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Football and fasteners After Germany’s success at the FIFA World Cup the country can rightly state that it has the best football team in the world. However, it is not just football that Germans excel at – the country is also renowned for its fastener manufacturing.

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ur July issue includes a ‘Made in Germany’ feature that looks at the vast fastener manufacturing capabilities within the country. Articles include an insight into leading washer manufacturer – Adolf Pühl – and its ability to produce standard and non-standard flat washers and pressings; GESIPA explaining how it has developed into an international company for blind riveting technology; and Metall-Kunststoff-Technik underlining its anchoring technology and commitment to quality. There are also articles from Mubea Tellefedern, Heinz Soyer, E.U.R.O Tec and Lueg-Stanztechnik – all showcasing their individual manufacturing prowess.

For those of you who like to keep up with developments within the industry, the News section is a must read with details on some key acquisitions and partnerships – involving American, European and Asian companies that will affect the entire fastener industry.

The Cover Story is an interview with Jan Melichar, owner of MEKR’S s.r.o. Mr Melichar talks about how the Czech company

was established, the key points in its development, and how the company ensures that it provides quality products and service to its customers.

Further articles include two unique features in the Manufacturing Technology section. Firstly, I had the pleasure to visit CTR Manufacturing Group and speak to Managing Director James Blanchfield about the company’s recent investment plan. James explains how the investment plan has been used to introduce new machinery and will enable the business to continue to grow. There is also an article from Carlo Salvi in which the Italian based company focuses on its newly introduced 616 WS model – a 6-die progressive header – and the possibilities it offers users.

To add to this there are the regular sections – Construction Fixings, Tools, Application Technology and Products – all of which have news on the latest innovations.

CONTENTS INDUSTRY NEWS Europe and World...............................................................10-22 Perspective.............................................................................. 24 North America....................................................................26-30 Russia + CIS.......................................................................32-34 Asia.......................................................................................... 36 Brazil....................................................................................... 38 COVER STORY MEKR’S – taking stock....................................................... 40-41 EXHIBITIONS Events Calendar...................................................................... 42 News...................................................................................44-48 MADE IN GERMANY Pühl – pressing ahead............................................................. 50 High-quality disc springs........................................................ 52 ’Made in Germany’ approval.................................................... 52 E.U.R.O Tec: On the path to success....................................... 54 Blind riveting technology......................................................... 56 Stainless steel fasteners ‘Made in Germany’…....................... 58 Committed to anchoring technology....................................... 58

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INSIGHT Owlett-Jaton announces distribution agreement................... 60 Purchasing driven by experience............................................ 62 Reaching the fastener user..................................................... 64 CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS News...................................................................................66-74 FOCUS ON Construction Fixings............................................................... 75 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Defined by quality...............................................................76-78 News...................................................................................80-90 MANAGEMENT + SYSTEMS News...................................................................................92-96 CATALOGUE RACK UK + Ireland..................................................................... 98-101 PRODUCT NEWS Application Technology news......................................... 102-106 Tools news...................................................................... 108-116 Products news................................................................118-128 INDEX.................................................................................... 130

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NEWS

Nedschroef to be sold to Shanghai Prime Machinery On 28th May Nedschroef owners, Gilde Buy Out Partners and Parcom Capital, confirmed they had agreed to sell Koninklijke Nedschroef Holding B.V to Shanghai Prime Machinery Company Limited (PMC). The transaction has been valued at 325 million euros.

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MC is a 49.6% controlled subsidiary of Shanghai Electric Group Corporation (SEC), an 11 billion euro revenue group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Completion of the transaction will require regulatory approvals and PMC will need to obtain shareholder approval for the acquisition.

Nedschroef has revenues in excess of 500 million euros and employs approximately 1,500 people, primarily in production facilities in Germany. PMC is one of China’s largest fastener exporters recording 2013 revenues of more than 400 million euros. Combined group fastener sales are expected to exceed 600 million euros.

Having successfully weathered the global financial crisis and subsequent period expansion under the stewardship of its private equity owners Nedschroef says it is entering a new phase in its history, becoming “part of a powerful and well funded diversified industrial group with a long-term horizon and vision to be the leading global fastener company”. The company describes the transaction as “a landmark accomplishment for Nedschroef and a testimony to its market leadership following years of consistent investments in its technical capabilities and state of the art facilities”.

The statement emphasises that “PMC will build on Nedschroef’s intimate, longstanding relationships with leading OEM car manufacturers and suppliers around the globe and will gain a world-class platform to further grow the company's fasteners division. PMC is committed to backing Nedschroef’s global expansion strategy".

Nedschroef will continue to operate independently under its own brand name and its management is said to be excited to continue leading the development of the group within PMC. The headquarters will remain in Helmond, the Netherlands, and all of Nedschroef’s current production locations will be maintained. The statement reassured that “it will be ‘business as usual’ for customers who can continue to count on best in class fastener products delivered on time, anywhere in the world. Also for employees there will be no changes as a result of the acquisition".

Mathias Hüttenrauch, CEO of Nedschroef, said: “I am very grateful to all at Nedschroef and our shareholders Gilde and Parcom for their contribution and unrelenting support over the past years. They’ve helped transform the company into what it has become. Building on centuries of experience, craftsmanship, and a tradition of quality, I am convinced that with this important new step in Nedschroef’s evolution we will be able to accelerate our global expansion programme and take full advantage of the tremendous growth opportunities in Asia and elsewhere in the world. We vow to serve our customers with the best fastener product where they need it and when they need it.”

Mr Zhiyan Zhou, CEO of PMC, commented: “This is a great day for PMC. With the addition of Nedschroef, its excellent people, the technological expertise, and the relationships with the major car manufacturers in Europe, we will be able to make a step change in our fasteners business. We will leverage its cutting edge expertise and Nedschroef will immediately benefit from our strong Asian footprint. This is very much a win-win situation.”

Trifast revenue up 7% 2013-14 Trifast plc reported preliminary results for the year ending 31st March 2014, with group revenue increasing 7% to GB£129.78 million.

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perating profit was up 31% to GB£9.41 million. Margin improvements came from sourcing policies, vendor consolidation and freight/packaging efficiencies. The group confirmed its objective to accelerate expansion by strategic acquisitions. In May it bought Viterie Italia Centrale Srl. In response to growing opportunities in the ASEAN Free Trade Area Trifast has established a new subsidiary in Thailand – it already has production facilities in Singapore and Malaysia. In Europe, TR Sweden had a particularly good year based on the automotive and telecoms sectors; TR Holland saw sales growth in automotive and domestic appliances; Hungarian growth came from the electronics sector. TR Norway was the only division to struggle mainly due to the demise of traditional business emigrating to lower cost countries and Trifast is in the process of switching its attention to the oil and gas sector.

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Fontana Group purchases Acument Global Technologies Inc The Fontana Group has acquired Acument Global Technologies Inc from Platinum Equity for an undisclosed figure.

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ontana announced it "becomes today the absolute worldwide leader in providing world-class fasteners solutions as a result of the acquisition, on 19th June 2014 of Acument Global Technologies Inc, the leader in providing manufacturing fastener solutions for the markets of United States, Mexico and South America, from Platinum Equity".

The acquisition expands Fontana's presence to 22 manufacturing operations located in Europe, North America, Mexico and Brazil, as well as logistics centres across the world, generating annual turnover of US$1.1 billion (803.6 million euros) and employing 4,200 people.

Fontana added: "This transaction demonstrates the commitment of Fontana Gruppo to enhance the success of its global customers by expanding its global reach, acquiring world-class brands and patents and improving its ability to offer the most competitive fastening solutions."

Fontana Luigi SpA was established in 1952 in Veduggio, Italy. Over a period of more than forty years it has pursued an acquisition strategy resulting in some twelve manufacturing companies joining the Group including: Lobo, Bulloneria Barge, Invitea, French manufacturer G.F.D, and more recently LEP Special Fastener in the United States. It has also set up a network of distribution companies across the world under the Fontana Fasteners name.

Formerly Textron Fastening Systems, Acument Global Technologies has 11 manufacturing and distribution operations in the US, Mexico and South America, employing some 2,300 people. Acument Global Technologies Inc owns and licenses a series of leading fastening systems including TORX® and TORX PLUS® drives, as well as having a range of proprietary fastener designs including MAG-FORM®, STRUX® and ACUPOINT® amongst others.

The company constructed an advanced

manufacturing facility in Brazil and has expanded its manufacturing capability in Mexico. Group companies included CAMCAR, Ring Screw and MAPRI. In 2008 it reinforced its entry to the aerospace sector through the acquisition of Saturn Fasteners.

Platinum Equity acquired Textron Fastening Systems in August 2006 for a reported US$673 million plus debts, rebranding the business as Acument Global Technologies. In 2010 Platinum Equity divested Acument's Avdel® and Global Electronics & Commercial businesses to Asia Trading Company Limited, owned indirectly by funds advised

by CVC Asia Pacific Limited and Standard Chartered Private Equity Limited.

This Asian headquartered business with extensive operations in Europe became Infastech, which was subsequently acquired in February 2013 by Stanley Black & Decker for US$850 million in cash.

