FOCUS: Collated fasteners, staplers and tools
Torque’s latest enhanced digital magazine features a focus on collated fasteners, staplers and tools, an excerpt of which is included here. From wooden collated nails to pneumatic nail guns, we take a look at some of the collated fasteners, staplers and tools options available to the trade. Beck As seen at BAU2017 in Munich, BECK […]
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 […]
Specialty Fasteners & Components to rebrand under Clarendon umbrella
Specialty Fasteners & Components (SFC) and Clarendon – which acquired SFC two years ago – are to trade under the unified name of Clarendon Specialty Fasteners. In the 24 months since SFC was bought many changes have been implemented, all with the aim of providing a more complete service to customers in the company’s core aerospace, defence, […]
Distributor’s Link Magazine celebrates 40 years in the fastener business
Distributor’s Link Magazine is celebrating 40 years in business in 2017. The USA-based fastener magazine is published quarterly and headed up by Editor and Publisher Leo J Coar with Director of Sales and Marketing Tracey Lumia. Over the years the magazine has expanded into digital editions and social media. Leo J Coar said: “Well here we […]
2016 was Bufab’s best year yet
Bufab has seen healthy growth and improved operating margin, according to its year-end report 2016, making it Bufab’s best year to date. The 12 month period, which also saw the group acquire UK-based Montrose Holdings, saw net sales rise 16% to SEK 2,847 million (2,458), with organic growth at 4%. Order intake exceeded net sales […]
Gunnebo Fastening Systems AB acquired by Simpson
Construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has acquired Sweden-headquartered Gunnebo Fastening Systems AB. The move brings a complete line of CE-marked structural fasteners and unique fastener dimensioning software for timber applications into Simpson Strong-Tie’s comprehensive construction products line-up. Headquartered in Gunnebo, Sweden, the company employs 222 people in Sweden, Poland, Norway and Romania. Sales are focused […]
A Perry expands with new £3.5 million facility
A Perry has invested over £3.5 million into a new facility in Cradley Heath, West Midlands. The new distribution centre has increased the company’s capacity to over 14,000 pallet locations and will improve services to UK and international customers, the firm said. Also included in the new facility is a two storey office space for […]
BRALO boosts environmental credentials with ISO 14001 certification
BRALO has recently obtained ISO 14001: 2008 certification, relating to the environmental impact of the fastener firm’s products, services and processes. BRALO has been focusing on optimising the consumption of its resources and minimising the impact of its activities to achieve the certification. The multinational company, with a factory in Pinto, manages the segregation, management, recycling and reduction […]
ForgeFix teams up with Broadfix to offer shims, wedges and packers
ForgeFix has extended its range of almost 4,000 different products following a partnership with ‘Shim Experts’ Broadfix to offer a comprehensive selection of shims, wedges and packers. The latest additions to the ForgeFix range are designed for spacing and levelling requirements, including those encountered when installing doors, windows, countertops and kitchen cabinets. For optimum performance and […]
Abbott-Interfast Corporation names new President and CEO
Robert (Bob) Baer has been announced as President and CEO of Abbott-Interfast Corporation. With effect from 1 January 2017, Baer has responsibility for all the company’s operating units. He joined the company 25 years ago as Controller, CPA and after three years was promoted to Vice President and took responsibility for purchasing. Baer’s responsibilities went […]