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Financial reports, acquisitions and trade duty news

CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS COVER STORY

+ A benchmark in fixings

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Tecfi develops its chemical anchor range Approved MTH anchors

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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 136-154 Face2Face: Jens Gutsche, managing director, WAFIOS Umformtechnik Beyond Junker

INSIGHT 42-56 BBI ten years on and looking forward Puehl: Being a reliable partner Stock – the key to success One stop stamping shop

MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS

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APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY

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PRODUCTS + TOOLS

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Welcome to the Industrial Internet of Things

FACE2FACE 48-50 Guy Stanhope, chairman, British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors

Space fasteners play their part Specialised in ceramic fasteners

EXHIBITIONS 60-118 Industry growth prospects positive for Fastener Fair USA Focusing on France Fastener Fair Stuttgart preview

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See you there!

It is only two months until Fastener Fair Stuttgart and the excitement is already building within the industry. To ‘whet your appetite’ even further, we have an extensive preview of some of the new products and companies that visitors can expect to see during the show – as well as a full exhibitor list.

astener Fair Stuttgart 2019 is the world’s leading exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry and will take place from 19 th – 21 st March 2019 in halls 1, 3 and 5 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Grounds in Germany. This year promises to be bigger than ever and with it conveniently located close to Stuttgart airport, it is well worth a trip to connect with the industry. One company that will have a big presence at Fastener Fair Stuttgart, is also the focus of our Cover Story – INDEX Fixing Systems. Based in the north of Spain in La Rioja, the company has established itself as an industrial supplier of fixing systems – selling products in 95 countries via distribution partners. We spoke to Oscar Cañas, export manager at INDEX Fixing Systems, who talks about the recent developments at the company and how growing alongside its customers has enabled it to become a benchmark in the fixing sector. As always, we also have a host of exclusive articles, including a face-to-face interview with new BIAFD Chairman Guy Stanhope, managing director of Phil Holden Fasteners Ltd, who is the first owner of an independent UK fastener distribution business to hold the position in fifteen years. Plus, Jun Xu, president of Brighton Best International, reflects on ten years since a consortium of investors – led by Robert Shieh of the Ta Chen Group – acquired Brighton Best. Jun Xu also looks at prospects for the future. Other insights include how a significant period of investment from Puehl GmbH & Co KG has helped it to completely restructure its organisation; Sales Director Kevin Broome explains how The Insert Company’s large stockholding has been the key to its success; and R+FK Schulte KG focuses on its ability to produce parts quickly and cost-effectively with ‘Made in Germany’ quality. To add to this, I visited WAFIOS Umformtechnik GmbH, to speak to Managing Director Jens Gutsche about his first twelve months at the company and what plans the company has for the future. Finally, with the global space industry booming, we look at how this growth is impacting the demand for top quality fasteners. Plus, Ceramco looks at how ceramic fasteners can be a Jens Gutsche critical product line for the aerospace sector.

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Trifast continues solid growth and investment

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Trifast Plc reported Group revenue for the six months to 30 th September 2018 at GB£105 million (€116.7 million), an increase of 7.3% at actual exchange rate.

rganic revenue grew by 4.2% at constant exchange rate with gross margins holding above target. Profit before tax was GB£8 million, 12% down year-on-year. Underlying profit, particularly factoring out extraordinary investment in TR’s new global systems platform, rose 6.8% at constant exchange rate. European revenue grew 6.6% to GB£38.4 million (AER), including double-digit growth in the automotive sector in Holland, electronics sector in Hungary, and general industrial sector in Germany. In Italy, ongoing volume reductions from the Group’s largest domestic appliance customer offset some of the gains. UK revenue increased 10.8% to GB£39.2 million, with the majority of the increase emanating from the acquisition of Precision Technology Supplies. Gross margin gains from the acquisition were largely offset by expected lower margins from other UK business due to purchase price inflation, as a result of Sterling weakness. Trifast emphasised that around 70% of Group revenues and profits are generated outside the UK. Notwithstanding the longer-term implications of BREXIT, Trifast believes shorter term operational and financial impact will be manageable, with a cross-functional team having worked for two years to prepare to mitigate the risks of a ‘no deal’ scenario. Asian revenue grew 3.9% to GB£30.8 million, largely driven by domestic appliance business in Singapore and increased distributor sales from Taiwan factories. In China, ongoing automotive growth offset a decline in electronic business, some of which migrated to India, where TR says it is starting to recover sales. Excellent growth in the USA, with revenues increasing 31.1% to GB£4.3million, was primarily due to ongoing penetration

into existing automotive multinational OEM customers. To support this strong regional growth, Trifast has relocated to a larger distribution facility. Trifast invested GB£1.3 million in increased manufacturing capacity and capability, notably in Singapore and Italy, “with more to follow”. The Group also committed GB£1.5 million in the half year to Project Atlas, TR’s multi-year investment in integrated systems, policies and procedures – a project Trifast sees as an essential part of its ongoing organic and acquisitive growth plans. Considering key market sectors, Trifast said 90% of its automotive business is not related to the combustion engine, which means that increased electric vehicle production represents a significant growth opportunity. Trifast does expect short term reductions in UK automotive volumes due to changes in product cycles and model builds reflecting decreased demand for diesel powertrains. Customer specific factors, particularly in Italy and China, resulted in muted performance in the domestic appliance and electronic sectors. However, strong growth in other regions gives Trifast confidence these markets continue to have attractive long-term potential. Non-executive Chairman Malcolm Diamond commented: “Our solid first half results, together with a robust balance sheet, good access to banking facilities, and a proven track record of profitable investment, means the Group is in a great position to keep moving forward. The second half has started well and, with a healthy pipeline in place, the board remains confident of delivering its expectations for the current financial year.”

Bossard invests in 3D printing Bossard Group has acquired a 49% stake in 3d-prototyp GmbH, with the intention of increasing the stake to 100% within three years.

he acquisition is part of a long-term strategy under which Bossard intends to establish itself in the future market of 3D printing. Bossard announced partnerships with three manufacturers of 3D printers in Spring 2018, taking over the representation and distribution of these companies for the Swiss market. 3d-prototyp GmbH has built a reputation in additive manufacturing of complex plastic parts and models. It has extensive experience in 3D scanning of free-form surfaces and complex geometries. Bossard expects to gain additional practical know-how in the additive manufacturing of plastic applications as a development partner and contract manufacturer. The Group aims to support customers

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from the design phase through to parts production and to advise on equipment selection and associated manufacturing technologies. Over the next few years, it intends making further targeted investments in the expansion of design and engineering. Bossard says it believes 3D printing has a future in various areas of manufacturing, including prototyping, complex geometry components, as well as multi-part assemblies and parts, where weight reduction plays a significant role. Bossard is also interested in the fastening solution challenges associated with new materials increasingly being used with 3D printing.

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NORMA reports strong organic sales growth

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NORMA increased Group sales by 7% to €817.1 million in the first nine months of 2018. Organic growth was strong at 9.7%. However, its EBITA margin slipped to 16%, impacted by raw material inflation and US tariffs.

he acquisitions of Fengfan Fastener Co Ltd, Kimplas Piping Systems Ltd and Statek Stanzereitechnik GmbH contributed 1.4% to Group sales growth. Negative currency effects reduced sales growth by 4.1%. Third quarter sales increased 9.7% year-on-year to €268.1 million, with organic growth at 7.1%. Currency effects had a slightly positive effect in the quarter for the first time in 2018. “We continued our strong organic growth in the third quarter of 2018,” said Bernd Kleinhens, CEO at NORMA Group. “Demand for our products remains high. However, the tense situation on the raw materials market continues to have an impact on earnings and margins.” Nine month sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa grew 1.8% to €375.7 million, including contribution from the acquisition of Statek in August. Growth weakened in the third quarter, mainly due to the generally difficult situation in the European automotive sector with declining production figures. American sales rose 7.9% to €334.3 million, buoyed by good order volume in the commercial vehicles and agricultural machinery business in the US. In the Asia-Pacific region, nine month sales

rose by 26.5% year-on-year to €107.2 million. This reflected very good business performance in the Engineered Joining Technology division, with additional contributions from the acquisition of Kimplas. Adjusted EBITA declined by 2.9% in the first nine months to €130.5 million. The adjusted EBITA margin was 16% – down from 17.6% in the same period 2017. Higher prices for stainless steel and alloy surcharges, force majeure in the area of important plastic components, and the US punitive tariffs on steel, had a negative impact. Raw material shortages temporarily generated variable special costs in procurement, production and logistics. NORMA is sticking to its adjusted forecast, published in July, for fiscal year 2018. It is targeting the upper end of an expected 5% to 8% year-on-year organic increase in Group sales. NORMA expects a full year adjusted EBITA margin between 16% and 17% and net operating cash flow of around €130 million. However, it has adjusted its EMEA forecast, reflecting weaker third quarter sales growth and decreasing production volumes in the European automotive industry.

Bossard expands in China The Bossard Group has taken over Linquan Precision Co Ltd, based in Suzhou, China, which has annual sales of around CHF 8 million (€7.1 million) and employs 28 people. Bossard says the acquisition strengthens its position in the applications for ultra-thin and ultra-light sheet metal fastenings.

ossard already has a substantial presence in the Chinese market with twelve sites and some 280 employees. This acquisitions complements the product range with fastening solutions for applications in demanding industries. Linquan Precision services customers in electronics, tele and data communication, automotive, as well as medical equipment sectors. Bossard says this orientation toward demanding industries corresponds with the Group’s strategy of focusing increasingly on high-quality engineered and branded products, reflected in other acquisitions over the last few years. For Bossard, this latest acquisition not only consolidates its market position in one of the world’s most important economies but also strengthens its longstanding business relationship with PennEngineering (PEM). Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Bulten wins further EV contract Bulten has st rengt hened its elec t r ic veh ic le f u l l ser v ice provider portfolio through the award of a further contract from a major European automotive manufacturer.

ommy Andersson, president and CEO of Bulten, commented: “The award of a second Electric Vehicle FSP contract in a short space of time confirms that the approach and expertise Bulten brings to this field is recognised and appreciated by major OEMs within the automotive industry.” The contract is initially valued at €5 million per annum and then follows the vehicles volume curve. Deliveries are expected to start September 2020 to gradually increase up to full capacity in 2021 and continue for a period of 5 years.

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Alleged cover up of bolt failures in New York bridge NBC New York reports allegations from a whistleblower that “dozens of steel bolts” in the new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge had failed during construction, representing a major defect that had not been fully reported because it would have halted construction.

he New York Times reports that the New York state Attorney General has been investigating the failed bolts and surrounding corruption allegations for more than a year. The New York Thruway Authority told media that independent experts, called in during 2016, had concluded the bolts were safe before either span of the bridge was opened to traffic. The bridge construction contractor issued a statement confirming it was cooperating with investigators but was emphatic that all the tests so far conducted “by multiple parties” had indicated there was not an issue with the ASTM A 490 bolts. Both NBC and The New York Times report access partial transcripts of conversations recorded by the whistleblower, which suggest the failure of around 60 bolts was not fully reported to

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authorities because it would have halted the construction project. NBC’s 4 New York I-team reports allegations that evidence of the failures was discarded and documents falsified. The unnamed individual is reported to have now filed a lawsuit and enlisted experts to contend the failures were due to hydrogen embrittlement with a risk of further failures. NBC 4 New York story and video report: https://www. nbcnewyork.com/investigations/New-Mario-Cuomo-BridgeBroken-Bolts-Construction-Audio-Recordings-Cover-UpAllegations-502729722.html New York Times report: https://www.nytimes. com/2018/12/14/nyregion/mario-cuomo-bridge-broken-boltsinvestigation.html

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Rainer Lederer founded the company that continues to bear his name 49 years ago together with Hans Lipinski. At the beginning of 2019 he retires fully from a business that has grown to become one of the most respected in the European fastener sector.

n the 1970s and 1980s Rainer Lederer developed the company, at that time still Lederer + Lipinski, into one of the market leaders for the trade with stainless steel screws in Europe. Making the move to Ennepetal in 1975 and then with the construction of the new building on Katzbachstraße in 1988, he took major economic risks. They paid off, and throughout the company was always very profitable. At the beginning of the 1990s he realised that it was also possible to be successful with special screws and C-parts management. With this he laid the foundations for all the things that make Lederer what it is today and with which it remains very successful. When he handed over the company in 2012, his son, Dr Volker Lederer, was able to take over a very profitable and respected company. Rainer Lederer had not only done an outstanding job economically, but also from a human point of view. The evidence of this is nowhere clearer than in the fact that numerous employees have been working for the company for decades and identify very strongly with Lederer. About the personal relationship between founder and successor? When father and son work together, conflicts are practically inevitable. It’s no secret that the two were absolutely no exception in this respect. However, and this is what counts, Rainer Lederer has acted confidently and with foresight when it comes to important decisions. He carried out the process of transferring the company to his son consistently and within an absolutely reasonable period of time. As early as 2006, he told his son that in case of disagreement, it was Volker Lederer that could make the final decision. Rainer Lederer’s simple and accurate reasoning: After all, the company is his son’s future, not his!

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Taiwan fastener exports at record level According to figures published by the Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute, in the first eleven months of 2018 Taiwan exported a record value of fasteners, topping US$4.4 billion (€3.8 billion).

aiwan exported 131,354 tonnes of fasteners in November, down 8% from the previous month, and 1% below the tonnage in November 2017. For the first eleven months of 2018 Taiwan exported 1.53 million tonnes of fasteners, an increase of 5.14% from the same period 2017. These exports were valued at more than US$4.4 billion, reflecting a 13% increase year-on-year, and representing successive years of growth. The average export price was US$2.881/kg, around 7.5% higher than for the same period 2017.

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Gary Macauley takes ownership of Martyn Price Following eighteen years as a senior manager in the business Gary Macauley has acquired full ownership of Martyn Price effective November 2018. Carly Pearson has been appointed sales director.

acauley told Fastener + Fixing Magazine that the prospect of acquiring the business opened up in May, on the back of a discussion about Martyn Price Fasteners’ fit in the wider portfolio of the previous owners. “They made it clear the business was not up for sale but said if I put a sensible offer on the table they would give it serious condition.” Once in-principle terms had been agreed neither party wanted undue delay in case it became corrosive for the business. “The bank was positive and supportive. I admit there was a moment when I thought ‘how old am I – do I really want to do this?’ Then I thought, ‘Let’s be sensible about this. We’ve moved, we done a massive reorganisation. It’s all been done, it’s all settled in. If it eventually sells to someone else, they’re going to get the benefit of all our hard work. Carly and I spoke long and hard about it – her response was, ‘let’s go for it’. So we did!” The move to new premises in Dudley last year was a crossroads in the business, as far as Macauley is concerned. “We had been operating from a massive unit and hadn’t realised initial ambitions to grow the business by acquisition. The last decade has been torrid for the fastener industry in the UK and now, of course, there is the uncertainty surrounding BREXIT.”

Record year for Italian machine tool industry Industry association UCIMU reported a record-breaking year for the Italian machine tool sector in 2018 and predicts a stable 2019.

assimo Carboniero, president of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, told a year end media conference that the Italian industry – manufacturing machine tools, robots and automation systems had – registered double-digit increases in all of its economic indicators. 2018 production value grew for the fifth consecutive year in 2018, recording a 13.4% growth year-on-year to €6.9 billion. Domestic sales by Italian producers increased by 21.1% to €3.27 billion. The overall Italian market was reckoned to have increased 25.9% to €5.62 billion. Exports grew 7.2% to 3.63 billion. Based on ISTAT data for the first eight months of 2018 the main export destinations were Germany (€246 million: +11.6%), China (€237 million: +7.1%), United States of America (€223 million: +9.5%), Poland (€143 million +49.8%), and France (€135 million: -4.6%). Massimo Carborniero estimated that – counting in parts, tooling and numerical controls, not included in the statistics – the sector’s turnover exceeded €9 billion. While confident for 2019, Carborniero noted “an evident slowdown in investments by Italian users” and lobbied for the Italian government to reverse its decision to eliminate ‘super depreciation’, an instrument he said that had particularly stimulated SMEs to invest.

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“Last year was a game of two halves for Martyn Price. The first half was tough, the second much better. The relocation presented one-off costs but the health of the underlying business was good. As far as our industry is concerned, there is still business out there, there are still opportunities out there. There’ll always be uncertainties in the market but we’re small enough to be able to react, and big enough to play a significant part.” Once the acquisition was confirmed, the first priority, of course, was to tell the people in the business. “We’d had the move last year and it was great that we didn’t lose anyone as a result. We kept a strong team together. I did have a concern that this might be another change too quick but the response from everyone was ‘great, fantastic – let’s get on with it’. Then came the response from the marketplace – a lot of emails and phone calls of really positive support and good wishes.” “There’s no magic plan” for the business, says Macauley. “It’s about focusing on our strengths and delivering a sustainable business. We’ll keep on making small but positive steps forward.”

Shamrock International acquires Vaber Industriale Shamrock International has announced a stock purchase agreement has been executed with Vaber Industriale SpA to acquire all shares in Vaber on 26th November 2018.

aber provides technical solutions to manufacturers throughout Europe. “Shamrock opened our Frankfurt, Germany office last year, and adding the Vaber family to our family helps to anchor our global strategy. Vaber’s product offering and customers are very adjacent to ours, and we are excited to offer Shamrock products to their customers and vice-versa. We share the same company values and both prioritise families first. We truly feel that this transaction will be accretive for both organisations. We look forward to providing a better service offering to all of our customers worldwide,” says Robert Waichulis, CEO of Shamrock International. Vaber will continue to be operated by Emanuela Bettini, current CEO, and Alberto Bettini, current director of sales, for the foreseeable future under the direction of Floris Somers, managing director of Shamrock International Deutschland. Vaber Industriale, a privately held and operated company, is an adhesives, tapes, and sealants manufacturer and distributor in business since 1957. Vaber primarily sells to OEMs in the marine, appliance, automotive, rail, and composites industries throughout Europe. Shamrock International, a privately held and operated company, is a hybrid manufacturer of engineered components for a variety of industries. The company was founded in 1972 with the goal of being a trusted team member to clients across the globe. With headquarters in Itasca, Illinois, Shamrock has additional locations in North America, China, Taiwan and Germany. Shamrock International helps clients build great things across the globe.

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Lederer outlines EFDA strengths at IFE Las Vegas

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At the recent International Fastener Expo, Las Vegas, Dr Volker Lederer, president of the European Fastener Distributor Association (EFDA), had the opportunity to address the ‘Sessions Corner’ audience about EFDA’s objectives, activities and values before exploring EU fastener distribution and some trends in the fastener business.

r Lederer started by explaining how the application of EU anti-dumping duties on stainless steel fasteners in the late 1990s had catalysed the formation of EFDA in 2000. “With EFDA, we European distributors actually began to defend our interests at a European level.” Eighteen years on “EFDA is deeply engaged in promoting the value of fastener distributors – especially its value to the European industry”. That meant making it “clear how important we are for the smooth functioning of the European economy”. EFDA has recently published ‘Securing the Future: European Fastener Distribution in the 21 st Century’ – exploring how, while continuing to fulfil traditional wholesaling responsibilities, modern fastener distributors have invested in advanced technology. “We fastener distributors provide the crucial, reliable link between cost efficient global manufacturing sources and worldwide industrial consumers,” he said. “Increasingly complex and global supply chains must be effectively managed. We have to find and cooperate with reliable manufacturers. And we must provide them efficient production volumes that can be consolidated to cost-effective shipment quantities.” He noted that manufacturing and shipment leads could easily add up to 26 weeks and that in an uncertain world, the list of potential disruptions is always growing. Fastener distributors invested and worked tirelessly, he said, to provide precisely engineered and defined solutions. “We support every sector of European industry and make sure they are competitive on the global market – today and tomorrow!” In addition to representing national fastener associations in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom

and Ireland, EFDA had seen rapid growth in MEFDA, the organisation representing fastener distributors in other European countries. EFDA’s Sixth Triennial Conference, held in Rotterdam in June 2018, had underlined EFDA’s vibrancy and its international connections. “The guideline of EFDA is to lobby for free and fair trade in an open marketplace,” Dr Lederer explained, elaborating: “Free means that EFDA basically promotes an unrestricted access of our companies to markets all over the world. We therefore oppose any measures against free trade which are simply protectionist.” However, he added: “We believe that free trade must also be fair. We know that unfair trading practices such as dumping and subsidisation exist. In these cases, appropriate trade measures may be necessary to preserve the competitive environment.” But, he emphasised, “these trade measures must not distort competition!” Dr Lederer spoke about the crucial relationships between the US and Europe and the importance of taking opportunities “to deepen our political and trade relations and further develop our ties with our American Friends”. He went on: “We as EFDA hope, and we work for this objective, that free trade will succeed and not be regarded as a threat. Never in history has protectionism really improved the situation of the seemingly protected.” Concluding, he said: “Our companies in the United States and in the European Union – whether manufacturers or distributors – benefit from a strong global market. I am personally convinced that the European Union has advantages for everybody. For EFDA I can definitely say that we are stronger when we work together.”

Apolo MEA rebrands under the name CELO Apolo MEA Befestigungssysteme GmbH will rebrand under the name CELO Befestigungssysteme GmbH. This change solely concerns the company name – the legal form of the company, the general managers and the address remain the same.

his step is the logical consequence of the dynamic growth of the CELO Group, to which Apolo MEA Befestigungssysteme has belonged since 2009. CELO Group is an internationally successful family-owned group of companies, with a core competence in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high-quality technical screws and technical fixings. In recent years the group has expanded strongly mainly through acquisitions and so the time has come to unite the diversity of brands within the CELO Group. CELO is preparing for the future with a uniform, fresh appearance of the entire group. The uniform brand facilitates the market communication not only for CELO itself but also for the customers.

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The CELO Group employs around 360 people in 17 countries worldwide, owns four production sites in Germany, Spain, China, and the United States, and delivers its products to more than 80 countries. CELO Befestigungssysteme GmbH will remain loyal to its Aichach location in Germany. In recent years, innovative fastening systems have been launched on the market from here. Due to the positive business development, further investments are planned at the location in Aichach.

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Bossard receives John Deere accolade again Bossard North America and Bossard Mexico has again earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2018 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Programme. The Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.

ossard, in both the USA and Mexico, was selected for the honour in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality, as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Bossard is the major supplier for over 8,000 different fastener product solutions, with application engineering and customer logistics, to John Deere’s 27 plants in North America. In the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program, all suppliers are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including product quality, cost management, on-time delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. John Deere Supply Management created the programme in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.

Henkel starts work on new global innovation centre Henkel has laid the cornerstone for its new Adhesives Technologies Global Innovation Centre at its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company will be investing more than €130 million in this state-of-the-art building and, once completed, the facility will enhance the development of new technologies and applications for a variety of industries.

enkel’s new Adhesives Technologies Global Innovation Centre will also serve as a global customer centre, where Henkel will present solutions for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. It will support UK customers seeking tailor-made solutions and provide complementary facilities to those at Henkel’s UK headquarters in Hemel Hempstead. The seven-storey centre will contain numerous laboratories, research and testing facilities, office space, and conference rooms, spread over an area of 50,000m 2 . It will house around 350 employees from R&D, product development, application technology, and service, that currently work in different buildings across the Düsseldorf site. The opening of the innovation centre is planned for the end of 2020 and its modular design will allow it to grow as required.

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Bufab recruits global business development director As a part of the ‘Leadership’ ambition and in order to reach its more ambitious growth target, Bufab aims to be the preferred partner in the industry by 2020. To help achieve this, the company has recruited Johan Sandberg as global business development director and a new member of the executive management team.

ohan took up his new position in January 2019, replacing Urban Bülow, who has relocated to the US to accelerate Bufab’s expansion in North America. Johan has a MSc degree in business administration from Linköping University in Sweden. He has had a long and successful leadership career in large industrial companies, including Volvo Powertrain and Volvo Aero, and most recently was the senior vice-president in charge of the tail lift division in Cargotec/Hiab. “We are very happy to be able to announce that Johan is joining our team. I am sure that his energy, experience and business acumen will further improve Bufab’s Global Parts Productivity™ offering and build yet stronger customer relations. We wish him a very warm welcome to the Bufab Group”, said Jörgen Rosengren, Bufab’s president and CEO. “It feels exciting to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial global company with such a clear customer value proposition. I look forward to joining the rest of the team – aiming to become the strongest player in our industry,” commented Johan Sandberg.

Böllhoff Otalu lays foundations for new logistics centre At the end of September 2018 Willhelm Böllhoff laid the foundation stone for a new logistics centre in Alpespace, France, after acquiring a 35,000m2 site on which it will develop a 10,000m2 building, with the potential for further expansion.

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riven by the sad loss to cancer earlier this year of their good friend and Rapierstar company accountant Jonathan Curwen, David and Scott trekked in unseasonably deep snow and blizzard conditions to a height of 4,000m close to the peak of Mount Toubkal, North Africa’s highest peak. “This trek was an amazing experience but certainly tougher than we’d envisaged. We wanted to do it for Jonathan who was a healthy, talented and positive 42 year old professional when he suddenly had to bravely battle his cancer diagnosis. Sadly, he was lost to his loving wife and young family this summer,” comments David. The duo started their fundraising trek from their Imlil village starting point with a six hour ascent to ‘the refuge’ at 3,200m. They woke early the next day at 5:30am to trek to the summit in the dark, with only head torches to illuminate a treacherous route in knee-deep snow that was ultimately curtailed due to the harsh weather. “It was hard and slow going with crampons and ice axes required, but thankfully our Berber guide navigated us safely up to the top ridge at 4,000m and only 65% oxygen levels. Extreme weather conditions meant all the Berber guides denied access beyond the ridge, as it was simply too dangerous to attempt the very summit; with winds over 70mph, -27ºC wind chill, almost no visibility and freezing snowfall,” explains David. “Our return down was even more hazardous, regularly falling and sliding in the now waist deep snow. We were so relieved to see the refuge again. Once dry and recharged, we descended slowly back to the village in deteriorating weather, thankful for our walking poles and with the pressure on to get back to the lodge in Imlil village before nightfall. Exhausted but elated, we all agreed that the experience was not to be forgotten. I’d like to thank everyone who has so kindly donated already and should anyone else wish to donate, please visit out Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/rapierstar”.

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PERSPECTIVE by Phil Matten, executive editor, Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Phil Matten reflects on some of the key topics currently involving the fastener industry Christmas parties are curious affairs and, perhaps, an even more curious topic with which to start a column in a fastener magazine, so bear with me.

had the best of intentions of reflecting, as another new year opens, on some of the specific challenges and opportunities facing our industry. However, I have been solidly beaten to the punch by clearer thinkers. So, may I commend you to read Jun Xu’s incisive article and the down to earth business philosophy of Guy Stanhope, both to be found in these pages. So back to Christmas parties. I had the pleasure – and it actually was, which is not always the case with these things – of attending the Mack Brooks’ Christmas party in December. As most will know, this magazine is part of the Group, albeit with a distinctive and independent business model and editorial policy. That makes the annual celebration a rare opportunity to catch up with some of the more than one hundred people working in our St Albans office, involved in organising and managing exhibitions worldwide. What struck me, more forcibly than in previous years, is what a remarkably diverse community has been brought together. Few businesses can lay claim to having brought together quite so many nationalities in a single building. Sure, there are politics with a small ‘p’, discordances, tensions. However, it is ultimately a creative and effective diversity delivering, by and large, highly successful events across the globe. We talk about ‘being there’ as a key principle of this Magazine. Regardless of the immense value that delivers to our editorial coverage, it has also been hugely influential at an individual level. I have been privileged to have seen the world through the eyes of business people in many, many countries – and come to recognise they have far more in common than in contrast.

The coming quarter is likely to be decisive in reinforcing or not the current global atmosphere of isolation and protection. I’ve been asked often enough, all around the world, but I really have no idea how BREXIT will turn out. That it will happen, for better or worse, I am convinced – this is a road once taken that really has no way back. We’ll know by 29 th March. Similarly, we’re likely to find out whether the United States and China can find an equitable and sustainable way to trade together – and, no doubt, whether Donald Trump’s Mexican wall will actually be built. Talking of walls, more than thirty years ago, I was taken to see part of the East German border – and faced with the shocking reality of a village bisected by a high wall and, stretching in either direction, barbed wire, minefields, guard towers and machine gun zones. In 1961 my guide’s family had been trapped on the ‘other side’. One deeply ironic comment of his I will never forget: “All this to keep us out.”

NORTH AMERICAN NEWS by John Wolz, editor, GlobalFastenerNews.com

US tariff hike on Chinese fasteners delayed US fastener importers and distributors got a reprieve from a looming tariff hike on Chinese fasteners.

he Section 301 tariffs of 10% on US$200 billion worth of Chinese goods, including a majority of fasteners manufactured in China, were scheduled to increase to 25% on 1 st January 2019. At the end of November, the leaders of the US and China agreed to delay the rate hike for 90 days in hopes of providing time to find a solution to the trade war gripping the two largest economies in the world. “The White House said that President Donald Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping, during high-stakes talks in Argentina, that he would not boost tariffs on US$200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% on 1 st January as previously announced,” Reuters reported.

“Beijing for its part agreed to buy an unspecified but ‘very substantial’ amount of agricultural, energy, industrial and other products, the White House said in a statement.” If no deal is reached within 90 days, both parties agreed that the 10% tariffs will be raised to 25%, the White House said. The Section 301 duty, imposed by President Trump on 24th September, is the third round of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods. The president has said the tariffs are in response to China’s unfair trade practices. China immediately retaliated with a tariff on US goods. US fastener importers and distributors responded to the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese fasteners by raising prices to cover replacement costs for products in their inventories.

G.L. Huyett receives 232 tariff exclusions for steel G.L. Huyett has received 48 Section 232 tariff exclusions for stainless steel bar product, the company announced.

EO Tim O’Keeffe stated: “Rather than accepting regulatory changes as inevitable, (our team) assessed the situation and built a compelling case to the Federal government that our claimed exclusions possess a national security interest. I suspect that we may be the very first company in the US fastener industry to receive exclusions.” Announced in March, the Section 232 tariffs were enacted by President Donald Trump on the grounds of national security. The tariffs place duties of 25% on imported steel and 10% on imported aluminum. The Department of Commerce issued a process in June by which importers could file exclusion requests. The criteria for exclusions was for raw materials “not produced in the United States in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or of a satisfactory quality, and upon specific national security considerations”. US companies must file a separate application for each product they wanted excluded. Once the request is posted on Regulations.gov (typically weeks after it was filed), domestic companies have 30 days to comment. The Commerce Department has an additional 90 days after the comment period ends to issue a final determination. To date there have been over 40,000 requests submitted, of which about half have received public objection from domestic producers or similar stakeholders. As of 1st November, the Commerce Department had approved fewer than 5,000 exclusions. “This is a big win for us,” noted Zac Chamberlain, purchasing manager at G.L. Huyett. “We have another 15 exclusions pending, all of which have passed the public comment period with no objections.” Each exclusion required approximately two personnel hours per submission, Chamberlain told GlobalFastenerNews.com.

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“G.L. Huyett seeks to utilize domestic mill sources where possible, but were unable to find suppliers who could meet the high precision requirements that our customers expect,” Chamberlain explained. Chamberlain had some advice for other fastener companies seeking 232 tariff exclusions. “Our advice would be to ensure that there are no viable domestic options, obtain official responses from them, include this documentation in the submission, and ensure that official form and supporting documentation are submitted in the correct format and file size that is documented in the requirements.” The exclusions could help G.L. Huyett keep price inflation in check, added sales VP Dan Harriger. “This is even a bigger win for our customers,” Harriger stated. “While there is general inflation in the market due to capacity constraints and the underlying production input costs, this is one step in the right direction.” Harriger further noted that the exclusions would primarily affect G.L. Huyett’s stainless key stock and solid pins made from bar. Established in 1906 by Guy Huyett, the company is one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Kansas. The company is a manufacturer, master distributor and importer of non-threaded fasteners supplying industrial distributors. www.huyett.com

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PPG raising coatings prices 10% PPG has announced a 10% price increase on all industrial coatings products globally – effective 1 st January 2019 or as permissible by contract – applying to all industrial coatings end-use segments.

im Knavish, PPG senior vice-president, industrial coatings, cited unprecedented cost pressures in raw materials, freight, energy, and labour, for the resulting price increase. “We continue to be diligent in offsetting costs and exercising cost-control measures across our supply chain to increase efficiency,” said Knavish. “Despite these efforts, we must modify our pricing to ensure that we can continue to deliver exceptional technical support and solutions to our customers.”

California’s Prop 65: Only four chemicals involve the fastener industry “It’s not about labels and it’s not about chemicals. In our industry, that’s not what it is about,” Carmen Vertullo said of California’s Prop 65. “It’s about not getting sued.”

rop 65 – officially titled: ‘The Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986’ – was passed by California voters that year by a 63% to 37% margin. It was intended to allow consumers to make “informed decisions” on what chemicals are in a product. California published and has subsequently updated a list of more than 850 chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. “Nobody pays attention anymore,” Vertullo, vice-president of AIM Testing Laboratory, told a Prop 65 conference at the International Fastener Expo. In California, everyone from Disneyland to parking structures to Starbucks provide warnings to protect themselves. “No one goes to jail,” Vertullo added. Vertullo has researched and written a White Paper for fastener suppliers to explain Prop 65 and the fastener industry. He advocated creating a fastener industry group of experts to “help formulate compliance policy statements and strategies for dealing with Prop 65”. Some believe that providing warnings on even low levels offers a “safe harbor” against “bounty hunters”. “Those bounty hunters file lawsuits to win payoffs,” Vertullo said. “Your attorney will tell you your best option is to pay off.” There actually are only four out of the 850 chemicals on the list that worry many (in the fastener industry): Cadmium (possible issue in locknuts), hexavalent chromium (in zinc plating), lead (brass and HDG coatings) and nickel (300 series stainless steel and some plated fasteners). “We’re not low-hanging fruit,” Vertullo declared. The fastener industry’s products are relatively safe. Vertullo acknowledged that in some industries, Prop 65 could be helpful in identifying certain poisons. He also noted that there are exemptions including companies with fewer than ten employees. However, suggested labelling changed in 2018, with format and content of the warnings very specific. Manufacturers, packagers, importers and suppliers can be responsible. Vertullo encouraged fastener suppliers to explore the California Prop 65 websites thoroughly. They are: oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65 or P65/warnings.ca.gov

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Park-Ohio president on path to be next US ambassador to Ireland Park-Ohio Industries president, Edward Crawford, appears likely to be the next US ambassador to Ireland.

he 80-year-old Irish-American businessman was nominated on 22 nd October 2018 by US President Donald Trump. The White House formally sent the bid to the Senate on 13th November. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Crawford was Trump’s Ohio finance chairman, and donated US$160,000 to a joint fundraising committee that aided Trump’s election, according to Cleveland.com. Crawford’s nomination will now be considered by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where a confirmation hearing will be held, RTÉ reports. If approved, his name will then go to the floor of the Senate for a further vote. There has not been a US Ambassador to Ireland since January 2017, according to RTÉ. Crawford reportedly has family roots in County Cork. He became CEO of Park-Ohio in 1992 after acquiring a substantial stake in the company, serving until 2018 – when his son Matthew Crawford took over the role. Park-Ohio entered the fastener business in 1995 by acquiring RB&W. Subsequent fastener acquisitions included Arden Industrial Products Inc, Arcon Fastener Corp, Delo Screw Products Co, Direct Fasteners, Gateway Industrial Supply and Columbia Nut & Bolt Corp, and Purchased Parts Group Inc. In 2005, Park-Ohio acquired Memphis, TN-based Purchased Parts Group Inc, an international distributor of production fasteners and other C-class components. In 2007, Park-Ohio changed the name of its Integrated Logistics Solutions business to Supply Technologies. The company’s business units include Columbia Nut and Bolt, NABS, and Direct Fasteners Ltd, which will also operate under the Supply Technologies name. Cleveland, OH-based Supply Technologies provides logistics services for 245,000 production components. The segment operates 64 logistics service centers in North America, the Czech Republic, Puerto Rico, the UK, Hungary, China, Taiwan, Singapore, India, France, Spain, Poland, and Ireland, as well as production sourcing and support centers in Asia. In 2017, Supply Technologies acquired Heads and All Threads and Aero-Missile Components Inc. Park-Ohio was founded in 1907 with the formation of Park Drop Forge, which manufactured closed die forgings for crankshafts, camshafts, and other parts for trucks, buses, and diesel locomotives. www.pkoh.com

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MMK-Metiz invests in fastener manufacturing equipment MMK-Metiz is actively implementing its investment programme, with it investing in Taiwanese fastener manufacturing equipment, including cold heading, thread rolling, and drill point technologies, as well as a packaging line.