FinnvedenBulten to concentrate on fasteners FinnvedenBulten AB has signed an agreement with Shiloh Industries Inc, a US supplier to the automotive industry and general industries, to sell the Finnveden Metal Structures (FMS) division.

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he deal was expected to close on 30th June 2014 with the SEK 372 million (approximately 40.6 million euros) purchase price for all shares in FMS paid in cash.

Tommy Andersson, current president of Bulten AB, will become president and CEO of FinnvedenBulten AB. Johan Westman, presently president and CEO of FinnvedenBulten AB, will take up a position in the executive management team of the Shiloh Group as head of the European operations with continued responsibility for FMS. “Through the sale of FMS, FinnvedenBulten’s business will be entirely focused on the fast growing and international fastener business. We see great opportunities for continued strong and sound growth. The financial position, that is considerably strengthened by today’s deal, creates better conditions to seize opportunities the coming years,” says Roger Holtback, chairman of the board of FinnvedenBulten.

“Amid very tough competition, Bulten has managed to position itself as one of the three leading full service providers in Europe and we have seen very strong development in recent years. The new business signed in 2013 with an annual value of around SEK 500 million, as well as the planned production start in Russia in 2014 and extended possibilities in China, means that we expect to see considerable organic growth in the coming years,” says Tommy Andersson.

The intention is also to change the name of the group from FinnvedenBulten AB to Bulten AB at an extraordinary general meeting.

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In the center of a sunflower

NEWS Management and employees at loggerheads over future of Whitesell Germany A series of German media stories have revealed a deep schism between the IG Metal Union and Whitesell – the US group that purchased Ruia Global Fasteners (RGF) from administration in December 2013.

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GF was previously Bauer & Schaurte, a 140-year-old fastener producer that became Acument GmbH. The company went into insolvency in August 2009 facing a 40 million euro loss as a result of the collapse of automotive demand during the financial crisis. In February 2011 the Indian Ruia Group acquired the business for an undisclosed figure, renaming it Ruia Global Fasteners AG. In 2012 RGF returned to insolvency amidst accusations from its works council that Ruia had not invested in its operations despite the company having a full order book.

Whitesell is a privately held US family group, established in 1970, which has grown by acquisition to become a major manufacturer and distributor of metal formed and C-Class parts to automotive OEMs and tier suppliers, as well as to a wide spectrum of other engineered products markets.

At the time of the Whitesell acquisition IG Metall was publicly sceptical about whether the company would receive the investment it said was needed and vocal about the risks to employment.

A majority of employees signed a statement rejecting Whitesell as the new owner. The company has four plants in Beckingen, Neuwied, Neuss, and Schrozberg, employing around 1,300 people.

At the beginning of June the Union organised a walk out and public rally in protest about feared job cuts. In a vociferous statement on its website IG Metall accused Whitesell of a series of failings, including lack of investment, loss of major contracts and "blackmailing" customers with damaging price increases and delivery conditions. The statement says: "The company is in massive danger and 1,300 jobs are at extreme risk." The Union concludes that the situation is worse than it predicted at the end of 2013 and demanded the withdrawal of Whitesell and a new "reputable owner".

On 25th June Whitesell issued a statement, published in full by Hohenloher Tagblatt, which refuted the Union's claims. Whitesell maintains that major automotive accounts had made alternative sourcing arrangements during the second insolvency period and before its acquisition of the business. Other contracts, when analysed, were found to be at loss making prices necessitating the company to apply major price increases, many of which were not accepted by the customers. It also stated that the workforce uncertainty had undermined supplier and customer confidence, complicating the situation for Whitesell Germany.

Whitesell said that despite enormous difficulties new long-term contracts have been concluded with large customers and concluded: "We are willing to invest in this company. We want to make it a world-class automotive supplier. Restructuring will unfortunately be difficult but it is the only way to save many jobs."

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Acquisition expands Norm Civata’s range and capacity Turkey’s largest fastener producer, Norm Group, acquired Italian screw manufacturer – Derk SpA – at the beginning of 2014 and has now relocated production to its new facility at Manisa, Salihli – approximately 100km east of the Group’s other production operations in Izmir.

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orm decided to make the acquisition in order to diversify its production range and further develop its capability to meet customers’ requirements. Based previously in Assago, Milan, Derk specialised in small screws for the automotive, home appliance and electronics, lighting and medical sectors. Throughout the transitional process Norm has maintained close contact with Derk’s customers and is already supplying their requirements.

In addition to expanding its customer base Norm Group has gained know-how in small screw and stainless steel production – enhancing its already extensive technical and production capabilities.

The acquisition has also brought Norm a substantially upgraded machine park. The Group has transferred 27 cold heading machines, 18 thread rollers, a heat treatment furnace and 3 self-drilling screw machines, altogether representing some 4,000 tonnes annual capacity. The equipment is currently being commissioned and is expected to be in full production in July. Additionally Norm has relocated three packaging machines and storage systems with 2,200 pallet capacity, as well as the necessary tooling.

Norm chairman, Mr Fatih Uysal, commented: “The product groups Derk previously manufactured were the ones our existing customers were already purchasing.

For a long time we have looked for the opportunity to enter these market segments. Acquisition of a technically well-regarded company with a strongly established customer portfolio presented a major advantage. Our common customers, who already have high levels of confidence in Norm Civata’s quality and service, have been quick to ask us to supply parts to them. We expect these sales to contribute approximately 4,000 tonnes additional turnover for the Norm Group.”

The Norm Group currently has 1,250 employees and the addition of its new plant in Manisa, has taken the company’s annual production capacity to 85,000 tonnes in bolts, nuts and screws. www.norm-fasteners.com.tr

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NEWS

Trifast acquires Italian fastener manufacturer Trifast plc, the parent company of TR Fastenings, has acquired Viterie Italia Centrale Srl (VIC), a leading Italian manufacturer and distributor of fastening systems, for an aggregate consideration of 27 million euros.

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rifast plc, the parent company of TR Fastenings, said the acquisition will form a key additional part of its future expansion by providing an additional manufacturing facility in Europe to complement the group's existing resources in Asia.

Founded in 1964 by the Perini family, VIC predominantly manufactures and distributes fastening systems for the white goods industry, numbering most of the European major brands as customers, and has recently expanded into automotive lighting fastening components. VIC reported sales of 27 million euros in 2013 generating profit before tax of 5.4 million euros. VIC recorded sales growth of 7% and 16.75% in 2011 and 2012 respectively.

An essential part of Trifast’s management growth strategy is to identify and selectively acquire profitable businesses, explained Malcolm Diamond, executive chairman: "This acquisition represents an excellent strategic fit for Trifast; VIC operates as a manufacturer of highly engineered parts mainly

to the domestic appliance industry, plus early development into automotive lighting components. This capability will enable its trading arm, TR Fastenings, to offer a wider range of threaded fasteners manufactured within the enlarged group's facilities to these industry sectors, which we consider to be strategic for TR's global aspirations."

"VIC has a young, experienced and motivated management team, led by Carlo Perini. Their focus and continued improvement on customisation has allowed the business not only to keep up with output markets' technological development, but also to often act as an innovator, reinforcing its competitive positioning."

Carlo Perini, who will remain with the business as managing director of VIC, commented: “The culture and ethos of the Trifast group of companies is very similar to our own and this step offers both companies an exciting opportunity to develop, exploiting the skills and leadership qualities of both VIC and TR.”

Park-Ohio buys Apollo Aerospace Group Park-Ohio Holdings Corporation announced that its Supply Technologies (ST) business has acquired the Apollo Aerospace Group (Apollo) headquartered in the West Midlands, UK, with additional operations in France, Poland, and India.

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pollo is a supply chain management services company providing Class C production components and supply chain solutions to aerospace customers worldwide.

Edward F. Crawford, Park-Ohio chairman and CEO, noted: "Apollo is a dynamic business based in the Euro zone with significant management experience in the aerospace industry. Our supply technology business will benefit from Apollo's strong customer and supplier relationships. Our ability to provide customised programmes for replenishment should be an attractive proposition to aerospace customers around the world."

ParkOhio is a leading provider of supply management services and a manufacturer of highly engineered products.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, the company operates 40 manufacturing sites and 52 supply chain logistics facilities.

ITW Heller now with Serafin Group As of 1st May 2014, German based Serafin Group acquired all ITW Heller GmbH shares from Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW), based in Glenview, USA.

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he company will continue to act as an independent company under the name Heller Tools GmbH and will continue to pursue its enterprise strategy of growth orientation and international presence. At the same time, management and staff continuity will be given. The executive board will continue to manage the company at its base in Dinklage, Germany, with the same team.

"Serafin invests in companies to develop them successfully in line with the interests of all stakeholders. In acquiring Heller, we again seek to pursue long-term collaboration with customers, suppliers and staff," explained Philipp Haindl, managing director

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of the Serafin Group. “Heller will still be Heller.”

Heller is a brand name manufacturer of drill bits, and stands for 165 years of quality, reliability and innovation. As a specialist on the construction site, Heller offers drilling solutions for concrete, brick, wood and metal, and distributes its products to more than 50 countries worldwide.

