FOCUS: Wood, chipboard and decking screws
Torque assembles a selection of fasteners tailored for timber, including new lines and merchandisers from Reisser, Eurotec, HECO and Stafa. Eurotec For timber-frame construction joints, Eurotec’s KonstruX ST fully threaded screws maximise a joint‘s load-bearing capacity with a high thread-extraction resistance in both components – partially threaded screws can reduce the joint‘s load-bearing capacity by the […]
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 […]