Bossard expands in China with fastener acquisition
The Bossard Group has bolstered is its market position in China with the acquisition of Linquan Precision Co. Ltd., Suzhou. Bossard’s currently has 12 sites in the Chinese market, numbering 280 employees. According to Bossard, the acquisition complements the existing product range with fastening solutions for demanding industries. Linquan Precision generates annual sales of around […]
Over 50,000 visited China International Hardware Show 2017
More than 50,000 visitors from over 90 countries attended this year’s annual China International Hardware Show (CIHS) in late October, with attendees from emerging markets accounting for most of the growth. The show hosted nearly 3,000 exhibitors from 20 countries at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. This year’s show featured country pavilions for Germany, […]
Torque-Expo Singapore 2017 countdown: 3 weeks to go
Over 50 exhibitors in fasteners, fixings, tools and hardware have signed up to Torque-Expo Singapore’s debut showing, taking place at the award-winning Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Centre in three weeks time. Companies from Singapore, Vietnam, China and Taiwan will showcase their wares at the B2B buying, selling and networking event. That line-up includes Tri-Star Industries, Special […]
Würth expands in Asia with new China distribution centre
The Würth Group has bolstered its infrastructure in Asia with the expansion of its central distribution centre in Haiyan, China. The 36,000 m2 distribution centre will replace a number of warehouse scattered across China. The central supply hub will provide customised logistics, procurement, a lab and supply concepts for trade and industry customers in the Republic. […]
NORMA takes majority stake in China joining products manufacturer
NORMA Group is to acquire 80% of the shares in Fengfan Fastener (Shaoxing) Co., Ltd. (“Fengfan”), based in Shaoxing City, China. It’s the second acquisition for NORMA this year, following the buy out of Portugese metal clamp firm Lifial. The details of the Fengfan deal are being kept under wraps, but the transaction is expected to […]
Fischer hails fixings opportunity in China
Germany-based fixings manufacturer Fischer has said infrastructure and industry present the largest fixings market opportunities in China, in a report on China Daily. Fischer is opening a complete automotive systems plant in China next year, set to take advantage of the fact that most of Germany’s large automotive manufacturers have facilities in the country. Most of Fisher’s Asia […]