"Following the successful change in shareholders, we look forward to continue implementing our ambitious growth strategy and impressing our customers worldwide with innovative products ‘Made in Germany’ and reliable service," said Dr Frank Schubert, managing director of Heller.

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NORMA Group opens second Chinese plant NORMA Group has started production in its second manufacturing plant in China in Changzhou, approximately 200 kilometers outside of Shanghai.

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he new facility was set up to meet the greater demand for metal based joining solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

In a total construction area of 8,000 square meters, the new plant will produce approximately 45 million clamps per year for both Western and Asian automotive manufacturers.

“The expansion of our presence in China is an important pillar of our corporate strategy,” says John Stephenson, COO and responsible for the Asia-Pacific region at NORMA Group. “The new facility provides us with a capacity footprint for the future. We are well positioned to serve the Chinese and Asian markets as they continue to grow and as they implement tighter emissions regulations.”

The new plant in Changzhou started with the production of worm drive hose clamps and profile clamps used in exhaust gas systems, charged air applications or cooling systems. Over the next 12 months, the facility will have multiple new metal based product launches supporting both global and local automotive manufacturers in the Asia region.

NORMA Group opened its first manufacturing site in Qingdao in 2008. It was expanded in 2011 and is now working to its full capacity. In 2013, NORMA Group generated 56 million euros in sales in the Asia-Pacific region. www.normagroup.com

New Czech warehouse for Heads & All Threads Heads & All Threads Limited has started construction of a purpose built 1,200 square metre facility in Chomutov, Czech Republic. Completion of the 1 million euro warehouse and offices is planned for January 2015.

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roup Managing Director Stuart Whitehouse commented: “We have been operating in Chomutov, Czech Republic, now for 10 years and we are unquestionably pleased with the way the business has developed over this period of time. Our decision to invest 1 million euros in a purpose built facility underlines our commitment to be at the forefront in central Europe for the foreseeable future.” He added: “We are working on a number of really exciting opportunities in central and eastern Europe and the building has been designed so that we can add an additional 800 square meters of warehouse relatively easily if required, further strengthening our position as a key player within this market.”

Alan Hiatt, managing director for the Czech business, recently attended a function with the British ambassador for the Czech Republic, who is a strong advocate for British based companies expanding into the central/eastern Europe markets. The ambassador will be officially opening the new Heads & All Threads facility early next year.

Heads & All Threads is headquartered in Birmingham, UK. As well as the UK it has established operations in Poland, Czech Republic and India.

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Indutrade continues acquiring in the UK Swedish based Indutrade AB has acquired all of the shares in Micro Spring and Presswork Ltd, which had annual sales of GB£4 million, and Birmingham Specialities Ltd in the UK, with annual sales of GB£6 million.

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specialist manufacturer of a wide range of springs and stampings, Micro Spring and Presswork Ltd has major customers coming from markets including aerospace, defence, oil and gas, nuclear and high-tech manufacturing.

Also acquired, Birmingham Specialities Ltd is a manufacturer of precision pressings and CNC machining, with major customers in the rail and electronic industries.

The company lists many diesel engine manufacturers as its customers.

Both companies will be part of Indutrade’s special products business area. The acquisitions are expected to have a marginally positive impact on Indutrade’s earnings per share.

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NEWS

Anixter’s Open Day in China a resounding success Anixter celebrated the five year anniversary of its location in Suzhou, China, with an Open Day for its suppliers on 19th June 2014 and customers on 20th June.

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he event drew over 150 attendees, comprised of key suppliers and customers across all market segments – local, regional and global.

Leading with the theme: ‘Moving forward together’, Anixter invited its guests to join it in exploring the history of Anixter’s growth in China, as well as working together towards a successful partnership in the future.

Among the guests was keynote speaker, Harvey Chang, the EBU purchasing leader of the East Asia International Procurement Office of Cummins Inc, who delivered the story of Cummins’ success in the area, as well as its 30 year strong partnership with Anixter.

After presentations by Anixter’s president and chief executive officer, Bob Eck, executive vice president of Anixter OEM Supply – Fasteners, Ian Clarke, and the vice president of sales Asia Pacific for Anixter OEM Supply – Fasteners, Tom Wu, guests were

treated to a Suzhou plant tour, as well as a dinner banquet at the Long Court Villa. The evening ended with fireworks to symbolise the bright future that Anixter hopes to achieve with the groundwork that it has laid in its last five years in China.

The Anixter OEM Supply team hosting the Open Day led by Ian Clarke (centre)

London Calling!

The London Screw Company Ltd, amongst the oldest names in screw manufacturing, has reported new ownership.

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stablished in 1870, the traditional West Midlands fastener manufacturing company was steered to success by Tom and Pat Flanagan through the tough times of the 1980s and 1990s creating “one of the best kept secret success stories of the millennium”.

Tom and Pat have decided the time is right to start a well earned ‘second youth’ and have handed over the company to new owners, Richard and Heike Spence. Tom and Pat leave the company in a strong position ready to take advantage of the resurgence in interest in UK made products, and fuelled by the strengthening local and world economies.

“This is a fantastic family run business, with the benefits of a good customer base established over many generations,” Richard Spence commented. “London is a classic niche player, supplying distributors ‘next day’ with products that Asian producers either don’t want to make or take months to deliver.”

Richard added: “We have the business edge with tonnes of readily available stock such as metric/imperial allthreads, machine screws and hex bolts in a variety of steel and non-ferrous materials. We are ahead of the curve when it comes to fastener production coming back home! The secret is out!! The future for The London Screw Company looks bright in the Black Country...” www.londonscrew.co.uk

Scaling the peaks for charity Two managing directors of UK fastener businesses have, independently, been hitting the mountain trails for charity in recent weeks.

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avid Furness of Rapierstar Limited trekked to the 4,167 metre peak of Mount Toubkai in the Atlas range, south of Marrakesh in Morocco, in aid of Diabetes UK. He’s pictured (right) with Duncan Robertson, a friend who joined him amongst others in the challenge. David has already raised more than GB£2,000 for the charity.

To support him visit www.justgiving.com/David-Furness2 Gary Henderson of Grampian Fasteners stayed closer to home and took on the gruelling Ben Nevis Challenge on behalf of the Yorkhill Children’s Charity. Pictured at the top of a still snowy Ben Nevis with Gary (second from right) is (left to right) Craig Cameron, Steve Cruickshank and Scott Cruickshank. ‘Team Harris’ completed the course, comprising ascent and descent of Ben Nevis plus 25 miles cycling and 3 miles canoeing, in an extraordinary 7 hours 29 minutes – coming 3rd out of 113 teams taking part.

For more on the charity and why it is particularly close to Craig Cameron’s heart visit www.justgiving.com/teamharrisbennevis

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Star of the show Specialist fastener and fixing company Rapierstar Ltd exhibited at the UK window and door ‘FIT Show’ recently at the International Centre in Telford.

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here is more to being a successful fastener distribution company than simply processing and dispatching orders and to show the wealth of innovations it provides, Rapierstar doubled the size of its stand for this year’s show.

MyTrade TV news presenter Michelle Orpe took the opportunity to catch up with David Furness, managing director, interviewing him live on the Rapierstar stand.

“At the heart of the business is a commitment to service,” explained David. “We go that extra mile to ensure window manufacturers and installers get the quality products they need, when they need them. Rapierstar is unique in providing window screws and fixings with CE Marking,c and standards are further supported by in-house product testing and control.”

David added: “We have many enhancements that enable Rapierstar customers to get the maximum value from our products, including fixing systems, profile specific fixing manuals, bespoke screw kits and of course legendary technical back-up.”

Bringing that added value to customers is even more evident with a new product that Rapierstar showcased at the FIT show this year. “Rapierstar Protect – ProShield™ is a water repellent masonry treatment that is quick and easy to apply. It penetrates

to provide invisible protection from damaging water ingress.

As well as maintaining building structures, it has the added advantage of increasing the thermal efficiency of treated homes – at a fraction of the cost of more elaborate cladding solutions.”

Rapierstar Protect will roll out an accredited installer scheme later this year and is actively recruiting competent companies to apply the ProShield™ products.

Keeping it in the family Fastener + Fixing Magazine had an extra pair of hands for this issue with 12-year-old Alice Mitchell (recognise the familiar name?) joining us for work experience.

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lice is the daughter of Publishing Director Jamie Mitchell, and spent a day learning the magazine’s production process and understanding what her dad’s job entails. After learning about the industry and magazine, Alice spent time with the accounts, sales and editorial departments and was tasked with general office duties, including proofing editorial pages – all of which she carried out successfully and with a smile.

P E R S P E CT I V E

by Phil Matten, executive editor, Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Phil Matten reflects on some of the key topics currently involving the fastener industry As you’ll already have seen the News pages are literally peppered with acquisition stories.

There have been some remarkable shifts in the global fastener landscape over the last few weeks – a couple arguably on a tectonic scale.