MK-Metiz’s plant produces self-tapping screws, with a current annual capacity of 1,200 tonnes. The new equipment has facilitated production of screws from 76mm to 152mm long. It also supported the company in mastering production of window profile screws, self-drilling screws with pan head and washer, universal screws, and hammer screws for plastic plugs.

The full range of new products was presented at the MMK-Metiz stand at the Metal-Expo 2018 exhibition in Moscow during November. In 2019, MMK-Metiz plans to acquire a complex of cold heading and thread rolling machines from Jern Yao that will provide an annual production capacity of more than 18,000 tonnes for M16 to M24 bolts.

OSPAZ expands high-strength bolt production New equipment for the production of high-strength fasteners was launched at the Oryol Steel Rolling Plant (OSPAZ LLC). The opening ceremony of the third San Yung heat treatment line took place on 2nd November 2018.

018 also saw the plant successfully implement an investment programme for the development of the production of high-strength fasteners. Under this programme, the company invested about 140 million rubles in new equipment. By the end of October, the third San Yung heat treatment line was operational, allowing the Oryol Steel Rolling Plant to increase production of high-strength fasteners to 400 tonnes per month. Vadim Tarasov, deputy governor of the Oryol Region, and Gennady Parakhin, head of the industry and trade department of the region, were guests at the opening ceremony. Vadim Tarasov expressed confidence that the latest equipment will allow the company to increase its competitive advantage and take on new markets. During 2018, OSPAZ continued to expand its range of products. In particular, it introduced production of M20 bolts between 205mm and 240mm long, according to GOST R ISO 4014-2013, and M24 – M30 from 105mm to 160mm long according to GOST R ISO 4017-2013. High-strength fasteners from OSPAZ LLC were used in the construction of sports facilities for the Olympic Games in Sochi and for the 2018 World Cup.

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Leroy Merlin to double Russia market share By 2022, DIY retailer Leroy Merlin intends to increase its share in the Russian DIY market to 26%. At the end of 2017, the network estimated its share in the home goods and repair market at 12.6%.

n absolute figures, the retailer plans to increase its revenue in Russia from 272 billion rubles in 2017 to 558 billion rubles (€7.1 million) in 2021. Today the network of Leroy Merlin outlets in Russia consists of 88 hypermarkets, with two more opening by the end of the year. During 2019 the company plans to open 22 more stores. At a Retail Strategy Forum in April 2018, Leroy Merlin East marketing director, Philippe Mujeu, said that within five years the DIY network intended to increase the share of Russian goods in its range from 55% to 70%.

Car manufacturers enter investment contracts AvtoVAZ, together with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, submitted an application to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a special investment contract (SPIC).

he companies announced plans to invest 70 billion rubles in the development and modernisation of Lada, Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi car production. According to Mr Manturov, head of the ministry of industry and trade, the cumulative investment in the project could exceed 70 billion rubles (€892 million) over a SPIC period of 10 years. “The total volume of products manufactured and sold during the contract period will be about 4.9 trillion rubles, while the share of export can reach 10%. Importantly the project would create 4,500 jobs,” the official said. The minister also noted two other applications to the Ministry of Industry and Trade – from the German BMW company and the Avtotor Group of Companies. Previously, a positive decision was made on concluding a SPIC with GAZ group and Hyundai companies. GAZ plans to spend 20.9 billion rubles in the SPIC framework to create new production and update existing capacities for the manufacture of light commercial and medium duty vehicles and heavy trucks.

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New director at MMK-METIZ Alexander Mukhin was appointed a director of JSC MMK-METIZ from 1st December 2018. Previously he was head of the technical department of PJSC ‘Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works’.

EO of PJSC MMK, Pavel Shilyaev, noted: “This appointment is indisputable evidence of the high professionalism of Mr Mukhin. His accumulated experience, intimate professional knowledge, and ability to manage large teams, will allow him to competently initiate working priorities and will provide the necessary level of performance of production and commercial tasks in his new responsibility.” Oleg Shiryaev has been a director of JSC MMK-METIZ since September 2013. From 1st December 2018 he was appointed production deputy CEO of PJSC MMK.

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CSC holds wire rod prices for Q1 2019 On 26th November, Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation (CSC) announced that its wire rod prices for domestic delivery in the first quarter 2019 would remain unchanged, ending five quarters of consecutive increases.

uring 2018 CSC increased wire rod prices by some TW$2,640 per tonne – around US$86. For Q1 2019 CSC has reduced prices of some steel grades, including hot and cold rolled coil, but held its prices for wire rod and bar. Making the announcement China Steel pointed to WorldSteel upgrading its 2019 global demand forecast to 1.68 billion tonnes. While noting that the OECD had downgraded its forecast for global GDP growth from 3.7% to 3.5% “due to headwinds from trade and political tensions”, CSC pointed to continued consumption growth in the United States and long-term expansion potential in the Eurozone despite “the turmoil of BREXIT”. CSC made no comment on the slide in mainland China steel prices during December or major Chinese steel groups’ decisions to reduce January prices. It said: “The Chinese economy is encountering headwinds but with government’s efforts on demand strengthening, monetary easing, and exchange rate stability, the impact is less severe. Xi Jinping has shown a softening stance on G20 meeting, and the trade tension is expected to ease.”

CSC also said that, to reduce the impact of growing difficulties in international trade, China and India were pushing ahead on domestic infrastructure investments. Turning to the domestic market it evaluated the investment climate in Taiwan as “getting better”, with further domestic infrastructure projects worth TW$235 billion (€6.7 million) expected, and currently strong export and industry growth. Orders for steel products were transferring from China to Taiwan as a result of the application of US trade tariffs, which had less direct effect on Taiwan. Concluding, China Steel Corporation said: “In order to keep downstream customers’ confidences and export competitiveness, as well as to make shipments smoother during Chinese New Year period, CSC decided to roll over the prices of plate, bar and rod, EG and decrease the prices of other products.”

New fastener innovation centre in Haiyan Haiyan County, in China’s Zhejiang Province, has begun construction of a comprehensive fastener industry centre to “meet the needs of the market”.

n Haiyan, there are more than 1,300 enterprises engaged in the fastener and related industries. The region has an annual trade volume of around two million tonnes, worth US$144 million (€125.8 million). Haiyan fastener companies produce mainly screws, nuts, bolts and threaded rods in more than 14,000 variants. “The purposes of the construction of this comprehensive building are to improve the industry chain and upgrade the value chain,” an officer from Haiyan Technology Bureau said. The building will be divided into seven sections, covering collaborative innovation, inspection, AI manufacturing, technology finance, talent communication, innovation business incubation, and a government public service platform. The plan is to operate the building through a shareholding system and membership. Once completed the building will serve as government platform, platform operator, college, agency, and finance institution, providing fastener enterprises with a one-stop service. The overall aim is to improve the efficiency of innovation for the fastener industry, and boost Haiyan’s economy. Source: Chinafastener.com

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Japan short of construction bolts The Japanese construction industry faces a shortage of high-tensile construction bolts, Fastener World Magazine reports.

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China’s export rebates increased The Executive Meeting of the State Council of P.R. China, held in October 2018, decided to improve export rebates and speed up their processing in order to alleviate burdens on export enterprises.

he State Council decided that, from 1 st November 2018, export rebates, which vary based on the type of goods involved, would be increased. The export rebate on fasteners had already increased from 5% to 9% in September, apparently in response to US tariffs. Along with increases on nearly 400 other product groups, the rebate has now further increased to 10%. Export rebate levels remained unchanged for products requiring high energy consumption, generating high-level of pollution or heavily consuming natural resources, or which are subject to reduction strategies due to overcapacity. To further simplify the tax system, rebate rates have been reduced from seven to five levels. The process time for export rebates will also shorten from thirteen to ten working days. According to the State Council, provision of export rebates conforms to WTO regulations and China’s export rebate “is transforming from being industry policy oriented to regulation oriented”. The measures are said to contribute to structural reforms of supply and decrease operational costs, as well as helping to maintain steady improvement in foreign trade during “a more challenging international situation”.

Chinese steel mills cut January prices P.R. China’s biggest steel producer, Baosteel, announced it would hold or reduce prices on key products for January delivery. Wuhan Iron & Steel also announced cuts, including a CNY260 – CNY300 (€33 - €38) reduction in wire rod prices.

he moves reflect the significant gap between mill pricing and spot price levels that developed during December, with the average price of wire rod, according to the CuSteel Index, tumbling 17% from 2018 peak levels at the beginning of November. Mid-December, the trend showed signs of reversing as two of China’s main steel producing cities sharply tightened air pollution controls on heavy industry: One requiring a 40% reduction in steel output, the other reportedly requiring a full shut down. Chinese steel exports dropped 9% to less than 64 million tonnes in January to November 2018, despite depreciation in the Chinese Yuan, according to China’s Metallurgical Industry Planning and Research Institute. The body expects domestic consumption to reach 820 million tonnes in 2018, declining to 800 million tonnes in 2019. Conversely, China’s 2018 output of crude steel is expected to be at record levels, exceeding 920 million tonnes. At face value that is a massive increase from a 2017 total of 832 million tonnes. However, the comparison is skewed since highly polluting low grade steel capacity shut down by Beijing was not included in official data, whereas production by major mills to fill the gap has been.

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Würth opens phase 2 Haiyan supply chain centre In December, senior representatives from Würth and Chinese guests attended the opening ceremony for the second phase of the Group’s supply chain centre in Haiyan Economic Development Zone.

he initial project was signed and witnessed by the German Chancellor and Chinese Premier in 2015, and opened in 2016. According to Larry Stevens, CEO of Würth China, the Group selected Haiyan from forty locations in China. Once the second phase is operational, product will be shipped from the centre to other Asia Pacific regions, with the emphasis on achieving high-levels of efficiency through extensive adoption of automated systems and IoT. Source: Fastener World Magazine

Nitto Seiko opens second Indonesian plant Nitto Seiko has opened a new plant in Indonesia to further target demand from the automotive industry for cold forged parts and fasteners.

itto Seiko originally invested IDR 700 million (€42,477) to open its first Indonesia subsidiary (NAI) with 30 employees in 1985. The subsidiary posted robust sales growth as the Indonesian economy grew and subsequently Nitto Seiko bought the fastener business of P.T. Isogai Indonesia. At the opening ceremony of the new plant Nitto Seiko’s president said: “Today NAI has well over 300 employees and becomes a role model for other overseas subsidiaries.”

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Fastener imports grow 11% in Brazil Without considering December, to close the annual balance, import purchases for Brazil were around US$614 million (€542.9 million).

n January 2018 some predictions forecasted the achievement of economic growth above 2.5% to 3% for Brazil. However, the trucker strikes during May, and other factors such as the elections, prevented the Brazilians having better luck. In this year the GDP growth should actually get to around 1.5%. However, during the third quarter the South America giant achieved growth of 0.8%. Now, there is huge expectation for 2019; especially on construction, with more than three thousand paralysed infrastructure works, that the new Republic President, Jair Bolsonaro, promises to restart. Despite these ‘mild results’, fastener imports already show a

relevant mood increase compared with 2017. The total value for January through to November was US$614.59 million (+11%). The tonnage imported increased 12.2% year-on-year to 116,756 tonnes. This puts the average price per kg at US$5.264 (-1.1%). Looking at the other side, the export sale of fasteners ‘Made in Brazil’ was valued at US$129.6 million (+25%), comprising 23,194 tonnes (5.3%) at an average price per kg of US$5.59 (18.8%). Currently, fasteners represent 0.43% of the total for manufactured product imports, it is 47 th in the import ranking. Meanwhile, ‘Made in Brazil’ fasteners represent 0.16% of the total of manufactured products exported, being 92 nd on the ranking.

New Gerdau steel promises to do more with less During an automotive meeting, Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau Group presented a new programme of lighter steels.

ommitted to reducing pollutants and global warming – as well as the environmental goals established at the 21 st Climate Conference (COP 21) held in Paris in 2015 – the Gerdau Group has launched a range of steel products capable of doing more, even with greater lightness. During a meeting dedicated to automakers and their supply chain companies, held in October in the city of Guarulhos, São Paulo, Gerdau presented some lectures to an audience of metal sector professionals. In one lecture the steelmaker launched its GG Max Hiductility, a steel line that presents differentiated mechanical properties due to a combination of special thermomechanical processing and differentiated chemical composition. “We are seeking to reduce the weight of these steels as a path to efficiency; that is, to do more with less. Here we approach several metallurgical aspects, and in one of them we seek to develop technologies that improve the refining of grains, thus achieving a significant increase in resistance, but without compromising the tenacity,” said Rafael Galdino, the Gerdau research, development and innovation specialist. With this grain refining, the GG MAX Hiductility achieved gains of up to 18% in the flow limit and an increase of up to three times in the toughness, allowing increased resistance in applications without heat treatment. “Here we exhibited one example of steel for fasteners and gears production, explaining how we came to these results and the benefits achieved. Our search is for the reduction of 1 to 2 ASTM in the average grain size of the material. However, refining is not everything. Behind, there are other steps beyond the manufacturing process that, combined, will be decisive in the level of improvement,” Galdino concluded. “These new lines are in the final stages of development, including the provision of pilot lots for testing, but Gerdau has already structured itself for scale production. Everything is a matter of time in finding partners, providing the necessary for testing, then going to production and systematic supply to use on cold or hot forging systems,” concluded Samuel Freese, Gerdau technical relations manager. www.gerdau.com.br

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Ciser launches screwdriver tips The largest Latin A merican fastener manufacturer, Ciser, has added two new screwdriver bit patterns, for use with recessed screws, to its 27,000 product portfolio.

he new lines include a double magnetic tip, for use with Phillips recess screw, together with screwdrivers. Ciser also introduced a Phillips tip with limiter, for drywall type screws, designed to limit the depth of penetration of the screw into the plasterboard. The new ranges are intended primarily for professional installers working in wood and plaster. www.ciser.com.br

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A benchmark in fixings Based in the north of Spain in Logroño, La Rioja, INDEX Fixing Systems has established itself as an industrial manufacturer and supplier of fixing systems – selling products in 95 countries via distribution partners.

ith a product range that includes metallic, plastic and chemical anchors, screw fixings for different materials, as well as metallic and plastic clamps and DIY formats, INDEX Fixing Systems is recognised in the market as a reliable supplier of a wide range of high-quality, approved products – supported by a first-class service. Here Oscar Cañas, export manager at INDEX Fixing Systems, talks about recent developments at the company and how growing alongside its customers has enabled it to become a reference point in the fixing sector.

How has INDEX Fixing Systems developed over the last five years? What have been the key points in its development?

“In the last five years, the company has exceeded growth expectations, in an organised and structured manner, which has allowed us to position ourselves as a market leader. From an internal point of view, we have doubled our staff in all business areas – in both the domestic and export market – to ensure a solid structure that allows us to provide the highest levels of customer service. We have supported this with investment in high value-added areas such as approved products, flexibility and new markets. We have also made significant investments in innovation, both in terms of product and processes, and made a commitment to a

quality strategy endorsed by the most prestigious assessments and certifications. All of us who make up INDEX Fixing Systems work towards customer satisfaction and guaranteeing mutual trust based on respect. We are committed to our products, ensuring a maximum level of quality, thanks to compliance with the most rigorous standards of control and inspection at all points of the production process. Starting from the principles of our philosophy, and thanks to continuous improvement in all areas of the company, services, and production processes, we are able to offer products of the highest quality adapted to our customers’ needs. That is why we are always looking to launch new products onto the market to ensure the fulfilment of objectives. We work hard to provide our customers with, new solutions and opportunities.”

What is the production structure at INDEX Fixing Systems?

“We have two plants, with the first in Logroño, La Rioja, which covers an area of more than 20,000m 2 and has a capacity for more than 35,000 pallets – thus ensuring permanent stock availability. At the Logroño site we also have a research and development centre where new projects are undertaken and the most rigorous quality tests analysed. In 2004 we created a manufacturing unit in China, to strengthen and increase production capacity. Located in the city of Cixi, Zhejiang Province, to ensure the best location to reach all our customers worldwide, our Chinese operation is 22,000m 2 and is one of the leading sites for fastening systems on the Asian continent.

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quality products are consistently produced. This helps provide the flexibility to provide an excellent service to customers.”

What plans does INDEX Fixing Systems have for the upcoming 2 – 3 years?

The same European regulations as our Logroño site have been implemented in production, such as environment and safety concepts, to obtain the same results and ensure the highest product quality and employee welfare. Both plants have the necessary machines and production processes to develop the products we manufacture from start to finish. In order to guarantee maximum product quality and our quality commitment to our customers, we exercise strict control of the manufacturing processes – guaranteed by the ISO 9001 certification.”

How have customers’ demands changed with respect to production requirements? How do you ensure you are supplying the products your customers’ need?

“Over recent years we have definitely noticed a trend towards higher quality products that have assessments and certifications (ETA, CE Marking, seismic, fire resistance, etc). There is also a drive for new finishes and coatings to ensure maximum durability in outdoor environments. As a business we ensure we are able to meet these demands by having a close partnership with our customers and guaranteeing products comply with mandatory requirements of the highest defined quality standards. To do this we have project work teams that look to generate new ideas and develop new products. We also have training programmes at the company to generate knowledge and foster internal talent. We have a platform to capture suggestions, in which all company members may introduce their improvement suggestions for any area of the company (safety, quality, production, design, IT, etc). This helps us continuously innovate, which is a vital part of INDEX Fixing System’s philosophy.”

“As always, we will be developing and introducing new products, as we are committed to continuously introducing approved products of the highest quality – endorsed by the most prestigious laboratories. We will also continue to guarantee excellent service by adapting to the needs of our customers and looking to reduce customer delivery times were feasible. A key factor in this is building the relationships and trust with customers and contacts and understanding their needs. We will also continue to prepare for Industry 4.0, by developing projects in relation to ‘big data’, Internet of Things. (IoT), cloud computing, augmented reality, and 3D printing, as we see these areas as big opportunities for the future, which should also help us improve our overall productivity. Our aim is to be a benchmark in the fixing sector and to develop new markets by increasing our brand presence at the point of sale, as well as our presence at the main fairs for the sector.”

What are your plans for Fastener Fair Stuttgart? How important is the fair for INDEX Fixing Systems?

“For INDEX Fixing Systems exhibiting or being present at shows always means, above all, a great opportunity to appreciate and thank customers for the trust and confidence they put in us. It also helps us to continue to strengthen our cooperation and ties with customers in order to grow together. Of course, it is also a platform to develop markets and to open new doors for business. We need these forums, as meeting points where we can get closer to customers, to bring us up to date with their developments and to feel the pulse of the market. Fastener Fair Stuttgart is undoubtedly the most important European trade fair for fasteners and fixings – with a worldwide international impact. It is a magnificent opportunity to consolidate the INDEX brand and transfer the image and essence of who we are.” www.indexfix.com

How do you guarantee a consistent delivery service to customers throughout Europe?

“To guarantee a consistent service to customers you need to have a good stock availability and you need to be flexible to customers’ needs. We have sales in over 90 countries, with 98% of lines served, so providing a reliable service is crucial. To do this we have efficient and safe production processes, with regular checks to ensure the highest

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BBI ten years on and looking forward In 2008 a consortium of investors led by Robert Shieh of the Ta Chen Group acquired Brighton Best. We asked the president of Brighton Best International, Jun Xu, to reflect on those ten years, on conditions today and prospects for the future.

n our last editorial at the start of 2018, we said that business has been good and that everyone was growing. I said 2018 would be another record year of growth for BBI, and for our industry. However, I also cautioned this optimism with the increasing role of politics in business. I could not see to the extent that this would pay out and I am hopeful this will mitigate in 2019. Fundamentally we believe that protectionism and global tariffs, especially on input components for finished product, can only be bad because it will increase the cost of the finished product for exports. It will have a negative and unintended consequence of slowing down manufacturing. For the thousands of upstream steel jobs it may create, hundreds of thousands of downstream manufacturing jobs may be lost. Globalisation is not perfect, and we are much too naïve to judge its effectiveness. However, being a global business, we have seen how in the last ten years the business has introduced us to new cultures and people, that we never could have imagined ten years ago. Rather than pushing people or groups to extremes, business normalises people. Global commerce, more than any other force in our time, has kept our world at peace among global superpowers. Let’s not regress back to the dark days of nationalism masked as patriotism; and let us not forget the historical costs of nationalism. For our business, we have long decided that the future is harder to predict than to mould. Regardless of external factors, it is imperative that we as managers maintain flexibility in our business to take advantage of opportunities that are presented. BBI has grown more than tenfolds in sales and tonnage over the past ten years. Ten years ago, in 2008, we could not have been bold enough to make this prediction. We could not have predicted that we

Global commerce, more than any other force in our time, has kept our world at peace among global superpowers.”

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would sell, in addition to fasteners, hand tools, safety PPE, metal cutting tools, as well as world-class brands in hand protection such as Ironclad and KONG®. We could not have predicted that we would make over five acquisitions that would transform the markets, products, and customers BBI would service. However, growth for the sake of growth is not efficient and is actually dangerous. You must find accretive growth, or efficient growth. BBI’s efficiency has been historically propelled by investment into technology, infrastructure, and inventory over the last ten years. As our growth in fasteners mature, our continued efficiency will be propelled by investments into new products and markets. Rather than seeing the boundaries of our industry, we see the advantages of starting in fasteners. Fasteners are among the lowest dollar per kg and lowest dollar per SKU of product categories in industrial distribution. This is not our disadvantage, but rather our advantage. If you can rationalise a business selling the lowest dollar per kg and lowest dollar per SKU, then selling products for at a higher dollar per kg or SKU can only be accretive, as long as you leverage the cost infrastructure you’ve already rationalised for fasteners. As we have expanded beyond fasteners, we have learned that there is no true success or failure in business. As it applies to businesses, these two words are too undefined – as failures can lead to success and successes can lead to failure through complacency. Rather than seeing success or failure, we only see trying or not trying. The key to this mentality is knowing yourself. You must be honest with your own strengths and weaknesses to know what opportunities to focus on or avoid. Over the last ten years, we have learned that there are no real differences among companies or people, other than the way they think. Are you an optimist or pessimist? There are those who want to hold onto the past, because the past has been good to them. I do not think this is wrong, but I also do not think this is right. Because the only thing we can be certain about in the future is change. Optimists will mould this change. Pessimists will resist this change. But resisting change is like resisting the natural flows of a river. In the short term you may be successful, but in the long-term, it will be detrimental. You can try to change the flows of a river, but if you try to block it, it will carve through you like it carves through mountains. mikec@brightonbest.org

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Puehl: Being a reliable partner A significant period of investment over recent years has seen Puehl GmbH & Co KG completely restructure its organisation, as well as invest in its warehouse capabilities and a completely new fully integrated ERP system. Editor Will Lowry visited the company’s headquarters in Plettenberg, Germany, to speak to CEO Joachim Rohwedder about how the developments will benefit customers.

ince it was founded in 1897 Puehl has been a stamping manufacturer that stands for flexibility, reliability and quality. “We are proud to be a stable family business – now in its fourth generation – that produces a wide variety of standard and special stamping parts,” states Joachim Rohwedder. “Through our know-how and experience, passed down from generation to generation, we are able to stay at the forefront of the industry.” Worldwide Puehl is one of the largest manufacturers of standard and non-standard washers and can also design and manufacture special parts according to drawings or samples. “Thanks to our state of the art high performance press machines – with forces from 125 tonnes to 1,000 tonnes – we can produce a wide range of parts to the highest standards,” points out Joachim Rohwedder. “Our site covers a total area of 30,000m 2 and we can produce more than 100 tonnes of standard and special parts every day.” Since 2015 Puehl has invested heavily in its business to enable it to continue to meet the ever-growing requirements and demands of its customers.

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“The needs of the customers are getting faster every day and we realised that to meet these needs we had to invest across the business and streamline our processes,” says Joachim Rohwedder. “For the last two years we have introduced more fixed, safe and stable processes across the entire business – from the production floor to the sales team. We have also optimised procedures and simplified responsibilities to help us become more effective as a business.” One of the biggest tasks for Puehl was completely changing its ERP system to a fully integrated one. “Previously we had an old-fashioned ERP system, where we were heavily paper based,” mentions Joachim Rohwedder. “Creating an overview of the company was not easy and we found customers were requesting more information and details that were difficult to group together. We recognised

Thanks to its state of the art performance press machines – with forces from 125 tonnes to 1,000 tonnes – Puehl can produce a wide range of parts to the highest standards

We have a new logo, new structure, and new way of business, and we want to let all our customers know about our improved capabilities.” we needed a fully integrated system that would give us good information flow throughout the business, as well as an overview of the company. This would help us to provide quick and clear information to customers as and when they needed it.” Another benefit of the new ERP system is that it assists Puehl in improving the processes in its quality management, as it can track parts throughout the entire production process. “Introducing the ERP system was a time-consuming process, but it was vital to allow us to efficiently handle the volume of products and orders we work with every day. Now the system is fully installed, we are able to fine tune it to ensure we are maximising its benefit. To increase our service level, we will also look to provide an EDI connection, which will make the business with our customers even more efficient in the future.”

In addition to its ERP system, Puehl also invested in its storage capacity so it is able to stock a wider range of products and can deliver to customers in a very short time frame. “We can now store more than 6,000 pallet spaces and over 1,300 production bins,” points out Joachim Rohwedder. “This means we can supply a wide range of products from stock and also store semi-finished parts that just need to be galvanised, hardened and packed according to customers’ specifications.” Joachim Rohwedder continues: “Price and quality are always two of the key factors for customers, but just as important is availability of stock and delivery. By increasing our stock, we can answer customers’ needs very quickly and provide fast delivery. This puts us in a very strong position within the market. We have been closely monitoring our delivery performance over the last

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Puehl has invested in its tool machine shop to add employees and instill a higher skill competence

12 months and we are receiving positive feedback from our customers. This confirms we are following the correct strategy and we will continue to invest in our stock so we can answer all our customers’ needs.” A lot of Puehl’s stock capacity is designated for frame and consignment orders, where it can hold the products for customers and deliver as and when needed. “Rather than customers having to expand their own storage or have money tied up in stock, we can store the products for them and deliver them in a short time frame,” mentions Joachim Rohwedder. “With a frame order, customers can have the quantity they want, at the time they want. We can be a stockholder for them.” Other investments by the company include in its tool machine shop, where it has added employees and is instilling a higher skill competence within the department. “Without the correct tools, a machine does not work efficiently,” states Joachim Rohwedder. “That is why we have added some experience and knowledge within the tool shop to support the production, which has been very positive. Our tool shop works in two shifts, so we always have somebody that is able to support the machinery if we have any problem with the tooling.” Puehl has also introduced a new testing press that gives it additional prototyping options for testing tooling before products go into production. “Having this prototype capability within the business is a very big plus for us. We have a specialised area to work on prototypes and test samples with customers, which helps us find the optimal solution.” Whilst the company is looking to develop the special parts sector, it is still committed to its core business. “We are a washer producer, for a whole range

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of standard parts. We do not want to leave our roots, and we are committed to this market, but we are looking to generate new business,” explains Joachim Rohwedder. “There are other markets we are currently targeting, such as the automotive supplier industry, and we are planning to develop in these sectors in the future. We can produce a wide range of products, it doesn’t have to be ‘round with a hole in it’, so there is a lot of opportunities for us.” Puehl will be exhibiting at the upcoming Fastener Fair Stuttgart show and is keen to talk to both new and existing customers about the developments at the company over the last few years. “We have a new logo, new structure, and new way of business, and we want to let all our customers know about our improved capabilities. Behind every working step we now have a secure process that guarantees the goods will leave in the right quality, at the right time, with traceability throughout the entire production process. Through our flexibility and ability to react to decisions and demands from the market we can be a reliable partner for our customers.” www.puehl.de

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Guy Stanhope, Chairman, British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) BIAFD’s new chairman is the first owner of an independent UK fastener distribution business to hold the position in fifteen years. Guy Stanhope, managing director of Phil Holden Fasteners Ltd, talks about his fastener background and BIAFD.

uy Stanhope has only ever had two jobs. “I left school at sixteen with very little in the way of qualifications. I had a Saturday job at the local Co-op. Unbeknown to me, the personnel manager had seen something in me and decided to offer me a full-time job.” “I knew I didn’t want to go into a factory and work on a lathe. I enjoyed the contact with people, so I said ‘fantastic’. Then he pulled out my school report, and said, ‘mind you, we’re going to have to do a little bit better than this’.” The prospect of going back to school “went down like a lead balloon”. Three years of part time study “was a slog”. However, it worked. Guy progressed to become the youngest store manager in the Leicestershire Co-op. “As ever, things change.” A new management regime that Guy “simply didn’t get on with”. The economy was tough and it didn’t take long to “realise how hard it was to get another job”. After six months trying, two interviews offered the hope of joining “a sock manufacturer in Leicester or an umbrella manufacturer in Liverpool”. Fate, or more precisely Guy’s mother, intervened. “She knew Phil Holden, who’d literally been going for no more than two years. I didn’t warm to him straight away, and what he could offer was nowhere near what I was earning at the Co-op, but … I just saw something. Two days later I’d been offered both the other jobs – which I had to decline because I am what I am, and I’d said yes to Philip.” “We had a card sales reporting system. The previous guy had been very, very good at filling these cards in but no good at actually knocking on the doors. I wasn’t very good at reporting, but I knocked on lots of doors.” “Three months – and nothing, not one order, but time in the warehouse had taught me about the products. So, I started to learn, and I started to get used to rejection.” Eventually, the first order came – worth GB£26. It went from there. “The management skills from the Co-op – understanding just in time, shelf-stacking, hot-spot-ends – meant PHF went down the road of Kanban systems very early on.” The first success nearly backfired massively. “We started with one huge system – literally emptying the stores and went to nine separate stations on the production line.”

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“Second day, they’d run out! The MD is demanding to know what hell is going on. In disbelief I just had to say: ‘To be honest I can’t tell you’.” The customer had provided all the fastener demand for production and PHF had put in a month’s stock cover, checked every other day. “At which point, with eight people looking daggers at me, a little man in a red overall with a trolley comes puttering along and starts helping himself to the contents of the bins and putting them in bags.” “So I said: ‘Can I just ask a question – What’s he doing?’ The MD doesn’t say a dicky bird but one of the others says: ‘Harry what are you doing?’ And Harry says: ‘I’m picking my spares order’. ‘Spares?’ I say. ‘Nobody said anything about spares!’ And Harry said: ‘Where else am I going to get them from?’ – a perfectly reasonable question, because there were none left in the stores.”

The management skills from the Co-op – understanding just in time, shelf-stacking, hot-spot-ends – meant PHF went down the road of Kanban systems very early on.”

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FACE2FACE “It still took three months to get it to how it should be but once we got it, we were there. The thing we learnt was to engage with everybody before you do it – however small it is, listen.” Another sizeable Kanban contract and the business really started to grow. “We went from eight people, to ten, then to twenty and we relocated until we arrived in the unit we are in now, which has to be twenty years ago.” That was when Guy was appointed sales director. “I am sure Philip won’t mind me saying so – I effectively ran the business until over the last seven or eight years he came in on a Monday and that was it. It was his decision to offer the business to me last year. I put together the best deal I could, and it went through.” “Do I enjoy it? Absolutely. Do I think it is a good business? Absolutely. A brilliant business – because of the cracking people we’ve got out there. We have deliberately invested in people and we get back in spades the trust we invest.” “There’s no point in trying to pass the buck with an email. That achieves nothing, because there hasn’t been a resolution. Pick up the phone, find out what is going on, go and see them. Nothing better than meeting people – you’re there, you’re learning things.” “My background has always been service based, doing the right thing by our customers. We earn the right to serve and the customer is king, regardless of what ridiculous things they might ask for. If they are stuck, if it matters to them, however small, we’ll find a solution. Lose sight of that and someone will eventually take that business off you.” “Twenty years ago, I felt we couldn’t sustain and grow on nuts and bolts alone, so we started looking at add-on value. If it is a relatively low value but critical item, it needs to be managed, efficiently. We proved we could do that, so the customer didn’t have to worry. We diversified and to this day continue to do so.” PHF has also “gone into kitting in a big way, which has proven very fruitful. Again, the principle is about solving a problem. We’ve listened to what the customer wants, and we’ve done it”. “Where are we going? More of the same. Offering a better service than some of our bigger competitors. On the other hand, we can walk away from things if we want to – it has to be a deal that is good for everybody, that will last.” “We have challenges like everybody else. BREXIT is the hot potato right now. In a few years’ time it’ll be something else – and we will manage, we will do what we have to do.” Today, PHF employs fifty people and over the last two years has achieved growth far beyond the market average. Primarily servicing the UK, PHF’s strength with key customers has meant an expanding geographic coverage. Guy Stanhope’s solution has been to forge sustainable partnerships with other independent fastener businesses to ensure the PHF customer continues to receive exemplary service. A decade of BIAFD membership has played its role in that. “BIAFD has got better over the years – and the trust between people within the association has grown.”

“I’d been to a meeting a long time ago, when it was at its lowest ebb, and I didn’t enjoy it. Graham Joyce persuaded me to come along again and, I have to say, it was completely different. There were people genuinely trying to make BIAFD a recognised organisation with a bit of clout.” “It was going the right way before, but the anti-dumping situation was definitely a catalyst. What BIAFD was doing got round the industry, and new people appeared at the meetings. It’s about a common problem bringing people together.” “It still feels a bit too heavily focused on the wholesalers rather than the end user distributors but that is improving. People like me have a job to do to sell it to other companies like ourselves.” “We’ve got some teeth now, we can rattle a few cages. If you belong to a body, it’ll go into bat for you. Membership also demonstrates you’re not just some mickey mouse outfit.” “The main thrust is that people can talk about common issues and solutions. You can help each other without being anti-competitive. If we come up against a BIAFD member in the market we’ll still be measured on our own merits, our own service capabilities, the value for money we deliver.” “Membership represents great value for money. Being a founder member of EFDA gives the chance to go to European meetings, see how people in other markets do things. That could well become more critical – EFDA is a European not an EU organisation so BIAFD still has a major role to play in its future.” “Now we’re starting to address the skills gaps in our industry – finding ways to support and recognise people’s development. That is something BIAFD is well positioned to do.” “In our business, sometimes it is as simple as the customer just needs help. Same principle in BIAFD. We listen, we learn – if we don’t have the answer, we go find it.” “For me it’s a no-brainer – well worth every penny. I would not have become chairman if I did not wholeheartedly believe in it – I have enough on my plate. It really is worth having a go.”

The main thrust (with BIAFD) is that people can talk about common issues and solutions. You can help each other without being anti-competitive.” 50 FASTENER + FIXING MAGAZINE // ISSUE 115 JANUARY 2019

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Stock – the key to success Through a vast stock commitment, and longstanding relationships with leading European manufacturers, The Insert Company is able to supply a diverse range of high performance threaded inserts around the world. Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge went to visit Kevin Broome, sales director, to find out how the company’s large stockholding is the key to success and also how it is preparing for BREXIT.

stablished in 2003, The Insert Company (UK) Ltd initially supplied brass inserts and connectors to the furniture industry – gradually growing its business and range to meet customers’ needs. Now, from two units covering 3,000 square feet, the company supplies inserts in a variety of different sizes from the smallest thread sizes to the largest, and in a variety of materials including brass, stainless steel, aluminium, steel zinc alloy and plastic. All inserts utilise the most modern and precise methods of manufacture and conform to the required industry standards. To add to its range of inserts, The Insert Company is also involved in supplying fastenings used in conjunction with the inserts, such as connector bolts – with a comprehensive range available to customers. “As a company, we are committed to buying from quality European suppliers in order to give our customers a consistent quality level,” states Kevin. “Over the years we have built longstanding relationships with suppliers across Europe that we trust, which means we can be confident that every product in our stock is of the highest quality – not everything is about price.” These longstanding relationships also help The Insert Company guarantee stock availability. “We consider ourselves to be a stockist as well as a distributor,” points out Kevin. “Whilst the trend for many of our competitors

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has been to stock to order only, we have continually invested in stock to make sure every product listed on our website is available for next day delivery across Europe, and same day in the UK. We hold the stock so our customers don’t have to, which is proving very successful. We see it as our responsibility to ensure we can meet customer demands – quickly and effectively.” In addition to traditional larger quantities, The Insert Company is also able to answer customers’ needs for smaller orders. “Customer buying patterns have changed over the last 5 – 10 years. We’re finding customers are ordering less, more frequently. They aren’t planning months ahead, they’re now planning days ahead, sometimes even hours. We had to adapt in order to facilitate this and we did so by investing in our stockholding and our web shop,” explains Kevin. Now accounting for 15% – 20% of its turnover, the webshop is helping The Insert Company expand its markets and also service lower volumes – particularly suited for

bespoke design and prototype purposes. The company can also work with customers to recommend suitable inserts for new applications – endeavouring to provide cost savings against any existing usage and offer quotations to suit customer requirements. With the capability to liaise with engineers at the earliest stage possible, The Insert Company has seen a steady growth in its end user customers, with 90% of its turnover now from end users. “Our inserts have such a wide range of applications, it’s impossible to name every single industry we cover – but the majority of what we supply still goes into the furniture industry,” comments Kevin. “The furniture sector is going from strength to strength and we’re reaping the rewards. For instance, we recently worked with a customer to provide a solution for display cabinets going into retail units up and down the UK high street.” Kevin continues: “The webshop is really helping us to reach new companies, allowing them to order in small quantities and test the product. There’s definitely a pattern where these new companies will then return to us with larger quantities once they know the product is of the highest quality, and they can be confident in our reliable service.” Whilst end users are a big part of the company’s business, The Insert Company still supplies the biggest distributors in the fastener industry thanks to the added services, and quality products it can offer. “As a country, the UK has a good courier network so we can supply our products quickly and efficiently to customers around the world,” mentions Kevin. “At the moment 20% of our products are exported to Europe, but we are looking to grow this in the future. Of course, a big factor in any potential growth will be the results of BREXIT.”

