Calling German fastener businesses
Next month Torque will be examining the fastener and tool markets in Germany in a special feature. We’re looking for insights, opinions and news on the territory. So if you’re willing to share your views on the state of the fastener and/or tool markets in Germany right now, whether it is buoyant or challenging (or […]
FEIN celebrates 30 years of serving UK tradespeople
FEIN’s UK branch – one of 50 global offices for the family-owned business – is celebrating its 30th year in operation. Power tool and accessory brand FEIN was first set up 150 years ago by Wilhelm Emil Fein in 1876, specialising in manufacturing physical and electrical equipment. Based in Germany, the company steadily grew and grew […]
Bossard lines up new manager for North and East Europe
Bossard has appointed Dr Frank Hilgers as the future Manager of business units in the North and East European economic area, including Germany, Scandinavia, Poland and other eastern European growth markets, effective 1 May 2019. Dr Hilgers will take over this area of responsibility from Dr Daniel Bossard, in addition to his previous group-wide responsibility […]
Lederer makes ordering easier with new Online Shop features
The Lederer Online Shop has innovated with more functions for its registered users. Customers are now able to upload their own order files and article lists in addition to the traditional method of filling shopping baskets “by hand”, article by article. The new feature means customers can make more extensive orders with significantly less effort. […]
REYHER has kanban in its sights with new pistol grip scanner
REYHER has launched a new mobile data acquisition terminal for capturing kanban orders. Thanks to the Android operating system and high-resolution 5” display, the ROM – REYHER Order Management barcode scanner is a more convenient and efficient tool for C-part management. With the handheld scanner, ROM users can work ergonomically in different positions. The Android-based […]
KAMAX’s Dr Wolfgang Scheiding appointed Chairman for Germany’s fastener association
Dr. Wolfgang Scheiding has been elected Chairman of the German fastener industry association, Deutscher Schraubenverband e.V. (DSV). Dr Scheiding is currently Chairman of KAMAX Group’s automotive section (since early 2016). He has a long standing involvement with DSV, for over two decades: As a postgraduate, he was scientific assistant in the research department, which is […]
Swedish fastener firm ESSVE to make Cologne Hardware Fair debut
Nordic fastener firm ESSVE is launching its ESSBOX System globally at Cologne’s International Hardware Fair in March 2018. The nearly 50-year history of ESSVE includes a number of innovative products that have been used by hundreds of thousands of craftsmen in the Nordics. The ESSBOX System, launched five years ago, has been key to the […]
Heller Tools confirms new Board of Directors following Dr Frank Schubert’s retirement
Former Director Dr Frank Schubert is retiring from the company at the end of the year, after almost 20 years with Heller Tools GmbH. On 1 October 2017, Dr Robert Untiedt succeeded Dr Schubert (pictured left) as spokesman of the Board of Directors. Dr Untiedt will be responsible for the fields of Sales, Marketing, Product Development and […]
KMR’s high-end fastening tools make UK and Ireland debut
KMR – a German brand of nailers, staplers and powered screwdrivers – has officially launched in the UK and Ireland. Respected in mainland Europe for offering premium quality products developed by craft professionals for craft professionals, KMR has a long pedigree and is aimed at high-end carpenters, cabinet makers and other artisan woodworkers. For the first […]
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 […]