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visited Trifast a couple of days before we went to press and was fortunate to be able to spend some time with Carlo Perini, the managing director of TR’s latest acquisition, Viterie Italia Centrale (VIC). When the acquisition was announced it looked to be a particularly astute move for Trifast and my brief discussion with Carlo served only to further reinforce that impression. Our news report covers Trifast’s thoughts on the strategic value of acquiring VIC, which TR Europe managing director, Geoff Budd, enthusiastically reinforced during my visit. Talking with Carlo one could see very clearly how becoming part of the TR network will expand VIC’s opportunities to develop. Conversely there is no question about the expertise and capability the Italian company is bringing to the party. One comment from Carlo epitomised the mutual value of the deal: “Our cultures are very similar, our competences are complimentary.” There was evidently genuine excitement about the prospects and huge personal confidence in how the new relationship will benefit a business, which of course has grown up since 1963 as a family concern – confidence reflected, he shared with me, in his decision to take a significant personal shareholding in Trifast. I’m hoping it won’t be too long before we take up Carlo’s invitation to visit the plant and look in real detail at VIC’s capabilities and also some of the clearly very innovative approaches to working with its customers.

There was a stark contrast between the Trifast story and the news that emerged from Turkey’s Norm Group about its acquisition of Derk SpA. Whereas Trifast is clearly committed to not just maintaining but developing VIC’s manufacturing capabilities in Fabriano – substantial investment I am told is already in the pipeline – Norm tell us it has virtually completed the absorption of all of Derk’s production equipment into its new plant in Salihli, Turkey, adding around 5,000 tonnes new capacity to the Group’s already substantial capabilities. Norm is clear that it has acquired substantial technology and know-how. It’s also confident that it is already working closely with former Derk clients to ensure continuity of supply.

The relationship between acquirer and acquired is clearly going to be of very significant interest to the stakeholders in both PMC’s acquisition of Nedschroef and Fontana’s acquisition of Acument Global Technologies. Not surprisingly there were immediate hints of disquiet over Chinese ownership of a strategic supplier to major European OEMs and it’s clear from Nedschroef and PMC statements that the management was alert from the beginning about the need to assuage doubts over this score. That’s not going to be easy, one suspects, and will take some time. Of course, it’s not just going to be about what happens in Europe, the deal offers some fascinating scenarios for Nedchroef’s development in China, where Chinese ownership surely will represent a massive ‘edge’.

The assimilation of Acument into Fontana’s global strategy looks somewhat more straightforward; although my guess is when I am in the States shortly I’ll still hear some concerns about European ownership of a major US fastener supplier. As always, I’ll let you know.

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Hagan: Fastener acquisitions at strong pace during 2013 Deal making activity in the global fastener industry continued at a strong pace during 2013, Consultant Richard Hagan summarised.

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he president of Pinnacle Capital Corporation found: “By our count, there were a total of 29 fastener company acquisitions completed worldwide last year. That number is closely comparable to the total of 31 fastener deals completed during 2012 and the 29 fastener deals completed during 2011.”

Thus far in 2014, “there has not been enough fastener deals completed to keep pace with the last three years,” Hagan observed of acquisitions through April. “However, we do not anticipate a significant slowdown in deal activity. There are numerous fastener company transactions pending and in-process at this time and we believe the appetite for deals by both buyers and sellers is healthy.”

The top ten fastener company acquisitions of 2013 (Arranged in chronological order) Ohio based Hillman Companies Inc purchased H. Paulin & Co Limited of Canada.

Stanley Black & Decker Inc of Connecticut purchased Infastech Limited of Hong Kong.

Elgin Fastener Group LLC of Indiana purchased Vegas Fastener Manufacturing of Nevada.

MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc of New York purchased the Barnes Distribution business unit of Barnes Group Inc. EFC International Inc of Missouri was recapitalized by Quad-C Management Inc. Carlson Systems Holdings Inc of Nebraska purchased Western Tool Supply of Oregon.

Park-Ohio purchased Henry Halstead Limited of England.

Brighton-Best International Inc of Taiwan purchased Southern California based Porteous Fastener Company.

TriMas Corporation of Michigan purchased Mac Fasteners Inc of Kansas.

Oregon based Precision Castparts Corp purchased Permaswage SAS of Southern California.

For more on the transactions or about the specialised investment banking services provided by Pinnacle Capital Corporation, contact Richard P. Hagan: rphagan@pinnaclecapitalcorp.com

US fastener figures reveal modest Q1 growth US fastener exports and imports achieved modest growth in the opening quarter of 2014.

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xports of US fasteners rose 5.5% during the first three months of the year, according to data released by the US Census Bureau. Imports fared better, with fastener imports to the US growing 7.25% during Q1. Those figures were boosted by solid gains during March.

US fastener exports of iron and steel fasteners (HTS Code: 7318) increased 7% to US$320.8 million in March, boosted by rising demand from Mexico and China, Zepol reports.

The top five consumers of US fastener exports in March were Mexico (up 7% month-to-month to US$100.2 million); Canada (up 1.7% to US$90.7 million); the UK (down 7.6% to US$14.5 million); China (up 11.9% to US$13.2 million); and Germany (up 6.8% to US$9.9 million), according to Zepol.

Imports of iron and steel fasteners (HTS Code: 7318)

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to the US also increased in March, growing 8% to US$387.3 million despite value gains from Taiwan, Japan, Germany and Canada, according to data released by the US Census Bureau.

The top five countries importing fasteners to the US during March were Taiwan (up 9.3% month-to-month to US$118.9 million); China (down 15.6% to US$67.3 million); Japan (up 11.1% to US$61.8 million); Germany (up 17.3% to US$27.1 million); and Canada (up 4% to US$26.1 million), Zepol reports.

In 2013 US fastener exports grew 9.1% to US$3.6 billion, while fastener imports fell 2.2% to US$4.49 billion.

Data was derived from Zepol's TradeView, using US import and export trade data released by the US Census Bureau in the Merchandise Trade dataset.

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9th IFI Standards edition includes changes in 49 of 99 fastener standards It started with a phone call to the director of engineering technology at the Industrial Fasteners Institute.

“I can find the information on NE style nylon lock nuts, but where do I find the information on NTE style lock nuts…” the caller asked Joe Greenslade.

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reenslade found the caller was correct. ASME B18.16.6 contained only information on one of the seven styles of nylon insert lock nuts. A revision of B18.16.6 was soon undertaken. The result was an expansion of the standard to include all available styles of nylon insert and allmetal lock nuts and the replacement of IFI 100/107 in early 2014.

The extensive revision of B18.16.6 is one example of changes in 49 of the 99 fastener standards in the upcoming 9th edition of the IFI’s Inch Fastener Standards. The new text will be published

by July 2014.

When Greenslade gets a technical question separately from multiple users, it is a clue to a standards problem. From there it may take three or four years for the appropriate committees to find a resolution.

Greenslade told GlobalFastenerNews.com that most of the changes in the 9th edition are minor, “but significant enough to be made.” For example, “the chemical requirements for SAE J429, grade 8, have been tweaked to align it with ISO 898-1 property class 10.9 materials so producers can make both inch and metric fasteners from the same materials, simplifying producers raw material inventories,” he explained.

The IFI used to update the Standards every decade or so.

However, changes in technology mean both more changes in fasteners, and being easier to update the text. The 1,146 page

8th edition was published in 2011. Just a decade ago, each new edition of the IFI’s Standards required three people and took years to compile and prepare for publication.

Today’s technology enables small print runs, allowing more frequent updating without needing to scrap huge quantities of left over books as in the past. Now the master version is digitally updated perpetually.

The 2014 Standards is ready to print except for a few impending standards committee decisions, Greenslade said. It will cost US$345. The 9th edition will again be available in both the printed and the multi-user digital version.

Greenslade uses the digital edition for his own searches.

“Information is so much easier to find; data to share with others by ‘snipping’,” he explains.

Subscriptions to the online version IFI Technology Connection are accelerating and Greenslade predicts that by 2020 the IFI book will only be available as a digital edition. The Technology Connection has both inch and metric fastener standards online in one location. “Users find all relevant information on a given fastener in seconds using pull down menus, in addition to having many other technical tools and resources available,” Greenslade explained. Standards data is updated immediately and thus provides the users with the latest information. www.indfast.org

Titanium fastener producer relocates Fastener manufacturer Allied Titanium Inc has moved its western headquarters to Sequim, WA. Founded in 2007, Allied Titanium is headquartered in Delaware with manufacturing facilities in China.

The company offers over 93,000 different products.

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hristopher Greimes, CEO of Allied Titanium, stated: "One of the big benefits of locating in Sequim is that the city is on the forefront of sustainability. Titanium is the ultimate green material and we felt we would fit right in, building a state of the art factory in harmony with the Earth.”

In 2012, Allied Titanium leased a 20 acre farm in Sequim to use as a staging area for the future establishment of the operation. It moved accounting, upper management and shipping and receiving to the property.

In December 2013, Allied Titanium purchased 5.5 acres at 1400 E, Washington Street in Sequim. Since then the company has moved its sales team and is in the process of moving shipping and receiving, as well as setting up the fabrication shop, which will support the construction and maintenance of a new factory at that location.

Greimes said his company settled on Sequim for many reasons, including: Affordable electrical capacity; high internet

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speed; employable workforce; great education system; clean water and the reuse water available for industrial use; low crime; affordable land and cost of living; and close proximity to a port.

