Bralo opens new rivet showroom in Pinto, Madrid
BRALO has officially launched a Showroom at its headquarters at Milanos, 12, Polígono de la Estación, Pinto (Madrid). The new space is dedicated to customers, both in industry and distribution, where they can see first hand all the products from the rivet, riveted nut and riveter manufacturer. With this facility, BRALO is aiming to provide […]
Optimas launches German Distribution Centre to handle growing demand
Schwalbach, Saarland, is the site of a new 20,000m² warehouse and office facility for Optimas Solutions. The custom-built facility will increase capacity and productivity for logistical services to customers in Germany and surrounding countries. In addition to a large loading and unloading yard, the warehouse has capacity for 16,000 pallets using high racks and automated vertical […]
Toolbank and TIMco pick up National Buying Group Awards
This week’s National Buying Group (NBG) Conference included an awards night to celebrate brands and companies that had contributed to the success of NBG’s merchant partners. Eight prizes were given out on the night and among the recipients was TI Midwood & Co (TIMco), which beat Ox Group to the NBG Brand of the Year […]
Hillman Group buys Texas fastener manufacturer
Hillman Group has agreed to buy all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities, of Hargis Industries, doing business as ST Fastening Systems (STFS). STFS is a specialty fastener manufacturer and distributor based out of Tyler, Texas, selling to metal building fabricators, hardware wholesalers and building products distributors in the US. STFS’ HQ will remain in Tyler […]
TIMco and Francis Kirk in the running for International Trade Awards
The finalists for Insider Media’s North West International Trade Awards have been revealed, recognising local companies for their overseas successes. TIMco has been nominated for ‘Team of the Year’ as well as ‘International Company of the Year’ in the (£26m-£40m turnover category). Francis Kirk has been listed as a finalist in the ‘Emerging Exporter’ category. […]
USA fastener & tool round-up: DeWalt to create 450 jobs & Würth expands
Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) is to open a new 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Mission, Texas. The facility – SBD’s third in Texas – will make DEWALT power tool products when it opens in early 2018 and will eventually support approximately 450 new jobs in the region. The company said it has added 40% more […]
Reisser expands power tool accessory line-up with new tile drill range
Reisser’s expansion of its power tool accessory programme has moved into its next phase with the launch of three new product ranges, designed to make drilling in tiles an easier and less complicated process. The new launches include: Spear Tip drill for ceramic wall tiles Premium drill for ceramic and medium hardness porcelain tiles Diamond […]
Samac adds new range of Performance Plus TORX head screws
Samac has added a new range of fast, precision Performance Plus TORX head screws to its Performance Range. The brand says the new launch offers improved drive, reduced cam out and stripping, and easier driving alignment. Six points of contact maximise transmission of torque when driving the screw and the range is easy to align, more […]
TR Fastenings heads to Mexico for automotive trade mission
TR Fastenings (TR) took part in a British trade mission to Mexico this summer, as part of a group of businesses representing the UK’s automotive industry. The trip, hosted by Santander and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), was organised to champion British automotive expertise to Mexican businesses and allow the trade delegates […]
TIMco doubles turnover in 3 years using Sage X3
TIMco has grown from £16.5 to £35 million turnover from 2014 to 2017, during which time the company has been using Sage X3. Responding quickly to customers changing needs and growing product ranges in line with customer demand have been cited as key to the Cheshire company’s success, with its ERP solution, Sage X3, enabling it […]