Hexstone puts contingencies in place ahead of Brexit
One of the UK’s largest suppliers of fasteners and fixings, Hexstone, has put over £3 million extra stocks in place as a contingency for Brexit difficulties in the supply chain. As part of its plans to overcome potential disruption, the company is also in the process of becoming an HMRC Authorised Economic Operator to grant […]
Torque Magazine July/August 2018 now online: Owlett-Jaton, GESIPA, Automechanika & Trade Wars
The latest edition of the enhanced digital Torque Magazine is out now, featuring views, news and reports from key industry companies. You can cut to the chase by taking a look at the new mag here, or read on for some of this latest mag’s features: We speak with Owlett-Jaton on making major investments Report […]
INTERVIEW: Hexstone on increased capacity, brand power, lead times & supporting trade counters
We grill Hexstone CEO Ian Doherty, the head of the UK and Ireland’s largest fastener wholesaler, on a wide ranging list of subjects including lead times, supporting trade counters and brand power to Brexit, reliability, people power and his ambitions for the business… How’s business for Hexstone in 2018 so far? We’ve had a very good start to the […]
UNIFIX CASE STUDY: MORGANS GROUP
What are the deciding factors for merchants when choosing which fastener brand to stock? Torque asks Gemma Cap, Owner of Morgans Group, for the stockist perspective. Headquartered in Oswestry, Shropshire, family business Morgans Builders Merchants has been in the merchanting business for over 60 years. The agricultural, DIY and builders merchant stocks everything from construction supplies to bespoke sheds […]
JCP Fixings appoints Reza Jafari
JCP Construction Products, the fixing specialist within the Hexstone group, has announced the appointment of Reza Jafari in a new role as Technical Assistant in the Teddington Office. Reza joins fresh from completing his degree in Structural Engineering from the Milan Polytechnic. Originally from Iran, where he qualified as a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, he […]
Vortex is ‘going down a storm’
Hexstone’s Vortex screws, primed for quality applications, have been in the market for almost two years. Here the firm takes us through the benefits of the range and offers Torque readers an opportunity to win £500… The demand for higher quality products being selected for projects is on the increase. The Vortex screw from Hexstone is recognised in the industry for […]
FOCUS: Hexstone – strength in numbers
Staying ahead of industry trends and becoming a one-stop-shop are among the challenges facing wholesale suppliers. Here Keith Harrison, Hexstone’s Chief Executive, gives Torque the inside scoop on how the business approaches these taxing conundrums. Hexstone – the parent company behind Owlett-Jaton, JCP Construction Products, Stainless Threaded Fasteners, Icon Fasteners, Galaxy Fasteners, Unifix, and Righton Fasteners, continues to strengthen its position in the industry as one […]
New specialist fixings incoming from JCP
JCP’s brand new price list heralds the addition of new specialist fixings to the catalogue as well as updates to the existing ranges and some new point of sale too… JCP Construction Products, the specialist fixings division of Owlett-Jaton, has enhanced its offering by including several new specialist fixings in its latest price list, which […]
Torque-Expo: A phenomenal show, but don’t take our word for it…
The trade-only Torque-Expo 2016 takes place from 11th to 12th October 2016 at the world famous Silverstone race circuit in Northamptonshire. Torque-Expo is tailored to provide two busy days of buying and networking for the distribution industry in the UK and Ireland. Manufacturers and wholesalers bring together a wide range of associated product sold through […]