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Bülte reveals new plastic hardware trio

Bülte Plastics has lined up at least three new hardware products for launch this year. Specialising in the design and production of plastic protections parts, plastic and plastometal fasteners, Bülte Group is ISO 9001 certified. The current product line-up of over 30,000 parts includes a wide range of standard products in polyamide as well as specific […]

SFS launches new online shop for fastening systems, tools and architectural hardware

SFS’s Distribution & Logistics segment has launched a new online store at www.sfs.ch, targeting professionals in the skilled trades and manufacturing sectors in the Swiss market. SFS offers a wide range of fastening systems, architectural hardware, tools and innovative logistics solutions. The online channel is backed by an extensive nationwide network of physical sales and distribution points, […]

International Hardware Fair Cologne preview: pgb-Europe & Beck

We preview some of the fastener products and companies you can expect to find in Cologne… pgb-Europe pgb‐Polska and pgb‐Europe will be prominently represented again in Cologne, in HALL 5.2, stand D034. Visitors are kindly invited to the pgb booth to see all of the company’s product lines and services as well as new launches. That product range includes […]

HBM reveals PACEline CSW miniature force washers for reliable shear-force monitoring

Test and measurement specialist HBM has introduced its new PACEline CSW miniature force washers for reliable shear-force monitoring. The new piezoelectric sensors’ typical fields of application include force monitoring tasks in machining processes such as cutting, milling, and turning. Additionally, the CLP miniature sensors enable a swift upgrade of the force washer to a sensor […]

Essve, Stahlwille, Wiha & Knipex score Cologne Hardware Fair innovation nods

Tool and fastener companies have earned innovation award nominations ahead of this year’s International Hardware Fair (Eisenwarenmesse) at Cologne. 12 nominees have been picked out from 59 entries, which came from 48 different companies. The nominees in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility are: • GÜNZBURGER STEIGTECHNIK GMBH • KNIPEX-Werk C. Gustav Putsch KG Nominations in […]

TFS (Derby) Ltd goes into administration, machinery to be auctioned

TFS (Derby) Ltd, manufacturer and supplier of fixings and fasteners, has sadly gone into administration. By order of the Joint Administrators of TFS (Derby) Limited, an on-site public auction of plant and machinery is to take place and will include: Injection moulding machines & tooling Powder coating equipment Spray booth Compressors Washer assembly units Pallet […]

REYHER is heading to intralogistics show LogiMAT 2018

From 13 to 15 March, REYHER will be showcasing innovative solutions for kanban supply systems at LogiMAT 2018 in Stuttgart. From Stand B70 in Hall 3, REYHER will give visitors the opportunity to experience a virtual reality tour through the logistics centre in Hamburg. Digitalisation and integration are continually making inroads into intralogistics and form […]

Fastenal yearly sales rocket to $4.39 billion

Minnesota-headquartered Fastenal saw double digit sales and pre-tax earnings growth for the year ended 31 Dec 2017. The wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies saw net sales increase 14.8% in the quarter (up $140.5 million) thanks to high unit sales via Fastenal’s industrial vending and Onsite locations. Fastener products represented 35% of sales in […]

PROFILE: The Insert Company (UK) Limited

Threaded inserts for wood, plastic and metal are among the specialities of The Insert Company (UK) Limited. Established in 2003, the company distributes inserts and components that have been manufactured from the highest quality materials and also conform to all industry standards. In addition, the company supplies a vast range of furniture connectors. From its […]

GROHE and SIEMENS name REYHER as Top Supplier

At the end of a successful 2017, REYHER has gained two important awards from its top customers. In November, GROHE and SIEMENS honored REYHER with prestigious Supplier Awards, underlining the high regard the Hamburg fastener and fixing technology specialists has earned in various sectors. REYHER received the SIEMENS Award in the category ‘Best Product Availability’. […]