Asia-Pacific sales rocket for NORMA Group
NORMA Group saw sales growth in three regions in the first quarter of 2017, with sales up 12.5% to €254.9 million. Following a “challenging 2016”, NORMA’s strong start to the year included significant growth in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa regions) and Asia-Pacific regions. EMEA sales rose 14.1% to €127.9 million in Q1 […]
Automechanika Birmingham: International exhibitors increase ahead of 2017 show
More global exhibitors are lining up for Automechanika Birmingham this year, according got the show organiser. Last year the popular show series debuted in the UK in Birmingham at the NEC and this time will return 6-8 June with 400 international exhibitors, a significant rise from last year’s 250. The show, pitched as an international […]
Schotte Automotive Fasteners passes TS 16949 audit
Schotte Automotive Fasteners has started the transition phase of its Integrated Management System for the new IATF (International Automotive Task Force) standard and ISO 9001/2015. In mid-February, TÜV Saar performed a second control audit based on ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS16949 at Schotte Automotive head office. Beside the current tasks, the new ISO 9001:2015 and the IATF 16949 cover […]
America boosts Bossard results for Q1 2017
Bossard has seen its highest growth in America in Q1 2017, with sales up 29.9% to CHF 56.9m (+28.4% in local currency). Although buoyed by the Arnold Industries acquisition at the tail end of last year, Bossard said growth was strong in the US market even without the acquisition. Working with “the largest US electric […]
New supplier Master Abrasives heads to Troy Means Business next month
As a new supplier to the Troy Group, Master Abrasives is exhibiting at the Troy Means Business show for the first time in April, offering special deals on the range of Master quick change discs and ZIPP range of Air Tools. The Master stand will display some of its own products – such as MASTER® branded […]
Francis Kirk Group targets £5 million turnover from Philidas brand
Denton-based Francis Kirk Group is celebrating the third anniversary of its purchase of the Philidas self-locking nut brand with a growing order book and worldwide opportunities which are driving significant increases in turnover at the firm. Bought at the end of 2013, Francis Kirk Group invested in the Philidas brand and manufacturing operation to maintain […]
Bulten and Ramco join forces for automotive fastener distribution in the US
Bulten and Ramco have teamed up to create a fastener distribution joint venture for the North American automotive industry. Named Ram-Bul LLC, the equally owned company will be headquartered in Ramco’s new corporate HQ in Hudson, Ohio. Ram-Bul will offer sales and distribution of fasteners for the USA through Bulten’s FSP concept. Using Bulten’s manufacturing […]
Bulten launches new marketing and sales organisation for East and West
From 1st January 2017, Bulten will strengthen its Group Management and establish a new global marketing and sales organisation to support profitable growth and long-term strategy. The global market and sales organisation will be divided into the East and West regions. “We will continue to prioritize profitable growth and support our strategy with a new organization […]
Bralo launches lightweight BNT pneumatic riveting tools
Launched this summer, Bralo’s new BNT range of riveting tools has been created in response to high customer requirements in different sectors and industries. Each one of the new Bralo BNT pneumatic riveting tools (BNT-1, BNT-2, BNT-3, BNT-4 and BNT-5) are pitched as robust, reliable, and the lightest on the market. Using tempered aluminium for […]
Automechanika gears up for return to Birmingham in 2017
Automechanika is following up its successful Birmingham debut next summer with over 750 exhibitors expected at the NEC show. Read more about Automechanika Birmingham’s first show in our in-depth report, featuring Hilka, TR Fastenings and Heico. Registration will open in January for the 2017 event, running June 6-8. There will be an improved layout […]