Hague Fasteners stars in Brexit piece on Channel 5 News
To mark the enacting of Article 50, Channel 5 News quizzed a number of businesses in Birmingham, including Hague Fasteners. UK PM Theresa May triggered Article 50 on 29 March 2017, formally starting the process of the UK leaving the EU. In the news piece Hague Fasteners’ co-owner Jon Hague speaks out on the opportunities […]
Top 5 action points for fixing and fastener bosses in 2017
Plimsoll Publishing has created a list of measures that owners and directors of fastener and fixing companies must do in 2017. Without further ado, here’s the list, with commentary from Plimsoll’s Senior Analyst David Pattison, based on their recent market study of the industry: Learn from the successful “Highlighted in the study are 88 firms […]
New boss for Building Adhesives
Building Adhesives Limited, owner of the BAL and Dunlop brands, has appointed a new General Manager. David Hackett is now taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, which manufactures tile adhesives, grouts, sealants and ancillary tiling, flooring and decorating products under the two brands. Hackett was previously Sales & Marketing Director of […]
Revenue rises in Q2 for Stanley Black & Decker
Stanley Black & Decker revenues rose 2% to $2.9 billion in Q2 2016, with 4% organic growth. The outgoing CEO noted that there could be a potential fall out from Brexit and a challenging operating environment, but said innovation and organisational agility would help the firm through. The Q2 period saw Stanley Black & Decker announced its […]