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BeA makes key Scottish appointment in off-site sales team

BeA Fastening Systems, the manufacturer of manual, semi-automatic and fully automated fastening solutions for construction and industry, has strengthened its off-site construction sales team with a new and strategically important appointment. Neil Hoskins has joined the business as a timber frame specialist for the firm, which meets the needs of customers using timber frame, light […]

TOOL MANUFACTURING: KMR & BeA on automation and pneumatic growth

German tool manufacturer Behrens Group serves customers across the world, supplying nailers, industrial staplers and powered screwdrivers which are sold under either the BeA or KMR brand. Torque quizzed Paul Shepherd, National Sales Manager at the Behrens Group… What are the big trends in the tools market at the moment? The Behrens Group manufactures cordless, mains powered and pneumatic tools […]

BeA bids farewell to long-serving salesman

BeA, the specialist manufacturer of fastening tools and consumables for the construction industry, has said farewell to a longstanding member of its team. Chris Ibbotson retired from the business at the end of March after 15 years loyal service. During his time with BeA, he worked as a member of the company’s nationwide, field-based sales […]

BeA brings structural timber screws BeFix to UK market

BeA is bringing a new choice in structural timber screws to the UK market, BeFix. BeFix is widely available across mainland Europe where they have, the brand said, become a popular choice with many leading names in timber frame engineering. BeA is hoping to emulate that success with customers in Great Britain, where it has introduced […]

BeA goes mobile with cordless glue gun

BeA has launched a brand new cordless glue gun, the b-tec 807, pitched as ideal for light to medium-duty timber-to-timber fixing applications, including those encountered by joiners and joinery shops. The b-tec 807 Glue Gun can also be used in a multitude of other trade fixing tasks, such as attaching low voltage cables for security and telephone […]

BeA UK achieves accreditation with SafeContractor

BeA, the manufacturer of fastening systems, tools and consumables, has added to its list of quality and safety accreditations with SafeContractor. The business, which specialises in meeting the needs of the building, timber frame and off-site construction industries, is already certified to ISO 9001 standards and by the German TÜV.  With more than 270 major […]