Allied Titanium plans to manufacture products in Sequim that meet or beat the current costs of manufacturing in China.

The factory will use cutting edge technology and robotics and employ between 50 to 150 workers. Marine products will be fabricated using high-speed robotic water jet machines and wire-fed tig welders. Grade 5 titanium fasteners can be produced at high-speed on automatic machines.

Until recently the use of titanium was limited due to the expense of materials and the high cost of refining. As steel prices rise and smelting technology advances, titanium becomes a more affordable option for the military and marine and aerospace industries. "Operating our facility in China opened our eyes to the positive impact that affordable titanium is having on China," Greimes said.

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Thousands of fastener companies noted in FIN’s Fastener History Fastener Industry News marked its 35th anniversary by reaching 500 stories posted in its Fastener History section on GlobalFastenerNews.com

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he online Fastener History section provides a glimpse into what was lost in the 2003 Southern California wildfire that destroyed Mel Kirsner’s Fastener Museum. Each month of the 1997 FIN Calendar featured quotes from books and catalogs collected by Kirsner. The collection included such items as an 1892 catalogue from Pawtucket Manufacturing Co and a book, ‘History of the Bolt & Nut Industry’, written by W.R. Wilbur in 1905.

In April 1997, the FIN Calendar summarised Archimedes being credited for discovery of the screw thread, and in May of that year the subject was the ‘First method of threading a screw’.

Fastener History includes key fastener European executives: FIN’s 1997 interview with Reinhold Würth in Germany is just one of many industry leaders who have shared the secrets of their success. Among the notables: 1997 FIN – EIFI’s Lench: ‘Europe concerned about dumping of cheap imports’; 2002 FIN – Heinrich Bossard: ‘Customer, not competition, drives business’; 2007 FIN – EIFI’s Micheau: ‘Seek common ground’; 2013 FIN – Lederer: ‘Distributors seek more influence in EU policy’.

A 1983 FIN article reported on 10 fastener associations representing 1,000 companies holding a networking meeting.

Participants rated new country-of-origin marking requirements as the most important problem facing fastener distributors.

The articles posted in Fastener History are from the three and a half decades covering the industry’s news.

The industry’s largest gatherings are described through the years: 2009 FIN – ‘First fastener fair held in 1995 in England’; 2009 FIN – ‘‘World’s Largest’ Title Goes to Fastener Fair Stuttgart’; 2010 FIN – ‘International show organizer Mack Brooks acquires Fastener Fair’.

In a 2002 FIN interview, Jim Bannister of the National Industrial Fastener Show & Conference recalled the steps to

the first show in 1981 in Columbus, OH: ‘How the fastener industry discovered Columbus’. The start of the western version is explained in a 1997 FIN article headlined: ‘Las Vegas Show gamble pays off’.

A succinct 20-year history of the fastener industry was written

by FIN founder, first publisher and editor Dick Callahan in 1999 for FIN’s 20th anniversary.

The Fastener History section offers education for those entering the fastener industry. A sampling of articles for new recruits includes: 2000 FIN – ‘Book Review: Historical search for the father of the screw’; 1997 FIN – ‘From cradle to grave – the fasteners in your life’; 1998 FIN – ‘The ubiquitous A325’; and 1994 FIN – ‘Why 99.9% accuracy fails in quality measurement’.

For the ultimate technical knowledge, the Industrial Fasteners Institute's Joe Greenslade in 1997 offered a list of required fastener reference manuals. There is a 2013 update from Greenslade with the original 1997 article.

News continues to become Fastener History: Weather was a big issue in the US during the early months of 2014 as the Polar Vortex became the latest storm to disrupt the fastener industry.

Among previous weather articles in Fastener History are the ice storms that closed Infasco in Canada for a month in 1998; the 1994 typhoon in Taiwan; and Super Storm Sandy in 2012.

Also providing history is the 1979 through 2013 Obituaries section on GlobalFastenerNews.com. The fastener stories of more than 250 people – from age 2 to 101 also add to industry history.

More FIN articles – which over the decades take on a historical role instead of news – since the newsletter was first published July 10 1979, will continue to be added to the Fastener History section on GlobalFastenerNews.com.

Paul Tiffany elected NFDA president Paul Tiffany of Copper State Bolt & Nut (Phoenix, Arizona) was elected as the 2014 – 2015 president of the National Fastener Distributors Association.

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asey McIlhon of Assembled Products (Des Moines, Iowa) will serve as vice president, Marty Goeree of The Elgin Group (Batesville, Indiana) is the new associate chair, and Kevin Reidl of Hodell-Natco (Cleveland, Ohio) will remain on the board as immediate past president.

Four new board members were elected to serve on the NFDA board: Gary Cravens of Advance Components (Carrollton, Texas), Jim Lindrup of Great Lakes Fasteners & Supply (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Kevin Miller of Bamal Fastener Corporation (Charlotte, North Carolina), and Marc Strandquist of The Würth Group (Indianapolis, Indiana).

Continuing on the NFDA board are Giovanni Cespedes of Falcon Fastening Solutions (Charlotte, North Carolina), Kameron Dorsey of Beacon Fasteners & Components (Wheeling, Illinois), and Bob Luzum of Accurate Component Sales (New Brighton, Minnesota).

The new board was introduced at the NFDA 2014 Annual Meeting, held 18th – 20th June in New Orleans, Louisiana. Highlights of the annual meeting included executive sales planning sessions

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(ESPS), an educational programme on ‘Entrepreneurship, sales and leadership in the new economy.’ More than 120 people participated in the meeting.

Tribute was paid during the meeting to retiring board members Sara Mallo of Rotor Clip Company (Somerset, New Jersey) and Jay Queenin of Specialty Bolt & Screw (Agawam, Massachusetts).

During the annual business meeting, outgoing president Kevin Reidl gave an update on the association’s activities during the past year and plans for the coming year.

Nine new members were introduced at the annual business meeting: Atlas – a PennEngineering brand, EFC International, General Fasteners Company, Huron Automatic Screw Company, Pacific Warehouse Sales, R&D Fasteners, Sigma Fasteners, Tour de Force CRM and TRAMEC Hill Fasteners.

The annual business meeting also featured remarks from Bill Chen and Ivan Lin of the Taiwan Fastener Trading Association.

Materials from the meeting can be found in the article archive at www.nfda-fastener.org. A member password is needed to access these materials.

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Fastener Fair panel discussion attracts interest At Fastener Fair Russia in May a panel discussion took place on ‘Fasteners for industrial and civil construction, bridge building and metal constructions’.

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he event was organised by RESTEC Exhibition Union, Bolt.ru Company and the editorial staff of ‘Fasteners, Adhesives, Tools and …’ Magazine.

Boris Mikhaylovich, the general director of Prommetiz Association Yarantzev, reported on the present condition of the hardware industry in Russia. The director of the laboratory of Kompozit-Test Institute, Davydova Anna Vladislavovna, focused on the special features of testing of fasteners used in construction of buildings and facilities.

Savinov Roman Igorevich, specialist of the department of physical and mechanical testing of Melitek Company, introduced modern solutions for quality control of fasteners. Sotskov Nikolay Ivanovich, head of the laboratory at Melnikov Central Research and Design Institute of Steel Building Structures, shared experience in using high-tensile bolts with protective coverings in industrial and civil construction and bridge building.

An analysis of grade 10.9 high-tensile bolts while being torqued using a tension indicating wrench was presented by Rostovykh Grigoriy Nikolayevich, senior technician of the Science and Research Institute of Bridges. Johan Scholz, the CEO of KÖCO-Rus, spoke about the use of fasteners in bridge building and high-level construction.

Detailed reports of the panel discussions will be published in the next issue of ‘Fasteners, Adhesives, Tools and …’ Magazine.

3rd ‘Wire-fasteners’ set for September The 3rd all-russia conference ‘Wire-Fasteners’ will be held in Magnitogorsk, 10th – 11th September 2014.

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Organisers: Metal Supply and Sales Magazine, Prommetiz Association.

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FASTTEC in October

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ASTTEC, the international exhibition of fasteners, will be held at the Sokolniki Exhibition Centre, Moscow, 7th – 9th October 2014.

The last day of this exhibition will run simultaneously with another event for fastener producers.

International Scientific and Technical Conference International Scientific and Technical Conference ‘Modern technologies and equipment for large scale cold forming on automatic machines’ will take place in Moscow on 9th – 10th October.

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his conference will be dedicated to the issues and technical development of production of fastening and net-shaped components using modern technologies and automatic cold forming machinery, as well as the organisation of large scale cold forming production.

Speakers will include representatives of foreign companies: Nedschroef Herentals N.V, Ebner, Can-Eng, Hilker and others.

Organisers: Moscow State Industrial University, The Academy of Quality Problems, Machine Building Magazine.

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RUSSIAN + CIS NEWS ‘Fasteners. Quality and Responsibility’ conference The second conference ‘Fasteners. Quality and Responsibility’, organised by ‘Fastener, Adhesives, Tools and …‘ Magazine and RESTEC Exhibition Union, will be held in St. Petersburg on 27th – 28th November.

Participants will be offered the following topics for discussion, chosen by the members of the earlier event: • Technology of production, raw materials and equipment.