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Kevin adds: “As a company we’re very apprehensive about BREXIT. Nobody knows quite what will happen and we are having to plan for the unknown. We are putting safeguarding measures in place to try and foresee every possible situation – which is a very time-consuming and difficult task, but paramount if we want to try and stay afloat in all the uncertainty.” With a turnover of over GB£1 million in 2017, and 2018 end of year projections 10% up, it’s clear The Insert Company is in a strong position as it continues to invest in its stock, both in terms of quantities held and additional ranges. “We have vast experience, having worked within the fastener industry for many, many years and supplied every type of product that has included an insert as part of its design,” concludes Kevin. “We have rarely meet an insert requirement that we cannot service, but if we did we would call upon other worldwide experts in this area of fastening. We firmly believe that if we all work together we can conquer the world.” www.theinsertcompany.com

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Carl Philip. “This means the design and quality of the tooling can play an essential role in the production process.” The company’s tooling knowledge and experience also plays a crucial role in its ability to work with customers on special parts. “We have two sides of the business – standard parts and special parts. For standard products it is about meeting the specifications and producing large quantities at a set quality. However, for specials you need 100% controlled parts with zero defect targets,” explains Peter Schlütter, sales manager at R+FK Schulte. “That is why the whole business is involved in the process. Our quality department highlights potential concerns with a drawing; the tool shop makes the technical evaluation on what tooling is required; production looks at the production cycle and how it can ideally be produced; the purchasing and the sales department makes a commercial evaluation depending on any special materials required; and finally the proposal is made to the customer.” When evaluating the feasibility of a special part the experience of the tooling is a crucial factor in the overall process. “Customers can come to us with a small sketch or finished drawing and we can evaluate this and work with them on whether the part could be produced by stamping. A lot of the time, with only a few minor changes, a part that is normally turned or hot forged can be stamped,” adds Peter. “For parts from 6mm – 12mm, we are very competitive and with only a few slight changes or adjusted tolerances we can reduce the

price significantly – sometimes up to 90% – whilst still guaranteeing the quality.” Improving the knowledge of its customers on the capabilities of stamping parts, and the efficiencies of the stamping process, is a key target for R+FK Schulte. “We have been involved with many new projects for special parts and we have steadily grown with the manufacturers and end users on the design,” explains Carl Philip. “After every project we analyse what we learnt and how we can improve for the future.” Carl Philip continues: “Whilst we are growing our special parts market, we are still very committed to standard parts. The standard market has been very strong in general – all over Europe – and we look to ensure we are always able to meet market demand and guarantee efficient lead times. As a business we live in two worlds – the standard world, which is super competitive and repetitive business that is very focused on cost efficiency. The other world is more bespoke and technically demanding, not only in the construction of the production, but also the production process itself. You have to work on it every day and every week.” Just as important as the parts is the delivery to customers. “We work daily on our delivery service,” states Peter. “This sounds easy, but it is not. It is daily work to ensure we do not grow a back log of deliveries. Three or four years ago we decided to really focus on delivery times, especially with our own staff – so they understand the mindset behind the target. We need to be competitive within the market, and delivery is a big factor. Obviously, price is always crucial, especially for standard parts. However, other factors that are imperative include reliability and the trustworthiness of the business, as well as shorter lead times. At R+FK Schulte we believe these factors are key to retaining and growing business.” At Fastener Fair Stuttgart R+FK Schulte plans on meeting with both new and existing customers to showcase the company’s products and capabilities. “Fastener Fair Stuttgart is a great network opportunity for us and enables us to interact with customers and find out how they are doing,” concludes Carl Philip. “Through our improved production and in-depth standard and special parts ranges, as well as our worldwide service options, we offer a high class service. We want to be the number one for quality, reliability, teamwork and customised service.” www.rfks.com

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Industry growth prospects positive for Fastener Fair USA The organisers of Fastener Fair USA are expecting great outcomes for the second edition of the show, which will be held from 22 nd – 23 rd May 2019 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, with exhibitor sales exceeding expectations.

o underline the strong interest in the show, the organisers reached out to a selection of key exhibitors to ask their thoughts on the state of the US fastener industry, anticipated growth opportunities, economic challenges, and expectations for the future. Those participants invited to take part included: Andrew Dreger, president and CEO of Angor-Intools Inc, Larry Kelly, business development manager at Buckeye Fasteners Company, Deanna Wall, sales manager at Ken Forging Inc, Kirk Weaver, vice-president global sales and marketing at The Magni Group Inc, and Marco Pizzi, chief commercial officer, Carlo Salvi SpA. All were very optimistic about growth opportunities for 2019, as well as the opportunity to meet new customers – especially in the automotive and aerospace industries – at Fastener Fair USA.

Fastener industry stronger than expected The 2018 fastener market was stronger than anticipated, in part largely to avoiding a dip in the automotive industry: Larry Kelly: “The year exceeded our expectations. It was a combination of a strong economy and some of the markets that were supposed to scale back continuing strong. The automotive industry also stayed strong.” Deanna Wall “The US fastener industry continues to develop and evolve at a significant pace year after year, and 2018 was no exception. We experienced strong growth but were challenged with escalating steel costs. Our outlook for 2019 is positive as we continue to focus on using technology to improve the

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quality of our products and streamline our processes, internally as well as with our customers.” Marco Pizzi: “The US fastener industry increased its activity in 2018, meeting our expectations. We foresee next year being positive as well.”

Growth opportunities for US manufacturers From investments in new equipment and technology, a booming construction market, to an increase in exports, all the participants saw growth opportunities for 2019 and beyond: Andrew Dreger: “We saw tremendous growth and a lot of forward thinking this past year. Companies have evolved from the idea of running old equipment, running lean and thin, and only working to the minimum of their potential. Now we are starting to see companies invest, like in Europe, where they are buying new equipment from the bottom to the top – in automation, material handling, and manufacturing. The construction fastener industry is also growing for us. The evolution of construction fasteners that were made in North America 10 – 15 years ago, is coming back. Whether this is a cause of the Trump administration changes or there is less competitiveness out of Asia, I don’t know but it’s coming back. For what we see, construction is the fastest growing industry, then aerospace and then automotive.” Kirk Weaver: “It’s interesting, the fastener industry in the US is governed by the automotive industry. But from what I am hearing, the US fastener industry is growing due to exports.”

Deanna Wall: “The rapid growth seen in the technical and mechanical industries will significantly increase the demand in the fastener market. The growth potential is endless with the market continuously changing through substantial focus being placed on lighter weight materials, as well as high performance coatings. The construction and related industries have also seen significant growth and we would expect to see this continue into the coming year.”

Quality as a competitive advantage Several fastener industry leaders have mentioned that the quality of the fasteners in the US market has improved dramatically, giving US manufacturers a global competitive advantage: Kirk Weaver: “In the last 10 years, the biggest improvement has been that the big OEMs have put in systems to help their suppliers manage steel costs better. I do think we are seeing a change where the US industry has done a good job with raw material to improve quality and offer cost savings. The quality of the products from the US market is understood now and the value is there. Everyone else is having to use much higher grades of steel to make the same quality fasteners but in the US, we have figured out how to do it with scrap steel and keep the cost down. The ability to export will be the key to growth.” In addition, the customer’s drive to constantly improve their own quality, offers fastener industry manufacturers several opportunities to grab a competitive advantage: Andrew Dreger: “There is a drive for 100% defect free fasteners. So there has been a huge demand for equipment to inspect every single fastener produced quickly and using automation. Final inspection is a huge part of our market. As the leader in vital parts inspection we see this as the largest growth area for us.”

Deanna Wall: “We have seen a swing in the emphasis being placed more on the quality of the product rather than price. Our customers want us to work with them to ensure our products will meet all of the required specifications and they are less likely today, versus 10 years ago, to purchase a low-cost alternative over a quality product.”

Challenges facing US companies The participants also mentioned that there are a few challenges facing US companies as they continue to grow: Larry Kelly: “The biggest challenge to being a US company is dealing with non-domestic suppliers where you are dealing mostly on price. One of the biggest drawbacks is the currency. We have companies that bought from us in Europe, but now we are sometimes priced 30% higher with the exchange rate. Those customers are forced to buy domestically.” Deanna Wall: “The most important challenges that we face on a daily basis have to do with stabilising our costs as a domestic supplier and aligning ourselves with vendors that maintain the same level of quality and service as we do.” Marco Pizzi: “For the moment there are more benefits than challenges of being a US-based company.”

The biggest challenges provide big opportunities Technology, workforce shortages, and concentrated competition, were all mentioned as challenges for fastener industry companies in the US. However, they also offer growth opportunities: Larry Kelly: “One of the changes we have seen in the fastener industry is how our customers get their information and how people process their orders. It is all electronic now. Buyers want information faster and on their mobile devices. As a fastener company, you need to accommodate their communication preferences or lose

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business. When we redesigned our website to meet this demand and be more competitive, we had two audiences in mind – engineers and millennials or younger buyers who are very technically-savvy.” Andrew Dreger: “A change we have seen is that companies who have been running as lean as possible with very little investment are now following a completely different philosophy. They are buying new equipment faster, for more automation. This may be because a lot of US manufacturers were acquired by European companies over the last 5 years. In Europe they were ahead of North America with the investment in new equipment and this mentality is flowing into the US. The other reason has to do with necessity. It is workforce. There isn’t enough labour to fill a factory, so companies need to automate more of their manufacturing process.” Deanna Wall: “Technology, in general, can be such a benefit but yet a daunting challenge. We are able to optimise almost every aspect of our business with technology, but we have to allow the necessary time and resources to obtain the intended outcome. We continue to invest in the most advanced equipment, as well as our employees, as an integral part of our constantly growing and expanding business.” Kirk Weaver: “One of the benefits of being a US company, relates to automotive. The automotive industry is centred in Detroit, so it is very consolidated, and it was easy to develop a very efficient process in how we interact with these customers. It’s a benefit of having them all together. But at the same time, that makes it more competitive. It has pushed all of us to get more efficient and get better pricing to serve automotive customers, but the benefit is that this US-based automotive market efficiency and cost savings push will help us with exports, as well.”

Anticipated opportunities at Fastener Fair USA All participants agreed that they are looking forward to Fastener Fair USA, for a chance to launch new products and meet new customers, especially since it is located in Detroit: Andrew Dreger: “We are excited about the fact that it is in Detroit. It is one of the largest automotive and aerospace manufacturing centres in the US. We want exposure to local companies. We hope these companies are going to send not only

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top-level executives to the show, but the machine operators as well. This is a benefit for their business because the operators get to see what is out there in the market and can take it back and share it within their own company.” Deanna Wall: “In addition to seeing our customers at the show, we are eager to announce the new products we have available in stock, as a result of our most recent company acquisition in 2018. The new products include C-clamps, T-slot bolts and additional custom forging capabilities.” Marco Pizzi: “Our aim in participating at Fastener Fair USA is to meet the highest numbers of fastener producers from the US, Canada, and South America.” Kirk Weaver: “We are looking forward to keeping in contact with our customers. We will be announcing some new fastener technology and coatings that we are releasing in the next six months. But mostly, it’s about making sure that our customers know that we are there to support them.” Larry Kelly: “Last year’s show results will be hard to beat. However, the fact that it is in Detroit, the auto capital of the US, we are looking forward to expanding our presence with those customers. We are married to the show from here on out after our successes in Cleveland.”

About Fastener Fair USA Fastener Fair USA brings together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, OEMs, and end users. The show offers a first-hand look at the latest solutions and technology available in the marketplace, career enhancing networking opportunities, as well as top notch educational programmes developed and delivered by industry experts. Every week new exhibitors, educational sessions, and events are being added to the second edition of the show to be held 22 nd – 23rd May 2019, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. Early bird show tickets and hotel room registration are now open. Show organisers recommend reserving hotel rooms early, before they sell out. www.fastenerfair.com/usa

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Focusing on France The first edition of Fastener Fair France took place at the end of November, at the Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles. It offered a soundly-organised, first time foray into a traditional and guarded French market, from which exhibitors reported mixed success.

ith a total of 161 exhibitors from 15 countries – from which French companies accounted for close to half – Fastener Fair France brought together both large French groups and SMEs, plus a strong representation from Italy, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK and Portugal. Meeting the high presentational standards expected from a Fastener Fair event, companies with particularly eye-catching stands included Scell-It, Stafa Group, Nedschroef, Fastbolt GmbH, Lederer GmbH, Carlo Salvi SpA, ACTON SAS, Ambrovit SpA, Chavesbao and PROLIANS. To go alongside the exhibition there were also business and networking meetings, and free to attend events. In show seminars from exhibitors and show partners included a presentation by Glomax on galvanic processes and weakening as a result of hydrogen contamination; Atotech focusing on industrial needs; and a seminar on markets by French distribution association Prismefix – emphasising the sector’s international nature. There was also a conference hosted by Transvalor on cold forging and assembly techniques. Organisers Mack Brooks (France) Ltd, reported 1,500 visitors – predominately managers (33%), heads of department (21%), buyers (16%) and engineers (11%). Visitors were largely from the automotive, distribution, aerospace, mechanical engineering, hardware/DIY, agricultural machinery, maintenance/repair sectors. A large proportion worked for distributors/suppliers to users (31%)

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or wholesalers/suppliers to resellers (17%). Many manufacturers also attended the show (33%), as well as some users (19%). Among the visitors were representatives from Airbus, Renault, Restagraf, Ligier Group, Dassault Aviation SA, Ariane Group, Würth Group, fischer, Bufab, Agrati Group, Arconic, Fontana Gruppo, Robert Bosch, Sika France, British Steel Ltd, RATP, Henkel France, voestalpine, and Voith Turbo. In all, 46 countries were represented, with 64% of visitors from France. From speaking to exhibitors, a key factor in their participation was to specifically target the French market, which has a reputation of being a difficult market to enter. “France is a strategically important export market for us, so exhibiting served as a platform to meet both existing as well as new potential customers within the French market,” explains Ekkehard Beermann, managing director at Fastbolt GmbH. “Fastbolt is known for ‘fastener for distributors’ so trying out the Fastener Fair France seemed logical to us.” Ekkehard continues: “As we exclusively sell to distributors we found the quality of the visitors in Paris to be excellent. The attendance on the first day between 11:00 and 15:00 was good, although the second day was a lot quieter. We had a good number of international visitors, however the percentage of domestic visitors on our booth was higher than Fastener Fair Italy and also Fastener Fair Stuttgart – both of which seem to be more international.” “We had some productive discussions with existing customers, which will give us a great opportunity to develop more business

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in France in the future. As for new customers, we received a good number of new leads, but the success of these is always based on the weeks after the show, as you look to develop the relationships from contacts into buying customers.” Another exhibitor looking to specifically target the French market was Stafa Group. “With hundreds of active customers in France, the French market is important for Stafa, which is why we exhibited,” explained Ivo Van Gool, sales director at Stafa Group. “The show allowed us to make contacts that we would not have had the opportunity to do otherwise. We also recently opened a commercial office in Belfort, France, and was able to talk to visitors about the new office and the opportunities for new business.” French stainless steel distributor, ACTON, was very pleased with how the show had progressed. “Fastener Fair France was intense, short and efficient, just what we wanted,” stated Philippe Purgy, director at ACTON. “The main part of the visitors to our stand were current customers, but we also met some potential customers. Compared to Fastener Fair Stuttgart, the visitor profile was less international, but the number of visits was high. We had approximately 70% of French visitors, and 30% from Europe, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. We also met some suppliers from China and India.” Industrial Recense exhibited with the aim to get feedback from the French market so that it could make forecasts on the market’s potential in the future. “Like all the Fastener Fair shows, France was very professional, with the whole sector represented,” explained Jose Luis F. Machado, commercial manager at Industrial Recense. “Being a first edition, we are satisfied with the show as it met our expectations. We had a small volume of visitors, but they were high-quality. We spoke to some interesting potential customers, but of course whether they will turn into orders will depend on a multiple of factors – the show was a good first step.” Whilst the first day of the show was busy, particularly either side of lunch, the second day of the show was significantly quieter, which led to more critical feedback from some exhibitors. One commented:

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“We hoped to meet potential customers of different sectors (both the final consumers and the big dealers) and introduce ourselves to the French market. Unfortunately, we had very little visitors to our stand.” Other exhibitors also commented on the lack of visitors but believed this was due to the time of year the show took place. “Having the first edition of the show so close to the end of the year was always going to impact visitor numbers,” stated an Italian exhibitor. “Also, it was only a few months ago that the successful Fastener Fair Italy took place and Fastener Fair Stuttgart is in March. Therefore, the number of international visitors who might attend would be lower. We had a few visitors to our stand on the first day, but the second day was very quiet.” A French exhibitor also pointed to the ‘Yellow Vest’ protests as a reason for the low attendance. “French visitors were probably aware that every year in November there are troubles in Paris with national strikes in public transportation and public administration against the government policies. This year the ‘Yellow Vests’ protests probably stopped visitors from travelling to Paris to attend the exhibition. In my opinion it would be better to choose a different period of the year than November to organise the show.” Being scheduled between Fastener Fair Italy and Fastener Fair Stuttgart, as well as at the end of the year, was always going to make it trickier for Fastener Fair France, especially as a first edition. Nevertheless, from the feedback we obtained from exhibitors, the show certainly attracted the calibre of visitors it was targeting, if not the numbers to please all exhibitors. The organisers have announced that the next edition of Fastener Fair France will take place in 2020. That France is a key market for the fastener industry is not in doubt – nor that it deserves a professional exhibition. It is, however, reasonable to expect the event, while attracting international exhibitors, to focus its energies on attracting domestic visitors and not to emulate a ‘Stuttgart’. Finding the right space in an ever-busier fastener event calendar will also clearly be pivotal in helping the next edition succeed.

FASTENER FAIR STUTTGART PREVIEW

Fastener Fair Stuttgart – bigger than ever Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019, the world’s leading exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry, will take place from 19th – 21st March 2019 in halls 1, 3 and 5 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Grounds in Germany and will be bigger than ever.

ue to a further expansion of the exhibition space this year, offering a total of 22,000m2 in total, the exhibition has already exceeded the total stand space of the previous event in 2017. Around 900 companies from 40 countries will be present, with major European exhibitor countries including Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France. Asian exhibitors mainly come from Turkey, China, India and Taiwan. “The fastener and fixing industry is expecting a positive economic development in the upcoming years. Based on evolving global industry sectors like e-mobility, the aerospace and construction industries, a growing demand for fasteners and fixings is currently anticipated,” says Liljana Goszdziewski, exhibition director of Fastener Fair Stuttgart, on behalf of the organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions. “The market has developed dynamically over the last couple of years, with new technologies and fields of application, as well as the use of various new materials. In addition, hybrid fasteners have been well established in the industry. Therefore, fasteners and fixings are more frequently applied as flexible and highly functional solutions that are used in lightweight engineering as well as various other areas.” The Fastener Fair Stuttgart exhibition profile covers all areas of the fastener and fixing industry: Industrial fasteners and fixings, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems as well as fastener manufacturing technology. The show targets distributors, suppliers, engineers and other industry professionals and is therefore the meeting place for the whole industry.

Due to their unique characteristics, they offer a cost-effective solution for a range of challenges throughout a variety of industry sectors. Bonding and adhesive technologies allow the material to retain its properties, enable the use of thinner and lighter materials and are perfectly suited for composite systems.

New visitor brochure available

The new Fastener Fair Stuttgart visitor brochure is now available. It contains important information about the show, including travel and accommodation, ticket prices and services for visitors. The brochure can be requested via the show website and is available in English, German and Italian. The show opens on Tuesday 19th March and Wednesday 20th March 2019 from 9:00 to 18:00 and on Thursday 21st March 2019 from 9:00 to 15:00. Entrance tickets will be available from January 2019 via the exhibition website and cost €32 via the online ticket shop and €45 on-site during the show. The exhibition grounds in Stuttgart are located directly next to the airport and are easily accessible by car and public transport as well. Companies still interested in exhibiting at Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019 are advised to contact the organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions as soon as possible, as there is a limited number of stands available. www.fastenerfair.com/stuttgart

Special area for bonding and adhesive technologies

For the first time, as part of Fastener Fair Stuttgart, there will be a special area for bonding and adhesive technologies, which will focus on the growing importance in modern manufacturing. Adhesives provide an excellent addition to traditional fasteners and, thus, have become a vital choice in lightweight construction, for example in the automotive and electronics industries.

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FASTENER FAIR STUTTGART EXHIBITOR LIST COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

3 STAR RIVETS MANUFACTURE

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A79

BONTEMPI VIBO SPA

ITALY

575

310 EXPRESS COMPANY

JAPAN

1066

BOSSONG SPA

ITALY

762

A & W MAUTHE GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1146

BPC SRL

ITALY

2256

A-PLUS SCREWS INC.

TAIWAN

3080

BRALO S.A.

SPAIN

312

A-STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2788

BRIGHTON BEST INTERNATIONAL UK

UNITED KINGDOM

374

A.I.M.Y CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2659

BRILLIANT ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2686

A.S.F. FISCHER BV

NETHERLANDS

1992

BRK INDUSTRIES

INDIA

3228

ABS METAL INDUSTRY CORP.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C29

BRUNE GMBH

GERMANY

256

ACCURTEK PRODUCTS CORP.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C08

BSC CORPORATION LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A06

ACHILLES SEIBERT GMBH

GERMANY

412

BTS BEFESTIGUNGSELEMENTE-TECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

1957

ACTON

FRANCE

1978

BUCK GMBH

GERMANY

2390

ADBOLT S.R.L.

ITALY

2636

BULLONERIA BELLICINI S.R.L.

ITALY

771

ADOLF MENSCHEL VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2040

BÜLTE GMBH

GERMANY

1357

ADUNOX GMBH

GERMANY

630

CARBODIES SAS DI ANGELO E PAOLO REDAELLI & C.

ITALY

1084

AEH FASTEN INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C31

AGARWAL FASTENERS PVT. LTD

INDIA

2496

CARLO SALVI S.P.A.

ITALY

2248

AGARWAL INDUSTRIES

INDIA

3419

CEIA - INDUCTION HEATING GENERATORS

ITALY

567

AICHELIN HOLDING GMBH

AUSTRIA

1550

ÇETIN CIVATA SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

TURKEY

1156

AIFM - GALVANOTECNICA

ITALY

3351

ÇETINKAYA YEDEK PARCA SAN VE TIC LTD STI

TURKEY

875

AIMREACH ENTERPRISES CO., LTD. ALBERT PASVAHL (GMBH & CO.)

TAIWAN

3090

CHAEN WEI CORPORATION

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C76

GERMANY

412

CHAMPS INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES

ITALY

3244

ALEX SCREW INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2672

CHANG YI BOLT CO. LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C74

ALEXANDER P A A L GMBH

GERMANY

2224

CHANGING SUN METAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3085

ALFAGEST SAS

ITALY

3216

CHANGSHU CITY STANDARD PARTS FACTORY CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A22

ALFIRSTE HARDWARE CO., LTD

CHINA

3271

ALLFA DÜBEL GMBH

GERMANY

1340

CHANGSHUSHI 5 RICH HARDWARE CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A60

ALLOY & STAINLESS FASTENERS

USA

1484

CHANGZHOU OREAD FASTENERS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3328

AMBROVIT S.P.A.

ITALY

812

CHANGZHOU WAN YOU FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A28

ANCESCHI

ITALY

2284

CHANNG CHIN INDUSTRY CORP.

TAIWAN

2770

ANCHOR FASTENERS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C75

CHAVESBAO

SPAIN

912

ANCHOR PRO S.R.L.

ITALY

1399

CHEMOFAST ANCHORING GMBH

GERMANY

2084

ANG INDUSTRIES

INDIA

3346

CHIA CHEN ENT. CO., LTD

VIETNAM

3432

ANGELRAY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2863

CHIAN YUNG CORPORATION

TAIWAN

3078

ANHUI GOODLINK FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A05

CHIEH LING SCREWS ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C32

ANHUI NINGGUO DONGBO FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

3218

CHIN LIH HSING PRECISION ENTERPRISE CO., LTD

TAIWAN

2986

ANKRTECH CO., LTD.

CHINA

3287

CHINA COMPONENTS TEST

CHINA

3114

ANNIBALE VITERIE SPA

ITALY

1610

CHINA PNEUMATIC CORPORATION

TAIWAN

3297

AOZHAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

CHINA

3372

CHING HWA ADVERTISEMENT CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2661

APEX STAINLESS FASTENERS LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

2078

CHING IEE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C57

APOLO MEA BEFESTIGUNGSSYSTEME GMBH

GERMANY

956

CHITE ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1256

AQP@MAGGIE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2757

CHRISTIAN BAUER GMBH + CO. KG

GERMANY

1944

ARMA BAGLANTI SISTEMLERI SANAYI VE TICARET A.S

CHU WU INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C50

TURKEY

467

CHUANGHE FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A07

ARRAS CONSTRUCTION FURNITURE OÜ

ESTONIA

422

CHUN YU WORKS & CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2996

ARSER S.R.L.

ITALY

2290

CLAMP SRL

ITALY

1170

AS SYSTEM D.O.O.

SLOVENIA

1904

CLAUDIO SAN MARTIN SA

SPAIN

794

CLEVTEC, A DIVISION OF CLEVEDON FASTENERS LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

3202

COLOMBO GIOVANNI & FIGLI SRL

ITALY

556

COLOMBO SPECIAL FASTENERS S.R.L.

ITALY

974

CONDAT LUBRICANTS

FRANCE

2450

CONEX METALS

INDIA

2616

CONSTRUCTION ANCHORS INC.

TAIWAN

1804

CONTI SNC

ITALY

671

CORBETTA & C. SNC

ITALY

970

COVENTYA GMBH

GERMANY

704

CPC FASTENERS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2687

CSS LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

3430

CTR CARBIDE DIES LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

451

D.F. EDIZIONI SRL

ITALY

2746

D&H COMPONENTS

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A66

DA YANG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2762

DAR YU ENTERPRISE CO.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C67

DAVID DORFMÜLLER SÖHNE GMBH & CO KG

GERMANY

1146

DE HUI SCREW INDUSTRY CO., LTD

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C54

DEFREMM S.P.A.

ITALY

1534

DEGA DEMIR VE GALVANIZ SAN. A.Ş.

TURKEY

1046

DEGOMETAL

FRANCE

214

DEJOND N.V.

BELGIUM

1350

DELL'ERA ERMANNO & FIGLIO SRL

ITALY

556

DEMA PRÄZISIONSTEILE GMBH

GERMANY

1644

DEMIRKAYA AUTOMOTIVE

TURKEY

3448

DIAGER SAS

FRANCE

1312

DICHA SOMBRILLA CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2681

DIING SEN FASTENERS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2879

DIMAC SRL

ITALY

1818

DIN LING EUROPE

AUSTRIA

3230

ASIA TECHNICAL SERVICES

TAIWAN

2660

ASIAD STEELS

INDIA

1280

ASIL CIVATA

TURKEY

489

ASPE HS AUTOMAZIONI SRL

ITALY

1656

ASW ANDREAS HEUEL GMBH

GERMANY

2604

ATLANTIC MAN S.R.L.

ITALY

1389

ATOTECH DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

GERMANY

574

AUTOTEC INDUSTRIES

INDIA

2378

AVVIO - GMBH & CO KG

AUSTRIA

3438

AWAFAST SRL

ITALY

2936

BÄCKER GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

820

BAER VERTRIEBS GMBH

GERMANY

1346

BARTOLUCCI FIXING SYSTEM

ITALY

766

BB STANZ- UND UMFORMTECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

746

BC DEUTSCHLAND GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2364

BECK INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL

FRANCE

2364

BECO METALLTEILE HANDELS GMBH

GERMANY

3204

BENERI S.P.A.

ITALY

2224

BERARDI BULLONERIE SRL

ITALY

2308

BERDAN CIVATA B.C (BERDAN CIVATA SOMUN MAK. YEDEK PARCA IMALAT SAN VE LAB HIZ TIC SAN AS)

TURKEY

1246

BERTOLONI & BOTTURI SRL BETTER FASTENERS (SHANGHAI) CO., LIMITED

ITALY

3225

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A81

BEVER GMBH

GERMANY

1684

BEYDEMİR SAC PROFIL SAN VE TİC A.Ş

TURKEY

795

BI-MIRTH CORP

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C56

BIMELKA METAL SANAYI TICARET

TURKEY

1394

BIRIKIM KIMYA MÜH. ENERJI. MAD. MAK.

TURKEY

710

BIRLIK BAGLANTI ELEMANLARI SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI.

TURKEY

2052

BLM BEFESTIGUNGSTECHNIK VERTRIEBS UG

GERMANY

3332

DIRAK GMBH

GERMANY

769

BOLT FASTENERS CO / TURKEY

TURKEY

446

DISMAS TRADING S.R.L.

ITALY

2102

BOLTUN CORPORATION

TAIWAN

2790

DIV GROUP LTD

CROATIA

1074

BOLZENSCHWEISSTECHNIK BSK+BTV GMBH

GERMANY

2554

DOISTUA

SPAIN

656

BOMET THREADED RODS

BELGIUM

436

DON QUICHOTTE B.V.

NETHERLANDS

2018

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COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

DONGGUAN GRAND METAL MANUFACTORY

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A49

DONGYANG BRIGHT EAST HARDWARE INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

GERMANY

584

CHINA

3272

FRIEDRICH BATTENFELD KLEINEISENWARENFABRIK FRIEDRICH ED. GOEBEL GMBH

GERMANY

3038

DÖRKEN MKS-SYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1056

FRIEDRICH ED. GOEBEL GMBH

GERMANY

3039

DRA-GOON FASTENERS INC.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C15

FRIGERIO ETTORE SPA

ITALY

556

DRAGON IRON FACTORY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3072

FRIULSIDER S.P.A.

ITALY

536

DREWNOWKRET MARIAN KOTKOWSKI

POLAND

3347

FU HUI SCREW INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2978

DROMET SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ SP.K.

POLAND

1360

FUCOM FASTENERS INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2760

DUNFA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C49

FÜRNISS GMBH

GERMANY

1356

DURA FASTENERS CO., LTD.

THAILAND

1384

FWU KUANG ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

785

DUROC NV

BELGIUM

436

G & B FISSAGGI S.R.L.

ITALY

270

DYTSA

SPAIN

1104

GALA PRECISION ENGINEERING PVT. LTD.

INDIA

1979

E.CO. S.R.L.

ITALY

562

GARDETTE GROUPE

FRANCE

2164

E.W. MENN GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1780

GDPA FASTENERS

INDIA

366

EAGLE METALWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A32

GEBO FASTENERS B.V.

NETHERLANDS

430

EAST BRIGHTNESS HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

2962

GEBO PRES VE BAGLANTI ELEMANLARI SAN VE TIC LTD STI

TURKEY

1194

EBINGHAUS GMBH

GERMANY

884

GEBR. HILGENBERG GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1990

ECCA GMBH

GERMANY

2736

GEBUVOLCO

NETHERLANDS

1122

ECM DATENSYSTEME GMBH

GERMANY

889

GEDORE TORQUE SOLUTIONS GMBH

GERMANY

2739

ECO SERVICE

ITALY

3018

GESI GEWINDESICHERUNGS-GMBH

GERMANY

1924

EFDA EUROPEAN FASTENER DISTRIBUTOR ASSOCIATION

GERMANY

3451

GESI THÜRINGEN GMBH

GERMANY

1924

EMEK RIVETS & FASTENERS CO.

TURKEY

1986

GESIPA BLINDNIETTECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

730

ENCO TECNOLOGIE SRL

ITALY

3130

GETCOO SRL

ITALY

2534

ENCORE GREEN CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C13

GIACOMO MARTINELLI SRL

ITALY

1337

EOT EIBACH OBERFLÄCHENTECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

1375

GLOMAX SRL

ITALY

3151

ERBAB OTOMAT

TURKEY

3411

GOEBEL GMBH

GERMANY

510

EREDI BAITELLI SPA

ITALY

1367

GOFAST COMPANY, LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C70

ERICH ULRICH GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

884

GOLDPLUS TECHNOLOGY INC

TAIWAN

2761

ESKA AUTOMOTIVE GMBH

GERMANY

2434

GOOD USE HARDWARE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2984

ESPYTES

SPAIN

1950

GREMAKO GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1956

ESSENCE METHOD REFINE CO., LTD

TAIWAN

2680

GRIS GROUP

FRANCE

1188

ESSENTRA COMPONENTS GMBH

GERMANY

1341

GROUPE LACHANT SPRING

FRANCE

2550

ETTINGER GMBH

GERMANY

3404

GROUPE ROZE

FRANCE

1284

EUROBOLT B.V. EUROFAST (VAN ROIJ FASTENERS EUROPE BV)

NETHERLANDS

1604

GROWERMETAL SRL

ITALY

1036

NETHERLANDS

1336

GÜDE GMBH

GERMANY

756

EUROFIX POLSKA SP. Z.O.O.

POLAND

966

GÜLDNER GMBH & CO. KG (SONDERSCHRAUBEN GÜLDNER GMBH & CO. KG)

GERMANY

1947

EUROFIX SRL

ITALY

966

EUROPA FASTENINGS

UNITED KINGDOM

2702

GÜNDENIZ AHG BAGLANTI ELEMANLARI SAN.VE DIS TIC. LTD STI.

TURKEY

1030

EUROSPECIAL S.R.L.

ITALY

788

EUROTEC GMBH

GERMANY

2704

GÜNEY ÇELIK HASIR VE DEMIR MAMÜLLERI SAN. TIC. A.Ş.

TURKEY

2717

EVEREST METAL INDUSTRIES

INDIA

3344

GW KABELBINDER-TECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

1379

EVIRT ITALIA S.R.L.

ITALY

2184

H-LOCKER COMPONENTS INC.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C51

EXPORTS UNLIMITED (INDIA) EZEL CIVATA LTD. STI. (EZEL FASTENERS)

INDIA

1167

H&R GMBH

GERMANY

1288

TURKEY

2096

HAFREN SECURITY FASTENERS

UNITED KINGDOM

1890

F.R.L. SRL

ITALY

556

HAGENER FEINSTAHL GMBH

GERMANY

2296

F.REYHER NCHFG. GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1112

HAINING TIANLI METAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3487

FACHVERBAND WERKZEUGINDUSTRIE E. V.

GERMANY

2604

HAIYAN BOOMING FASTENER CO. LTD.

CHINA

3286

FANG SHENG SCREW CO., LTD

TAIWAN

2972

HAIYAN BROTHER UNITED FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

3359

FAR SRL

ITALY

1480

FAREAST METAL INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C27

HAIYAN CHANGSHUN METAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3580

FAST-ASIA SCREWS CO., LTD

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C77

HAIYAN FUHONG FASTENER CO., LTD

CHINA

3387

FASTBOLT SCHRAUBENGROSSHANDELS GMBH

GERMANY

2004

HAIYAN FUJIAN FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A03

FASTDEV SRL

ITALY

1963

HAIYAN GETE HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A20

FASTEN.IT S.R.L.

ITALY

3530

HAIYAN GTFASTENERS CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A44

FASTENER + FIXING MAGAZINE

UNITED KINGDOM

2614

HAIYAN GUANGDA HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A42

FASTENER 007

TAIWAN

2747

HAIYAN HENGYE FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

3288

FASTENER 2000 GMBH

GERMANY

904

FASTENER JAMHER TAIWAN INC.

TAIWAN

3185

HAIYAN HONGMAO HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO., LTD

CHINA

3486

FASTENERS INCORPORATED

PHILIPPINES

3417

HAIYAN JINNIU FASTENERS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3391

FASTENEX, S.L.

SPAIN

488

HAIYAN LONGWEI HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3284

FASTER SRL

ITALY

1171

HAIYAN NEW SHENGDA FASTENER CO. LTD.

