will strengthen and expand its capabilities for fastening solutions related to the emerging demand in ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

Bolt from the blue | FAST

Greenkote-treated bolts have been used to carry out vital repairs to the landmark ‘Cheesegrater’ building in London. London’s Leadenhall Building or, as it is more popularly known, the ‘Cheesegrater’, hit the headlines recently when ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

A tough nut to crack! | FAST

Böllhoff’s RIVNUT SFC range promises to overcome issues of cracking and delamination when joining composite materials Böllhoff’s RIVNUT range of blind rivet nuts and studs have become something of a standard for joining thin and often ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

Improving aerospace fabrication | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Clamping pins have become the tried and tested method for securing the fixtures and jigs used in aircraft construction, as they enable quick and easy loading and unloading of large parts. However, in their traditional designs they are not without ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

Packaging makeover for Jubilee® | Fastener + Fixing

Jubilee® Clips has introduced new packaging for its range of original Jubilee worm drive hose clips, which will now include the iconic Jubilee logo and relevant technical data.(...) via Packaging makeover for Jubilee®. [Read More]
2017/04/06

Multiple options for concrete fastening | Fastener + Fixing

Eurotec has a wide range of solutions for concrete fixings including a torque controlled expanding plug made of electro galvanised steel and a multipurpose fastening solution.(...) via Multiple options for concrete fastening. [Read More]
2017/04/06

Selecting Dowels and Pins for Automated Assembly | Machine Design

Choosing the right fastener for an automated process can prevent exorbitant machine and fixture costs, decrease set-up and cycle times, and lower manufacturing costs. When a company automates an assembly process, the fastening pins that will be ... [Read More]
2017/04/06

March 2017 M&A Roundup: Market Leaders Acquire Growth | Modern Distribution Management

Three of the largest distributors in their spaces acquired growth during March, with Applied Industrial Technologies, Fastenal Co. and Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. all adding to their portfolios. Fastenal ­– No. 6 on MDM's 2016 Market Leaders ... [Read More]
2017/04/06