• Methods and equipment for quality control of fasteners.

• Development of the normative base for fasteners in various branches of industry.

• Training and advanced training of fasteners producers and suppliers.

Organisers: ‘Fasteners, Adhesives, Tools and …’ Magazine and RESTEC Exhibition Union.

Aluminium conference to be held in St. Petersburg

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he international conference ‘Aluminium – 21/ Joining of Structures’ will be held in St. Petersburg on 28th – 30th October. The first international conference ‘Joining of Aluminum Structures’, organised by ‘Alusil – MViT’, took place in Moscow in 2007. 65 delegates from 51 companies representing 12 countries took part.

Mariya Valiakhmetova, editor in chief, Metiz Magazine, Ukraine

Significant advances at Severstal-metiz plants The Severstal-metiz Group of factories has installed new equipment for the manufacture of large diameter fasteners, in order to meet increasing demand from construction projects preparing for the 2018 Football World Cup.

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asteners are being produced on a new production line purchased from a Belgian fastener machinery supplier.

The first shipments of fasteners made on the new equipment have already been delivered to clients. The project started with the installation of a hot heading press for nuts and was completed with the installation of three nut-tapping lines.

In addition to increase output volume of large diameter products the company aims to manufacture new types of fasteners and improve the general efficiency of its equipment.

Alexander Shevelev, general director of Severstal-metiz, commented: “Demand for large fasteners will grow because of the preparation for the Football World Cup in 2018, so we plan to increase our presence in the market for construction products.

Fastener manufacturing is a highly competitive sector, which is why we are constantly developing and perfecting all aspects of our activity. In this case modernisation of our manufacturing capabilities is a logical step in strengthening our position in the market.”

Severstal-metiz has also expanded its range of welded connectors, manufacturing shear connectors to a new size standard. Pilot lots of 16mm diameter connectors in 100mm and 150mm lengths passed control tests in the presence of a bridge inspector at the Group’s Oryol laboratory before being shipped to the client. Previously Severstal-metiz had supplied 22mm diameter connectors used on various projects including construction of the Podolsko-Voskresenskiy bridge in Kyiv, and a junction of the M10 highway between Pushkino and Kolpino. Futher expansion of the shear connectors range used in civil buildings will be supported by development of new lengths and diameters.

Supply of the connectors became possible after they successfully passed necessary tests in the laboratory of the E.O.

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Paton Institute of Electric Welding at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and also at the Voronezh Research Center for Bridges. Severstal-metiz was the first Russian producer to begin making shear connectors for steel reinforced bridges and is currently unique in Russia and the CIS in having this capability.

Alexander Shevelev said: “Now our possibilities regarding production engineering and equipment allow us to constantly expand our range of products, manufacturing all new standard sizes as well as special designs.”

The Group has also supplied grade 12.9 high-strength fasteners for the CSKA stadium in Moscow. Specialists at the company developed new production capabilities to heat treat a special grade of material, which has provided fasteners with the necessary strength requirements. Severstal-metiz is currently the only fastener maker producing industrial volumes of strength class 12.9 fasteners conforming to GOST P 52644−52646−2006 in the Russian Federation. The first batch of the higher strength fasteners were supplied for installation at a stadium being constructed in Tyumen. Further shipments were made in May for the CSKA stadium in Moscow and more are planned for other infrastructure projects.

The Severstal-metiz Orel plant is able to manufacture fasteners in various strength classes and with a range of coatings – including galvanic zinc, thermodiffusion zinc and hot dipped galvanised – at various thicknesses to meet customer requirements. High-strength fasteners in accordance with GOST P 52644−52646−2006 have already been supplied for several large sporting structures including the Olympic arenas and the Formula 1 circuit in Sochi, as well as the stadiums of ‘Zenith’ in St. Peterburg and ‘Spartak’ in Moscow.

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Taiwan to audit fastener certificates of origin The International Trade Bureau of the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced that from 21st July measures will be introduced to strictly audit the issuance of certificates of origin for fasteners exported to the EU.

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astener World magazine reports that the new measures are being introduced to prevent fraudulent labeling of Chinese made products as originating in Taiwan. The new measure appears to be a reaction to requests from European distribution organisations and Taiwanese fastener associations for Taiwanese authorities to take concrete action to stem suspected transshipment of Chinese originated fasteners via the country to European importers seeking to evade EU anti-dumping duties. Both Taiwanese fastener associations have been adamant that their members and legitimate Taiwanese factories are not involved in circumvention. Chinese originated fasteners are believed to have been entering Taiwan illegally under fraudulent TARIC codes before being re-exported to the EU.

U-Chance launches high strength magnesium alloy screws

Chun Yu targets Chinese high-speed rail

Using warm forging technology U-Chance has successfully developed a series of magnesium alloy screws, as well as 7075 high strength aluminium alloy screws.

hun Yu vice general manager told Fastener World the company now aims to win a share of the fastener demand for China’s high-speed rail programme. Chun Yu already has a track record for supplying prestige projects, as well as power generation plants and Taiwan’s railway and MRT.

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he magnesium alloy screws are warm forged with adjustments made during forming to achieve the temperature needed to shape the alloy, Fastener World Magazine reports. Magnesium alloy screws are almost one sixth the weight of a conventional steel screw and offer benefits over plastic screws, including resistance to cracking and compatibility with other magnesium components, for example on bicycles.

U-Chance aims to promote its capability to the European aerospace market. China Steel Corporation’s introduction of titanium wire to its range has further facilitated the company’s development of exotic alloy fasteners.

Gem-Year entering Chinese hardware market Gem-Year told Fastener World it has entered the Chinese domestic hardware market by introducing production of pneumatic tools, power tools and abrasives.

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he three year strategy will involve 30% own produced product and 70% factored in from other manufacturers. Gem-Year plans joint ventures with existing Chinese retailers, as well as the potential to set up its own outlets or franchises with the objective of establishing 1,000 outlets in the first year. Gem-Year says it will also establish an e-commerce platform expected to be operational by end 2015. So far Gem-Year has established contracts with 60 hardware outlets.

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Chun Yu's plants in Taiwan and Dongguan have both acquired certification to supply railroad fasteners to the Chinese market.

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lthough reducing its domestic prices on some steel grades in the face of intense competition from mainland China mills, Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation held its domestic prices for wire rod and bar for July and August delivery.

Boltun Corporation world’s largest weld nut plant Boltun manufactures in both Taiwan and China and has an annual capacity for weld nuts of 100,000 tonnes, which equates, the company says, to 9% of the global market requirement.

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astener World reports that Boltun has become the largest weld nut maker in the world with annual revenue of TW$11 billion. Major customers include Volkswagen, Ford, Chrysler, GM, and Mercedes-Benz.

Boltun started its business by targeting car OEM markets.

Its weld nuts have evolved from an initial 40 types to over 3,000.

The company has extended its cold forging technology into other products including automotive nuts, bolts, screws, shaped pieces, stamped parts, and multi-combination parts.

Further recent investments have increased Boltun’s manufacturing capacity and developed its ability to produce large fasteners for wind energy applications, as well as precision de-waxed cast parts and hydraulically formed parts.

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BRAZILIAN NEWS Sérgio Milatias, editor, Revista do Parafuso, www.revistadoparafuso.com.br

NR-12: Medicine or poison?

The Brazilian Ministry of Labour and Employment has Rule Nº 12, commonly known as NR-12, designed to regulate safety at work. Since 2010 the number of NR-12 provisions that have to be met by manufacturers and users have jumped from 40 to 340 – causing more trouble than solutions.

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ecently ‘Indústria e Competitividade’, the official magazine of the Federation of Manufacturers of Santa Catarina state published a report about Ciser, in which Brazil’s largest fastener company showed the difficulties it was experiencing in adapting to this “regulatory overdose”.

Facing an amazing 850% increase in its total obligations any company around the world would, obviously, have major problems in adaptation – something that happened with Ciser, which had to make many rapid changes to its wire drawing machinery amongst many others.

Ciser produces more than 6,000 tonnes per month, divided between 27,000 different kinds of fasteners. The company was founded in 1959 and has never had accidents involving the wire drawing section.

However, the historic security procedures adopted by the company failed to convince an inspection from the Brazilian Ministry, which saw "serious and imminent risk" of accidents in industry and banned the use of seven of the ten wire drawing machines in operation. Left without any alternative Ciser has had to carry out adaptations to machinery and processes costing more than US$500,000.

Furthermore, during ten months of drawing machine downtime, the company had to spend a lot of money to buy specific diameters of wire rod at substantially higher cost than it could produce within its own plant and suffer a 30% reduction in productivity.

The problem was not unique to wire drawing. It extended to some 700 other machines including two latest generation, German made, automatic presses, which were also The proposals for revision of NR-12: considered dangerous during Temporary cut of obligations for new and used machinery. the inspections.

Now the authorities have New deadlines for complaints. recognised that NR-12 is Differentiated obligations for manufacturers and users. impractical, and are preparing Differentiated treatment for micro and small enterprises. a review (details left) to deploy "before it kills the patient with Definition and characterisation of the limits of "serious and imminent risk". a high dosage of medicine".