CHINA

3388

FASTFIX-IT ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2970

FENG YI TITANIUM FASTENERS

TAIWAN

2679

HAIYAN SANMA STANDARD HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A13

FERDINAND GROSS GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2144

HAIYAN TIANQI STANDARD PARTS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3578

FESTON FASTENERS

ITALY

770

HAIYAN WEISHI FASTENERS CO. LTD.

CHINA

3385

FILOSTAMP SRL

ITALY

2336

HAIYAN XINGLONG FASTENERS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3582

FILROX INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C53

HAIYAN YUXING NUTS CO., LTD

CHINA

3263

FIMINOX SPA

ITALY

1670

HALFMANN SCHRAUBEN GMBH

GERMANY

431

FISCHERWERKE GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

522

HAMAR SP.J.

POLAND

984

FIXI FASTENING SYSTEMS

ITALY

280

HAMIDI EXPORTS

INDIA

3118

FLAIG + HOMMEL GMBH VERBINDUNGSELEMENTE

GERMANY

1612

HANBIT FASTENER CO., LTD

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

2744

HANGZHOU AILONG METAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD

CHINA

3289

FM METAL FASTENERS GROUP SPA

ITALY

2256

HANGZHOU GRAND IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A48

FONG PREAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2688

HANS SCHRIEVER GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

756

FONTEC SCREWS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2987

HANSHIN NEJI CO., LTD.

JAPAN

2745

FOSHAN CITY GUANGQINGCHANG METAL PLASTIC CO., LTD.

CHINA

3363

HAO MOU NUTS MFG. CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2673

HARBIN RAINBOW TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

CHINA

3330

FRAM S.R.L.

ITALY

575

HARDITALIA S.R.L.

ITALY

2610

FRANCIS KIRK GROUP

UNITED KINGDOM

1432

HASPL A.S.

CZECH REPUBLIC

2112

FRATOM FASTECH CO. LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C79

HCL FASTENERS LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

1181

FREKO GMBH

GERMANY

784

HEADER PLAN CO. INC.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C12

FASTENERANDFIXING.COM

FASTENER FAIR STUTTGART EXHIBITOR LIST COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

HEBEI FUAO FASTENER MANUFACTURING CO., LTD

CHINA

2514

JIASHAN UNITED-EAST HARDWARE & PLASTIC CO., LTD

CHINA

3458

HECO-SCHRAUBEN GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

546

JIASHAN WEIYUE FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

3479

HEICO BEFESTIGUNGSTECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

1222

JIASHAN YONGXIN FASTENER CO., LTD

CHINA

3457

HEINRICH AG

GERMANY

1856

JIAXING BROTHER STANDARD PART CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A57

HENKEL AG & CO KGAA

GERMANY

3337

HERMANN LOHMANN GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2002

JIAXING CHENGFENG METAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3378

HEROSLAM S.A.L.

SPAIN

266

JIAXING CHIAYO IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD

CHINA

2958

HEXSTONE LTD.

UNITED KINGDOM

1936

JIAXING CITY QUNBANG HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3060

HICCOM TECHNOLOGIE EUROPE GMBH

GERMANY

3114

JIAXING CNS METAL CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A11

HISENER INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

CHINA

3425

JIAXING DIY HARDWARE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A35

HJZ - ZANDVOORT DRAADINDUSTRIE BV

NETHERLANDS

988

JIAXING GOODWAY HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3379

HOENDERDAAL FASTENERS

NETHERLANDS

1578

JIAXING GUANGMING HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3290

HOME SOON ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2689

JIAXING HONGXIN TRADING CO., LTD.

CHINA

3584

HOMN REEN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C16

JIAXING JINLONG STANDARD PARTS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3386

HONG KONG SCREW AND FASTENER COUNCIL LTD.

HONG KONG

2924

JIAXING WUFONG FASTENER CO., LTD

CHINA

3384

JIAXING XINGXIN TRADE CO., LTD

CHINA

3488

HONSEL

GERMANY

1022

JIEXI DAHUA FASTENERS CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A04

HS MONTAGETECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

1971

JIN SHING STAINLESS IND. CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C07

HS-TECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

594

JINAN STAR FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

3261

HSIEN SUN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2989

HSIN CHANG HARDWARE INDUSTRIAL CORP.

TAIWAN

2771

JINGJIANG HENGFENG RIVET MANUFACTURE CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A51

HSIN JUI HARDWARE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2779

JINGLE FASTENERS CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A71

HSIUNG JEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C43

HUANG JING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2780

JINJIANG TAGONG HARDWARE FORGING MANUFACTURER

CHINA

3460

HÜFNER-DÜBEL GMBH

GERMANY

1510

JOCKEY BILL METAL INDUSTRY CO. LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C06

HUGO BENZING GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1970

JOINER FASTENER ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2970

HUNAN LIANGANG FASTENERS CO., LTD

CHINA

3262

JOKER INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3179

HUNAN YUFENG FASTENERS CO., LTD.

CHINA

2596

JÖRG VOGELSANG GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2170

HWA HSING SCREW INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2785

JOSEPH DRESSELHAUS GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1136

HWALLY PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C17

JUBILEE CLIPS

UNITED KINGDOM

104

HYLOMAR GMBH

GERMANY

322

K & H AUTO PARTS

CHINA

3280

HYODONG MACHINE CO., LTD.

SOUTH KOREA

1918

K. TICHO INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2684

I.GLUESYSTEMS GMBH

GERMANY

328

KADIMI TOOL MANUFACTURING CO.PVT.LTD

INDIA

162

IBG PRÜFCOMPUTER GMBH

GERMANY

2910

KAI SHYUN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2778

IDDMIB ISTANBUL FERROUS AND NON FERROUS METALS EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION

TURKEY

1374

KAISER & WALTERMANN GMBH

GERMANY

2851

KAIZEN METALS INDIA

INDIA

3137

IMANPACK PACKAGING & ECO SOLUTION SPA

ITALY

1320

IMS VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

462

KALE BAGLANTI TEKNOLOJILERI SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

TURKEY

946

INDEX FIXING SYSTEMS (TÉCNICAS EXPANSIVAS S.L.)

SPAIN

912

KALELILER BAGLANTI ELEMANLARI LTD. STI.

TURKEY

722

KAO WEIN PRECISION CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2981

INDUSTRIAL RECENSE S.L.

SPAIN

262

KARAT INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION

TAIWAN

2670

INDUSTRIAS ALZUARAN SL

SPAIN

1664

KARL SCHILT GMBH + CO. KG

GERMANY

884

INGRAMATIC S.P.A.

ITALY

774

KARNA INTERNATIONAL

INDIA

3430

INNOTECH MARKETING UND KONFEKTION ROT GMBH

GERMANY

232

KATSUHANA FASTENERS CORP.

TAIWAN

3070

TAIWAN

2678

INOVAN GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1984

KCS ENTERPRISE COMPANY LIMITED KD METALS (JINGJIANG) CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A82

INOX MARE SRL

ITALY

2024

KEBA FASTENINGS

TURKEY

2208

INOX VITI

ITALY

1776

KEIL WERKZEUGFABRIK KARL EISCHEID GMBH

GERMANY

2604

INOXDADI S.R.L.

ITALY

447

KELLER & KALMBACH GMBH

GERMANY

2012

INSTITUT DR. FOERSTER GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2724

KENT STUD WELDING CO., LTD.

CHINA

3062

INSTITUT FÜR UMFORMTECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

889

KEY-USE INDUSTRIAL WORKS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3086

INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SPRINGS

INDIA

1500

KHEIRON CORP.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C28

ITALVITINOX S.R.L.

ITALY

2428

KIESEL GMBH

GERMANY

2737

ITALY EXPORT - GIDIEMME SAS

ITALY

2645

KINFAST HARDWARE (SHENZHEN) LTD.

CHINA

3510

ITT BULGARIA EOOD

BULGARIA

3439

KING S.P.A.

ITALY

1650

IVT VERBINDUNGSELEMENTE GMBH

GERMANY

666

KISTLER INSTRUMENTE GMBH

GERMANY

862

J.C. GRAND CORPORATION

TAIWAN

2980

KISTLER REMSCHEID GMBH

GERMANY

862

JÄGER & FRESE GMBH

GERMANY

378

KLIMAS SP. Z O.O.

POLAND

1208

JARDIN Y NATURA

SPAIN

3051

KLIP-IT BY K-PLAST

FRANCE

388

JAU YEOU INDUSTRY CO., LTD. JERGER KG (JOH. NEP. JERGER KG)

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C81

KOBOUT BV

NETHERLANDS

1638

GERMANY

566

KOHLHAGE FASTENERS GMBH & CO KG

GERMANY

756

JESUS OÑATE Y HNOS., S.A.

SPAIN

1366

KOLB GMBH

GERMANY

1665

JET FAST COMPANY LIMITED

TAIWAN

2988

KONAK CIVATA SAN. VE. TIC. LTD. STI

TURKEY

1662

JEVEKA BV

NETHERLANDS

1010

KOT COMPONENTS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2580

JI LI DENG FASTENERS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2786

KOVA FASTENERS PVT. LTD.

INDIA

3316

JIAN HWA ENTERPRISE CO., LTD

TAIWAN

3130

KOVIKOR D.O.O.

SLOVENIA

1764

JIANGMEN EUROFIX GMBH

GERMANY

1671

KOZA CIVATA

TURKEY

3415

JIANGSU AWD FASTENER CO.,LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A09

KPS FASTENERS CO TURKEY

TURKEY

2178

JIANGSU WASHEN FASTENER MANUFACTURE CO., LTD

KROMAN ÇELIK SAN. A.S.

TURKEY

1120

CHINA

3159

KRONUS

LATVIA

3002

JIANGSU XINGCHANGJIANG INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD.

KRUMM & ANDRÉ GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2224

CHINA

3470

KU FU FASTENERS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2685

JIANGXI KAIXU AUTOMOBILE FITTING CO., LTD.

CHINA

3058

KUO HSIAN FASTENER ENTERPRISE CO. LTD.

TAIWAN

3039

JIANGYIN COMHWA AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS MANUFACTURING CO.,LTD.

KUOLIEN SCREW INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2759

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A14

KWALITY FORGE

INDIA

3014

JIASHAN HEIMA PLASTIC INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A36

KWANTEX RESEARCH INC.

TAIWAN

2787

L & W FASTENERS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C78

JIASHAN LIANCHUANG PLASTIC & HARDWARE FACTORY

CHINA

3489

LANCASTER FASTENER CO LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

2484

LAZPIUR, S.L.U.

SPAIN

604

JIASHAN LISAN METAL PRODUCTS CO.,LTD

CHINA

3478

LD FASTENERS SRL

ITALY

2554

JIASHAN TENGYUAN METAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3357

LEDERER GMBH

GERMANY

2104

JIASHAN TIANYANG FASTENER CO.,LTD

CHINA

2514

LEE KING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD

TAIWAN

2657

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ITALY

1962

NINGBO DONGXIN HIGH-STRENGTH NUT CO.,LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A52

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A75

NINGBO EXACT FASTENERS CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A31

LIH TA FASTENERS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2791

NINGBO HAIXIN HARDWARE CO., LTD

CHINA

3256

LINIT EXPORTS PVT LTD

INDIA

1802

NINGBO JINDING FASTENING PIECE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3325

LINKFAST TECHNICAL CO., LTD.

CHINA

2960

NINGBO JUNWEI FASTENER CO., LIMITED

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A12

LINKWELL INDUSTRY CO., LTD

TAIWAN

1230

LOBTEX CO., LTD.

JAPAN

3224

NINGBO LARGE STONES HARDWARE & ELECTRICAL TRADING CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A16

LOCKSURE INC.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C55

LOH TORNG HARDWARE MACHINE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3073

NINGBO MERLO IMP. & EXP. CO. LTD.

CHINA

3259

LONG G CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2658

NINGBO METALS & WIRE ROPE FITTINGS CO., LTD

CHINA

3258

LONG HWA SCREW WORKS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C48

NINGBO MIANXUAN FASTENERS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3496

LÜCK SCHRAUBEN GMBH

GERMANY

936

NINGBO ORDAM IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A26

LÜCK WERKSTOFFPRÜFUNG GMBH

GERMANY

936

CHINA

3461

LUDWIG KÜNZEL NAGELFABRIK E.K.

GERMANY

494

NINGBO QUNLI FASTENER MANUFACTURE CO., LTD.

LUEG-STANZTECHNIK E.K.

GERMANY

1850

NINGBO WESTERN FITTING CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A10

LUSAN FIJACIONES Y ANCLAJES SL

SPAIN

588

NINGBO XINGYI FASTENERS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

A30

LUSAVOUGA - HARDWARE AND TOOLS

PORTUGAL

1428

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A64

MAC PRECISION HARDWARE COMPANY

TAIWAN

3038

NINGBO YINZHOU BOTE SPRING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE FACTORY

MAG-KRAK SP. Z O.O.

POLAND

3338

NINGBO YONGHONG FASTENERS CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A58

MAGNI EUROPE GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1770

NINGBO ZHENHAI YONGDING FASTENER CO.,LTD

CHINA

3356

MAJOR INDUSTRIES LTD.

TAIWAN

881

CHINA

3063

MAKTEL MAKINA VE TEL SAN AS

TURKEY

667

NINGBO ZHISHANG SPECIAL FASTENERS CO., LTD.

MANASSERO & C. SRL

ITALY

1267

NIPPON GILOGIK CO., LTD.

JAPAN

2918

MANGALAM ALLOYS LIMITED

INDIA

2618

NNDI BV

NETHERLANDS

1283

MARCOPOL

POLAND

180

NOBEX SRL

ITALY

1331

MARER S.R.L.

ITALY

1304

NOF METAL COATINGS EUROPE S.A.

FRANCE

1738

MARPOSS GMBH

GERMANY

1812

NORD-LOCK GMBH

GERMANY

2204

MASTER UNITED CORP.

TAIWAN

2781

NORM CIVATA SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

TURKEY

846

MASTERPIECE HARDWARE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1184

NORMA GROUP HOLDING GMBH

GERMANY

612

MAUDLE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2586

GERMANY

642

MAVITA SRL

ITALY

1271

NORMTEC MONTAGE- UND BEFESTIGUNGSTECHNIK GMBH

MC BOLT SRL

ITALY

2256

NOSTA GMBH

GERMANY

1644

MECAVIT

ITALY

1528

NSS FASTENERS

SOUTH AFRICA

3314

MECCANICHE MORANDI SRL

ITALY

1388

NUFAST LIMITED

UNITED KINGDOM

188

MECTRON INSPECTION

USA

1556

NUOVA RIVETTERIA BOLOGNESE S.R.L.

ITALY

1071

MERCANTA GMBH

GERMANY

463

OBEL CIVATA SAN. VE TIC. A.S

TURKEY

646

METAFORGE ENGINEERING (I) PVT. LTD

INDIA

3446

OBTEC GMBH

GERMANY

420

METALINK PRECISION INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3187

OETIKER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

GERMANY

922

METALISTAS LT

LITHUANIA

2510

OFCO INDUSTRIAL CORP.

TAIWAN

2997

METALL + FASTENING INDUSTRIE GMBH

GERMANY

542

OMCD SPA

ITALY

2610

MIAO SEN INT. ENT. CO., LTD

TAIWAN

2656

OMER SPA

ITALY

494

MICRO TURNERS

INDIA

3310

OMNITECHNIK MIKROVERKAPSELUNGS GMBH

GERMANY

1618

MICROGLEIT SPEZIALSCHMIERSTOFFE GMBH

GERMANY

704

ONUR MONTAJ SISTEMLERI VE TEKNIK HIRDAVAT SAN. TIC. LTD. STI.

TURKEY

2617

MICROMETAL SRL

ITALY

2709

MICROTECH METAL INDUSTRIES

INDIA

3449

ORBIT FASTENER CO., LTD.

THAILAND

2916

MIKALOR

SPAIN

504

ORNIT BLIND RIVETS LTD

ISRAEL

456

MILANI ENRICO S.R.L.

ITALY

284

ORT ITALIA SINCE 1964 S.R.L.

ITALY

394

MINSAVIT SRL

ITALY

2412

OS SPANN- UND BEFESTIGUNGSELEMENTE GMBH

GERMANY

405

MITAS CIVATA SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

TURKEY

874

OSRA SPECIAL PARTS

ITALY

156

MITTER FASTENERS

INDIA

3236

OTERACCORDI S.P.A.

ITALY

2270

MK FASTENERS

INDIA

1685

OTICS FASTENER CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2756

OTTO ROTH GMBH & CO KG

GERMANY

1744

MKT METALL-KUNSTSTOFF- TECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

712

PANELFISA PANEL FIJACIONES S. COOP

SPAIN

2376

PANTHER T & H INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2784

MOBIL PLASTIC S.P.A.

ITALY

798

TAIWAN

474

MOHINDRA FASTENERS LIMITED

INDIA

246

PATTA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PEAKSIGHT (SHANGHAI) TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

CHINA

3481

MÖHLING GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1285

PECOL SISTEMAS DE FIXAÇÃO S.A.

PORTUGAL

2036

MOLLIFICIO PAVANO SPA MOSS EXPRESS (JETZT ESSENTRA COMPONENTS)

ITALY

3215

PEE-WEE KALTWALZ GMBH

GERMANY

1378

GERMANY

1341

PFITZER VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

904

MOTOMA INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS

JAPAN

3510

PGB-EUROPE NV

BELGIUM

836

MT-TEK

TAIWAN

785

PGB-POLSKA

POLAND

836

MUBEA AFTERMARKET SERVICES GMBH

GERMANY

2118

PGM PRÜFGEMEINSCHAFT MAUERBOHRER E.V.

GERMANY

2604

MUBEA TELLERFEDERN GMBH

GERMANY

2118

PHILLIPS SCREW COMPANY

USA

1237

MUGELE TECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

3447

PILONI SRL

ITALY

556

PINGHU KANGYUAN HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3456

PLOGSTIES GMBH

GERMANY

1690

MULTIPLE OVERSEAS EXPORTS / EAGLELINE FIXINGS AND FIXTURES PVT. LTD.

INDIA

2845

MURAT CIVATA

TURKEY

1030

PRECISION TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

2236

NAKASHIMADA

JAPAN

1556

PRECISO VERBINDUNGSELEMENTE GMBH

GERMANY

936

NANTONG INTLEVEL TRADE CO. LTD.

CHINA

3389

PRELOK GMBH

GERMANY

1756

NATIONAL MACHINERY LLC

USA

1556

PRESSVIT SRL

ITALY

1166

NAVGRAH FASTNERS PVT. LTD.

INDIA

2384

PRK TECHNOLOGIES GMBH

GERMANY

3304

NCG TOOLS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3071

PRO-PATH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2758

NEOBOSS GMBH

GERMANY

2604

PROFIROLL TECHNOLOGIES GMBH

GERMANY

1274

NES BV

NETHERLANDS

1784

PROFIX AG

SWITZERLAND

3004

NET CIVATA VE VIDA SAN AS

TURKEY

1690

PROFIX FRANCE

FRANCE

2908

NEWPACK CO. LTD.

TAIWAN

2584

PSE PRECISION SPRING EUROPA S.P.A.

ITALY

1679

NEXO INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.

INDIA

3116

PT OZ FASTENER

INDONESIA

2938

NING GUO HUAN YA IMPORT&EXPORT CO., LTD.

CHINA

3381

PT. SHYE CHANG BATAM INDONESIA

INDONESIA

1384

NINGBO ANCHOR FASTENERS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

CHINA

3324

PÜHL GMBH & CO.KG

GERMANY

622

QD YILIE TRADE INT'L PTE LTD

SINGAPORE

2730

QEWIT

CHINA

3332

QIANG XIN STAINLESS STEEL FASTENER CO., LTD.

CHINA

3510

QIFENG PRECISION INDUSTRY SCI-TECH CORP.

CHINA

3390

NINGBO CHAOXIN RIVET MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

CHINA

3270

NINGBO CHENGLONG SPECIAL STEEL CO., LTD.

CHINA

3358

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HALL

STAND

SHANGHAI SEA SONG CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A77

SHANGHAI TIME-PROOF RIVETING TOOLS MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A80

SHANGHAI YUEDA NAILS CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A78

SHEH FUNG SCREWS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1122

SHEH KAI PRECISION CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1122

SHEN CHOU FASTENERS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

TAIWAN

C34

SHENG LONG INDUSTRY CO.

TAIWAN

2985

SHEREX FASTENING SOLUTIONS

USA

1351

SHIN CHUN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C03

SHIN GUANG YIN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C61

SHIN JAAN WORKS CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2772

SHREE METAL PRODUCTS

INDIA

2651

SHREE SAI UDYOG

INDIA

2902

SIDDHIVINAYAK ENTERPRISE

INDIA

2716

SILBERTOOL BY CARLON

GERMANY

2604

SILVER ALLOY CO. LTD

JAPAN

3008

SINARD S.A.

SPAIN

1180

404

SINGHANIA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (STURDFIX)

INDIA

1369

2639

SIPA S.R.L.

ITALY

662

SKAKO VIBRATION SKIFFY (JETZT ESSENTRA COMPONENTS)

GERMANY

1094

GERMANY

1341

SMART MACHINERY

ITALY

1556

SMK MEISTER GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2608

SO.TEC S.R.L.

ITALY

3214

SOLID LOCK FASTENING TECHNOLOGY B. V.

NETHERLANDS

1108

SOM FASTENER CO.

TURKEY

856

SOND NUTS & BOLTS

INDIA

3350

SOON PORT INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2662

SP DI PIOVAN SILVANO SAS & C.

ITALY

3318

SPALEK BESCHLAGTECHNIK GMBH + CO. KG

GERMANY

1270

SPAX INTERNATIONAL GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

822

SPECIAL RIVETS CORP.

TAIWAN

2578

SPECIALINSERT S.R.L.

ITALY

1266

SPEED BOLT SRL

ITALY

2256

SPIROL

UNITED KINGDOM

288

ŚRUBENA UNIA S.A.

POLAND

885

SSF INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A29

STAFA GROUP

NETHERLANDS

736

STAR YAY IMALAT PAZARLAMA SAN TIC LTD STI

TURKEY

3410

STEEL STONE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3216

STEFAN HERTWECK GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1912

STREICHER MASCHINENBAU GMBH

GERMANY

1918

STRUBL GMBH & CO KG

GERMANY

110

SUBCONTURKEY - FASTENERTURKEY MAGAZINE

TURKEY

3450

112

SUN BAGLANTI ELEMANLARI PRES METAL MAKINA SAN. TIC. LTD. STI.

TURKEY

184

585

SUN THROUGH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3181

3336

SUNO GROUP LIMITED

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A08

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C63

SUNSHINE FASTENERS PVT. LTD.

INDIA

3250

SAARSTAHL AG

GERMANY

2710

SUPER DPD CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C28

SACMA LIMBIATE S.P.A.

ITALY

774

SUPER NUT INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3087

SALA PUNZONI SRL

ITALY

2244

SUZHOU HONGLY HARDWARE CO., LTD

CHINA

3273

SAMI KIRAÇ CIVATA SAN VE TIC LTD STI

TURKEY

898

SUZHOU JINYUAN FASTENER CO., LTD

CHINA

3260

SAN-YUNG ELECTRIC HEAT MACHINE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C02

SUZHOU YNK FASTENER CO., LTD

CHINA

3484

SANSEGA FRANCE INDUSTRY

FRANCE

610

SWG SCHRAUBENWERK GAISBACH GMBH

GERMANY

746

SARA ENERJİ İNŞAAT TİC SAN A.Ş

TURKEY

346

SZATYINA KFT.

HUNGARY

1663

SARIV S.R.L.

ITALY

1304

SZU I INDUSTRIES CO., LTD

TAIWAN

1384

SCHÄFER + PETERS GMBH

GERMANY

1624

SCHLEMMER GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1750

T.S.F. NAVARRA DE TÉCNICAS DE SOLDADURA Y FIJACIÓN, S.L

SPAIN

471

SCHMID SCHRAUBEN HAINFELD GMBH

AUSTRIA

1896

TAI HUEI SCREW INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C72

SCHNORR GMBH

GERMANY

1864

TAIKYU CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3088

SCHRÖDER SCHRAUBEN

GERMANY

412

SCHÜRMANN & HILLEKE GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

581

TAIWAN INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE (T.I.F.I)

TAIWAN

3173

SCHWER + KOPKA GMBH

GERMANY

2140

TAIWAN PRECISION FASTENER CO. LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C71

SCOB S.R.L.

ITALY

1370

TAIWAN SHAN YIN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2990

SCORTA

ITALY

2284

SCREWTECH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3189

TAIZHOU HOMER HARDWARE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

CHINA

3057

SEN CHANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2881

SERİN CIVATA SAN VE TİC LTD ŞTİ

TURKEY

304

TAN CO CONSULTING AND TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY

VIETNAM

3436

SHANDONG GAOQIANG FASTENER CO., LTD

CHINA

3473

TANDL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

CHINA

3329

SHANDONG TENGDA FASTEN TECH. CO. LTD.

CHINA

3429

TASKAZAN ALL THREADED RODS MAN. CO.

TURKEY

831

SHANGHAI ANZI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

CHINA

2956

TECFI S.P.A.

ITALY

512

SHANGHAI FAST-FIX RIVET CORP.

CHINA

1452

TECHFAST PRECISION SDN. BHD

MALAYSIA

3036

SHANGHAI FINEFIX INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A50

TECHNOMECH IMPEX

INDIA

3037

TECHNOROLL

ITALY

2284

SHANGHAI HI-RISE HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A37

TECKENTRUP GMBH + CO. KG

GERMANY

867

GERMANY

3302

COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

QINGDAO EASY-FIX INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO. LTD.

CHINA

3472

QINGDAO RULONG INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A74

QINGDAO XINHUA HARDWARE PRODUCTS CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A73

QINGDAO YINGDE RIGGING CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A55

QONNECT BV

NETHERLANDS

1174

QP MECHANICS S.A.S.

ITALY

1395

R.F. INDIA RIDVAN FASTENERS INDIA PVT LTD

INDIA

470

R+FK SCHULTE KG

GERMANY

2070

RAAJRATNA VENTURES LTD.

INDIA

1675

RAJESHWARI LALIT INDUSTRIES

INDIA

1281

RAMAC SRL

ITALY

2190

RAPITECH SRL

ITALY

556

RATNAVEER STAINLESS PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.

INDIA

589

RAY FU ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2789

RBM INDUSTRIES

INDIA

2632

RCD GROUP

ITALY

3139

REC SOLUTIONS IN FASTENING TECHNOLOGY REC TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD

GERMANY

MALAYSIA

RECHICKIJ METIZNYJ ZAVOD OAO

BELARUS

2102

REFORM CIVATA SANAYI TIC LTD STI

TURKEY

1130

REGG INSPECTION S.R.L.

ITALY

2240

REHOBOT ROTEX AB

SWEDEN

1456

REINHARDT GMBH

GERMANY

2904

REISSER-SCHRAUBENTECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

530

REMACHES FACTORY SRL

ITALY

1488

REMACHES TUDELA, S.L.

SPAIN

894

REMYSTAHL GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2630

REXLEN CORPORATION RICHCO (JETZT ESSENTRA COMPONENTS)

TAIWAN

3081

GERMANY

1341

RIU PRECISION HARDWARE FASTENER CO., LTD

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C35

RIVIT SRL

ITALY

1702

RMZ VERTRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT MBH

AUSTRIA

2102

RODEX FASTENERS CORP.

TAIWAN

1384

ROHMANN GMBH

GERMANY

362

ROLLING TOOLS SRL

ITALY

1710

ROLLWALZTECHNIK ABELE + HÖLTICH GMBH

GERMANY

3317

ROSE PLASTIC AG

GERMANY

2400

ROTEC B.V.

NETHERLANDS

3414

ROTHO BLAAS GMBH

ITALY

636

ROTOR CLIP S.R.O.

CZECH REPUBLIC

320

RS FASTENERS & FIXINGS LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

3229

RSK METALLBEARBEITUNG GMBH

GERMANY

204

RUIAN JIULONG FASTENERS FACTORY

CHINA

3462

RUMUL RUSSENBERGER PRÜFMASCHINEN AG

SWITZERLAND

384

S-S-T SCHELLENSERVICE TEAM GMBH

GERMANY

S.C. MECANICA SIGHETU S.A.

ROMANIA

S.P AUTO INDUSTRIES

INDIA

S&T FASTENING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

SHANGHAI JINGYANG IMPORT & EXPORT CO., LTD

CHINA

3471

TECMA MASCHINENHANDELSGESELLSCHAFT MBH

SHANGHAI MOUNTAIN GROUP CO., LTD.

CHINA

3056

TECNO FASTENERS

ITALY

974

SHANGHAI PRIME MACHINERY CO., LTD

CHINA

3463

TECNO IMPIANTI S.R.L.

ITALY

2044

SHANGHAI RIVET MANUFACTURE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3362

TEKELIOGLU CIVATA SAN. TIC. LTD. STI.

TURKEY

866

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COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

COMPANY NAME

COUNTRY

HALL

STAND

TEKINOX S.R.L.

ITALY

1670

WENZHOU SHENGNAN FASTENERS CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A33

TEKNOFORM FASTENERS

TURKEY

2136

WERA WERKZEUGE GMBH

GERMANY

1884

TEKNOVALS MAKINE SAN. VE TIC. A.S

TURKEY

294

WERDA GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

356

TELFORM HOSE CLAMPS AND SPRINGS

TURKEY

274

TENZ GMBH

AUSTRIA

3438

WERKSTOFFPRÜFUNG DIPL.-ING. FRANK BERG GMBH

GERMANY

789

TEST GMBH

GERMANY

384

WESE CO,. LTD

JAPAN

3218

TEUDELOFF GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

152

WHITFORD LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

2750

THAISIN METAL INDUSTRIES CO., LTD

THAILAND

2738

WILHELM LÜSEBRINK GMBH

GERMANY

930

THREAD INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C39

WIN POWMAX CORP.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C11

TIANJIN JIMKOO INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3361

WINCHESTER EUROPE SERVICE V. PARBST & SØN

DENMARK

1777

WINDFAST INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

CHINA

3279

TIEIG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS GMBH

GERMANY

1361

WIRE RINGS

INDIA

1070

TIL TOOLING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

UNITED KINGDOM

152

WOLTERS GMBH

GERMANY

904

TITE-FIX LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

212

WRENTHAM TOOL GROUP

USA

1237

TITIBI SNC

ITALY

2264

WÜRTH INDUSTRIE SERVICE GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

618

TOGE DÜBEL GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

808

WUXI S-FIX FASTENER CO.,LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A54

TOP KRAFT SK A.S.

SLOVAKIA

3437

WYSER INTERNATIONAL CORP.

TAIWAN

3296

TOP WORLD AUTO PARTS PTE. LTD

SINGAPORE

2930

XINXING FASTENERS MANUFACTURE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3281

TOPMETALLIC GMBH

GERMANY

2370

Y.Y. CABLE ACCESSORIES CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C23

TOPROC AG

SWITZERLAND

3308

TORK BAGLANTI ELEMANLARI SAN.TIC.LTD.STI.

TURKEY

296

YAGMUR VIDA SANAYI VE TICARET ITHALAT IHRACAT LTD ŞTI

TURKEY

1330

TORNILLERÍA AMEZUA, S.A.

SPAIN

250

YANG YI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C37

TORNILLERIA ORUESAGASTI, S.A.

SPAIN

794

YAYKUL YAY VE KLIPS SAN TIC LTD ÞTI

TURKEY

2718

TR FASTENINGS LTD

UNITED KINGDOM

830

YBS CHEMICAL ANCHOR SYSTEMS

TURKEY

228

TRAFILERIA PUNTERIA GHEZZI S.A.S.

ITALY

1347

YESWIN MACHINERY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2857

TRAFILERIE PICHIERRI S.R.L.

ITALY

563

YI CHUN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C73

TRAFILERIE SAN PAOLO S.R.L.

ITALY

688

YICHANG CITY HENGCHANG FASTENERS CO.,LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A72

TRAMEV SRL

ITALY

688

YICISCREW CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C10

TRIOFAST BV

NETHERLANDS

2528

YKK STOCKO FASTENERS GMBH

GERMANY

2719

TRUTEK FASTENERS POLSKA SP. Z O.O.

POLAND

3210

YOANG MING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3084

TS VERBINDUNGSTEILE GMBH TS FASTENERS GMBH

YOUR CHOICE FASTENERS & TOOLS CO., LTD

TAIWAN

3079

GERMANY

1657

YOW CHERN CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2773

TTAPDRIVE AS

NORWAY

466

YUHUANG ELECTRONICS DONGGUAN CO. LTD

CHINA

3510

TWEER & LÖSENBECK GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2456

YUN CHAN INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C59

UGC UGUR GÜRBÜZ CIVATA SINAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

YUO CHUN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C09

TURKEY

1250

YUYAO BIAOER TRADING CO., LTD

CHINA

3373

UGIVIS SAS

FRANCE

684

YUYAO MEIGESI FASTENER CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A27

UMETA METALLWARENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

210

YUYAO XINTAI HARDWARE CO., LTD

CHINA

3257

UNIPACK EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C30

YUYAO YUANXIN HARDWARE FACTORY

CHINA

3480

UNIRIV KFT.

HUNGARY

1067

ZARRI SRL

ITALY

804

UNISTRONG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

188

CHINA

3360

UNITECH PRODUCTS CORP.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C52

ZHEJIANG ANSHENG AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO., LTD

UNIVERSAL PRECISION SCREWS

INDIA

2478

ZHEJIANG CHAOBOER HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

3459

UNIVERSAL PUNCH CORP.

USA

484

CHINA

2918

UNYTITE, INC.

USA

3418

ZHEJIANG FANGQUAN AUTOMOTIVE FASTENERS CO.,LTD

USH GERMANY GMBH

GERMANY

1312

ZHEJIANG HUANTAI PRECISION MACHINERY CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A53

UT.P.F. SRL

ITALY

1678

ZHEJIANG HYSTRON AUTO PARTS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3291

UTA AUTO INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

TAIWAN

2861

ZHEJIANG JUNYUE STANDARD PART CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A02

UTP UNITED-TURNED-PARTS GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

1460

ZHEJIANG KAISHENG HARDWARE CO., LTD.

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A38

VALENTA ZT S.R.O.

CZECH REPUBLIC

2064

VAROSA - VARILLA ROSCADA S.A.

SPAIN

250

ZHEJIANG MORGAN BROTHER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

CHINA

3061

VARUN DIES AND TOOLS

INDIA

3016

ZHEJIANG SANLIN METALS PRODUCTS CO., LTD

CHINA

3278

VEBEX S.R.L.

ITALY

2619

ZHEJIANG XINCHUN FASTENING CO., LTD.

CHINA

3157

VERBINDUNGSELEMENTE ENGEL GMBH

GERMANY

1904

ZHEJIANG ZHAPU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

CHINA

3370

VERTEX PRECISION INDUSTRIAL CORP.

TAIWAN

2871

ZHONGDA UNITED HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD.

CHINA

3490

VIDEX MACHINE ENGINEERING LTD.

ISRAEL

1200

VILUX VITERIE S.P.A.

ITALY

2410

ZHOUSHAN ZHENGYUAN STANDARD PARTS CO., LTD.

CHINA

3371

VIPA S.P.A.

ITALY

1404

ZORLU CHEMICALS LTD.

TURKEY

332

VIRAJ PROFILES LTD

INDIA

2212

ZYH YIN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1322

VISION SRL

ITALY

1596

VITERIA SMEL SRL

ITALY

1790

VMA ENGINEERING GMBH

GERMANY

789

VODAFAST INDUSTRIAL LIMITED

CHINA

3285

VOESTALPINE WIRE TECHNOLOGY GMBH

AUSTRIA

674

VOGTLAND-KARTONAGEN GMBH

GERMANY

910

VOV FASTENER

JAPAN

2514

VVG-BEFESTIGUNGSTECHNIK GMBH & CO.

GERMANY

1022

WA TAI INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C21

WAFIOS UMFORMTECHNIK GMBH

GERMANY

1780

WAKAI GMBH

GERMANY

2532

WALTER LUMBERG GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

2278

WAN IUAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

3089

WASHERS S.R.L.

ITALY

2638

WASI GMBH

GERMANY

2056

WATTSON FASTENER GROUP INC.

TAIWAN

2973

WE POWER INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

1 - GALLERY

C33

WEI IN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

TAIWAN

2763

WEICON GMBH & CO. KG

GERMANY

222

WEIGHPACK, WPI SERVICES B.V.

