18th Hardware+Tools Middle East launches this month
Dubai is gearing up for the 18th edition of the three day Hardware+Tools Middle East Exhibition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running over 22-24 May 2017 and attracting regional buyers, largely interested in hand and power tools as well as building hardware and air tools, the show is one of the few dedicated trade fairs for tools, […]
FOCUS on cutters and drill bits: DART and Draper Tools
Torque’s latest tool round-up includes premium cobalt holesaws from DART and cobalt drill bits from Draper Tools… DART TOOL The Premium Cobalt Holesaw is the flagship product of DART Tool Group, which supplies a huge range of quality power tool accessories. The variable pitch and precision-set teeth allow for aggressive material penetration and swarf clearance, with enhanced heat […]
Send us your editorial for Torque Magazine’s June features: Nuts, washers, locking systems, drive tools & workwear
Do you supply nuts, washers & locking systems? Or socket screws, hexagon bolts, fastener drive tools or workwear? Then you may be interested to hear that all of those (and more) will be featured in Torque Magazine’s June Magazine, for the fastener, tool and related industries. Torque’s June print magazine will include articles on: Nuts, washers & […]
Norbar Torque Tools acquired by US-based Snap-on Incorporated
On 4th May 2017, the Norbar Torque Tools group of companies (Norbar), its wholly owned companies in India and Singapore, and including the joint ventures in USA and China, were acquired by Snap-on Incorporated of Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. Since its incorporation in 1943, Norbar has been owned and managed by descendants of the founder, William […]
Ireland’s Hardware Show saw €20 million in deals
The latest edition of Ireland’s bi-annual Hardware Show Ireland took place over two days last month at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin. The show, which has been running since the mid-1970s, boasted some significant industry exhibitors, including Hexstone, Crown Paints, Dargan and Draper, as well as some household names like Jeep and even Google and its Digital Garage. Hardware Association Ireland […]
Grainger sees modest sales rise at start of 2017
Despite delivering a 1% rise in sales to $2.5 billion, Grainger said the start of the year had fallen short of expectations. Net earnings for Q1 2017 (ended 31 March) were down 6% to $175m (2016: $187m). Grainger is a broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products, with operations in Europe, Asia and […]
President Trump pays a visit to an American tool manufacturer
Tool manufacturer Snap-on hosted President Donald Trump yesterday (Tuesday 18 2017) at its Kenosha, Wisconsin headquarters. President Trump used his visit as a platform to promote his ‘buy American and hire American’ policy, promoting American industry and insisting that “the American people will come first once again.” Snap-On said of the visit: “We view his […]
Sealey launches its biggest tool catalogue yet
Sealey Tools has released its “biggest ever” tool catalogue for 2016/2017. The new catalogue includes over 2,200 new lines and a vast new consumables range, with a total of 9,500 product lines for use in the trade. Sealey said that its vast warehouse holds over £30 million of stock and an average of 99.8% of […]
UK-based Olympia Tools unveils new website
Olympia Tools, the UK-based distributor and exporter of hand tools and workwear, has revamped its online presence. The company’s new website – www.olympia-tools.co.uk – makes it easier to understand the breadth of products available from the business, including Roughneck®, Gorilla Bars®, the Wood Grenade® and the MUTT® (Multi Use Tough Tool). Vahe Der Kureghian, purchasing and marketing […]
Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2017 countdown: 23 exhibitors to watch out for
Fastener Fair Stuttgart is almost upon us (28-30 March), but as with all large shows, visitors will need a strategy to make the most of the show. Torque’s latest digital magazine has handily put together a list of 23 companies worth a look in Stuttgart, kicking off with VVG which has a brand new lightweight […]