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Leasing for cars again As everybody knows, leasing is a simplified system of credit that works like a rental but with an option to purchase the asset at the end of the payment installments. Its low risk makes this financing cost-effective and attractive to customers.

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n Brazil this system was ‘hibernated’ years ago for a series of until now unresolved issues, where the financial institutions found themselves at risk and liable for fines or accidents caused by their customers. This legal uncertainty is now coming to an end and the Supreme Court recently resolved the disputes.

For banks this form of financing reduces the risk of default from financing of a car, retaining title to it, and speeding up the process of recovery if that proves necessary. For fastener companies that provides a direct benefit but also the significant indirect benefit in Brazil of increasing sales in the automotive market.

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Fastener failure causes Hyundai recall in Brazil From the first week in June Hyundai began recalling more than 26,000 units of the imported SUV model ix35 due to problems with fixations in airbags.

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t was necessary to inspect the torque of fasteners of airbags mounted on the steering wheel of the vehicle.

Due to improper tightening, over time the fasteners could loosen and compromise the eficiency and the safety of the driver. The call involves just the models imported from Korea, produced from 3rd January 2011 – 23rd May 2013.

This vehicle version is also manufactured by CAOA, the Brazilian group, in its industrial plant in Anápolis, Goiás state, but these are not included in this recall.

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MEKR’S – taking stock MEKR’S s.r.o is a Czech wholesaler of fasteners, anchor technology, hydraulic systems, and welding equipment – providing business services to a variety of industries including mechanical and electrical engineering, metallurgy, and the automotive industry.

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ased in Úpice, MEKR’S has 40,000 fasteners in stock that comply with DIN, ISO and CSN standards, in a wide selection of diameters, materials, and surface finishes. It also supplies items made according to customers’ drawings.

Here Fastener + Fixing Magazine interviews Jan Melichar, owner of MEKR’S s.r.o, to find out more about the Czech wholesaler and the company’s plans for the future.

Can you tell us about the history of MEKR’S – when the company was established and the key points in its development?

“MEKR’S was established in 1994 as a small fastening material shop in Úpice. The first milestone for the company was when it started working with another Czech company, Metalvis s.r.o, providing us with new sales opportunities away from Ferona AS – the then dominant fastener distributor.

“ Every day we are taking small steps forward, to allow us to grow and offer more options and opportunities for our customers.”

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This saw us go through a period of expansion, moving to larger and larger warehouse facilities, whilst at the same time expanding our product range.

The next big milestone was the decision to start buying from fastener suppliers in the European Union and the subsequent decision to import fastener materials from south east Asia.

This decision helped us develop both in the Czech market and in foreign markets.

Gradual investments followed to further continue the company's development, including the launch of a new e-shop and the introduction of a Kanban service via barcode readers.”

Why should customers choose MEKR’S for fasteners and anchoring material?

“There are a number of reasons why customers should choose MEKR’S. First of all, we have got a wide range of products in stock and we are constantly expanding that range, so that we can offer customers the highest possible level of service.

Also, everyone working for the company treats our customers as individuals and strives to find joint solutions to various situations, ensuring mutual satisfaction. Thanks to our company's capabilities, we are also able to provide customers with high levels of customer service, whilst supporting our business partners in their growth.

The company's main philosophy has always been to keep the widest possible range in stock, to maintain and constantly develop high-quality delivery services and customer care, and to ensure that we continuously supply high-quality fastening material. At MEKR’S we also remember that we won't achieve anything or be perceived as a successful overall player unless we work together with our suppliers and customers.”

What products can you offer customers and how do you ensure the quality of the product?

“We can offer our customers a wide range of fastening material, from standard to customised items. Products include

nails, nuts, bolts, screws, threaded inserts, spring locks, pivot pins, dowel pins, caps, rivets, O rings, washers, circlips and threaded bar. We also offer anchoring material – such as wall plugs, chemical anchors, steel anchors and anchor footings – as well as hydraulic fittings and welding machines and accessories.

We guarantee the quality of the material we provide through various monitoring and checking steps upon receipt of goods, ensuring that all the products we stock are rigorously inspected.

One of the resources that helps us is our laboratory, which we are continuing to perfect via gradual investments.”

How does MEKR’S ensure a quality service to customers?

“In terms of purchasing, we do so through finding new suppliers who satisfy the production quality criteria and ensure we offer our customers high-quality after sales service. In terms of sales, we do so through daily communication with our customers, looking for and proposing new solutions to improve customer care levels and consolidation of our relations – on both a business and personal level.

Investments in fitting out our facilities, in hardware, in cutting edge technology and in human resources, form an integral part of ensuring high-quality services. For instance, for customers who require a continuous supply of fastening material, while reducing inventory, we are able to offer a Kanban system – with each system tailor-made to the customer’s specific requirements.

The system works on the basis of operational and safety stocks. The operational supplies are stored in containers (marked by label, card, barcode) from which the fastening material is taken directly to the production process. Safety stocks are held at the supplier’s facility. Continuous refilling of the containers is ensured at regular intervals by the customer’s employees or directly by the supplier. Based on information provided by the customer, we draft the optimal distribution of stock, which we regularly evaluate and optimise.”

“ The company’s main philosophy has always been to keep the widest possible range in stock…”

What plans does MEKR’S have for the future?

“Our company's capabilities are founded on the experience we have gained and the way we have progressively built up the business. Every day we are taking small steps forward, to allow us to grow and offer more options and opportunities for our customers. We are hoping to finish building our new logistics facilities as soon as possible and apply an effective warehouse management system. We would also like to finish development of our laboratory as soon as possible, which will enable us to further focus on improving the quality of the goods we receive.

With regard to our business plans, we are keen to continue consolidating our position in the Czech and Slovak markets, whilst increasing exports as a share of the company's overall sales.

However, the whole house could come tumbling down because of steps brought in by the EU. The EU's destructive decisions with the introduction of anti-dumping measures on imports of fastening material from various countries makes you wonder whether it is worth continuing to do business in this field. Through just one of their decisions all of our day-to-day efforts can be undone and a lot of people may lose their jobs as a result.” www.mekrs.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR

National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo Where: Las Vegas, USA When: 22 Oct – 24 Oct 2014 Web: www.fastenershows.com What: Fasteners, machinery formed parts, tooling and packaging. wire China

PTC ASIA

Where: Shanghai, China When: 24 Sep – 27 Sep 2014 Web: www.wirechina.net What: Wire and cable, including fastener manufacturing technology.

Where: Shanghai, China When: 27 Oct – 30 Oct 2014 Web: www.ptc-asia.com What: Trade fair for power transmission and control.

The International Engineering Fair (MSV)

AAPEX – Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo

Where: Brno, Czech Rep When: 29 Sep – 3 Oct 2014 Web: www.bvv.cz/en/msv What: International engineering fair.

FASTTEC 2014 Where: Moscow, Russia When: 7 Oct – 9 Oct 2014 Web: www.fasttec.ru What: Russia's specialist fastener technology fair.

Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) Where: Taichung, Taiwan When: 21 Oct – 23 Oct 2014 Web: www.hardwareshow.com.tw What: Tools, building materials/DIY and houseware products.

EuroBLECH 2014 Where: Hannover, Germany When: 21 Oct – 25 Oct 2014 Web: www.euro-blech.de What: Sheet metal working technology exhibition.

Where: Las Vegas, USA When: 4 Nov – 6 Nov 2014 Web: www.aapexshow.com What: Automotive aftermarket products exhibition.

MIDEST Where: Paris, France When: 4 Nov – 7 Nov 2014 Web: www.midest.com What: Subcontracting and services for the processing of metals,

plastics, electronics and electricity.

IndiaMart Handtools + Fastener Expo Where: Chennai, India When: 7 Nov – 9 Nov 2014 Web: www.iihtexpo.com What: Handtools and fasteners exhibition.

STAFDA's Annual Convention & Trade Show Where: Charlotte, NC, USA When: 9 Nov – 11 Nov 2014 Web: www.stafda.org What: Speciality tools and fasteners.

SAIE 2014

Fastener Fair Brasil

Where: Bologna, Italy When: 22 Oct – 25 Oct 2014 Web: www.saie.bolognafiere.it What: Building technology, systems and machines.

Where: São Paulo, Brazil When: 11 Nov – 13 Nov 2014 Web: www.fastenerfair.br.com What: The fastener event for Brazil.

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CONNECTING FASTENER PROFESSIONALS

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EXHIBITIONS

St. Petersburg to host Fastener Fair Russia 2015 The new ExpoForum in St. Petersburg will be the venue for next year’s Fastener Fair Russia exhibition. The event will take place in the city from 24th – 26th March 2015, bringing the latest in fastener and fixing technology to the heart of the country’s quickest growing industrial region.

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longside its traditional shipbuilding prowess, the St. Petersburg area is now acknowledged as a major centre for automotive production. Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Nissan and Toyota are among global companies that have established vehicle manufacturing plants there, and output of new cars is scheduled to reach over 1 million annually by 2018. The region is also experiencing strong growth in emerging sectors including aerospace, optical, IT, electronics and environmental industries.

As a consequence, demand for fasteners and fixings is set to grow significantly.