NETHERLANDS

3010

WEIPPERT KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBH & CO KG

GERMANY

2637

WENZHOU JUNHAO INDUSTRY CO., LTD

CHINA

1 - GALLERY

A47

WENZHOU QIDE HARDWARE CO., LTD

CHINA

3485

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Carlo Salvi SpA has been exhibiting at Fastener Fair Stuttgart since the first edition and will once again be showcasing its capabilities at this year’s show.

hilst Carlo Salvi is continuously looking for new countries to expand its business, Germany continues to be a vital market and has been since the 1960s – when Carlo Salvi first introduced its machines. Exhibiting at Fastener Fair Stuttgart will be a great opportunity for Carlo Salvi to consolidate the good relationship it has with German customers and possibly find new ones. Personnel on the stand will introduce the latest news and information to visitors, as well as highlight the company’s achievements in 2018. This includes the development of a new machine – complete with induction heating and special application; hiring of new specialised personnel; and relevant investments at Carlo Salvi’s production site in Italy. “We look forward to meeting all our customers, not only from Germany but from around the world, so that we can explain the latest developments in cold and warm forming.” www.carlosalvi.com

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TR Fastenings will be exhibiting its complete range of products at Fastener Fair Stuttgart, and in addition, its sales and technical teams will be on hand to discuss the company’s complete support service to customers, as well as its rapidly growing distribution programme in Europe.

R Fastenings will be exhibiting its full range of industrial fasteners, including its own branded fasteners for sheet metal, enclosure hardware, fasteners for plastic, security fasteners, and plastic hardware, as well as special fasteners designed and manufactured to customer drawings. The EPW screw will also be on display at the show, with TR engineers on hand to talk through its applications and benefits. TR will also focus on its prestigious and continuously expanding distributor network, which provides it with enhanced logistics capabilities throughout Europe, with new partners being added on an ongoing basis. This network means TR can distribute products out to the market quickly, shipping rapidly from the UK to a growing number of European Master Distributor locations. The positive and collaborative relationship TR has with all of its Master Distributors is something it is extremely proud of. “Distributors now account for a significant share of TR’s total global business and we recognise the hugely important role they play in allowing our product to reach locations and markets that would not be possible without their support, commitment and loyalty. Fastener Fair Stuttgart is one of the highlights of the year

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for the fastener industry and is a great opportunity for us to meet with current partners, distributors and end-users, as well as build new relationships and discussing the merits of our combined expertise in manufacture, engineering and distribution,” comments Adam John, European distribution sales manager. TR engineers, manufactures and distributes industrial fasteners to OEMs and tier 1 suppliers in sectors ranging from automotive, electronics and domestic appliances, supplying more than 60 billion components annually to over 5,000 companies across 60 countries. Manufacturing and engineering plays a central role in TR’s global operations and the firm’s 31 worldwide sites include eight manufacturing plants – equipped with the latest technologies and facilities to cater for every customer’s needs. The continued investment in equipment, resources and skills in these facilities enables the development of innovative fastening solutions, such as the newly launched TR patented EPW screw, a self-extruding thread forming screw designed for use in thin sheet metal. TR also supports emerging sectors such as Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, with its combination of fastener product ranges and industry knowledge and expertise.

High performance adhesives at Stuttgart Hylomar Limited manufactures a wide range of high performance sealants and adhesives – used by some of the leading OEM’s in the world of white goods, power generation, distribution, electronics/ photonics and general engineering.

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ylomar products are also widely used and respected in the automotive, aerospace and industrial aftermarkets with Hylomar Universal Blue and Hylomar M. Products like Hylomar Aerograde, Aerograde Ultra and Advanced Formulation are also specified by various aero-engine manufacturers – including Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney, with Hylomar Aerograde also specified by NATO. Hylomar RTV silicone sealants are used to seal engines, gearboxes and transmissions for leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide with amine curing products being particularly favoured. Unlike many sealant and adhesive companies, Hylomar Limited is a manufacturer and product formulator. Therefore, if commercially viable, it can develop products to specific customer requirements.

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GESIPA®’s solid riveting business unit based in Olpe, Germany, develops bespoke solutions for demanding solid rivet applications in the general, commercial vehicle, and automotive industries.

olid rivet fasteners are ideally suited for highly-loaded constructions since they join load-bearing components in an optimal way. Despite its high mechanical strength this fastener type allows users to generate significant saving in terms of costs and weight as compared to threaded joints. In cooperation with its customers, the solid riveting business unit develops the rivet design tailored to the respective application. This comprises not only the suitable material but also the required heat treatment and the joint strength values to be achieved. During development the special focus is on the ideal riveting process and respective corrosion protection which, of course, has to meet even the most demanding customer requirements with regard to the finished component. This means it has to last the entire component life. The solid riveting business unit has state of the art cold forming presses that enable GESIPA® to produce rivet fasteners of up to 20mm

in diameter. Fully camera-aided checking of the fastener features agreed, as well as ISO/TS 16949 certification, mean the fasteners meet the highest quality standards. Additional competence is provided by a thermal diffusion surface treatment facility that allows coating of fasteners to be used in the riveting process. The patented SheraBlack method developed by GESIPA provides long-term corrosion protection for rivets after the setting process and meets the demanding requirements of the commercial vehicle industry including required salt spray tests. Due to its long-standing and comprehensive competence in all areas of the riveting sector the GESIPA Group is able to continuously improve and further develop solutions for fastening applications, especially under the aspect of profitability. www.gesipa.com

Jubilee® Clips expanding with banding Jubilee® Clips, inventor of the worm drive hose clip, will be exhibiting its full range of clamping and banding solutions, both new and tried and tested, at Fastener Fair Stuttgart.

roducts that Jubilee® has recently added to its range, and will be exhibiting at the Fastener Fair for the first time, are the Jubilee Multiband cut to length ‘snip and clip’ banding system – in marine grade, acid proof 316 stainless steel – and the Jubilee® Flexiband 1.104 band and buckle system in 304 stainless steel in four different sizes: 9mm (3/8 inch, 13mm (1/2 inch), 16mm (5/8 inch) and 19mm (3/4 inch) band width with matching buckles and tool. The ranges of high-quality hose clamps that Jubilee is renowned for include the original Jubilee® worm drive hose clip, its ranges of heavy-duty Superclamp barrel hardware clamps in mild steel, 304 and 316 stainless steel, Lloyds Register approved High Torque clips in all 304 stainless steel, Quick Release Straps, ‘P’ Clips, 2 ear ‘O’ Clips, Light Range worm drive hose clips, Jubilee® Junior nut and bolt clips (all available in mild steel, zinc protected and 304 stainless steel) and Wingspade® clips. “Come and meet the Jubilee Clips’ sales team in hall 1, stand 104 to discuss how our product range can be of benefit to you and your customers.” www.jubileeclips.co.uk

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Precision cold forming solutions

On its stand at Fastener Fair Stuttgart, National Machinery’s knowledgeable representatives will be available to help visitors discover its full portfolio of metal forming equipment.

omprehensive information and machine demonstrations available on the stand will include National’s proven cold and warm forming FORMAX machine product line and the company’s 3.1556 thorough support and tooling services. SMART Machinery will also have an NGS flat die thread roller performing demonstrations; Nakashimada will have its small diameter headers with cold and warm forming; and Mectron Inspection systems will have a Q-5000-8 360° Laser scan digital eddy current system on demonstration. During the show, NME National Machinery Europe will also be promoting its upcoming 2019 Open House, which will showcase a selection of FORMAX®, SMART Machinery, Nakashimada, and Mectron equipment. In addition to the demo machines there will be a variety of industry related educational workshops and seminars. “The National Machinery booth will cover a full spectrum of equipment and services for the metal forming industry. Whatever your needs are in the cold and warm forming market, please be sure to stop by National Machinery’s booth for assistance.” www.nationalmachinery.com

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Protect your products 100% made in Italy 310EXPRESS Company will present its tamper resistant products – 310Tamer, 310Slim and 310Miniature – to visitors at Fastener Fair Stuttgart.

he 310Tamer is a tamper resistant screw with a different drive from standard screws which also requires a special tool to be untightened. This special screw helps prevent device tampering and equipment and can be used across many industrial fields for security and safety. Also on display will be 310Slim, a totally flat head screw that is best suited for customers in the drone and robotics field.It is a perfect solution to space saving, weight saving and thin plate fastening. Lastly, the 310Miniature screw is a micro screw that is smaller than M2 and produced according to Japan Camera Industrial Standard (JCIS). Applied in precision machinery, the screw can be used in applications such as glasses, cameras, electronic devices, computer technology, and medical equipment. www.310ex.com

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Since 1979 titibi® hardened steel nails have been an Italian quality product. Originally produced under the name Trafilerie Chioderie Torre de Busi SAS, it was only in January 2018 that this fourth generation family company changed its name to the brand it is recognised for – titibi®.

o date, the company is able to produce hardened steel nails of the highest quality, reaching hardness of up to 57 HRC – 58 HRC, ensuring at the same time the highest safety standards. All products are also able to bend over 90° without breaking, which titibi points out is very difficult to achieve with these levels of hardness. To guarantee this top of the range quality, titibi conducts endless research on the latest innovative technological processes, as well as ensuring the accurate in-line heat treatment and the constant monitoring of mechanical features of the finished products. Customers can also enjoy the high production flexibility of titibi, which is able to meet the multiple requests for customising products or creating special nails by draft. titibi’s production flexibility is due to the fact that its machines have been designed and manufactured or modified internally. www.titibi.com

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Enlarged product 40 years’ experience in range from pgb pgb-Europe, a family-owned Belgian company offering a wide range of fasteners and fixings that meet and exceed international standards, will be showcasing its new enlarged product ranges – including structural bolts, HAPAX wood screws, and insulation fixings – at Fastener Fair Stuttgart.

ith a core business of distributing fastener materials, pgb-Europe’s total product range consists of more than 50,000 products from bolts and nuts to professional wood screws, cutting edge anchors, tools and drill accessories. Besides this, pgb-Europe NV also provides customised solutions and special engineered products on customer’s request. Its factory plants in Poland (anchors) and Vietnam (wood screws) produce products of the highest quality according to European regulations. These include its newly enlarged range of SB bolts (EN – 15048), HV (EN – 14399-4) and HR assemblies (EN – 14399-3). Audited and certified by TÜV Germany, pgb says it can offer the highest quality bolt assemblies directly from stock. Also available is its range of innovative HAPAX wood screws, which feature a special drill point and optimised geometry so that the screw can be inserted in the wood with less effort. This results in split-free mounting, even close to the edge. Moreover, it reduces stress on the user’s wrist and improves the ergonomics during installation. The special BlueTop coating also enlarges the corrosion resistance by 10-fold compared to conventional zinc plating. Also on display will be pgb-Europe’s range of insulation fixings – economical, energy efficient, safe fixings for ETICS for all building materials. The innovative S-IPT 8 is a screwed-in fixing, which is strongly recommended for thick insulations. It has a short embedment depth and is the most versatile. The S-IPH 10 is a hammered-in fixing with very good pullout resistance and a very short installation time. Accessories such as special insulation discs for soft insulation, like mineral wool, make the SMART insulation plugs suitable for all jobs. The STY anchor is a special threaded insulation plug to fix light things to external insulation. Visitors to the stand can also hear more about pgb-Europe’s new robot controlled warehouse with automated pallet handling and automated lift systems – designed according to the latest guidelines for stock management. Thanks to this investment pgb-Europe has 28,000 new pallet places available of which 13,000 are in the automated pallet warehouse. It also has 60,000 storage bins made up of 40,000 in the mini load and 20,000 on shelving. Together with a new ERP package, this will significantly help pgb to supply customers with more accuracy and efficiency. www.pgb-europe.com

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wire drawing machinery

Since 1979, Italian-based Tecno Impianti Srl has been designing and manufacturing machines for the fastener industry – focusing specifically on quality, innovation and customisation according to customers’ needs. Today, there is at least one Tecno Impianti machine working in 50 countries worldwide.

ecno Impianti is a European leader in manufacturing wire drawing machinery for the fastener industry and in offering efficient solutions for both in-line and coil-to-coil wire drawing applications. Since the beginning, the wire drawing machines built by Tecno Impianti have distinguished themselves for their strongly built structure and reliability to bear heavy workloads. In a demanding and fast changing market, the main objective is to offer customers a high-quality product. For that purpose, in February 2018, Tecno Impianti’s Quality System was confirmed to comply with the requirements of the UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standard for the design and manufacture of wire drawing machines and cold rolling lines. In addition to the quality policy pursued by Tecno Impianti, the technical department enables customisation of all the machines according to customer specifications, depending on the application to be executed. A recent development for the company has been the implementation of in-line wire drawers with Industry 4.0 configuration. The machines display multilingual messages, alarms and production data. They also collect big data that can be processed on higher management systems or used to create a database of hours of operation, indicative energy consumption, machine status or alarm history. Cold heading quality wire suppliers and fastener manufacturers can choose from the following series of products: In-line wire drawers which work in-line with cold headers, machines for chain, straightening and cutting machines; coil-to-coil wire drawing bull-blocks for wire diameter up to 36mm; horizontal power-driven uncoilers with single or double arm and eventual rotating base; vertical power-driven uncoilers; feeding/ pre-straightening machines; wire pointing machines; and coil-tilting machines. www.tecnoimpianti-italy.com

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FAR Srl produces a diverse range of fastening technology through its strong workforce all over the world. In addition, its in-house research and development projects help contribute to the expansion of its product line, such as the recently developed FHU5000 – a pneumatic hydraulic tool designed specifically for the efficient setting of high powered structural rivets and pin and collar lockbolts.

AR points out that the tool-head of the new FHU5000 fits a wide range of nose equipment (separately supplied) in different lengths, which means the tool can be adapted for setting all structural rivets and the most used lockbolts, such as Magna-Lok®, Monobolt®, Avdelok®, Magna-Grip® and Hucktainer®. This easy to use tool, strictly 100% manufactured in Italy, is mostly committed to heavy-duty applications due to it having more traction power than other tools of a similar size. Designed for a long working life in heavy production use, the FHU5000 offers reliable operation over extended periods and can help users in their daily work by reducing effort – just over 1kg to fit some of the larger rivets in many positions with one hand.

Hoenderdaal focuses on new exports Hoenderdaal Fasteners, based in the Netherlands, will present screw brands Dynaplus® and 3.1578 Rotadrill® at Fastener Fair Stuttgart, and will be focusing on new export customers for these premium brands in quality wood screws. HERO IN SCREWS

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also bring its test equipment and a variety of wood pieces to the show. “We believe that the best way to convince somebody about the quality of our product, is for them to see it and test it themselves. That is why we are inviting visitors to bring the current screw they sell FASTENERS FINEST and make the comparisons themselves. We want the visitors to experience the difference in ease of use with Dynaplus® or Rotadrill® screws,” comments Hoenderdaal Fasteners. The Dynaplus universal wood screw has been developed for the professional user to process quick, easy and safe in different building materials. Dynaplus is now the 3rd biggest premium brand in the wood screw segment in Holland, and Hoenderdaal is looking for expansion abroad – especially in the Nordic countries due to it’s products high-quality C4 coating. Rotadrill is the famous screw with the red tip – a special lubricant leads to a remarkable low screw in resistance, which makes screwing very easy. With its red tip, Hoenderdaal says its Rotadrill screw is the most recognisable screw in the world – and it’s patented. THE RIGHT SCREW FOR THE JOB

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Especially designed for oversized, irregular or misaligned holes, this lightweight tool is suitable for a variety of trailer applications with long-term customer benefits guaranteed.

Second generation semi-automatic packaging machine at Stuttgart SK A KO Vibration is excited to reveal the new generation of SKAKO semi-automatic packaging machine, with two combined displays and 1.1094 a higher display resolution, at the upcoming Fastener Fair Stuttgart.

semi-automatic packaging machine is a flexible system that can fill different sized carton boxes and plastic returnable boxes. It is easy to operate and reprogram, which makes it especially suitable for industries that operate with many different items and short and medium size batches. The compact, single floor, design, allows it to be placed in a limited floor space area with no need for extra ceiling height. An open construction also makes the machine easy to clean and the process both accessible and easily monitored – with low risk of mixing products when switching from one to another. Since the launch in 2016, SKAKO’s packaging system has been well received by the market. Further developments also include a weight range increase to 5kg – 38kg. The two scales, operational and control weighing scales, also both communicate through one common Siemens PLC program, which secures the same tare weight (box weight) on both scales. This eliminates any discrepancies there may be between the two scales.

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Hexstone is prepared

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Hexstone will be showcasing its comprehensive range of products and brands – at the upcoming Fastener Fair Stuttgart. Backed by large stocks, efficient operations, as well as experienced and knowledgeable staff, Hextone – through its Owlett-Jaton, Icon and STF Trading divisions – provide a one stop shop for all fastner and fixing requirements.

exstone Group is synonymous with fasteners, fixings, hardware, ironmongery, and associated items for the engineering and merchant trade – and is the name behind key specialists such as Stainless Threaded Fastener (STF), Icon Fasteners and Owlett-Jaton. “Through Hexstone and our specialist suppliers we have a lot to offer – whenever customers’ need it. We have a collective strength that delivers security and long-term sustainability that we know our customers value,” explains Ian Doherty, chief executive officer at Hexstone Group. In addition to its in-depth range, Hexstone also has a selection of unique brands that add value in any market. The first is the Vortex™ screw – a high-quality multipurpose screw that is recognised for its premium quality and tailored product features, giving customers the versatility and assurance in a variety of projects. The product has also been recently introduced with a new TX recess, making it easier to install and creating a more reliable product. Another leading product available from Hexstone is the Thunderbolt™ self-tapping onepiece anchor, which has received a European Technical Assessment (ETA – 15/0040) Option 1 and also has CE Marking. The Thunderbolt is a one-piece non-expansion anchor, ideal for close to the edge fixing applications. The product can be used on a wide range of construction materials, including concrete, brick, concrete block, and various types of stone. Other key brands under the Hexstone umbrella include JCP Construction Products, which is renowned for providing customers with a quality range of anchoring products, as well as UNIFIX, which has a rich history in the fastener and fixing industry, with over 1,000 lines of products available in the recently introduced Trade bag packaging. “JCP and UNIFIX are strong and recognised brands that have been embraced by the market.

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Both are renowned for quality and reliability, which is a reputation you cannot buy; you have to work on it continuously,” states Ian. At Fastener Fair Stuttgart visitors will be able to find out more information about Hexstone and the key brands the company is able to supply. “We are looking forward to the Stuttgart show and meeting both existing and new customers. We are also interested in finding European partners for our brands,” mentions Ian. “Being a UK company, I am sure BREXIT will be a talking point during the show, but no matter what the final decision, we are open for business in the UK, Ireland, Europe and across the world.” “Obviously as the chaos in Westminster continues, the risk of disruption to supply chains caused by BREXIT increases. Whilst most of the fasteners and fixings sold in the UK are sourced from the Far East, not Europe, the risk of port disruption affecting all imports, not just those from Europe, is very real.” At Hexstone, trading as Owlett-Jaton, Icon and STF, we have put in place contingency plans that will ensure we can continue to supply our loyal customers. We have increased our stock levels substantially, with over GB£3 million of additional stock either already in our warehouses or will be in place before the planned BREXIT date of 29 th March 2019.” “We are also well on our way to becoming an HMRC Authorised Economic Operator. This will grant us ‘fast track’ clearance at the ports and ensure that in the case of any disruption our imports are prioritised for clearance.” Ian concludes: “Customers can have complete confidence that even in the event of substantial disruption we will continue to be able to support their businesses. However, I would still encourage downstream distributors to also look at how prepared they are for BREXIT and whether they need to have their own buffer inventory.” www.hexstone.co.uk

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Rivit Srl is an Italian leading company for the production and distribution of fastening systems and tools for sheet metal working and assembly.

orn in 1973, it came to develop a wide range of products for fasteners for industry such as blind rivets, rivet nuts, self-clinching, welding studs, blind bolts, latches, cage nuts, clamps, steel screws, stainless steel screws, plastic screws, and related tools for their installation – including tools for blind rivets and for rivet nuts, presses, welding machines and tools for blind bolts. Rivit is well-rooted both in the domestic and international markets, and abroad it operates in over 55 countries. Evolution and technological innovation play a key role in Rivit, but the direct relationship with customers is a must. In fact, the company’s mission is to focus on the full satisfaction of the customers’ needs, which is for Rivit an encouragement to grow and propose itself as a real partner. The comprehensive range of fasteners proposed by Rivit includes blind rivets that allow users to realise blind fastening working from

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In hall 1, stand 1112, REYHER will present a comprehensive service portfolio of fastener and fixing technology – with more than 130,000 different articles in the company’s range.

one side only. Produced in several lengths and diameters, standard or structural type; the blind rivets are available with dome, large, countersunk head and can be made in aluminium, steel, stainless steel or copper, for every kind of application. Another product range available from Rivit is its range of rivet nuts, which can self-produce threading on pre-drilled sheet metals that cannot be reached from the back. The use of rivet nuts does not cause damages or deformations on materials subject to surface treatment and the rivet nuts are available in stainless steel, steel, and aluminium, and can have dome head, countersunk head or reduced head from M3 to M16 with cylindrical or hexagonal, open or blind shank. www.rivit.it

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Are you looking for fasteners for vacuum and cleanroom applications? Or the strongest hex socket screw in stainless steel? If so, visit Jeveka at Fastener Fair Stuttgart at stand 1010 in hall 1.

or customers from industry and trade REYHER is a reliable supplier of C-parts offering an extensive range of services. Trading customers especially benefit from the readily available RIO – REYHER Internet Order webshop, as well as individual commercial packaging and kitting from RKP – REYHER Kitting & Packaging Service. Being showcased on the stand, the company’s RIO – REYHER Internet Order Webshop label designer tool, is now available for customers to design and print their own labels. RIO webshop offers round the clock access to all ready to deliver articles. Customers can check availability and prices for the articles they require online immediately. Orders can be quickly and easily placed. There are various search features available to help find the right article. With RKP – REYHER Kitting & Packaging the wholesale company covers the needs of resellers for commercial packaging and labelling. In close cooperation with the customers, REYHER develops the right solution. Customers can select from a range of boxes with or without pouring lips in various sizes or their own packaging. www.reyher.de

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eveka is a well known wholesaler of a full range of fasteners and tools, established in 1937. It provides quality products from trusted brands to the industry, such as KATO (tangless inserts) and Unbrako (high strength socket head screws), with an extended stock. Now Jeveka has developed its own brands: Jeclin and Jextar. The Jeclin range of fasteners for vacuum and cleanroom applications is characterised by a standard quality of stainless steel A4-80 (1.4432). These fasteners are used in a wide range of applications that depend on vacuum or cleanroom technology such as in the aerospace industry, solar systems and health technology. Jextar was born in response to the need for stronger stainless steel fasteners. After extensive research and testing, the product has succeeded in surpassing even the company’s own expectations. The Jextar fasteners are stronger than regular A4-80 steel fasteners. In each test the tensile strength easily exceeded 900N/mm2. This means more flexibility in designs and the manufacturing process. www.jextar.com www.jeclin.com

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Fasten your seatbelts…

Industrial Recense’s virtual reality

Well known for its hardened steel nails, Don Quichotte will be showcasing its innovative products and solutions in hall 3, stand 2018.

owever, it doesn’t stop with nails. Next to nails, the company can provide a wide range of electrical mounting and installation materials – including its latest innovation, the new generation plastic cable clamp. In addition to a wide range of products, Don Quichotte B.V can also offer a wide variety of packaging possibilities – supplying boxes in all imaginable sizes. The company also has a state of the art sealed bags packaging line, which is able to seal products in see-through bags to help products stand out and make it easier for customers to choose the right product. “To experience that construction site feeling and see for yourself which products and packaging solutions we are able to offer, please come and visit our stand at the Fastener Fair Stuttgart. Our sales representatives will welcome you with a hot cup of coffee and our wide variety of fasteners and fixings.” www.don-quichotte.nl.com

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Industrial Recense S.L is inviting visitors to Fastener Fair Stuttgart to witness a VR experience, and see first-hand its flexibility, as well as its quick and full service.

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ndustrial Recense is in the process of changing to an Industry 4.0 factory, so at the show, visitors will be able to try a VR experience, with a virtual reality software and glasses – making it possible for visitors to visit its manufacturing plant and see how production is organised. The company will also exhibit all the U-bolts and wire parts of its product range in different sizes, diameters, materials, as well as different surface finishes, such as zinc plated, hot dip galvanised, zinc nickel, and GEOMET ®. A second important product line for Industrial Recense is its stamping parts, with the company recently improving its stamping tooling department so that it can offer a full tooling and stamping service. Finally, the company will also exhibit some wire bended parts, from its new 3D bending machine. www.industrialrecense.com

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100% customer satisfaction LD Fasteners Srl has long been favourably known in domestic and international markets as a distributor of fasteners for specific sectors, thanks to its commitment to complete customer satisfaction.

talian-based LD Fasteners is specialised in the production and distribution of threaded inserts, self-clinching fasteners, welding studs, blind rivets, and silicone plugs and caps, and supplies a wide range of products – always available in stock, supported by an efficient and prompt delivery service. The company can also customise its products according to customers’ needs and designs in order to guarantee suitable assemblies and installations for any specific projects. LD Fasteners explains that the development of its product range is a continuous process. “Through new technologies, new materials, and new processes, there is always a drive for innovations. That is why as a business we invest in new product lines, to ensure that we have the necessary stock. The role of the distributor has changed over the years, and it is now vitally important that you are able to guarantee continuity of stock.” Thanks to its central warehouse, and several distributors in Italy and abroad, LD Fasteners can provide a quick service to its customers – guaranteeing they get the products they need, when they need them. “It is very important that as a distributor you have a direct link to the territory of the customers, so you can react quickly to any requirements. Also, a

big part of introducing new products and ranges is your knowledge of the market and analysing the demands of your customers. You can only do this by having close working partnerships.” This strategy has seen LD Fasteners report an annual sales increase of 30% over the last five years. “2018 went very well for us, as we grew 10% and increased the number of new customers thanks to our marketing strategy. Our challenge for the future is to be much more present in the Italian and European market – exploiting all sorts of channels and making sure we are able to seize opportunities when they present themselves.” That is why LD Fasteners will be exhibiting at Fastener Fair Stuttgart in March, so that it can underline its products and capabilities to both new and existing customers. “We are very excited about Fastener Fair Stuttgart and the opportunity to connect with so many visitors. We invite everybody to hall 5, stand 2554, so that they can find out more about our company and how we can work together in the future.” www.ldfasteners.com

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Efficiency and innovation in the spotlight Dimac Srl states that once again its stand will be an essential visit for all visitors to Fastener Fair Stuttgart engaged in the pursuit of zero-defects.

ollowing the successes of 2018 and its investments in new technologies, the Italian company remains future focused, presenting exciting novelties whilst widening its ‘total quality’ horizons. At the show Dimac will focus on two special high-end models.

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Dimac is planning a massive product onslaught in the next few years, starting with the launch of the MCV5 new generation series. Complying with the latest IoT, automation, and safety standards, this model combines the top of electronics and mechanics with the best in class vision system. “The new model of MCV5 features the latest eco-efficiency technology in all its electrical equipment. We renovated its design, further improving lights, amplifiers and controller. Even sound absorption has been implemented,” comments Andrea Cuttica, project manager at Dimac Srl. “The upgrade concerns the sensors too. We integrated the vision system with a new laser unit and high-res 5 Mpix ⅔ inch cameras with collimated telecentric lenses and illuminators. All that is integrated with the new MCVx vision software, providing improved quality control performance, both on standard and complex geometries.” The latest release of MCV5 also includes new functions and tools for the dimensional inspection, as well as for surface analysis.

Plug & Play SPC-LAB 2019

The new SPC-LAB is the mobile unit that Dimac has conceived to support the fastener and fixing manufacturing process with a minimisation of the scatter in results, and an overall reduction in the cost and time, of testing. True to the tenets of Lean production, SPC-LAB streamlines accurate data collection and Statistical Process Control, putting production shops on a virtuous cycle of better measurement, analysis, improvement and control. Visitors to Fastener Fair Stuttgart will have the chance to experience the unique features of this new release, including: A working range for fasteners and special parts in diameters 2mm - 30mm and in 10mm - 7mm length; the possibility of 3D 360° inspection and optical auto-calibration pattern to improve the accuracy with nearly zero distortion. Plus, special tempered V-glasses with anti-scratch to support the part while measured; improved repeatability up to 5μm; USB ports for digital gauges and high-precision digital calipers; as well as barcode reading for immediate operator log-in and inspection plan activation. Dimac points out that expectations are high for customers who already use the previous generation model, such as Italian fastener supplier T&T Srl. “We are interested in seeing how Dimac experts have renewed the SPC-LAB series. The original model currently running on our production lines is already a high performance device,” comments Mr Stefano Ronzoni, owner of T&T Srl.

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Another important novelty concerns Dimac servicing. While connectivity is a cornerstone for the whole range of machines – for example remote connectivity is used by Dimac to provide upgrades, programming and set-up support, training conferences, etc. – Dimac has introduced Augmented Reality to further enhance the aftersales assistance. Successfully presented in Paris at the recent Fastener Fair France show, Dimac Remote Assistance (DRA) – powered by Acty© – for use in mobile device Apps, has been specifically conceived to troubleshoot the Dimac machines remotely. Prior to any intervention at a customer’s site, Dimac can activate a live camera chat within an augmented reality environment and support the operators to identify the origin of any problem and troubleshoot. That means cost-effectiveness – streamlining and abating any down time – whilst facilitating and speeding up the machine cycle restart. “The 8 th Fastener Fair Stuttgart will be the world’s leading exhibition for the whole fastener segment and Dimac aims to be the meeting point for all the industry specialists engaged in today’s and tomorrow’s 100% quality challenges.” www.dimacsrl.com

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Next generation of smart rolling machines

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EVIRT Italia Srl points out that its best seller of 2018 – the PLANAR 20 Synchro CNC thread rolling machine – will be previewed during Fastener Fair Stuttgart with further restyled features.

his new generation of EVIRT ITALIA smart rolling machines is mainly characterised by a brand new machine frame designed using CAD 3D systems and stresses simulators software (FEM) to ensure the absolute absence of vibrations in any operating condition. The highest level of stiffness is furthermore essential for every cold and hot rolling process, where the tolerances are more and more strict. This seven axis CNC two dies machine has been designed to allow a high degree of automation and thus to facilitates the machine set-up through the available features, such as: utomatic work-rest support blocking system. A utomatic dies match search without any operator intervention. A rushless motors on the two main spindles for a high accuracy motion B and backlash absence. igh precise positioning of the two hydraulic slides due to a linear H optical transducer and a feedback – all controlled by CNC through high frequency closed loop. utomatic blocking system of head’s inclination. A agnetic blocking system of spindles’ inclination. M Automatic head tilting – 0.001 degree backlash. ew mechanical solutions for the head tapering system. N

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“PLANAR 20 Synchro CNC thread rolling machine is the perfect solution for ISO C3 class ball screws production, metric and UN/UNJ thread, lead screws, whitworth and trapezoidal threads, spline, discrete gears, worm screw profiles, unsymmetrical thread, knurls RAA and RGE.” www.evirtitalia.com

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Dell’Era to showcase SEM screws

Dell’Era Ermanno e Filgio will once again be present at Fastener Fair Stuttgart, as the company believes it is one of the most important European events for the fastener and fixing industry.

ince 2007, Dell’Era has exhibited at Fastener Fair Stuttgart, and this year the company will be showing its SEM screws (parts with captive washers), which are becoming more and more important in Dell’Era’s range of production. Also at the show, Dell’Era will focus on its new management system organisation, which has been certified by IATF 16949, as well as its wide range of various special and standard parts in metric thread from M2.5 up to M10 diameter. Dell’Era has also recently finished the integration of production sensor and machine monitoring from Schwer + Kopka for Industry 4.0. This efficient management of energy consumption and production data on cold forming machines has created a smarter, faster and flexible production plant. “For us, Fastener Fair Stuttgart is a chance to meet our customers from all over Europe, as well as to find new partnerships with customers and suppliers. It is an important meeting point to exchange ideas and plan new projects for future,” comments Dell’Era. “The European economy seems not as good as it has been in recent years – especially the automotive sector, which looks in serious difficulty due to several different factors. 2018 was characterised by a bizarre trend in which fasteners industries were performing with very good results in the first two quarters and unexpectedly they lost all the advantage during the last quarter. Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019 will be a good opportunity to understand what is happening in the market.” www.delleraviterie.com

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Studs and threaded rods DIN 976 form A or B

Stainless steel specialist in Stuttgart Established in 1991, Apex Stainless Fasteners Ltd has grown from strength to strength and is now one of Europe’s leading specialist sources of stainless steel fasteners. With a 3.2078 worldwide reputation for service, Apex has an extensive and comprehensive stock range in excess of 20,000 product lines and growing.

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ith prompt response times from highly experienced stainless fastener sales, purchasing and manufacturing teams (and an in-house manufacturing division), Apex is totally focused on customer care. Offering A2, A4 and A4-80 stainless steel fasteners in metric, unified, and imperial thread forms – including a wide range of different sized cut lengths of Allthreads from stock – Apex can also assist with non-standard products and sizes produced to drawing for specific customer requirements. Apex is ISO 9001:2015 LRQA approved and the stainless steel fasteners stocked are manufactured in accordance with relevant international standards such as DIN, ISO, ANSI or BS standards, providing assured quality, processes, systems and procedures. Also, with a manufacturing division (Aerotight Manufacturing) the company can produce high-quality special turned parts in addition to the well established stainless steel Aerotight® self-locking nut. Having recently increased its inventory activity to safeguard stock availability for its valuable customers, the company is well placed to meet the needs of fastener distributors worldwide, whether it be for full pallet loads or small box shipments – available on a same day despatch service. “You can discover more information about us, including a full product range, via the Apex website and our catalogues – which are available to download as PDFs. We look forward to welcoming you to our booth in hall 3, stand 2078.” www.apexstainless.com

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Providing versatility and flexibility

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Since 1973 INOXDADI Srl has been an important Italian producer and distributor of stainless steel nuts, bolts, threaded bar, washers and a selection of other fasteners.

NOXDADI was initially established to produce stainless steel nuts and embraced turning production when no other companies were using this method. “This was very successful for us,” explains Giulio Gandioli, general manager at INOXDADI. “That was until Asian manufacturers entered the market, which resulted in the prices lowering to a level that was impossible for European producers to match. That is when we decided to shift our production capabilities to focus on niche products in special steels and nickel alloys – with small batch sizes.” INOXDADI’s decision to changes its product focus enabled it to continue to grow into the business it is today – reaching significant production levels for a wide variety of products in stainless steel, high strength nickel, titanium, aluminium, brass, copper and bronze alloys. “Creating a stock of these special materials has affirmed our position on a European and intercontinental level,” mentions Giulio. “Thanks to our versatile and responsive production capabilities we can supply high-quality products quickly – at prices that

compete with other European producers. We can also offer complete traceability of production batches.” Giulio adds: “Innovation of our machinery and our processes is also very important, which is why every year we reserve a considerable part of our profits to invest in future innovations and developments.” Concentrating on product quality and the flexibility of its manufacturing operations, as well as supplementary services associated with sales, are key factors for INOXDADI in its plans for future growth. “Versatility, flexibility and a high-level of technical competence are characteristics typical of Italian companies,” states Giulio. “As a business we need to continue researching new materials to meet the demands of an industry that is becoming increasingly specialised. We also need to recognise the opportunities available in a market that is continuously progressing – so that we can supply a timely, high precision service of the highest quality products.” www.inoxdadi.com

Thanks to our versatile and responsive production capabilities we can supply high-quality products quickly – at prices that compete with other European producers.”

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Awafast Srl will be showcasing its new range of pneumatic and battery operated riveters and rivet nut guns – Awagun – at Fastener Fair Stuttgart.

wafast is committed to high-quality and technical performance, which it says is proven by its in-house test laboratory that enables it to sample test each batch of goods. “We have a mix of products manufactured in-house and supplied from strategic partnerships with reliable manufacturers around the world,” comments Awafast. “This means we are able to supply competitively priced products to our customers and allows us to be ideally positioned to serve both end users and other large distributors.” These partnerships include being the sole Italian distributor for both German made HRUSKA CD welding machines and Italian made LCM presses for self-clinching fasteners. www.awafast.com

Plastic protection products Bülte GmbH has been providing the most suitable plastic solutions to clients from any industry around the world, for the last 60 years.

