TR trading update: Growth across all regions & acquisition search continues
Trifast (TR) has seen organic revenue growth, inventory capacity growth in Italy and Singapore, and profit before tax ahead of expectations, according to its trading update, issued ahead of its official financial year publication in June. TR saw good growth across a number of key markets, particularly in the automotive sector with double digit growth in […]
TR retains level 2 JOSCAR status
TR Fastening (TR) has retained level 2 status in the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR), a database of firms that have undergone accreditation to prove they have the systems in place to supply to the aerospace, defence and security industry. The JOSCAR system was established to aid aerospace, defence and security firms to select […]
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 […]
TR Fastenings introduces interactive 3D modelling and animations
Global fastener firm TR Fastenings has introduced 3D modelling with interactive product animations to its online product catalogue and website. The models and animations, which allow users to move the product images around and see how they are installed and used with other materials or components, are hosted on Sketchfab.com, a VC-backed platform which acts […]
TR Fastenings Attending Global Automotive Components and Suppliers Expo
The Stuttgart-based 2017 Global Automotive Components and Suppliers Expo (GACS) is underway this week, closing on Thursday (22 June) and TR Fastenings (TR) is exhibiting for the second year. Pitched as the only exhibition in Europe dedicated to showcasing automotive components and component suppliers, GACS is hosted alongside Engine Expo, Automotive Interiors Expo, and Automotive Testing Expo. In […]
TR Fastenings strengthens sheet metal offering with Press-Form and Haeger partnership
TR Fastenings is cementing its position as a full-service supplier for sheet metal customers via its special relationship with Press-Form Machinery Ltd. Press-Form is the UK’s official agent and service partner for Haeger Insert Presses. With over 25 years’ experience in the field, Press-Form also offers official agent support for corner formers, laser cutters, punch […]
TR Fastenings develops ‘sidecar’ for city bicycles with SideBuddy
Global cities are turning to bicycles to tackle congestion, air pollution and growing urban populations, but how do you transport goods, shopping or children on a bicycle? Cargo bikes are one answer, but Swedish firm SideBuddy has come up with a new solution, developed with the assistance of TR Fastenings. Swedish designer Jordi Hans took inspiration […]
Automechanika gears up for return to Birmingham in 2017
Automechanika is following up its successful Birmingham debut next summer with over 750 exhibitors expected at the NEC show. Read more about Automechanika Birmingham’s first show in our in-depth report, featuring Hilka, TR Fastenings and Heico. Registration will open in January for the 2017 event, running June 6-8. There will be an improved layout […]
TR Fastenings expands in Spain with new facility in Barcelona
TR Fastenings, the trading arm of Trifast Plc, has expanded its global logistics and customer technical support resources with the opening of a new distribution facility in Barcelona, Spain. As the latest step in the firm’s global strategy, the new operation’s initial focus will be on the burgeoning Tier 1 automotive sector, which continues to […]
TR Fastenings extends Self-Clinch Range thanks to growing demand
TR Fastenings has further grown its self-clinch range of fasteners for sheet metal products to meet growing requirements, in response to booming demand, the firm has said. The global manufacturer and supplier of industrial fasteners said it had seen a whopping 40% increase in sales of self-clinch fasteners for sheet metal products over the last five […]