ForgeFix achieves ISO 9001:2015 quality accreditation
ForgeFix has received independent, third party recognition of its quality-focused approach. The distributor of fixings, fasteners, power tool accessories and hardware has retained its ISO 9001 certified status and met the revised requirements set out by the new 2015 version of the globally recognised quality management standard. ForgeFix initially achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification in August […]
Thomas Smith adds new assorted kits to online shop
Thanks to popular demand, Thomas Smith has expanded its range of mixed fastener kits. Pitched as a great value way of keeping a useful assortment of fasteners to hand, the ever-increasing range has seen new additions of machine screws, self-tapping screws, woodscrews, circlips and red fibre washers. Further kits will be added in the coming […]
Anchor calculation software round-up now live
There is a wealth of anchor calculation software now available to the market. Used by engineers and others to determine the limits of anchors in specific situations, anchor calculation software covers and calculates everything from safety to the economic viability of projects. In our feature we have info and demos for anchor calculation software from […]
Mellish Engineering achieves API Q1 certification
Mellish Engineering Services, part of Middlemore Fastener Holdings Ltd) has become an API Q1 registered company. The company is now qualified officially with API Q1, API20E BSL 1&2 and API20F BSL 1,2&3, and can service API critical bolting requirements. API Certification is a standard developed and published by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Managing Director Mark Rattenberry […]
US fastener and tool brand SENCO acquired by KYOCERA
KYOCERA has expanded its fastening tools business in the manufacturing, construction, residential and commercial sectors following the acquisition of SENCO. SENCO is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been renamed ‘KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools Inc’. Thanks to the acquisition, KYOCERA aims to increase sales of fastening tools and fasteners to JPY 40 billion (approx USD $361 […]
Get a fix on your local stockist with Optimaxx’s new website
Optimaxx has created a brand new website with a number of features designed for the industry and end users alike. Not only does the new platform include an overview of all the latest developments and range information, but for end users there is a nearest stockist finder, technical support and new product details. The site […]
Are you a UK or European manufacturer? Or do you supply torque tools, anchor fasteners or architectural ironmongery?
Torque Magazine is published 10 times a year with plenty of opportunities for distributors, brands and manufacturers in the fastener, tool and related industries to get their products, services and companies in front of our thousands of readers. Every magazine includes a number of specific features where we invite contributions and in our next mag (September) […]
FOCUS on fastener tools: Master Abrasives, Makita, Norbar and Hitachi
Fasteners won’t get into place by themselves. Here we present fastener tool options from ZIPP, Norbar and Makita for stockists… Makita Makita has introduced the LXT Drywall Screwdriver – a new version of its popular 18v cordless drywall screwdriver that runs up to 2,500 rpm. That’s actually less than its predecessor, but it provides greater driving torque thanks to […]
Tibbetts Group wins Oxford Business Award
Tibbetts Group Managing Director Jonathan Tibbetts won an Oxfordshire Business Award at this year’s ceremony. Tibbetts was named The Shaw Gibbs Business Person of the Year Award. Tibbetts Group also narrowly missed out on another award on the night, which took place in June at the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel in Sandford-on-Thames. It was […]
STAFDA’s 41st Annual Convention & Trade Show is sold out
Industry demand for the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) show has hit an unprecedented high – following record demand, STAFDA’s November Annual Convention & Trade Show has sold out. This year’s show takes place in Austin, November 12-14 and STAFDA warned at the start of last month that it was experiencing overwhelming demand for the […]