ülte washers, screws and nuts are close to the standards DIN, ISO and NFE (standards set for metallic products). Manufactured in natural nylon, and other materials on request (PP, PE, PVDF, PC and glass filled Nylon) the protection parts and fasteners are light, non-conductive to electricity, resist staining and most chemicals. All products can be adapted to all applications and can be produced in a large range of colours (RAL chart). 2019 will also see the launch of new products such as a new range of adjustable feet (M4, M5, M6), as well as a broadening of the standard range of hex screws and nuts, by developing them in black nylon, 50% glass filled (M5 – M16). This new material option will reinforce their resistance to chemicals and will be the perfect polyamide combination for pieces that require higher mechanical performances and long-term durability. “Our commercial and technical team will offer visitors experience and expertise, in a friendly atmosphere, and underline our capability to be at our customer’s side from product design to completion. We will be happy to welcome you to hall 1, stand 1357, and look forward to seeing you there,” comments Bülte. www.bulte.com

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Compact, Simple and secure lightweight Rivdom®ZERO In a world full of connections, DIRAK says it has developed a pioneering technology – DIRAK-SNAPTechnology (DST) – which can create high strength connections without the use of any tools.

The new mini cordless battery riveting tool from VVG, Rivdom®ZERO, is for blind rivets up to 5mm in diameter and is compact, lightweight and simply powerful.

ivdom®ZERO features the already well known ultra compact RivSmart® body, an almost wear-free brushless motor, and RivdomPLUS charging technology – with high-quality lithium ion batteries, including an optical charge indicator, which are recharged to 90% and ready for use after just 20 minutes. The change of wearing parts such as clamping jaws and nosepieces is completely tool-free. With a weight of only 1.3kg maximum comfort and a permanent fatigue-free working is guaranteed. Special attention was paid to the topic of perfect ergonomics. The tool is very well balanced and despite the compact overall dimensions the rubberised handle fits for all sizes of hands whether left or right handed. The rotary trigger with a very low release force completes the work experience. In addition to the low weight, the smallest possible dimensions were the focus of development, in order to be able to work without problems even in the most confined installation situations. Thus, all front sleeves have a diameter of only 20mm and the overall length of the RivdomZERO can be reduced by the supplied safety cap for safe riveting without mandrel container to an unrivalled 195mm. The integrated mandrel safety device ensures maximum work safety according to the machinery directive. The ability to switch between a manual and automatic rewind mode ensures optimal adjustment to individual requirements. Like all cordless battery riveting tools from VVGBefestigungstechnik GmbH & Co, RivdomZERO also offers a multitude of practical details such as the belt clip, a suspension bracket for working on the balancer, a sturdy, transparent mandrel container, an LED for the illumination of the riveting point and the L-Boxx® system case.

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isitors to Fastener Fair Stuttgart will be able to experience DIRAK-SNAP-Technology and test directly on-site how easy and secure this fastening technology is. Using real products, DIRAK GmbH will present the advantages to visitors and evoke discussions about its application possibilities. DIRAK says its DST features high strength and secure locking as it is able to withstand high load conditions, guarantee connection and pull-forces equal to traditional fastening solutions, and can offer reliable electrical grounding. It can also join different types of materials such as sheet metal, plastic or wood for individual application requirements. If necessary, reinforcement plates are also available to increase strength and load capacity. DST products are also vibration resistant and can withstand the heaviest strains without compromising their high strength connections. Many of the DST products are tested according to DIN EN 61373 for vibration and shock and GR-63-CORE, Issue 4 for earthquakes.

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VIPA will soon have a new warehouse VIPA is once again expanding its facility with another efficient automated warehouse, so that it can become faster and more efficient, as well as provide a wider range of products and a higher level of service.

IPA SpA is currently construction a new building next door, that will allow an extra storage of a further 30,000 pallets in five automated robot isles – dedicated to the just in time material preparation. The goal is to prepare all orders within the eight hours from time of arrival and to ship worldwide within 24 hours. The improved technical features of the new stock, and upgrade of the already existing warehouses, will also lower the margins of errors due to more precise sophisticated machinery. VIPA will have a totally automated 24hr system. These are the elements on which VIPA supplies fasteners (nuts, bolts and screws). The result is a wide range of solutions for over 65,000 product varieties including high-tensile strength, low tensile strength and precious materials. VIPA is also able to carry out all necessary tests to guarantee the quality of the products, according to the certified and known norms. The company is also certified as a producer for structural bolts according to EN 15048-2007 standards for which it’s expanding its range and availability for prompt delivery in zinc plated and HDG. Another construction product recently released was carpentry screws according to EN 14399 in HV kits. The catalogue includes all the sizes of hex head bolts plain and galvanised from M12 to M36. The core business mostly available in the 8.8 standard metric bolt classes, have a very interesting range from M2.5 up to M56 in all the various lengths; larger sizes can be manufactured upon demand. www.vipafasteners.com

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Defremm excited for Stuttgart For over ten years Defremm SpA has been a regular exhibitor at Fastener Fairs all over the world, but the one show it says it cannot afford to miss is Fastener Fair Stuttgart. The 2019 show is no different, with Defremm looking forward to the opportunity to showcase its range of products and its reputation for precision workmanship.

ince 1980 Defremm has specialised in cold forming production in the north of Italy. Its main focus is on the manufacture of special parts to customer drawings and it is also IATF 16949 certified. Defremm manufactures small metal parts for a range of highly specialised applications. These include fasteners for brakes, locks, doors, roof systems and engines in the automotive industry. The company also make parts for household appliances as well as fittings for plumbing, window and door frames, sports equipment and general mechanical applications. Defremm produces standard fasteners including rivet nuts and blind rivets and can produce parts from 5mm to 90mm in length and 2mm to 18mm in diameters, in materials such as carbon steel, aluminium alloy, copper, brass and stainless steel. Over the past four years Defremm has transformed into an Industry 4.0 company, utilising smart manufacturing technologies for the governance of business. This enables the company to provide greater flexibility and prompter reaction times, from the drawing board to the final delivery, with the same high-quality standard it has always guaranteed. Defremm has involved its entire supply chain in this process of constant improvement and this also means raising the bar for its suppliers whose support is so fundamental to this mission. www.defremm.it

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A journey into the fischer world of fixings

fischer will be presenting a host of products at Fastener Fair Stuttgart that will appeal to various target groups, from experts to DIYers, and can be experienced up close and in person through testing stations.

he ‘NO TOOLS, JUST HANDS’ range with its 25 products and accompanying modern sales support will be exhibited among other things. The new products have been grouped into segments titled SMART HANGING, REPAIRING and GLUING and are suitable for light to heavy loads. Visitors of the trade fair can try out repairing objects and affixing items to construction materials with the tool-free fixing solutions.

Visitors stopping by fischer’s trade stall can also try out the fischer DUOBLADE. The self-drilling plasterboard anchor completes the fischer DUO-Line with another innovative two component anchor. Anyone interested will have the opportunity to experience how the newcomer speeds up and facilitates assembly in plasterboard, gypsum fibreboard and light cement board through technical ingenuities, such as the self-drilling sharp metal tip with three effective cutting teeth. High retaining values are always guaranteed through the automatic expansion and knotting in the appropriate plate level of simple and double plankings, as well as an ideal fit. fischer is also expanding its ULTRACUT FBS II concrete screw family for the support of high loads in concrete. Up to three screw-in depths per diameter allow the required anchoring depth to be adapted to the existing load. The new stainless steel variant (A4), with a specially hardened red tip and 6mm diameter version, makes installation even easier and expands the field of applications. fischer is presenting more allrounders with its FAZ II bolt anchor family. The exhibitor will also be showcasing its broad range of products, which includes heavy-duty chemical fixings and screws.

Berardi at your service Berardi Fasteners has added a new range of industrial components, which provide solutions to the technological transformation of production processes, to its 10,000m2 warehouse. They are gathered in two catalogues catered to the industry – standard elements and plastic fastening systems and accessories.

or 100 years, Berardi Fasteners has been in the hands of the same family and is now led by the fourth generation – Giovanni Berardi. By constantly enriching its inventory of products, the company has positioned itself as a partner and industrial distributor of excellence – providing technical, commercial and logistical support, which features the most advanced solutions and technologies shared with customers and suppliers in a virtuous supply chain. Also available from Berardi is its Kanban e Kanban Up service, which the company says is its ‘cutting edge’, offering logistics systems that are extremely adaptable – designed specifically for customers and reserved for the Lean supply of C–class items. A dedicated 10-member team analyses the procedures and production flows to be improved and uses a collaborative approach to develop the perfect integrated logistics solution. The savings achieved and problem reduction inherent in the management of these materials are the basis for the success of Berardi Fasteners’s logistics solutions. To allow the streamlining of the supply chain of C–class items, whose management cost greatly affects the total cost of the material, Berardi has also improved its offer on integrated logistics, with the introduction of a new tool for the monitoring and control of logistics facilities: Kanban Up.

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Thanks to this innovative system, customers can constantly monitor their logistics facilities through a dedicated web portal, detect missing items, and send orders directly through their smartphone. Customers can also choose to enable more operators (process owner) to detect deficiencies, thus creating an independent supply of the individual production departments whilst still keeping control over it. This simple process is done through the automatic sending of emails to the purchasing manager, which contain all the information about the order. A new opportunity from Berardi is EasySelf 24 automatic dispensers for personal protective equipment, tools, and other products, where it is necessary to ensure stock continuity to users. This helps reduce costs, time management and material procurement, controlling consumption with 30% – 40% reduction and monitoring any obsolete materials. “The range of services offered by Berardi Fasteners allows our customers to relieve strategic resources from the management of C–class items, in order to focus on core business activities with greater added value for their end customers, generating, in turn, a successful win-win mechanism throughout the supply chain,” comments Berardi. www.gberardi.com

EVENTS CALENDAR

Fastener Fair Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany 19 Mar – 21 Mar 2019 www.fastenerfair.com The fastener event for Europe.

BouwBeurs

St. Petersburg Technical Fair

23rd Mechanical Components & Materials Technology Expo

Construct Ambient Expo

BUDMA – International Construction Fair

MosBuild

ACMA Automechanika New Delhi

EMPACK Utrecht

The Hardware Show

CONSTRUMA

Asia-Pacific Sourcing

Intersolar India

Utrecht, the Netherlands 4 Feb – 8 Feb 2019 www.bouwbeurslive.nl Trade fair for the construction industry.

Tokyo, Japan 6 Feb – 8 Feb 2019 www.japan-mfg.jp Mechanical components and materials technologies.

Poznań, Poland 12 Feb – 15 Feb 2019 www.budma.pl Building technology, equipment and materials.

New Delhi, India 14 – 17 Feb 2019 www.acma-automechanika.in Trade for the automotive industry.

Dublin, Ireland 17 Feb – 18 Feb 2019 www.haishow.ie Irish hardware, DIY and garden show.

Köln, Germany 25 Feb – 27 Feb 2019 www.asia-pacificsourcing.de A platform for asian companies in import and export.

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St. Petersburg, Russia 12 Mar – 14 Mar 2019 www.ptfair.ru Metallurgy, welding, metalworking, tools and instruments, materials and machinery exhibition.

Bucharest, Romania 14 Mar – 17 Mar 2019 www.construct-ambientexpo.ro International trade fair for construction technologies, equipment products.

Moscow, Russia 2 – 5 Apr 2019 www.mosbuild.com Construction technology, materials and equipment.

Utrecht, the Netherlands 3 Apr – 4 Apr 2019 www.easyfairs.com/empack-utrecht-2018 An exhibition dedicated to packaging technology.

Budapest, Hungary 3 Apr – 7 Apr 2019 www.construma.hu International building trade exhibition.

Mumbai, India 4 Apr – 5 Apr 2019 www.intersolar.in Exhibition for the Indian solar industry.

EXHIBITIONS

Fastener Taiwan 2020 dates announced

Organised by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), with co-organiser Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI), the 6th edition of the Taiwan International Fastener Show (FASTENER TAIWAN 2020) will take place from 21st – 23rd April 2020 once again at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre.

ponsored by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (MOEA) and Kaohsiung City Government, FASTENER TAIWAN is the only international B2B fastener show in Taiwan, serving as a trading platform for sourcing and procurement. The 2018 edition attracted more than 39,000 visitors – 2,000+ overseas visitors – who had the opportunity to see the latest products and developments from over 400 exhibitors. In addition to its well-rounded exhibits, FASTENER TAIWAN is packed with abundant activities, including the Global Fastener Summit, VIP Dinner, 1-on-1 Procurement Meetings, and Talent matchmaking. All serve as networking hubs for buyers, exhibitors and industry players to interact, explore future business opportunities and share market trends.

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IFS China 2018 rounded off successfully At the recent International Fastener Show China 2018 (IFS China 2018) over 700 exhibitors, from China and abroad, used a display area of 34,000m 2 to showcase a variety of fastener equipment, moulds and consumables, designs, technologies and services, standard fasteners, industry-specific fasteners, stampings, lathe parts and fastener materials.

aking place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, the show attracted domestic and overseas buyer groups, with 25,000 trade visitors attending the three-day event. Mr Xue Kangsheng, president of China Fastener Industry Association’s subdivision China General Machine Components Industry Association, noted: “The two exhibition halls had their own distinctive characteristics. Hall 2 brought together standard parts and basic equipment for various fastener industries. Hall 3 showcased special fasteners for the automotive, aerospace, railway, construction and other industries, fully reflecting our exhibition’s industry professionalism. We aim at developing the platform of IFS China into an indispensable annual gala for the fastener industry.” In 2017, China’s fastener trade rebounded to a favourable level, and both imports and exports achieved positive growths. According to customs data, from January to December 2017, China exported 2.9 million tonnes of fasteners, up 5.84% year-on-year (YoY); the export amount was US$5.05 billion, with a YoY increase of 11.3%. Notably, in terms of export amount, the top five destination markets were the United States, Japan, Russia, Germany, and South Korea. IFS China 2018 boasted an active participation of overseas mainstream equipment manufacturers from South Korea, the Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Germany, the USA, Israel, Hong Kong and Taiwan, thus building a bridge for the Chinese and global fastener industry to communicate, cooperate, and enhance exchanges and understanding – while creating opportunities for fastener companies from home and abroad.

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Gary Liu, managing director of Hannover Milano Fairs China Ltd, one of the organisers of IFS China 2018 said: “As a key component of ‘Made in China’, fastener enjoys a broad overseas market. We have officially become an organiser since 2018. This year we have gained the attention and participation from a lot of overseas buyers by leveraging Hannover’s unique exhibition concepts, innovative ideas and international market channels.”

The Five Regions Fastener Association Conference 2018

On the eve of the exhibition’s opening ceremony, The Five Regions Fastener Association Conference 2018, held once a year and themed on: ‘Green production, innovation sharing, and intelligent manufacturing in the fastener industry’, was convened. Representatives of associations from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan delivered special reports on ecological development models, intelligent factories, intelligent strategies and other aspects of the fastener industry of the ‘Five Regions’. The show also held four major themed activities concurrently, including a ‘Roundtable Conference of representatives from the fastener industry of Asia, Europe and America 2018’, a ‘Face-to-Face and One-to-One International Sourcing Meeting’, a ‘Themed Lecture of Fastener Technologies Exchange’, as well as a Forum on ‘How does electroplating industry maintain competitiveness under the ever changing automotive industry’. Hosted by China General Machine Components Industry Association, Fasteners Industry Association, Shanghai Afastener Exhibition Co Ltd, and Deutsche Messe AG, IFS China 2018 was jointly organised by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai and Shanghai Afastener Exhibition. The next show will be held during 11th – 13th June 2019.

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Positive results for EuroBLECH 2018 A total of 56,301 visitors from around the world visited EuroBLECH 2018 to get an overview of the latest innovations and digital technologies for sheet metal working and to invest in new manufacturing machinery. A total of 1,507 companies from 40 countries exhibited at the show.

velyn Warwick, EuroBLECH exhibition director, on behalf of the organisers Mack Brooks Exhibitions, commented: “There was a great atmosphere at the show, with an excellent mood on the exhibitor side as well as the visitor side. Many exhibitors presented themselves this year with even more impressive stands. They showcased an enormous variety of new machinery and innovative solutions, and many of these were, once again, demonstrated live on the exhibition stands. There was a noticeable technological advancement within the last two years. Many exhibitors demonstrated how well the industry is prepared for digitalisation and how these new technologies can be used within a manufacturing environment.” Evelyn continues: “We are very pleased with the positive results of EuroBLECH 2018, which, compared to the previous exhibition, attracted a consistently high visitor number across the four show days. Therefore, EuroBLECH 2018 ends with a record floor space of 89,875m 2 and a sustainable visitor figure, which of course is also due to the booming industry. Many exhibitors reported positive sales figures.”

A total of 58% of exhibitors came from outside Germany at this year’s show. This represents a further increase in international attendance of 4%. The preliminary results of the exhibition survey also show that 37% of visitors came to EuroBLECH from outside Germany, resulting once again in good international visitor attendance. Major visitor countries, next to Germany, included Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, India, the UK, Poland, Austria and Belgium. A great majority of the visitors came from the industry (73%), followed by visitors from workshops, trade and services. The most important sectors that visitors belonged to included engineering, sheet metal and products, steel and aluminium construction, the automotive industry and its suppliers, electrical engineering, iron and steel production, as well as rolling mills and heating, plus ventilation and air conditioning technology. More than 70% of all exhibitors stated on-site that they intended to exhibit again at the next EuroBLECH in 2020, which will take place from 27 th – 30 th October 2020 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany.

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Tecfi develops its chemical anchor range In recent years Tecfi has invested significantly in developing its range of chemical anchors, strongly believing in the advantage of reducing edge distances and spacing, without pre-stressing the base material.

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uring the same time, Tecfi decided to raise the level of its DGE01, the styrene free dual component polyester resin, which is now an extremely flexible product – suitable for a very wide range of base materials. In fact, it received the ETA-CE Option 7 certification for use in non-cracked concrete with threaded rods from M8 to M16, according to ETAG001 – Part 1 and 5. It came in addition to the recognition that DGE01 had achieved several years earlier, the ETA-CE certification for use in solid masonry (use category b) and hollow or perforated masonry (use category c) with threaded rods from M8 to M12. DGE01 is available in 300ml and 400ml cartridges. In 2017 Tecfi also introduced EHE01, the new dual component vinylester resin in glass capsule, which achieved the ETA-CE Option 7 certification for use in non-cracked concrete, with threaded rods from M8 to M30, according to ETAG001 – Part 1 and 5. EHE01, which can also be installed in wet concrete, avoids any waste on the jobsite thanks to the pre-sized capsule and enlarges the range of vinylester bonded anchors already included in the Tecfi programme. Other Tecfi products that recently received certification include the DGE02 styrene free dual component vinylester resin, which achieved the ETA-CE Option 1 certification for use in cracked and non-cracked concrete with threaded rods from M10 to M20 and the ETA-CE Option 7 certification for use in non-cracked concrete with threaded rods from M8 to M24, according to ETAG001 – Part 1 and 5. Moreover DGE02 is ETA-CE certified for use with rebars from diameter 8mm to 32mm, according to ETAG001 – Part 1 and 5 – TR023. DGE02 is available in 300ml and 400ml cartridges.

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Tecfi has also developed two varieties of DGE vinylester resin, which are suitable for extreme climates. DGE12 is suitable for low temperatures and guarantees a fast curing; DGE22 is suitable for high temperatures and guarantees a slow curing. Both are available in 400ml cartridges. DGE02, DGE12 and DGE22 can be also used in wet concrete and flooded holes, except for rebars installation and with seawater. Tecfi was also one of the first companies in achieving the C2 performance category on a styrene free dual component pure epoxy chemical anchor (use with threaded rods from M16 to M24), according to the Annex E of the ETAG001. SWE01 epoxy resin is also ETACE certified in Option 1 for cracked concrete (use with threaded rods from M12 to M24) and Option 7 for non-cracked concrete (use with threaded rods from M8 to M30), according to ETAG001 – Part 1 and 5. In addition, SWE01 achieved a Technical Report (TR023) for post-installed rebar connections from diameter 8mm up to 32mm. Tecfi’s complete range of chemical anchors is low VOC/A+ classified, a formulation that allows the use of the resins also in indoor environments. Finally, Tecfi also offers a very wide range of studs for chemical anchors with nut and washer, such as the slotted dog point steel bars in 8.8 grade (range code DAT02), 45° sliced steel studs in 5.8 grade (range code LN01), flat ended steel rods in 5.8 grade (range code DA02), studs with hex shank and double 45° cut in steel (5.8 grade, range code DAF02) and A4-70/AISI 316 stainless steel (range code DAF72). All Tecfi chemical mortars are included in the TADS – Tecfi Anchor Design Software. In addition, a wide range of professional hand guns, pumps for hole cleaning and plastic and metallic sleeves enrich Tecfi’s programme. www.tecfi.it

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Approved MTH anchors INDEX Fixing Systems’ desire to fully meet the needs of its customers has led to it improving and expanding its range of approved structural MTH anchors, with the launch of the new MTH-A2 anchor. MTH-A2

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ith the MTH anchor stainless steel ETA Option 7 version, INDEX Fixing Systems states it has become a pioneer in the market for manufacturing and distributing such an extensive range of anchors. In addition, the improvements applied to the new design has allowed the company to increase the load performance by up to 40% in all three versions (zinc, A2 stainless steel and A4 stainless steel). The MTH range of anchors is manufactured for use in concrete, reinforced concrete and stone, and is suitable for medium-high loads, as well as static and quasi-static loads. Suitable applications include scaffolding antennas, park benches, handrails for balconies, roads and wooden railings. Installation distances to the edge of the material and between anchors can be calculated using the INDEXcal software.

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The 40% performance increase of MTH anchors is also due to improvements introduced by INDEX Fixing Systems to the shaft and clip design. These improvements also allow the anchors to be installed at shallow depths – increasing the versatility of the product. www.indexfix.com

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The new MTH-A2 anchor broadens the range of options when choosing the anchor that best suits individual customers’ needs. INDEX Fixing Systems points out that maximum quality and safety through ETA and fire resistance approvals in guaranteed. In addition, the durability and weather resistance of the A2 stainless steel, combined with the high performance of the authentic MTH, leads to up to 40% more load capacity.

TENZ® wood building screw TENZ® states that its world innovation in fastening technology, the TENZ® wood building screw, means users can screw in quickly, reliably and with precision – resulting in lower screwing effort and power demand.

eaturing TENZ® Stairs thread technology, the TENZ® wood building screw helps significantly reduce friction and thus screwing resistance, as well as being very gentle on materials, tools and users in timber construction. TENZ points out that the technology was specifically developed for use in timber construction, with the aim of achieving better performance with every screw and providing the possibility to create projects in an entirely new way from the ground up. “When placing the first screw, users may not notice much of a difference, but they will when placing the hundredth and that includes differences in the utilisation capacity of existing equipment.” “Now, users can place even more screws with one battery charge than ever before – an entirely new starting point for projects,” comments TENZ. “With our Augmented Reality App, the product advantages can be experienced live by users, meaning the screw can be presented in a completely new way.”

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SMART® – high-quality, certified products pgb-Europe NV is constantly investing in its SMART® range, which includes a selection of different mechanical and chemical anchors supported by European Technical Assessments, to ensure it is offering customers the very best products.

gb-Europe’s SMART® brand was created by the company and has established itself within the fixings market as a range of high-quality, certified products, available straight from stock. A key part of the SMART range is the chemical anchor selection, which includes: + SMART S-IRE: A top performing pure epoxy chemical anchor. The combination of high bond strengths and low mortar shrinkage offer extremely high load-bearing capacity in both cracked and non-cracked concrete. The S-IRE comes with two ETAs – Option 1 for cracked concrete and TR023 for post installed rebar connections. Besides concrete, the SMART S-IRE is also suitable for applications in natural stone with dense structure. Due to the big range in anchorage depths the anchor allows high flexibility during the design and installation process. The product is also suitable for use in dry and wet concrete and flooded holes without reduction on the loads.

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GebuVolco is introducing a new chipboard screw – SilverMate – which is a new, extra-strong chipboard screw with specially developed tip and other distinctive elements that the company says is ‘the best of its kind’.

ebuVolco offers a balanced range of chipboard screws, produced in a chromium-6 free galvanised version, which offer an extremely wide coverage of all needs. By using only three Pozi and three TORX® versions across the range, bit changes will also be less frequent, thus saving time. Produced in lengths up to 200mm, the SilverMate – having CE Marking and issued with an ETA – is packed in a sturdy professional box featuring a viewing window and easy access tray. Improved milling ribs ensure a perfect damage-free finish. An extremely sharp point, combined with the improved thread, also ensures rapid engagement in the wood with a minimal splitting risk. “The SilverMate is the strongest chipboard screw in its class, making it suitable for mounting into almost any type of wood,” states GebuVolco. “Sophisticated shaft ribs on the partial thread version and a superior wax also ensure minimal turn-in-resistance.”

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+ SMART S-IRV: The high performance vinylester resin S-IRV has an ETA for use in cracked concrete and seismic C1 (ETA – 14/0141). The ETA covers a full range of diameters with different embedment depths going from M8 up to M30. The anchor can be used in dry, wet and flooded drill holes and the company says is the best choice when demanding applications in concrete are requested. Besides the standard version, there is also the S-IRW. Thanks to its specific composition, the S-IRW has a faster curing time allowing for quicker installation in cold circumstances – it has been tested for use down to -26°C. + SMART S-IRP: A polyester chemical anchor that has an extended ETA for use in dry and wet non-cracked concrete (ETA – 13/0750), as well as in flooded drill holes, without loss of performance. pgb-Europe points out that the SMART S-IRP is the best and most economic choice for general use with (standard) threaded rods in masonry and concrete. + SMART RPE: The most economic styrene-free bonded anchor for use in concrete, hollow and solid masonry. It comes with an ETA Option 7 for non-cracked concrete, for the fixing of medium heavy loads, for use within dry, wet or flooded conditions. www.pgb-europe.com

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Bossong nails it!

Bossong SpA is an historic manufacturer of nails for direct fastening, and even today still has a wide range including KDH, KD, KR, PR and TZ nails for direct fastening – using both special powder actuated tools and by hand.

ossong is able to supply high-quality nails for direct fastening, with every step of production subject to rigorous controls in order to guarantee and maintain a high-quality standard recognised throughout Europe. Features of Bossong’s nail range include a hammered ballistic tip, creating a greater resistance and facilitating penetration into the concrete compared to the nails with a sheared tip; high mechanical resistance combined with high ductility thanks to the performed heat treatment that prevents a brittle break and allows the nail to bend without break; as well as the option to be mounted with different types of metal washers or plastic inserts. The mechanical galvanising process used to produce the nails also helps avoid problems related to hydrogen embrittlement. The nails of Bossong are intended for fixing on concrete, but also on steel of suitable thickness, and resistance, by means of the nails of reduced length.

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The range of direct fixings is then completed by a series of low speed nailing machines (Class A) with CE Marking – BOSS 6000 and BOSS 8000. The BOSS 6000 and BOSS 8000 models have a low weight (less than 3kg in single shot version), an adjustable shot power, and are capable of shooting nails of length up to 50mm (BOSS 6000) and 75mm (BOSS 8000). The tools can also shoot in fully automatic mode, without continuous change of the nail. KDHM nails with a length up to 75mm and 35mm can be shot in fully automatic mode through the NEW M75 and M35 magazines – making the work faster and more efficient. www.bossong.com

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Sleeping partner The new Excalibur® Sleeper Bolt, the latest addition to the Excalibur Screwbolt range, is designed and engineered to provide the fastest, most reliable and effective fixing solution for both plastic and hardwood sleepers in any railway application.

xcalibur Screwbolts are already trusted on the UK’s most demanding rail projects, and the new Excalibur Sleeper Bolt will now save time and cost in installation, while improving whole lifecycle costs in sleeper fixing. Designed to require greatly reduced installation torque, Excalibur Sleeper Bolts do not require a petrol powered torque wrench to install. This makes them fast to fit – around four to five seconds per fixing or 20 seconds per base plate – and creates much less damage to the substrate compared to traditional tapered screw spikes. Fixing is also quick, easy and reliable, plus there is less chance of operative fixing errors and the process is much safer and less labour intensive. The Excalibur Sleeper Bolt is packed with design features to make it fast, safe and reliable on track. A vibration resistant twin helix thread design reduces the stress imposed on the sleepers during installation, leading to extended sleeper/bearer life and reduced maintenance and repair costs.

Once in situ the Excalibur Sleeper Bolt provides a safe, secure and reliable fix – retaining torque load more effectively in the sleepers with the associated reduction in the risk of shearing. Reduced upper shank height means there is no need for a counter-boring hole, which can damage and split the sleeper. The new Excalibur Sleeper Bolt is ideal for a wide variety of sleeper fixing and repair applications, including points and cross heavy maintenance; pit blocks where screws are close to the edge of the block; plastic sleeper installations and pre-fabrication; and applications where splitting damage from existing coach screw designs is reducing asset life.

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REYHER has extended its range of fasteners for load-bearing timber applications that are ready for immediate delivery. The range comprises of a variety of wood and chipboard screws with lubricant coatings and CE Markings in-line with ETA - 12/0276 and DIN EN 14592.

hether it is the roof truss for a residential building or climbing frame for an adventure playground. The load-bearing timber applications provide fasteners to meet special needs involving good handling and safety. In this sector REYHER is well known for the high-quality standards of its wide product range and technical expertise for these special requirements. Wood screws from the REYHER range are available in countersunk or round-headed and provide considerable advantages during assembly. The countersunk slit and the thread to the tip of the screw make for easy centring and the end mill cutter for lower screw-in resistance. This removes the need for pre-drilling. The effective lubricant coating enables lower tightening torque. Milling ribs and a countersunk head also avoid splinters when screwing.

Daily fill-rate of over 99% Chipboard screws with CE Marking, in-line with DIN EN 14592, and in a variety of designs and dimensions are also in the portfolio. Façade, terrace and spengler screws, as well as a variety of wood fasteners complete the range. For reliable material supplies REYHER also has a range of eBusiness solutions such as RIO – REYHER Internet Order Webshop, flexible

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kanban supply system – ROM – REYHER Order Management and individualised kitting. “For a detailed overview of our comprehensive range of fasteners for wood construction see our new brochure: ‘Fasteners for load-bearing timber applications,” points out REYHER. “In addition to comprehensive product range data of the various designs and sizes it gives helpful technical information on the declarations of performance and CE Marking.” www.reyher.de

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20 years of experience In 2019 Eurotec will celebrate its 20th anniversary of developing and producing fastening technology for the construction sector.

urotec was founded by Markus Rensburg and Gregor Mamys on 1 st May 1999 in a small cellar with an adjoining garage – with only 50 pallet bays to serve as a warehouse. “Over the last 20 years we have established ourselves as a major player in the fastening technology segment – supplying products for timber construction, deck construction, and concrete fixing, throughout Europe,” states Markus. At Fastener Fair Stuttgart the company will be celebrating its anniversary, as well as showcasing all of its new products. “For 20 years Eurotec has been supplying its customers with innovative and high-quality products and we always try to think outside the box,” explains Markus. “At the show we will present a whole range of products, including our new wood connector segment, which has been specially developed for modern timber construction and serves to absorb and transmit tensile and shear forces. We invite all visitors to our stand to find out more about our products and our capabilities.”

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Anchors for the tallest statue in the world

It holds its head high and is setting new standards: India’s ‘Statue of Unity’ towers above all other statues in the world at 182m – using numerous steel and chemical anchors and other solutions by the fixing specialist fischer.

he ‘Statue of Unity’ is approximately twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty in New York City. The structure, which took three and a half years to complete, is located near the city of Vadodara, in the westernmost Indian state of Gujarat. It is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a statesman from Gujarat who played a leading role in India’s fight for independence. He was celebrated as the ‘Iron Man of India’ due to his role as an activist against the British colonial power and the subsequent founding of the state in 1947. The project’s dimensions are enormous. Including its pedestal, the statue towers 240m above ground and occupies an area of over two hectares surrounded by a twelve square kilometre artificial lake. The site is equipped with modern traffic infrastructure, which includes a highway, an improved railway system and helipads. There are also plans for the construction of 7-star hotels and further infrastructure measures. The construction consists of two reinforced concrete cylinders at the core surrounded by a steel skeleton. The exterior is clad with 8mm thick bronze plates. As contractors, the engineering firm Larsen & Toubro and the construction firm Turner relied on numerous fischer fixing products. “We earned the trust of the project managers through product demonstrations, technical seminars, tension tests and on-site training sessions,” Prakash Tripathi, managing director of fischer India, summarises. “We were therefore able to demonstrate the benefits of our products and services on the construction site.” The fischer bolt anchor FAZ II was used for the project. The anchor demonstrates high-tensile and shear load capacities in concrete and is a safe anchoring solution under seismic strain. Its variable anchoring depth in the sizes M8 to M16 allowed it to be adapted with millimetre precision to the respective load requirements during the installation of pipes, façade elements and many other applications. The constructers of the statue also relied on the injection mortar fischer FIS V and its corresponding system components. The high performance, styrene-free vinylester hybrid mortar proved itself through its broad field of applications. The fischer injection mortar FIS EM also provided valuable services alongside the FIS V. The high grade epoxy resin mortar scores points with its high load bearing capacity in concrete and its suitability for use in areas at risk of earthquakes. Decision makers were also convinced by the ICC approval

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of the bolt anchor FAZ II, as well as of the FIS V and FIS EM Plus injection mortars, which is required in the USA and countries in the Far East. Further fischer fixing solutions contributed to the construction of the super statue. The FireStop fire prevention system was among the systems used, as were fischer installation systems. The frame fixings SXR and FUS and the render fixings were also used.

TIMco announces partnership with Fantom Hardware TIMco has become the UK’s exclusive supplier to merchants and retailers for Fantom Hardware, creators of the award winning Fantom Doorstop.

imon Midwood, managing director of TIMco, said: “We’re always on the look-out for new, innovative and effective products that would sell well with our existing customer base. We’ve found just that with Fantom Doorstop and are excited to introduce the product to the UK market, where we have every confidence it will be a great success. This product will be launching at the start of 2019.” Mark Sellar, CEO and founder of Fantom Hardware, commented on the partnership: “At Fantom Hardware we are very pleased to have partnered with such a long-standing and reputable hardware distributor as TIMco. We have seen a huge demand for our Fantom Doorstop flagship product range and look forward to successfully supplying the UK and Ireland markets via TIMco’s impressive network of stockists, specifiers, wholesalers and merchants. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with TIMco well into the future and are excited to bring our innovative hardware to the UK and Ireland.”

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Fantom will be available to purchase from January 2019 and will sit amongst TIMco’s existing Veto Security Solutions range and will feature in TIMco’s 2018/19 catalogue.

