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European manufacturing: Victory ‘fills in the blanks’

Victory Fasteners’ founder Vic Waddison tells Torque Magazine: “We were excited when the opportunity presented itself to have our own fully equipped machine shop as part of our development, although this happened sooner than we anticipated. “Early within our setup we acquired the assets of a well-respected machine shop, and quickly integrated it into our company. Operating within 5,000 sq.ft at Unit 4, […]

Chesterfield’s BG Engineering shortlisted for Manufacturer of the Year award

Chesterfield-based BG Engineering, a specialist subcontractor for machined components, is celebrating being shortlisted in the prestigious Manufacturer MX Awards 2017 in the ‘Manufacturing Services’ category. The independent judging panel recognised that BG Engineering is a manufacturing business gearing up to achieve strategic growth through expanding its services to the aerospace market. The company is currently […]

Sheffield fastener manufacturer Cooper & Turner acquired

US investment firm Watermill group has completed the acquisition of Cooper & Turner – a manufacturer and distributor of high-strength, large diameter fastener systems for a range of applications, including wind turbines, railway tracks and steel construction buildings. Headquartered in Sheffield, Cooper & Turner has manufacturing and distribution operations across Europe, China and the US, […]

INTERVIEW: Victory Fasteners on experience, in-house machines & expansion

Experienced industry stalwarts Vic Waddison and Allan Stennett have over 75 years of combined industry experience and a number of successful businesses in their shared history. Four years ago, the duo embarked on a new venture – Victory Fasteners – a company which has since carved out an enviable reputation in its short lifetime and seen expansion at its Wolverhampton […]

Hague Fasteners back on TV, this time with BBC Breakfast

Hague Fasteners is fast becoming a media favourite, making its second appearance on UK national TV in six months. The British manufacturer starred on this morning’s (16 August 2017) BBC Breakfast as part of a series of reports focusing on family businesses. The West Midlands business hosted the BBC team throughout the morning show for […]

Fastener manufacturer Gripple creates new jobs with ‘industrial cathedral’

Sheffield-based wire fastener manufacturer Gripple has opened an expanded production facility that is eco-friendly, will increase production and will create more than 15 jobs. Staff and friends of Gripple celebrated the opening of the £2m Attercliffe factory, which was officially opened by Sheffield’s Master Cutler Richard Edwards. At least 15 jobs have been created with more […]

MEMFast rivet nut hand tool now approved by NATO

The RNHT48 Rivet Nut Hand Tool, launched by MEMFast (Make Ends Meet Limited) in 2011, and which has been approved for use by all NATO affiliated organisations worldwide for the last two years, has finally gained the NSN (NATO Stock Number) 1025-01-659-6693. This very robust tool, made in the UK, offers flexibility – it installs […]

British manufacturing orders hit biggest high since the 1980s

Total order books for manufacturers have hit their highest level since August 1988, according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey. The Survey takes soundings from 464 manufacturers across a broad array of manufacturing, from food, drink and tobacco to chemicals and more. Meanwhile, export orders reached a 22-year high, with similar peaks to those […]

Nicola Sturgeon commits £8.9 million for new Lightweight Manufacturing Centre

A new £8.9 million Lightweight Manufacturing Centre is being set up at the University of Strathclyde. Set up in the former Doosan Babcock facility in Westway, Renfrew, the centre will produce lightweight materials which are increasingly being used in the aerospace, automotive, oil and gas and renewables industries. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the £8.9m […]

Hague Fasteners on track for record year following move and expansion

UK manufacturer of non-standard fasteners, Hague Fasteners, has celebrated moving into its new home by securing a string of new contracts. Hague Fasteners, which has recently been awarded ISO9001:2015, is on course for a record year after winning £300,000 of work to supply specialist products to the oil and gas, petrochemical and growing construction sectors. […]