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Recent European Technical Assessments for fixings Following an agreement with the European Organisation of Technical Assessments, here is a list of recent ETAs published in the last two months on the EOTA website.

t is important to note that existing ETAs may be amended or withdrawn so this list should not be considered definitive. From 1 st July 2013, as a result of the Construction Products Regulation, new ETAs will actually be European Technical Assessments. European Technical Approvals published before 1 st July 2013 will act as the new assessment until their expiry date. For further information and a full list of valid ETAs visit EOTA’s website. If you have recently received an ETA, and would like to have it included in our table, please email us the full details at editor@fastenerandfixing.com

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EAD 090001-01-0404 Prefabricated compressed mineral wool boards with organic or inorganic finish and with specified fastening system ETA - 18/0883

ROCKPANEL Premium, 11 mm

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EAD 130118-00-0603 Screws for use in timber constructions ETA - 18/0850

RF Self-tapping screws for timber structures

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EAD 330046-01-0602 Fastening Screws for Metal Members and Sheeting ETA - 18/0880

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EAD 330232-00-0601 Mechanical fasteners for use in concrete ETA - 16/0934 ETA - 17/0942

Sormat through bolts S-KA+/S-KAK+/S-KAH+/S-KAH+ HCR CTU Anchor CE7 – “CTA”

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G&B Fissaggi adds new hybrid formulation The latest addition to G&B Fissaggi’s extensive range of polyester, vinylester, and pure epoxy chemical anchors, is the bonded anchor SH-PRO SUPER HYBRID CE 7 – a new hybrid formulation, styrene-free, resin available in cartridge sizes 300ml and 410ml.

he new SH-PRO SUPER HYBRID CE 7 has an ETA Option 7 certification for use in non-cracked concrete and is also approved for applications in masonry, as well as wet and submerged holes. The product has been designed for use on the main construction materials. On solid supports it can be used with galvanised steel and stainless steel accessories. For semi solid supports it can be used with steel perforated sleeve and polypropylene brush. The SH-PRO SUPER HYBRID CE 7 has no expansion effect – allowing it to be fixed closed to edges. It also does not modify the external appearance of the support. Another leading product from G&B Fissaggi’s GEBOFIX line is the vinylester formulation ETA Option 1 certified PRO VE-SF, which is also available for fastening in seismic area (SISMIC PRO) and for low temperatures (PRO VE-SF NORDIC). The GEBOFIX PRO VE-SF CE 1 is a vinylester styrene-free resin that is approved for use with threaded bars and reinforced bars in cracked and non-cracked concrete, as well as in submerged holes. A no expansion effect enables fixing close to the end of material, and the

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Jens Gutsche Managing director, WAFIOS Umformtechnik GmbH

Jens Gutsche, with almost 20 years of professional experience in the international field of mechanical engineering, became managing director at WAFIOS Umformtechnik in September 2017. Editor Will Lowry visited the company’s headquarters in Wuppertal, Germany, to find out how his first twelve months have progressed and what plans the company has for the future.

ens’ first task after joining WAFIOS Umformtechnik was a simple one – to learn about the business. “Similar to politicians I gave myself 100 days to understand everything about WAFIOS Umformtechnik. I verified the processes, and learnt about the people, the employees, as well as our business partners, and customers. I discussed what was successful in the business and what we should change. I did this not only with the employees at WAFIOS Umformtechnik but also with the overall WAFIOS Group.” By analysing the business Jens was able to highlight synergies within the Group that could be introduced at WAFIOS Umformtechnik. “We may develop different types of machines, but the processes and development strategy across the organisation is very similar,” points out Jens. “By looking at how the Group optimises processes and solutions we could adapt and implement them within our existing structure.” WAFIOS Umformtechnik produces a wide range of machinery including single and double stroke cold formers, 2 die 3 blow and 3 die 3 blow cold formers, as well as 5 or 6 die cold forming stations. Other machines include forming centres for miniature and micro screws, pointers, thread rollers, nut tappers and wire nail machines. With this in mind, one of the first things introduced was a new enhanced work schedule process for the shop floor, which was designed to help avoid potential bottlenecks. “We have clear visuals on the shop floor that highlight the material stock we have within the company, as well as the machines that are being worked on,” explains Jens. “By introducing this schedule, in partnership with the shop floor management, we have been able to improve the pre-assembly and final assembly of the machinery.” To add to its machine range, WAFIOS’ operation in Reutlingen, Germany, has further built up its wire nail machine business. “Initially when we took over the nail machine range from our headquarters in 2015 we kept it

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the same, as we didn’t really have the knowledge of the machinery. However, we studied the machines and their capabilities and now feel confident in procuring material and assembling nail machines, such as the N-series – N90, N80 and ND91 versions, which offer users more features and are now true ‘WAFIOS Umformtechnik machines’.” Another part of WAFIOS’ business that has been streamlined is its retrofitting and repair activity in the service department. “We have introduced a new schedule for retrofitting, repairing and carrying out maintenance on machines, which works in parallel with the construction of new machinery,” mentions Jens. “This means we can give customers clear feedback on their machines and quickly, and effectively, carry out any tasks required. We have a lot of experience within this department and the support they can offer to customers is becoming even more important in today’s market.” For many years the company has also produced thread rolling dies. This know-how complements the thread rolling machines of EWMenn, which was acquired in 2015 by WAFIOS Umformtechnik. “We want to be responsible for the tools and process know-how for our machines,” reports Jens. “To produce today’s machinery, you need to have the technical ability and specialist know-how not only for the machinery, but also for the tooling. Our machining service offers us the flexibility to provide specialised solutions to meet customers’ needs as we can provide the machine and tooling from one source.”

International service Being part of the WAFIOS Group also means the company is able to find synergies to offer a comprehensive international service. “We have access to the WAFIOS network of sales and service centres, with locations in 100 countries worldwide. The highly trained customer service personnel are able to meet our customers’ wishes and demands and provide support wherever the customer is based.” Jens continues: “As a business you need to be able to provide a global service as the markets have developed significantly over the last couple of decades. Previously 40% of the German machine building sales were to the EU, 25% Asia-Pacific, 25% Americas and 10% rest of the world. Today, 50% is Asia-Pacific, 25% EU, 20% Americas and 5% rest of the world. Our growth in the Asia-Pacific market is due to the wide range of machinery we can provide, as well as the high-speed machinery. There is intensifying global competition across the machinery industry, which means you have to be continuously rethinking your business models and ensuring you are providing a complete solution.” Jens explains that a big factor in staying competitive within the market is the ability to supply innovative solutions. “The market is changing. It is no longer enough just to be a machine builder. You must supply the whole solution from one source – the machine, tooling, automation, software solutions, etc. Previously, approximately 80% of building a machine was focused on the machinery, 10% was software and 10% service. Now it is split equally between the three – machinery, software and service. You need to be able to develop the entire package.”

Similar to politicians I gave myself 100 days to understand everything about WAFIOS Umformtechnik. I verified the processes, and learnt about the people, the employees, as well as our business partners, and customers.”

Power of digitisation A growing driver for new technology is the move towards Industry 4.0, which is having a big impact on the fastener machinery sector. “The power of digitisation is helping companies improve products and services, customers experience, analytics, and automation. The software solutions will continue to develop and as a business we need to continuously work on our electrical and software capabilities – not only for new machinery but also to retrofit existing machinery. An important task when looking at new technology is to identify which digital solutions offer the most value and how digital technologies can be supplied to increase efficiency and decrease costs.”

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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY A significant part of WAFIOS Umformtechnik’s ability to develop new technology and machinery is the close relationship it has with its customers. “Having a good working relationship with customers is vital so that you can clearly understand the direction they are looking to develop and they understand what you are looking to achieve as a business,” points out Jens.

Close relationships To ensure its machines and support service meet customers’ needs, WAFIOS Umformtechnik regularly holds workshops with customers that focus on products, machinery and strategic content. “We can exchange information with our customers, which is crucial to understanding requirements and customers’ plans for the future – both for our customers and our customers’ customers,” says Jens. “We also exchange information with customers, as well as suppliers, and talk about trends and future projects. You always need to check what the customers’ require, because we have to understand what we need to develop and provide.”

the challenges of ‘on time’ material procurement for our machines. The market was overheated, and the suppliers had full order books, which meant capacity was limited and it was difficult to get all the necessary parts. This impacted our assemble time planning, which created a very big challenge. However, we have been able to work around the problem and the situation is now a lot better.” “As for the future, Germany will continue to lead the high technology machinery sector in the short and medium term and will continue to be a key market for us as a business,” concludes Jens. “The easy and non-demanding parts market will increasingly be focused in Asia-Pacific, where we are already strong and looking to develop even further. The key is to work out the added value for customers in all markets as this can bring decisive advantages.”

The Open House events are a mix of highlights and new innovations that the entire WAFIOS Group can provide to customers. We are proud to hold the event at our Wuppertal site, which we have done for many years.” Another big event for WAFIOS Umformtechnik is its Open House days, where the entire WAFIOS Group showcases its machinery capabilities. “The Open House events are a mix of highlights and new innovations that the entire WAFIOS Group can provide to customers,” says Jens. “We are proud to hold the event at our Wuppertal site, which we have done for many years. We invite business partners, suppliers, and software partners, to the Open days so that they can show their products and we can underline our cooperation and solutions. Two years ago we had the highest number of visitors – with more than 1,000 – for any Open House, and we hope the event in 2019 (8 th – 11 th May) will be even more successful.”

“Everywhere around the world the names WAFIOS Umformtechnik and EWMenn are known as a very strong brand, as are our former brands – such as HIGELAND, KIESSELANG, and NUTAP. Our brands are known for their long tradition and wide range of high-speed machinery. We will continue to offer these solutions and support customers with a first-class international service.” www.wafios-umformtechnik.de

Planning for the future So, has the last twelve months progressed as Jens expected? “We had a very busy but successful 2017 where we saw order intake increase. This meant that when I first joined, we had to deliver a lot of machines within a short time before the end of the year. It was a very big task, but we were successful in achieving all deliveries.” “As for 2018, we predicted a sluggish start, a good spring time, a summer hole and a golden autumn – as this is normally how the market developments. However, we experienced a very good first half year for 2018. This was despite

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Beyond Junker: A paradigm shift in validating and optimising bolted joints By Morten Schiff, chief executive officer, Vibrationmaster Validating and optimising bolted joint design delivers safety and performance improvements, alongside streamlining costs. There is now a powerful new vibration test methodology using controlled shear force loading. It is significantly more advanced than traditional â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and flawed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; displacement amplitude-driven Junker testing. This new approach enables users to test bolted joints for resistance to rotational self-loosening under real-world conditions. Testing is essential, but existing validating bolted joint integrity tests are flawed

Fastener manufacturers, fastener distributors, and the design engineers within end-users, typically vibration test bolted joints to understand self-loosening behaviour and the performance of the locking elements intended to prevent rotational self-loosening. The results, traditionally generated by Junker testing, are extrapolated to underpin assumptions about how the resulting bolted joint will perform under operating conditions. Although valuable, existing tests such as Junkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are flawed when used in this way. Junker testing is a powerful tool when comparing various fastener locking elements, such as lock nuts, wedge washers and chemical locking, to prevent self-loosening. The DIN and ISO standards are useful for product comparisons. But the Junker tests required by these engineering standards result in forced full displacement on the bolted joint from the outset. This is not what happens in real-world situations and not what bolted joints are designed for.

Figure 1: Junker test loosening curves demonstrate self-loosening behaviour, providing valuable data for fastener performance comparison but not bolted joint performance There is another challenge. Existing equipment solutions test fasteners using fixture plates with roller bearings in between that do not have the same inner joint surface friction as the materials that are specified in the bolted joint design. As a result, they have completely different performance characteristics, such as friction coefficients. Roller bearings in existing Junker test machines mean the actual surface friction between the clamped parts is much lower than that of the real bolted joint design. Both these factors, forced full displacement and the use of roller bearings to ease the amplitude driven movement between the clamp surfaces, mean the bolted joint is not undergoing testing in anything like real-world conditions.

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Rotational loosening theories and resulting standards require updating

The theory underpinning the existing widely used vibration tests has also advanced. In 1969, what was then ground-breaking research by Professor Gerhard Junker 1 showed that rotational self-loosening occurs when a transverse load is acting perpendicular to the bolt axis of a preloaded fastener connection. As a result, the conventional testing strategy for the last half-century has been to use Junker tests, and more recently measure the effectiveness of fastener locking elements against one of the three common standards: DIN 65151 2 , DIN 25201 3 and ISO 16130 4 . Figure 2: Junker test fixture using roller bearings between clamped parts. Although ideal for comparing fastener locking element performance, the fixture materials have different inner joint surface friction characteristics than those specified in the bolted joint design

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY These standards require forced full displacement on the bolted joint from the outset. In real-world operating conditions, when a bolted joint is subjected to a shear force, it has been specifically designed not to result in slippage between the clamped parts. The very reason for the existence of a bolted joint is to maintain integrity. In real-world conditions, the transverse shear force load may, when it reaches a high enough magnitude, trigger limited microslip initially. Only when the shear force increases to the point when it triggers slippage between the clamped parts does the displacement amplitude increase. The result is relative motion in the threads and rotational self-loosening starts. The relative motion cancels the grip caused by friction and generates an off-torque, which is proportional to the thread pitch and to the clamping force. If the friction under the nut or bolt bearing surface is overcome by the off-torque, the off-torque then rotates the nut or bolt, so it loosens, leading eventually to bolted joint failure.

Introducing closed-loop controlled transverse shear force vibration testing

Advances in bolted joint performance theory, and test equipment design, deliver a powerful new solution to check bolted joint integrity that overcomes the inherent flaws in Junker tests and the equipment currently used to conduct them. There are two key challenges to overcome: The forced full displacement amplitude driven Junker tests demand and the use of fixture plates with roller bearings reducing inner joint surface friction. To overcome the first challenge, we do not create the test conditions that the DIN and ISO standards specify by applying full displacement amplitude from the outset. Instead, using innovative vibration testing technology, we apply a closed loop controlled transverse shear force to the bolted joint. If the joint has been designed correctly, this shear force will replicate the operating shear force and the joint will retain its integrity. However, when we increase the transverse shear force to the exact level where it triggers slippage between the clamped parts and increases the displacement amplitude, we know the shear force value at which the joint will fail.

Figure 3a: Existing test solutions using roller bearings between the clamped parts reducing the inner surface friction

Figure 3b: New test fixture that uses the same materials as specified in the bolted joint design without the roller bearings reducing the inner joint surface friction.

There are two solutions to address the second challenge created by using fixture plates with roller bearings that have incorrect surface friction performance criteria: C alculate a correction factor: Create a fix that corrects the shear force applied by the test machine to correct the test conditions for the different material properties. Figure 3a shows that when we test a fastener using a conventional Junker test fixture, the roller bearings have a lower friction of, for example, 0.01. The joint we are testing would experience an operational shear force load of 3,700N with two steel-to-steel surfaces that have a friction of 0.20. When simulating operational stress, the test machine would not be using a force of 3,700N, but, instead, a force corrected with a factor based on the reduction of inner joint surface friction. R eplicate the actual bolted joint materials with direct contact between clamped parts: Using a test fixture that incorporates the same materials as the bolted joint design and where the steel parts, or whatever material is in the design, are clamped directly together, as shown in Figure 3b. As a result, the friction will be exactly what is specified in the design and experienced under operating conditions. When using the new test methodology, the transverse shear force as measured in Newtons [N] is the lead parameter while the displacement amplitude measured in millimetres [mm] is simply a result of the forces acting on the joint. This is how a bolted joint behaves under operating conditions. The outcome is a dataset and analysis of bolted joint performance under specific operating conditions that the fastener design engineer can apply to refine the bolted joint integrity.

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Transforming bolted joint design through a new vibration testing approach

Figure 4: Vibration test equipment that can deliver closed-loop controlled transverse shear force and includes the inner joint surface friction correction factor and the option of using the same materials specified in the original bolted joint design clamped directly together.

Using test data to optimise safety factors and bolted joint design

Now we have a test that works. The closed loop transverse shear force test, incorporating the roller bearings and controlled shear force loading solution, can test real-life applications accurately and bolted joint performance under accurate simulated operating conditions. The implications of this are significant – we can now determine a safety factor for the integrity of a bolted joint and, in turn, optimise the joint design. If, for example, the operating transverse shear force on the bolted joint has been calculated by finite element analysis (FEA) to be 3,700N, we can test the joint using the correct materials or the roller bearing correction factor and deliver 3,700N. If there is no movement between the clamped parts, then the bolted joint has passed the test. Next, we can explore the bolted joint design’s safety factor. Let’s say we assume a safety factor of three and apply 11,100N. If the bolt continues to perform without the transverse shear force triggering

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Previously, without building expensive and often unique one-time-use test rigs, engineers were unable to test how their bolted joint designs will perform under operating conditions, until the joints are prototyped or even in production. Also, testing for safety factors and joint optimisation had been a lengthy, complex and often expensive process. Our unique vibration testing methodology and vibration test equipment enables all the stakeholders in the design of fasteners and bolted joints – from fastener manufacturers through fastener distributors to the design engineers within end-users – to benefit from greater certainty that their designs will perform as intended. For further information about how our new closed-loop controlled transverse shear force vibration testing can assist with your fastener and bolted joint designs visit vibrationmaster.com

References

1. Junker G, New Criteria for Self-Loosening of Fasteners Under Vibration, Transactions of the Society of Automotive Engineers, Vol. 78, 1969, pp. 314-335, New York 2. DIN 65151: 2002-08 Dynamic testing of the locking characteristics of fasteners under transverse loading conditions (vibration test), Deutsches Institut für Normung c.V., Berlin 2002 3. DIN 25201-4: 2010-03 Annex B Test specification for demonstrating the resistance to self-loosening of secured bolted joints, Deutsches Institut für Normung c.V., Berlin 2010 4. ISO 16130:2015 Dynamic testing of the locking behaviour of bolted connections under transverse loading conditions (vibration test), International Organisation for Standardization, Geneva 2015

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Established in 1954, A.M.E.A. Srl is a tooling manufacturer that is continuously expanding its range of production and conducting research to offer the best quality tools on the market.

anufacturing tools for cold and hot forging, punching and trimming – with customers around the world – A.M.E.A. can supply tooling in a wide range of materials and always looks to offer the best solutions concerning anti-wear coatings and raw materials, in order to provide customers with long-life products. In its early years A.M.E.A. produced tooling for the bolts and nuts industry. The company then decided to address a wider range of customers, producing almost any kind of tooling from small to medium sizes – according to customers’ drawings. Whether manufacturing tooling for steel plants, the pharmaceutical industry, plate or plastic moulding, the automotive sector or for carpentry, A.M.E.A. is able to offer a high degree of precision and detailed accuracy. The quality and long-life of its products, as well as its dynamic and efficient services, make A.M.E.A. a reliable and highly qualified supplier. A.M.E.A. aims to provide high-quality tooling at a fair price, supported by a dynamic and attentive service. The company also has a policy of constantly investing in its machinery in the pursuit of continuously modernising its capabilities to more exacting quality standards. “Sixty years of experience in manufacturing tools and the use of the most advanced technologies place us amongst the best producers of punches, dies and general tooling,” comments A.M.E.A. “Accurate quality control procedures guarantee full satisfaction of customers’ requirements. We are a reliable and quality manufacturer that has been endorsed by many prestigious European companies. We understand the production needs of our customers and ensure that we are able to satisfy their needs.” www.ameasrl.it

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Segment feeder reduces abrasive wear on screws Separating screws and getting them positioned correctly is a challenge for many automated and semi-automated production units. Vibration feeders are a solution, but they are often very noisy and the vibrations cause abrasive wear on the screws as they move forward.

rnold Umformtechnik points out that its sword (segment) feeder offers a good alternative to standard vibration feeders as instead of a vibratory movement, its sword feeder separates and aligns the screws with the upward and downward movement of a segment-shaped rail (or sword). Also, the sword feeder supplies up to two pressing heads. These can be located in the pressing tool or even in the C-frame or an automatic C-frame system. If several pressing heads are required, further sword feeders can be incorporated into the system. These gentle sword feeders are best employed anywhere where screws need to be automatically fed to a joining operation, ready-positioned and separated. High cleanliness requirements are a further argument for these feeders, because less abrasion means less contamination. The automotive industry is therefore a typical area where these feeders can be deployed. To position the screws, at the deepest point of the rail’s movement, the cylindrical end of the screws slide into a guide groove, and they hang from it by their heads. A wiper removes any fastener that is not in the correct position as the rail rises. The correctly positioned screws slip down the groove into the conveyor’s buffer area and compressed air moves them towards the processing unit. A sensor monitors the fill level in the buffer area. If it empties, the rail moves up and down until the buffer area is refilled.

A wiper removes any fastener that is not in the correct position Since, due to their operational situation, sword feeders can only contain a certain number of screws, they need to be topped up regularly. A special conveyor with a hopper that can contain a higher quantity of screws takes care of this. A laser light sensor registers the fill level in the sword feeder and sends a message to the conveyor hopper, which then automatically tops up with fresh screws. A light barrier likewise monitors the fill level of the conveyor hopper, automatically informing the system operator when the screws in the hopper are running low. Sword feeder with conveyor hopper

Basic structure of the sword feeder. The upward and downward movement of the sword feeder sorts the screws into the correct position and conveys them to the conveyor unit’s buffer area. They are separated here and compressed air then moves them onward to the processing unit © Arnold Umformtechnik

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New forming machines for large components

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At Fastener Fair Stuttgart SACMA Group will introduce the new SP59-C and SP59 combined headers models for large fasteners up to M24. Like all SACMA combined headers, these new models provide the best solution for high productivity requirements, consolidation of production methods, floor space usage, and work flow in a fastener manufacturing environment, by having the forging, pointing and thread rolling all in one machine.

ACMA combined headers provide maximum efficiency and part quality in the manufacturing process of standard fasteners and special automotive fasteners by producing the finished product. Featuring all the mechanical and performance qualities of the progressive headers, SACMA combined headers offer the ability to make quick production changeovers and the versatility to make net shape parts in addition to bolts and screws. This demonstrates SACMA’s innovative real modular system, which has the well-earned reputation of versatility, quality, precision, reliability and longevity. The large number of combined headers installed worldwide is the best demonstration of these very successful high-performance machines. For the large components production, SACMA has extended the building dedicated to the assembly of the new SP670-A(L/S), the 6 die large cold forming

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headers, designed to produce hollow and solid special parts for the most different industries. The 650 tonne machines are available in order to form large components normally manufactured by vertical presses or other traditional technologies with a longer production process. The header is equipped with a system to feed the heading station with blanks or to re-feed pre-formed parts in the required station. The machine is entirely equipped with automatic adjustments and a quick tool change system driven by a robotised manipulator. This SACMA Series 6, not only represents the ‘excellence’ of the SACMA technology, but is also considered the world benchmark for large size cold formers. These large 6 die cold formers are available in the shorter ‘AS’ version (DKO 160mm) and the longer ‘AL’ version (DKO 240mm), proposing very interesting innovative concepts with respect to ergonomics, safety

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and flexibility for production of very short and long components. As per all SACMA Group machines, the SP670 is Industry 4.0 ready. At the show SACMA will also reveal the brand new S-Transfer precision system with torque motor driven fingers and servomotor driven lateral movement – allowing a very quick and easy transfer timing set up directly from the touch panel – for its future generation of medium and large progressive headers. INGRAMATIC will focus on its well known ‘I-Thread line’. In 2019, Ingramatic is introducing another world premiere. The large profile rolling and threading machine model RP920 (W70/TR9). For the production of very large and heavy fasteners, the RP920 has a unique bed frame design integrating the reaction block and the patented double starter unit. The machine is equipped with the new cabin design, and all the I-Thread features, making the machine the most advanced and precise large thread rolling machine in the world – consisting of an exclusive design and reinforced bed frame, self-learning and fully motorised adjustments, double starter unit driven by servomotors, new SC-Matic panel, drive unit with planetary gear box, motorised die match adjustment, slide body with hydrostatic guide system and quick diameter changeover system. During the exhibition, INGRAMATIC will also show its revolutionary micro-threader inspired by the I-Thread concept. The model RP020, with W00/W000 die sizes, can be used for the highspeed production and very precise miniature screws. The machine is equipped with the latest technologies available such as an introduction system driven by a torque motor – for an ultra-precise introduction of the miniature blanks into the dies. Combined to this exclusive features, the machine is equipped with a slide body running on linear guides (with ball circulation skates) in order to ensure high accuracy for rolling operation. The drive transmission of the RP020 is made by an innovative double helical drive belt, connecting the brushless main motor with an absolute master encoder. This new type of drive with double helical belt favours higher torque and precision. www.sacmagroup.com

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Welcome to the Industrial Internet of Things The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is poised to have a transformative impact on the manufacturing model of the future, drastically improving the accuracy of KPI tracking and business intelligence, as well as increasing safety for human workers. How can businesses reap the benefits of this new trend, and how will ERP make it a reality? What is the IIoT?

The term IIoT refers to the addition of sensors or network connections to products, machines and devices that typically haven’t had any kind of connectivity – from factory machines and forklifts to shipping pallets and delivery trucks. Connecting these devices to wired or wireless networks gives them the ability to communicate and share intelligence with each other, the external environment, and with people. According to a recent study 1 , the number of connected devices worldwide is expected to jump 12% on average annually, from nearly 27 billion in 2017 to 125 billion in 2030. All of these devices can be expected to throw off a significant amount of data. At a time when organisations are looking to take advantage of new data sources, the IIoT offers more opportunities to fine tune operations with better intelligence and tighter process integration. Sending instructions to machines is not new, but the IIoT offers the potential to control more devices more effectively (and more affordably) than ever before. The greatest business value will come to those who focus on improving their data integration and automation capabilities – not to those who simply connect the most devices to the network. For most IIoT use cases, data must be captured and integrated before it can be processed and analysed. The unparalleled quantity and variety of data, along with managing the inevitable complexities of connecting to a seemingly unlimited list of devices, make data integration a bigger hurdle than ever before.

What is ERP’s role in the IIoT?

To take advantage of the opportunities presented by the IIoT, manufacturers need an ERP architecture that is up to the task. Monolithic mega suites will be replaced by agile, adaptable application infrastructures; focus will shift to the flexible integration of new systems and technologies. Particularly critical are integrated ERP capabilities that can connect devices and process data across all areas. Only by collecting comprehensive knowledge can performance be improved and processes optimised.

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Once connected to IIoT devices, ERP systems can begin to command and control those devices for information gathering. Rather than data residing in organisational silos, a modern ERP platform provides visibility of key performance metrics across the enterprise. Likewise, digitally tracking the movement of products provides a detailed view of material usage and production timelines, and can give decision makers insight into where to cut costs and how to forecast for future needs. However, data collected from smart devices is of little value without contextual information. Without the appropriate context, it’s difficult to translate operational data into the framework needed to make accurate decisions, both at production level and for analysis purposes. Therefore, as manufacturers adapt their equipment to the IIoT world, they should first determine exactly what data is most important to collect, as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the analysis tools that will be used to analyse the data.

New sources, new opportunities

Meanwhile, as the number of devices and volume of data continues to grow, organisations must consider additional factors, including the physical installation of devices; the best communication standards; how to handle different types of data (e.g. video, geo-location data); and how to effectively integrate IIoT data from other sources, such as third-party data providers, as well as internal historical data stores. In addition, production equipment in the future will require a diverse mix of workers, including engineers who can devise and create IIoT systems, as well as data technicians who can analyse results. Fortunately, manufacturers today have an array of tools at their fingertips to embrace the IIoT and achieve new levels of efficiency. For example, new cloud-based ERP systems provide a cost-efficient way

to connect traditional enterprise-based information systems to both private and public IIoT enabled devices. Companies can avoid investing in expensive technical hardware and increase liquidity using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. Important processes such as data synchronisation, software updates, maintenance, and backups, are monitored and performed by the provider automatically, helping to optimise resources and reduce workloads. Hosting in the cloud also makes it easy to open up interfaces into other systems. In situations where a legacy ERP exists and is difficult to replace, a middleware solution can be added to extend the existing ERP and provide connectivity to the Internet, creating a hybrid ERP solution.

Competing in this new world

To effectively compete in the digital age, manufacturers need have a solid strategy in place, along with a modern, IIoT enabled ERP platform that can: Integrate data and services across a diverse operating environment. S upport a decentralised production model. A nalyse data for actionable insights and process optimisation.

Reaping the benefits of a connected enterprise

When connected to the IIoT, an ERP system can collect, process and analyse data in a highly efficient manner, allowing organisations to: 1. Improve decision making: An IIoT enabled ERP system can collect, process and analyse data in a highly efficient manner. Smart sensors allow important data to be communicated directly with decision makers, sending alerts whenever products or equipment require assistance. 2. Automate processes: Re-orders and replenishments can be communicated directly to the ERP without any type of human interaction. Dynamic asset reallocation reduces equipment costs and helps minimise human interaction, allowing employees to focus their energy on more important business tasks. 3. Accelerate insights: A single machine on the plant floor may now broadcast real-time information about its status from hundreds of sensors simultaneously. The IIoT leverages this highly efficient data gathering to improve the quantity, accuracy, and speed of insights – all while driving down costs. 4. Streamline logistics: More cross-functional connections help drive operational efficiency, particularly in the warehouse and supply chain where the ERP system can track product movement, update status, detect errors, and confirm order delivery. 1 The Internet of Things: A movement, not a market, HIS Markit, Oct. 2017, http://news.ihsmarkit.com/press-release/number-connected-iot-deviceswill-surge-125-billion-2030-ihs-markit-says

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OrderWise launches new Stock Consolidation module For businesses operating warehouses of any size, and dealing with large quantities of stock, it can be common to end up storing stock of the same item across multiple bins. This can be because if one bin fills up, stock will be distributed to the next free bin location – resulting in various quantities of the same stock suddenly being stored across multiple bins in the warehouse.

his results in pickers collecting stock from numerous places spread throughout the warehouse, rather than just one location. This ultimately leads to lowered productivity, reduced picking speeds and longer despatch times, as staff travel longer distances to collect stock. This inefficient way of working can then have an impact on the amount of orders leaving the warehouse and, in turn, leave a business unable to meet despatch requirements and ultimately let down valued customers. With these scenarios in mind, Wise Software (UK) Ltd has welcomed a new Stock Consolidation module for its Mobile WMS devices. This enables users to bring back together multiple quantities of stock spread across many bins and allows these similar items to be merged back to a common location. Warehouse staff dealing with large quantities of stock will be able to simply pull and place stock from numerous locations and consolidate them back into a single empty bin, maximising order fulfilment as picks can be completed in the most accurate manner. When placing stock, if the whole amount will not fit in a single bin then staff can edit the place quantity and request an additional location nearby. If there are no further bins where the remaining stock can be amalgamated, then stock can simply be placed in the next empty bin. With OrderWise Stock Consolidation, businesses can reduce travel time whilst streamlining the despatch process and ensuring warehouse operations are kept running smoothly.

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Meet changing circumstances with new amend shipment feature

In fast paced warehouse environments where goods are frequently being despatched, situations can arise that mean shipments may need to be altered before being sent out. There are several reasons why this might be the case, for example if one pallet gets filled up and some items need to be moved to another pallet; if a high priority order needs to be transferred to an earlier shipment; or if an order is cancelled and items need to be removed. Without a system in place to manage these changing circumstances, businesses can encounter issues within their despatch process. Without the ability to quickly find the right shipment and easily amend the contents, despatch delays can occur whilst staff move parcels and adjust the necessary details, which means there are delays in getting orders to customers. What’s more, if cancelled order items are shipped, businesses must carry the cost of processing the return of those items. This means if businesses are dealing with large quantities of goods including screws and bolts, the processing of these back into stock can be considerably time-consuming. Solving this problem, OrderWise now provides greater flexibility with the ability to amend packed orders prior to shipping. This allows users to remove pallets, parcels, pack lines or even reduce the quantity of pack lines from the shipment. This not only ensures no mistakes are made but allows corrections to be made with ease, ensuring fast, accurate order fulfilment. www.orderwise.co.uk

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Space fasteners play their part

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The global space industry is booming and the demand for top quality fasteners is rising with it.

orldwide, the space industry is thriving. Virgin Galactic recently flew its SpaceShipTwo to the edge of space and there are two other competitors in space tourism, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, so that market is about to get going, with hundreds of passengers either paid up or having expressed an interest. Israel also has a privately-funded mission to the Moon (unmanned) and even the tiny Grand Duchy of Luxembourg last year (2018) announced that it had formed a space agency. The space business is finally moving away from the government funded programmes of the last 50 years towards profitable private initiatives. It’s been a long time coming and age-hardened space protagonists (such as myself) are breathing a huge sigh of relief that what we said would happen, is finally happening. The opportunities for suppliers are huge. But to be a supplier to the space business, your quality control and adherence to requirements must be second to none, even when compared with its nearest relative, aviation. There’s one big reason – most spacecraft and launchers cannot be reached or returned for maintenance. If something goes wrong in space, or on the way up, ground controllers usually have only the data uplink to put things right. Great things can be done with that, but it doesn’t go as far as tightening a loose fastener. So spacecraft are rigorously tested on the ground where the stresses of launch and the severe environment of space are simulated to discover any weaknesses. Sometimes, NASA delayed launch of the James Webb Space Telescope to no earlier than 2021, due to fastener problems discovered during testing

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the fasteners are found wanting. Last summer, NASA delayed launch of the James Webb Space Telescope to no earlier than 2021, due to fastener problems discovered during testing – some shook loose on the sun shield covers. Webb programme director, Greg Robinson, said: “This is an example of why space systems are thoroughly and rigorously tested on the ground to uncover imperfections and fix them prior to launch.” He added: “NASA is reviewing options for repair and the next steps in spacecraft element launch environmental testing. The team is reviewing the test data and hardware configuration and is actively working towards corrective action in the near future. We expect to get back to the environmental test flow shortly and continue to move safely and methodically toward mission success.” In tests at Northrop Grumman, the spacecraft element of the telescope – which includes the folded-up sunshield and support platform, but not the optics or scientific instruments – underwent two environmental tests. One test simulated the mechanical shock caused by separation of the telescope’s payload adapter after launch. Another test subjected the spacecraft element to the extreme sound and resulting vibration that are associated with the launch. After the acoustic test, inspectors found that the fasteners designed to hold the sunshield in place during launch had come loose. Were the fasteners faulty or did the problem lie in their choice and fitting? Of course, fastener suppliers are not always in control of how their fasteners will be used and even exactly where they are going to be applied. Good communications are important to avoid problems.

Another test sequence

The European Service Module for NASA’S spaceship Orion is currently being tested at Airbus Space systems in Bremen, Germany. Recently, the solar wings of the European Service Module that will power the Orion spacecraft were on a shaker table. They were exposed to launch vibrations and intense acoustic excitation at The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Technical Centre in the Netherlands, to ensure they can survive the loud and shaky ride into space. Having successfully passed these tests, the wings were moved to an Airbus clean room in Leiden, the Netherlands, for deployment testing. The solar wings are folded for launch but need to unfold once the Orion spacecraft is in space to start converting solar rays into electricity. The performance of fasteners in this operation is crucial – if the wings stick, an entire mission can be lost. The fully deployed wings passed those tests as well, deploying in under two minutes, well within the 5 minute requirement. With the flick of a switch, thermal knives were energised, cutting through restraint cables to release the hold-downs in pairs. ESA’s contribution to the Orion spacecraft provides power, propulsion, water, and air. The first mission will take Orion around the Moon without astronauts and is scheduled for a 2019 launch. The solar panels will be folded inside the rocket fairing. Once released from NASA’s Space Launch System rocket they will unfold and rotate towards the Sun to start delivering power.

Tough requirements

According to Tachart Ltd of Rotherham (trading as Bolt and Nut Manufacturing), the key to fasteners for space is a strict adherence to specifications and the recording of dimensional data with high-quality workmanship. Full material traceability is usually specified for materials originating in the European Union. Prompt delivery is required and sometimes prototypes are requested prior to bulk delivery. Non-disclosure agreements are also quite common. The company says that selected materials offer strength over weight advantage and therefore production methods such as thread rolling are used. As with Formula 1, residual swarf or loose metal clippings are of concern, so wire or spark erosion methods are often used. Alloys usually range from strain-hardened austenitic, super austenitic, or duplex stainless steels. Age hardened titanium alloys are often specified as are some nickel alloys in certain circumstances. Tachart’s typical fasteners for spacecraft include socket head capscrews, low head socket head capscrews, socket set screws, hex bolts, hexagon screws, bi-hex bolts, nuts, lock nuts, all-metal prevailing lock nuts, and plain, spring and serrated locking washers. Typical size range is M2.5 – M12 and typical testing includes PMI, mechanical, proof load, ultrasonic, magnetic particle MPI, dye penetrant DPI, and dimensional inspection. Typical materials used by the company include AMS 5662/AMS 5663 (N07718), AISI 321/321S31, ISO 3506 A280, ISO 3506 A2-100, ISO 3506 A4-80, ISO 3506 A4100, Ti Grade 5, Ti6Al4V, AMS4928, AlR9183, Ferralium 225, Uranus B6, Uranus 25L and Uranus S1.

How will the space industry continue to expand?

According to US company, Grand View Research Inc, the global satellite payload market is expected to reach US$21.8 billion by 2025. The market is expected to witness a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% over the forecast period. The growing popularity of communication and broadcasting services has led providers to develop advanced payload systems. Moreover, the increased penetration of payloads in the commercial sector is expected to propel the market demand. The market is expected to witness significant growth due to a great rise in the ordering and manufacturing of vast constellations of satellites for Earth observation and telecommunication. Incremental improvements in launch operations and vehicle design are enabling a reduction in time for the manufacturing of payloads. Moreover, the evolution of small satellites is leading to the production of smaller payloads to reduce launch costs. The need for geospatial tracking and positioning in the commercial sector is expected to drive the demand for satellite payloads over the forecast period. The emergence of high throughput satellites has resulted in high data rate satellite transmission capability, which in turn is creating new opportunities for enhanced applications such as military, navigation, and commercial sectors.

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Fast curing structural adhesive for aircraft interiors Demand for commercial aircraft is booming worldwide and no other industry relies as heavily on lightweight design as aviation does. Whilst optimum strength is crucial, weight must be kept to a minimum. With this in mind, DELO has developed its new, two-component epoxy resin especially for lightweight structural joints in aircraft interiors, focusing on fast build-up of strength.

ELO-DUOPOX AB8162 cures at room temperature, but has been optimised for temperature-accelerated curing. For example, at a temperature of 60°C, a curing time of only 15 minutes is sufficient to achieve functional strength (>= 10MPa). Consequently, components can be further processed after this short time, which significantly speeds up production processes. The adhesive is multipurpose, including coating or bonding of insert fasteners. With its beige-yellowish colour, it has been visually adapted to honeycomb sandwich panels, which are frequently used in the production of aircraft. DELO-DUOPOX AB8162 ensures consistently high strength, even under the influence of both temperature and aging, and features excellent resistance to media such as Skydrol, for example. This is a hydraulic fluid that is commonly used in aviation. Due to the importance of safety, the materials used in aircraft interiors must fulfil high fire protection requirements. These are met by the flame-retardant DELO-DUOPOX AB8162. This product complies with the requirements of FST tests according to CS/FAR Part 25 §25.853 (a)(1)(ii) and those of the Airbus standard ABD0031. In these tests, a rod-shaped sample of pure adhesive is held over a

Bunsen burner flame for 12 seconds. After this time the adhesive must extinguish itself. It is also required to achieve low flue gas density and a low toxicity level. The DELO-AUTOMIX dispensing system allows the adhesive to be processed just like a one component product, with its thixotropic properties ensuring excellent flow behaviour. When the shear stress stops at the end of the dispensing process, viscosity will increase again, preventing the adhesive from flowing out. The aerospace industry is one of DELO’s growth markets. Recently, the company was presented with a ‘Top Supplier’ award by the Austrian supplier FACC.

Dimac SPC-LAB makes quality fly high Aerospace is undoubtedly one of the sectors where industry-specific requirements and exacting standards are a vital part of the market, resulting in fewer companies being able to meet the necessary criteria and needs of world leading aerospace and defence prime contractors.

.H.G is a French manufacturer for solid rivets and threaded fasteners that supplies the global aerospace industry. The company recently turned to Dimac to help control the special shape of its titanium alloy rivets, which it supplies to Airbus® and other major aeroplane producers. Both A.H.G’s and Dimac’s engineers combined their highly skilled work forces to yield the highest benefits in terms of reliability and precision. The suited solution was the SPC-LAB series for SPC measurement and data collection with dedicated, intuitive tools conceived to acquire the entire profile contour of the rivet – detecting the smallest damages, nicks and geometry defects from a 360° inspection, helping to achieve a top quality in-process inspection. From the PC, the operator just defines the measurements to perform by dragging and dropping windows around the part profile; the system immediately identifies the contour geometry inside the windows and detects the edges to perform the measurements. The operator can also resize the enveloping tolerance band around the contour by defining a value for +Tol and a value for -Tol. Whenever any point of the contour goes out from the ±Tol tolerance band, the rivet would be considered NOK. Since the inspection algorithm is very accurate, the system

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Specialised in ceramic fasteners By Thomas Henriksen, president and CEO, Ceramco Inc If speciality fasteners were defined as any fastener manufactured of non-traditional materials, ceramic fasteners would be listed as one the most specialised. In the 1980s, Ceramco manufactured nuts, bolts and washers out of a common technical ceramic material called aluminium oxide, which ordinarily you would not want a bolt to be made from, because of the brittle failure mode of this material. However, today ceramic fasteners are a critical product line for aerospace, medical, green energy, and other markets.

he general properties that ceramic fasteners have, which are attractive for aerospace environments include weight savings, durability (resistance to wear, corrosion, etc), rigidity, and operating temperature range. Furthermore, they are used widely in the scientific instrumentation that supports aerospace and space. Ceramic fibre reinforced composite fasteners for structural applications are highly specialised and reserved for extreme environments. There are however several ceramic materials (not fibre reinforced) that have application inside and outside of the Earth’s atmosphere. In one instance, for a commercial satellite launch, a tough, rigid fastener was needed, with a vent hole, to prevent pressure differential in the assembly. A ceramic material called YTZP zirconia (Yttria stabilised tetragonal zirconia polycrystal), which actually has similar CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion) as stainless steel, and exhibits a toughness like metal, was used to make a vented #4-40 hex head bolt. Static electricity build up and/or discharge was also a concern in this application, and ceramics in general are not electrical conductors, they are isolators or insulators. YTZP zirconia is tough and competitive with stainless steel in properties, it is however quite heavy, with density of about 6g/cc. Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) is also an extremely tough ceramic, but at almost half the weight, with density of about 3.25g/cc. This fascinating material has application for harsh environments particularly for wear resistance and toughness, while offering significant weight reduction. Typical grades can perform up to about 1,200°C but it can also be alloyed to increase the service temperature range. On the opposite side of the strength spectrum, but untouched in terms of weight and thermal shock resistance, is a ceramic known

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as fused silica. Speciality fasteners for leading edge shielding/ cladding have been made in this material for decades. It is super lightweight with density of just 1.7g/cc and it virtually has no CTE, so any rapid increase in temperature, such as the heat generated upon re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere, does not affect the fastener. Thermal shock is a concern with most high strength, full density ceramics, because of phase changes in the microstructure at certain temperatures, but it’s not the case with fused silica. Although the perceived weakness of ceramic fasteners is their brittle failure mode, in certain applications, their usage can be designed in, for perhaps the less structural functions that fasteners can also have. Ceramics love compression, but they do not handle tensile forces so well, though they are still quite strong. It is the lack of ductility that prevents them from being over tightened. Fasteners made of polymers mostly have the opposite issue; they are so ductile you can stretch and bend them, but they are lacking in strength significantly. Plastic fasteners certainly do have application in aerospace, as they are lightweight, and don’t conduct electricity either. In cases where corrosion and elevated

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY temperature are a concern, ceramic would be a more suitable material selection (when metal cannot be used). Cost is also a factor when considering ceramic fasteners, since they are still a low volume, speciality fastener. It is mostly the processing that adds to the overall cost, as opposed to actual raw material cost. To that end, there certainly are some novel metal alloys and high performance plastics that cost even more than most ceramic materials, but the manufacturing burden is lower. Not that machining high nickel or titanium alloys is fun and easy, or moulding and machining the seemingly lawless plastics, but all ceramics must go through high temperature treatment (firing or sintering) and that process alone is costly and time consuming. Machining ceramics is also very expensive, because if it is done in the fully fired state, they are so hard at that point that you must use diamond tooling. Alumina, zirconia and silicon nitride are off the charts for Rockwell hardness. Carbide cannot even scratch them. So net shaping of ceramics is ideal, not just for economy but also for performance. This is because failure modes of ceramics are essentially from point defects, where a defect can act as a stress concentrator and give a place for a failure crack to initiate in the ceramic. If you grind a ceramic too aggressively, you may introduce microcracks, which will weaken the material. At Ceramco, we near-net shape all our threads for near conformance to ANSI specifications and without the added cost or harsh impact of grinding.

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A new product for 2019 will be fasteners made in ZTA (zirconia toughened alumina), which (technically) is a composite material, although it is not the fibre reinforced kind, as it is taking ideal properties from two different ceramic materials combined in one. Zirconia offers toughness, which helps with mechanical performance, however it is heavy and expensive. Alumina has good electrical properties, is corrosion and wear resistant, and it is much lower cost as a raw material – but it is on the brittle side. ZTA hybridises these two materials for a tougher alumina fastener. Then, in the further future perhaps, we will stock fasteners made in silicon nitride. www.ceramicfasteners.com

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Boltight embraces digital transformation with augmented reality tooling

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As part of the global Nord-Lock Group, Boltight provides a one stop shop for hydraulic bolt tensioning systems and has taken its first steps towards digital transformation by embracing augmented reality (AR) to demonstrate its tooling functionality.

oltight has started trialling its first augmented reality experience, providing customers with a 3D experience for the wind segment of its Typhoon multistage tensioning tool. Customers can enjoy a unique insight into the tool’s functionality and Boltight hopes it will lead to further AR innovation as the business exploits Industry 4.0 digital technology. Boltight’s Typhoon product is brought to 3D life by an innovative AR experience, which provides customers with an exploded view of the tool. The user can view the virtual tensioner and place it onto a bolt on a virtual flange to check compatibility. With links to a datasheet, YouTube, and the website, the experience also gives the user all the information they need to understand how the tool is used. The new AR experience will provide a valuable aid for Boltight’s sales and marketing teams. Sales teams can show customers how the tools would work while in-situ on-site where it would not be possible to take actual tools. The detailed level of interactivity can offer customers a much better idea of product design and functionality,

as well as giving access to a wealth of information at the touch of a screen. As the AR experiences are developed further, they will include installation instructions, manuals and e-learning. The AR experience has been created by Concurrent Engineering, Boltight’s provider of the PTC Creo CAD tool – which has been created on the Thingworx platform. The aim is to follow the trial with a roll out across all areas of the business. Boltight designs and manufactures an array of custom tools for customers around the globe and AR has the potential to let them check whether a given bolt tightening solution meets customers’ requirements without holding the physical product. Another potential use for AR experiences is to include AR when designing new products so they are more interactive and it is easier to explain the proposed technology. Boltight can create experiences that will allow customers to see how bolt tightening solutions might be positioned within large infrastructure projects. For instance, Boltight’s Typhoon tool is widely used within the wind sector and by basing an AR experience within a virtual turbine, customers could take a 3D tour and see just how these tightening solutions can be used and positioned. Graham Souter, division director at Boltight, says: “We are very excited to be offering our customers this level of AR interaction. This is just the start of our digitalisation journey and the technology has the potential to be applied right across the business. AR and VR will play a pivotal role in the future of manufacturing as digital service comes to the fore. Digitalisation sits at the heart of the UK’s industrial strategy and this new offer will help us take the lead.” www.nord-lock.com

This is just the start of our digitalisation journey and the technology has the potential to be applied right across the business. AR and VR will play a pivotal role in the future of manufacturing as digital service comes to the fore.” 168 FASTENER + FIXING MAGAZINE // ISSUE 115 JANUARY 2019

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Optimisation of rail nuts Type SM STAUFF Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rail nuts type SM allow pipe, tube, hose and cable clamps - in block form according to DIN 3015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be positioned on mounting rails Type TS, in several different heights.

he main advantage of this mounting type is that in contrast to welding or screwing, the positioning of the clamps along the mounting rail can easily be adapted before final tightening. The clamps can also be added or removed without problems via the side openings of the mounting rail, even subsequently. STAUFF points out that since the manufacturing process changed in 2014, rail nuts have been made from steel as cold extrusion parts and then coated with a high-quality zinc/nickel plating, which is the supply standard for the majority of other products from the STAUFF clamps range. This surface provides resistance to red rust/ base metal corrosion in the salt spray chamber over at least 1,200 hours. This allows durable and permanently reliable connections to be established.

To meet the growing customer demand for simplified mounting and dismounting, as well as increased strength, the rail nuts were subjected to further optimisation and their shape was adapted. The lower section was lightly chamfered on both ends, so that the rail nuts can now be screwed in further to create additional contact surface area with the mounting rail. The grooves on the top promote a stronger attachment of the rail nuts in the mounting rail. The interaction of chamfers and grooves ensures that the rail nuts remain temporarily in position even during temporary dismounting of clamps and no longer fall or slide out of the mounting rail as before. The geometry of the rail nut in the upper section was adapted so that the plastic cap, which ensures secure seating of the clamp body for vertical and overhead installation, now no longer slides from the steel part or gets lost as easily.

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Dealing with pressure By Gail Friedberg, vice-president, ZAGO Manufacturing Company Engineers are often unclear about the utility of self-sealing fasteners versus ordinary screws, nuts and bolts. Why use a more expensive sealing fastener when a standard fastener or a non-grooved fastener with an O-ring or washer will do? The reason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pressure.

ressure is everywhere. Even at sea level atmospheric pressure is equal to 14.70 pounds per square inch or 1.03 kilos per centimetre. Inside equipment, particularly hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, pressure rises quickly after activation. Similarly, as an aeroplane rises in the air, outside pressure increases; and as a robot dives below the surface of the sea, pressure increases precipitously. Standard fasteners simply cannot withstand this pressure. Leaks of gases and liquids are sure to follow, leading to equipment failure and environmental degradation. A mechanism is necessary to counteract this pressure. The best possible mechanism to prevent leaks due to pressure, and the infiltration or egression of liquids and gasses, is a fastener with an O-ring and a groove. Using a simple O-ring or washer to seal, without a groove calculated to relieve pressure, will inevitably lead to equipment failure. However, a accurately engineered groove will absorb the pressure within and outside of equipment that is applied to the O-ring forcing the O-ring to spread and penetrate any open space where leaks might occur.

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The demand for sealing fasteners has never been greater. As equipment becomes more expensive and sophisticated, the need to keep it contaminant free is critical. Also, as environmental concerns grow, the need for an environmentally sustainable solution to equipment failure is paramount. ZAGO self-sealing fasteners are sustainable in the broadest sense of the word. They are conflict mineral free, ROHS and REACH compliant, as well as compliant with California proposition 65. They are the ideal solution for long-term industrial and mechanical sustainability and ideal for sealing electrical enclosures and equipment subjected to the elements. At ZAGO, we are the acknowledged leader in the manufacture of self-sealing fasteners with over 25 years of problem solving engineering experience. To learn more about our clean sealing solutions and components please contact us at info@zago.com www.zago.com

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Helping save high replacement costs and expensive downtime

A US mining company recently used a Henkel system to restore its conveyors – transporting hard and sharp stones to and from crushers – to full working order within two hours, helping saving high replacement costs and expensive downtime.

ptimum conveyor belt life is achieved when the belt cover and carcass wear out at the same time but in the real world how often does that happen? Commonly the belt cover will wear through leaving the carcass intact, an outcome that limits the life expectancy of the system. If running repairs aren’t incorporated into the maintenance strategy, the conveyor will inevitably need to be removed from service well before its time. Worse still, the damage may lead to abrupt failure resulting in loss of production, unscheduled maintenance downtime and even injury. So, when is repair feasible? The most important question is whether the tensile strength of the carcass on the damaged belt is sufficient to withstand drive and

The cost savings from timely conveyor belt repair can be substantial but a quality repair can extend belt life too, by up to 70% in most cases.” 174 FASTENER + FIXING MAGAZINE // ISSUE 115 JANUARY 2019

take-up forces. If it isn’t, then replacing the section may be the best option. However, if the damage is to the cover alone and even if a significant area is affected, the good news is there is a simple, quick-fix. Proven to provide a lasting repair in the most hostile of environments, the LOCTITE® solution is based on polyurethane technology. Polyurethane adhesives are supplied as one or two-part systems and can be used for a wide variety of applications. They are available in very rigid grades through to extremely flexible adhesives such as LOCTITE® PC 7350 – designed specifically for conveyor belt repair. LOCTITE PC 7350 is a two part polyurethane compound that cures quickly at room temperature, making it a great choice for on-site repairs, not just of conveyor belts but other rubber parts too. For example, users can also use it for rebuilding liners in mills, pumps, feeding bowls, hoppers and chutes and repairing cast urethane screens and liners. The compound is also easy to apply, the user simply abrades the damaged area to create a uniform surface, and then applies a LOCTITE etching agent, before allowing it to dry – the belt is then ready for repair. The user then attaches the mixing nozzle to the LOCTITE PC 7350 cartridge and applies the adhesive to the primed surface. They then use a plastic spatula to smooth the surface – but as the product is self-levelling, there’s no need for perfection. The cost savings from timely conveyor belt repair can be substantial but a quality repair can extend belt life too, by up to 70% in most cases. “To see how to repair a conveyor belt with LOCTITE PC 7350TM visit our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/z10UOhWB0xA.”

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Nord-Lock introduces an extended wheel nut range

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The extended range of Nord-Lock wheel nuts (M16 - M24) with captivated Nord-Lock wedge-locking technology offers increased safety for a wide range of on-and off-road vehicles.

n the United Kingdom alone there are up to 400 wheel detachments from heavy trucks every year. Of these, on average, there are 134 accidents involving vehicle/property damage, 27 injuries and 7 have led to fatalities 1 . In the United States of America, the National Transportation Safety Board reports that wheel detachments occur at an estimated rate of 1,000 per year – almost three a day – resulting in about 20 accidents per week. In other countries, wheel loss occurs at comparable rates. The main cause of wheel detachment is loose wheel nuts. In addition to jeopardising safety, the consequences for transport companies are higher operating costs as well as lower delivery efficiency, reduced productivity levels and the potential for large fines. “Nord-Lock now has a range of market leading products that can solve our customers wheel loosening problems across the range of common wheel sizes,” said Graham Souter, sales director Europe at Nord-Lock Group. “We create all products with the goal of ensuring customer safety and increasing productivity. We want to make sure that no matter the industry, our customers have the solutions they need to do their job.”

Installing Nord-Lock wheel nuts allows companies to make substantial savings as they do not loosen 1 2

Nord-Lock wheel nuts have been rigorously tested and approved by independent institutes, as well as certification authorities2 . The product is manufactured from high-quality steel and fully complies with European Directive 2000/53/EC on End of Life Vehicles (ELV), EU Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and EU Directive 2015/863. All sizes are TÜV approved.

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Nord-Lock wedge-locking technology prevents the wheel nuts from loosening, even when experiencing extreme vibration and dynamic loads present in tough industries, such as mining and construction. The wheel nuts can be installed and removed using standard hand tools, making the process quick and easy. Unlike regular wheel nuts, Nord-Lock wheel nuts are reusable (depending on conditions of use) and can be reinstalled after maintenance. www.nord-lock.com

Each wheel nut is permanently attached to a pair of Nord-Lock washers. The washers have cam faces on one side and serrations on the other. When the wheel nut is tightened, the serrations on the lower washer are embedded into the mating surface. As the cam angle ‘α’ is greater than the thread pitch ‘ β’, a wedgeeffect is created, allowing movement only across the cam faces. Any rotation of the wheel nut is blocked by the wedge effect of the cams

2006 report commissioned by the United Kingdom Department of Transport I ndependent comparative testing of different wheel nuts was performed in 2009 by IMA, a leading material testing and research institute in Germany.

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Gloves that really make and take - an impact Following its acquisition of Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation in 2017, Brighton Best International (BBI) has now introduced an extensive range of Ironclad and KONG® performance hand safety solutions at its European and UK distribution centres.

n 2008, Brighton Best Socket Screw was purchased by a consortium of investors led by Robert Shieh of the Ta Chen Group. That brought the infusion of hundreds of millions of dollars to modernise and transform the business into Brighton Best International – increasing warehouse space, multiplying its number of SKUs, and building an online trading platform that would eventually generate 75% of BBI sales. What emerged was one of the world’s largest wholesalers of fasteners, selling a wide range of standard fasteners in all different material grades and types. From 12,000 SKUs that range has now expanded to more than 60,000 worldwide. In November 2017, BBI acquired Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation – a leading manufacturer and distributor of performance hand safety solutions, under the brands KONG® and Ironclad. Ironclad engineers and manufactures its products with a focus on innovation, design, advanced material science, dexterity and durability. It continues to develop and distribute specialised, task-specific gloves for critically demanding industries such as oil and gas extraction, construction, automotive, emergency services, military and more. Now Ironclad Performance Wear is available from stock at BBI’s UK distribution centre. Ironclad will be promoted through a dedicated UK sales team, growing the business organically, while continuing to service the existing distributor network. Ironclad also aims to make an impact throughout Europe. To facilitate this Mike Churchill, BBI UK manager, is keen to speak with independent sales professionals, particularly with experience in key PPE hand protection usage sectors. mikec@brightonbest.org

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TR launches the EPW TR Fastenings Ltd has designed, developed and patented a new fastening solution, the EPW thread forming screw for thin sheet metal.

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he EPW screw is a self-extruding, high strength thread form fastener that creates its own female thread in punched sheet metal, thereby dramatically reducing assembly times and costs. The screw works by being aligned to the pilot hole in the sheet metal, where it then forms the extruded collar, combining the forming of the thread and the creation of a strong extruded profile, before finally tightening and clamping into the metal. The screw is designed to function best in thin sheet materials, typically steel (0.4mm – 1mm thick) and aluminium (0.4mm – 1.5mm thick). They are available in a variety of surface coatings from standard zinc plating to zinc nickel and organic zinc flake for higher corrosion resistance. The screw is suitable for use in a variety of applications for home appliances, automotive, electronics, technology, energy, medical, telecoms and general industry sectors. Depending on size, the minimum economical manufacturing quantity is approximately 20,000 pieces. A fully interactive animation of the EPW and how it works can be viewed on the dedicated product page on the TR website.

Karol Gregorczyk, TR VIC sales and development director, comments: “We are committed to providing the highest possible service to our customers, both in terms of the quality products we manufacture and how we deliver and distribute those products. The development and launch of the new EPW screw is a culmination of the hard work and talent of our TR VIC Italy design team, as well as the significant investment TR has made in the factory. The EPW screw will allow our customers to make significant improvements to their manufacturing processes, reducing production times, increasing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.”

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New battery riveter ® for Huck lockbolts and structural fasteners

Star Fasteners has teamed up with VVG Befestigungstechnik to design a powerful structural fastener battery operated tool – the Rivdom TWO SF® – which it says is the perfect tool for installing a wide range of Huck® fasteners.

tar Fasteners (UK) Ltd is committed to teams and assembly lines and is an invaluable tool continuously improving and expanding for working in areas where there its product portfolio to ensure that it isn’t any power to the site. It also remains at the forefront of the industry allows ease of movement as it and ahead of modern assembly requirements. “We can be manipulated into confined are the UK’s largest Huck® fastener distributor and therefore are spaces and there is no airline to used to working with trusted manufacturers of quality brands,” get tangled.” explains Daniel Starbuck, director at Star Fasteners. “That is “Historically pneumatic tools were always chosen why we decided to work with VVG on the design of the Rivdom TWO due to their strength properties. However, technological SF battery tool – so that it would meet the needs of a demanding development and innovation in both batteries and motors manufacturing assembly process.” have really closed the gap in recent years. Businesses The Rivdom TWO SF features a lightweight, ergonomic design that are now looking at the health and safety benefits of ensures uncompromised user experience. A newly developed swapping predominantly to battery tools. This include brushless BLDC direct current motor guarantees improved tool noise reduction and trip hazards on trailing airlines. The life and an almost wear-less, durable life cycle. The tool has also Rivdom TWO SF has become an equal rival to some of been designed with sound emissions in mind, meaning it can be our most popular pneumatic tools.” used in noise restricted areas. Star Fasteners is the exclusive UK and Ireland The new battery tool comes with two new 4.0Ah distributor for the Rivdom TWO SF and has also become lithium-ion batteries that are fully charged in 60 minutes. The batteries feature a distributor for VVG’s entire Rivdom tooling range. “We have an indicator panel to show their remaining charge capacity. All 12V, 16V and invested in both the design process and a fully stocked tool 20V batteries of the Rivdom family can be charged using the same charger. The room so that we can offer a quick and cost-effective service battery powered Rivdom Two SF is also supplied with an electronic and repair facility,” concludes Daniel. “We have put several quick charger and a heavy-duty Sortimo L-Box case. Rivdom TWO SF tools onto our hire fleet and are happy for the “A key part of the design for the new tool was the ability for it to take Huck nose tools to go out on demonstrations.” assemblies,” mentions Daniel. “This highly powered structural fastener battery www.starfasteners.co.uk tool has been on trial in demanding manufacturing environments Rivdom TWO SF® technical specifications for just over a year now. With an Features Specification Product enormous setting force of more than Pin & collar/blind fastener 4.8mm/6.4mm Magna-Grip® 20,000N it has comfortably tackled C6L® installing structural rivets such as C120L® Magna-Lok® and quarter inch diameter pins and collars Hucktainer®/ Avtainer® including Hucktainer® lockbolts. Magna-Lok® Our customers have been Auto-Bulb® really pleased with the tool’s HuckLok® overall performance.” Magna-Bulb® Dan continues: “The Rivdom Two PentaLok SF is a high-quality modern riveting tool capable of enduring tough Maximum charging time 1 hour environments and has underlined its Weight 2.3kg (tool and battery) capabilities in a variety of demanding Working power More than 20,000N engineering applications. It’s proving Voltage 20V to be a popular choice with service

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New dimension for collated nails made of wood The BECK Fastener Group has further developed its award winning LignoLoc® wood nail system, with the new F60 system – offering larger dimensions, better pull-out and shear values, as well as ecological timber construction.

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year after the launch of LignoLoc®, the first collated wooden nail, BECK is presenting further developments for the innovative product. The system consists of the F60 LignoLoc® pneumatic nailer and beech wood nails with a length of 45mm to 90mm in diameters of 4.7mm and 5.3mm. This increase in dimensions offers additional benefits for the ecological construction of wooden housing, as it provides new metal-free fastening options, such as for prefabrication of the laminated timber ceilings or in the production of solid wood wall systems.

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The LignoLoc® F60 pneumatic nailer provides the necessary power to shoot the wooden nails directly into wood or wooden materials without pre-drilling. Pure wood connections are particularly appreciated in ecological wooden house construction. They avoid thermal bridges and leave no traces of corrosion. With a resistance to fungal infestation, LignoLoc nails can also be best used outdoors.

From production to recycling, LignoLoc wood nails have outstanding eco-friendly properties. European beech is a renewable raw material with short transport routes. According to a study by the Nova Institute, the production of a LignoLoc wood nail causes only a quarter of the greenhouse gases compared to a technically comparable steel nail.

Maximum holding power thanks to lignin welding

With the granting of the construction approval for the LignoLoc wood nails, the application possibilities in timber construction will expand even more in the future. At the moment, the required long-term studies are being carried out. The evaluation of according results will be expected by September 2019.

When LignoLoc nails are driven in they fuse perfectly with the surrounding wood, forming an inseparable bond. This effect – referred to as lignin welding – has been tested and confirmed by scientists at the University of Hamburg.

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Small Sorta-Case® starts production Sorta-Case® has started production in the UK on a new high-quality small case designed for carrying screws and small components.

he case is produced from high-quality ABS and has an extra tough clear polycarbonate lid. It also comes with clip-tight toggle catches, which enable cases to be stacked and clipped together. As this product is UK produced, Sorta-Case can be flexible in production for smaller production quantities. The case handle can be branded with companies’ names, compartment colours can be chosen to suit brand identity, compartment sizes can be chosen to suit assortment requirements, and there are 5 different sizes that can be produced for this case. The lid also has locking grips to keep the compartments in place.

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Need to secure a small hose? Jubilee® has just the clip Jubilee® Clips is widely known as the manufacturer of the world famous original hose clamp, with an adjustment range of 9.5mm to 12mm. However, the company can offer a much wider range of hose clamps for even the smallest hoses, such as the Jubilee® Juniors (nut and bolt clips) and Jubilee® O clips (2-ear clamps).

he Jubilee Juniors (nut and bolt clips) are mini clips that are ideal for small bore hoses with relatively low pressure and where little clamping force is required. Adjusted by a single bolt, Jubilee Juniors are available in mild steel zinc plated and marine grade 304 stainless steel. The Jubilee Junior clip has a 7mm hexagonal head screw and is ideal for applications such as securing petrol pipes, heaters and other small bore hoses. These useful clips also offer working diameters ranging from 7mm up to 19mm (up to 16mm in 304 stainless steel) and provide a tightening torque of 2Nm maximum. Jubilee O clips (2-ear clamps are widely used for maintenance and OEM applications and are mainly used on air, fluid, gas and steam lines and also suitable for low pressure hydraulic applications. Sometimes affectionately referred to as ‘Lemon Clips’ due to their shape but they are also known as double ear clips and 2-ear clips.

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The absence of a screw mechanism allows Jubilee O clips to be useful on extremely small hoses, down to 3mm working diameter. The tamper proof nature of the fitting may also make the Jubilee O clips suitable for certain applications where there may be a risk associated with any interference to the fitting. Pincers are used to crimp the ears of the clamps and introduce a proper seal. 2-ear clamps are installed by closing one ear fully first, the second ear is then closed so that the first ear opens slightly. This builds a resilient strength into the clamp in a spring-like action to hold against pressure, vibration and hose shrinkage due to temperature changes or ageing. Jubilee offers both the Jubilee Juniors and Jubilee O clips in bulk quantities, as well as convenient assortment packs. www.jubileeclips.co.uk

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WASI increases sales with extension of product range WASI is constantly expanding and optimising its product range in order to meet customer demands and all market requirements. Articles made of the duplex material 1.4462, one-way screws, and countersunk timber screws with a diameter of 10mm, now complete the standard range.

ith clever IT and logistics services, WASI says it has transformed itself in recent years from a pure distributor of stainless steel fasteners to a system partner. In addition to procurement security, WASI now also offers procurement simplification. During this time the company has also constantly been expanding and optimising its product range to meet all market requirements and customer demands, such as products made of the duplex material 1.4462, which were recently included in the stock range. WASI was able to increase sales of duplex products significantly due to the growing demand on the market. Above all, the clear advantages and various application possibilities have made duplex a popular product with more and more engineers considering the duplex material when planning projects. Duplex belongs to the group of rust and acid resistant steels and is divided into five groups from lean duplex to hyper duplex. These steels are characterised by a balanced austenitic-ferritic two-phase structure with a ratio of 50 to 50, combining the positive properties of ferrite and austenite. Resulting from its high chromium content, duplex is extremely resistant to corrosion, in particular to intergranular corrosion, and has a high PREN value – making it permanently resistant to seawater. Duplex also has high strength and ductility values and high resistance to frictional wear, as well as low thermal expansion. Furthermore, there is the potential for cost savings, as well as weight reduction, due to the possibility to choose a smaller diameter of the fasteners. As a result of their high corrosion resistance, duplex steels require less maintenance and replacement. Above all, there are some significant advantages of duplex in direct comparison with A5 stainless steels. In addition, duplex fasteners have properties that make them extremely interesting for many applications. The WASI duplex range includes hexagon and hexagon socket screws, as well as hexagon nuts, threaded rods, washers and spring washers.

Effective safety solutions with the one-way screw WASI has also included the safety screw with one-way slot drive (WS 9487) in its product range. This is a fastening solution that can be tightened with a

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normal screwdriver but cannot be released again. The edges of the slotted drive are angled in the opposite direction to the tightening direction, so that no hold can be found with a screwing tool to loosen the screw connection again. This is a cost-efficient and effective method of securing against theft and unauthorised removal.

Quick screwing with the countersunk timber screws Moreover, the WASI product range was expanded by countersunk timber screws with cutting ribs and TX drive (WS 9136). These are mainly used in general timber construction for various types of applications. A relatively large diameter of 10mm is mainly used for large and heavy timber buildings such as roofs, staircases or carports. The hexagon socket allows faster screwing in due to better torque transmission and minimises wear of the drive and bit at the same time. In addition, a clean screw-in result is guaranteed due to the cutting ribs, as no wood chips overhang and the screws can be inserted flush. www.wasi.de

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Anti-vibration buffer It is necessary to install vibration buffers between a mechanical vibration source and the anchoring systems installed at the floor or foundation, in order to enable the efficient and correct running of machinery and plants over time, as well as to guarantee a significant reduction in noise limits in relation to the works carried out.

ibrations are oscillations, which may be generated mechanically (through motors, industrial processes, presses, fans and other mechanical components) or through natural phenomena. These vibrations are not always harmful, but any accidental occurrence may present a serious hazard to the operator or sounds, noises and structural vibrations, which may even result in damages of incorrectly insulated components and systems due to the dangerous phenomenon of resonance. Bäcker GmbH & Co KG is able to offer a range of products that covers any and all common vibration dampers, offering a safe response to all kinds of requirements. The company offers vibration dampers with various different types of elastomeric compounds: NR/SBR 60Sh or 45Sh, vulcanised on metal parts made of zinc–plated or stainless steel. The standard cylindrical vibration dampers are ideally suited for applications with pressure and shearing stress. These are designed for medium loads and are used in many different areas, including the construction of agricultural and earth-moving machinery, vacuum cleaners, compressors and fans, generators, ship’s engines, motor vehicles, motorbikes, attractions in

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amusement parks, mechanical engineering, as well as for wellness, heating and air conditioning systems. “Our technical department is available for the development of new vibration dampers, as well as for the individual adaptation of catalogue products corresponding to customers’ specific enquiries or drawings,” explains Bäcker. “Thanks to our customer orientation, we are extremely flexible and able to react to each requirement in a short time and with the highest degree of professionalism and efficiency. Our products are always a reliable choice facilitating the work of our customers.” www.baecker.eu

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ithin the range of Rivit’s proposed materials, stainless steel is an indispensable choice for any application that requires resistance to corrosion and atmospheric agents. To meet the needs of sectors such as marine, electronics and transport, Rivit has been developing various types of stainless steel fasteners, such as blind rivets, rivet nuts and screws. Firstly, there is the Lockriv, that’s main feature is the body deformation by compression – creating a large blind side bearing area against the rear sheet, assuring a wide tolerance with the hole diameter, as well as high shear and tensile strength – making it ideal for applications on fibreglass. Next is the Multigripriv, with a sole rivet length that can grip various thicknesses. The particular shape of the mandrel and of the body, during the deformation by compression, creates a large blind side bearing area against the rear sheet, assuring the complete hole filling. Other products include sealed rivets, which are characterised by a sealed end instead of the standard open hole and are suitable for containers or boxes to prevent the leaking or penetration of fluids. Within its range of rivet nuts, Rivit highlights its ITC-Z stainless steel rivet nuts, with open splined cylindrical body and dome head; and its IRC-Z stainless steel rivet nuts, with open splined cylindrical body and reduced head. Another product available from Rivit is the Jackriv rivet nut, in AISI 316 stainless steel, M6 – M8, which are designed to provide maximum clamping action over a wide range of material thickness – creating female threads where there is no access to the blind side. The special Jackriv geometry, when deforming, creates a large blind side bearing area, which ensures integrity of the parts to be assembled, especially on plastics and composites. During installation, the body is compressed to form a star; which makes the Jackriv highly resistant to sharing stress and vibration, but also easy to apply. Ideal fields of application for these rivet nuts are composites and plastics, such as display panels, sandwich sections, household appliances, containers buses and caravan panelling, and internal parts of ships. Rivit is also able to supply the installation tools for all blind rivet and rivet nut lines. Finally, the most widespread system for removable fastening is the screw, which is why Rivit offers a wide range of stainless steel screws – available in A2 and A4 stainless steel – including cylindrical, countersunk, hexagonal head screws, metric and self-drilling screws, socket set screws, hexagonal domed cap and flange nuts, washers, pins, threaded rods, rings, eye nuts, jaws, and turnbuckles. www.rivit.it

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BRALO launches new modern and intuitive site

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With an updated vision and greater interactivity, BRALO has launched its new website incorporating great improvements and advantages for customers, who will find a faster and more intuitive navigation, as well as updated information on the company’s products and services.

dditional features on the new BRALO website, which is responsive and can adapt to mobile devices, include applications by sectors to better guide visitors looking for integral solutions to the fixing needs of each industry – automotive, construction, renewable energy or distribution. Due to the complexity and variety of products BRALO offers – fixings, rivets, rivet nuts and special pieces – it has created a product selector, offering the user help to select the rivet or suitable nut depending on the material to be fixed. In addition to greater interactivity, with connection to social networks such as YouTube, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn, there is a registration option to access the private area containing technical documentation.

The objective of the company is to provide added value to consumers and show not only its wide range of products, but integral solutions for specialised companies in each sector. “We want to connect with our website visitors and make the transfer of information as easy as possible,” explains BRALO. “The website is in English and Spanish and will be available in eight additional languages, as the company has an international presence thanks to our ten delegations worldwide and our production plants in three continents.” www.bralo.com

Deform-Ti® – when resistance is lightweight

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Specialinsert® has introduced Deform-Ti® – a threaded tubular rivet fully made of titanium alloy and designed for installation on sheet metal and composite panels.

ue to Specialinsert®’s research and development oriented business strategy, Deform-Ti® emerges from the evolution of one of Specialinsert‘s leading products – Deform-Nut®, the threaded tubular rivet made of steel, stainless steel and light alloy. With Deform-Ti, the company is introducing a solution able to meet the most stringent industry standards where weight control is as important as the materials’ mechanical strength capacity. Technical laboratory tests on the TC M6/TZ insert demonstrates that the titanium alloy rivet (2.1g/pc) weighs 40% less than a stainless steel one (3.7 g/pc) and is able to withstand a tensile strength of 25,800N, 27.8Nm torsion and 6,450N shear strength. Specialinsert points out that these features, combined with high rust resistance, ensure Deform-Ti’s excellent performance, making it the first choice as a partner for the automotive, nautical and chemical industries. Ideal for applications where there is no possible access from the inside, such as tubes, metal sheets and box structures, this system is easy and quick to apply. In fact, the user simply inserts Deform-Ti in the created hole on the material to be fastened and then uses the specific installation tool on the rivet, which deforms the expansion chamber at the top of the insert anchoring it to the receiving material. Another plus of DeformTi is its extreme versatility, it can be mounted on any type of

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composite material, starting from a minimum of 0.5mm, and on finished parts to be used in any production process phase – guaranteeing the utmost design freedom. Available in the cylinder version with different shaped heads, with the most popular threading, the titanium alloy rivet, can be customised according to customer needs. The customer can be guided step by step in the choice and development of the right fastening system for any application by a team of in-house specialists. Specialinsert’s technicians and sales agents can also assist purchasers from the initial inspection to consulting during the assembly phase, as well as studying custom solutions which, as needed, undergo strength tests and 3D prototyping.” Cinzia Arduini, managing director at Specialinsert, commented: “With Deform-Ti we have become one of the leading Italian companies able to offer an insert fully made of titanium alloy to the market. This innovation underlines our commitment to combine technology and efficiency in new product developments. We aim to generate added value for customers, also for market segments with particularly high standards that turn to us for the excellent performance of our systems and reliability that rests on solid foundations.” www.specialinsert.it

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