Olivia Griscelli, exhibition director at Mack Brooks Exhibitions, said: “We believe that locating Fastener Fair Russia 2015 at the heart of such an important manufacturing region, and in a brand new venue, will provide a great opportunity for fastener and fixing systems suppliers to present their products to these key market sectors.”

Organised by Restec-Brooks, a joint venture between Mack Brooks Exhibitions and its Russian partner Restec Exhibition Company, this will be the country’s third Fastener Fair show. Managers, engineers and buyers from 205 cities and 25 countries visited the most recent event, held in Moscow in May this year.

The show in Moscow attracted 121 leading companies from 19 countries. Participants included German firms Dresselhaus Gmbh & Co – supplier of screws and fastening parts, and E.U.R.O Tec – showcasing fasteners for the construction industry, while from Italy bolts and screws supplier Ambrovit Srl and rivet specialist SARIV Srl took part. Clamping products were presented by Murray Corporation from the US and Turkish firm Tork Auto, and major Russian companies such as Severstal-hardware and MMK-hardware also had stands at the show.

Market opportunities for suppliers of fastener and fixing products in Russia were brought into sharp focus by Boris Yarantsev, general director of Prommetiz Association of hardware producers, speaking during a Round Table session at the show. “The import of metalwork to Russia is insignificant at present – it is around 12% of the total figure.

However, this does not apply to fasteners, because the import share here is 50%," he said.

Exhibitors are being offered special ‘Early Bird’ discount rates if they book a stand at Fastener Fair Russia 2015 before 1st November 2014. www.fastenerfair.com/russia

Expected sell out in Vegas Exhibit space sales for the 2014 National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, to be held on 22nd – 24th October 2014, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, are running at a record pace reported show organisers in June – with 780 booth spaces already sold to 595 companies.

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ooth spaces have been sold to companies throughout the USA and 16 other countries including Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey, the UK and Czech Republic.

“We are anticipating a complete sell out of the 800+ booths and it will definitely be our largest Expo ever held in Las Vegas. We’re also expecting a large turnout of buyers,” said Susan Hurley, general manager.

The two day exhibition will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Thursday 23rd October, and from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Friday 24th October. The International Fastener Machinery & Suppliers Association (IFMSA) is sponsoring an ‘Oktoberfest Beer Party’ for manufacturers of fasteners and precision formed parts from 11:00am to 1:00pm, Friday 24th October, in the Machinery & Tooling World area of the Expo hall. The Expo will also feature a conference programme on Wednesday 22nd October at the Sands Expo Center, followed by a cocktail party that evening at the nearby Treasure Island hotel.

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EXHIBITIONS

Fastener Fair Turkey set for November Following a successful launch event last year, Fastener Fair Turkey will be returning to the same venue, the IFM – Istanbul Expo Centre, from 20th – 21st November 2014. After the 2014 event, Fastener Fair Turkey will adopt a two-year cycle.

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5% of the total stand space available has already been booked for this year’s Fastener Fair Turkey.

Leading companies such as Berdan Civata, Bolt Civata, Çetin Civata, Norm Civata, ŞA-RA Civata and Tekelioğlu Civata are taking part.

Fastener Fair Turkey will provide the essential meeting place in Istanbul for fastener and fixing manufacturers, distributors and engineers specifying and sourcing new products. The show has also received the support of KOSGEB, the Turkish organisation for SME development. Companies who exhibit at the show can now apply for support.

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Taiwan Hardware Show set for Taichung Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) will once again be held at the Greater Taichung International Expo Center from 21st – 23rd October 2014.

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wide range of products will be presented at THS, including iF and Red Dot design award winners such as Yih Cheng Factory Co Ltd, E-MAKE Co Ltd, Proxene Tools Co Ltd, HANLIX International Co Ltd, and JACO International.

In addition, prominent global manufacturers that have entered the exhibition for the first time include ROTAR Machinery Industrial Co Ltd, FORCE Shyang Yun Tools Co Ltd, Compass Corporation and Mighty Seven International Co Ltd. Organiser KAIGO explains that by holding the exhibition in the industry hub of Taichung again this year, global buyers will be introduced to the Taiwanese hardware industry cluster, along with its market opportunities.

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osBuild welcomed 2,325 exhibitors from 48 countries and saw national groups from 18 countries represented including the Czech Republic, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Italy, the USA, Germany, Slovakia, Serbia, Malaysia, Korea, China, Croatia, Canada and Belgium.

Ruzanna Sarkisova, event director, commented: “We’ve got many exciting developments planned for MosBuild 2015 but after consulting with exhibitors and visitors, the biggest change that we are able to deliver is the return to the two week format that we first introduced in 2012. This means that the emphasis of week one will be design and décor, with week two more focused on building and architecture.”

Design and décor week will take place from 31st March – 3rd April 2015 at Expocentre fairgrounds in the centre of Moscow and will feature bathrooms, ceramics and stone, flooring, wall décor, decorative textiles, paints, doors and locks, as well as pools and ceramics.

Building and architecture week will also be held at Expocentre and will commence from 14th April – 17th April 2015. It will feature building materials, hardware and tools, lighting and electrics, interiors finishes, architectural stone, building machinery, country construction, windows, façades, gates and automation.

“The size and dynamism of the Russian market has sustained growth and development for more than twenty years and MosBuild has been reflecting the market and facilitating its development since 1995. The event’s success is partly due to the constant process of review and renewal to maximise its effectiveness and continuously improve the event experience.”

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Visitor satisfaction in Shanghai Fastener Expo Shanghai, which took place on 19th – 21st June 2014 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, attracted 655 exhibitors and a total of 26,100 visitors reported organisers.

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astener Expo Shanghai covered 42,000m2 – a 24% increase from last year, with organisers making the decision to put both halls on the same floor to help increase visitor traffic.

Hall 1 housed 181 fastener exhibitors displaying their fastener machinery, including Carlo Salvi, Nedschroef, SACMA Group, WAFIOS Umformtechnik, National Machinery and Sakamura Machine Co Ltd. Hall 2 housed 474 fastener related exhibitors showcasing their fastener products including Anchor Group, Ningbo Jinding, Eagle Metalware and Shanghai Jingyang.

Organisers stated that a large majority of the 26,100 visitors were from overseas and were predominately decision makers with purchasing power. Several international visitors reported that they were very satisfied with the show.

Fastener Expo Shanghai 2015 will take place once again at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from 25th – 27th June 2015.

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Pühl – pressing ahead Through a combination of state of the art production equipment, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a dedication to a complete customer service, Adolf Pühl GmbH & Co KG has established itself as a leading manufacturer of standard and non-standard flat washers and pressings.

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ounded in 1897, Adolf Pühl originally focused on the production of wood screws, hinges, gib keys and split pins according to DIN 94 – the company still supplies the split pins today. In the 1960s the company changed its production range completely to specialise in DIN washers and pressings. Since this decision Pühl has developed market recognition of its product range and quality – firstly in Germany, before moving further into Europe, until finally establishing a global presence; all the time meeting the challenges of international competition.

Based in Plettenberg in the heartland of Germany’s Sauerland (60km south of Dortmund), Adolf Pühl’s premises stretches along the main road through the town, covering an area of almost 30,000m2. Inside, approximately 25 modern high-speed eccentric and hydraulic presses have an output of more than 25,000 tonnes of washers and pressings per annum. Pühl offers a full range of capabilities, ranging from 0.5mm thick washers – produced with a stamping force of 125 tonnes – up to 12mm thick washers (with thicker possible) – formed with an impressive stamping force of 1,000 tonnes. Its product range includes high tensile washers such as EN 14399-6, BS 4395 and ASTM F436, conical spring washers to DIN 6796, as well as almost all types of other flat washers according to DIN or ISO specifications, as well as French (NFE), British (BS), Italian (UNI) or Scandinavian norms.

Pühl recently increased the production of captive washers for screw manufacturers, which can be assembled during the screw manufacturing process. Pühl also offers technical support to ensure the correct choice of washer material.

“We are quite unique in being able to offer a very wide range of products,” says Christoph Schulte, managing director at Adolf Pühl. “From the very small to the very big we can supply a whole range of washers, meaning that we can be very flexible when answering our customers’ needs.” Adolf Pühl delivers its products to wholesalers European wide and to customers in a

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variety of markets, including wind energy, railway, agriculture, steel building, construction, trucks, automotive, and traffic engineering. A key feature of Pühl’s flexibility is its commitment to continuously investing in production equipment, logistics, and internal infrastructure, to stay competitive and to maintain the right capacities for its customers’ requirements.

In combination with introducing the latest production equipment and technology, a key aspect to Pühl’s service is its focus on quality. The company’s quality department includes spectral chemical analysis, hardness checking (HV, HB, HRC), surface control and high-speed inspection systems. “Everything you should have for good quality insurance as a manufacturer,” states Christoph. “When it comes to quality control we don’t see it as a requirement but as the only way to produce washers.”

Pühl product quality is certified according to EN/ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001. “An important sign of quality for our customers is that all our products are ‘Made in Germany’, which is a real quality guarantee that only the highest standards are acceptable,” says Christoph. “As a company we focus on sustainable customer value and offering the customer a reliable, quality product, as well as an excellent service and first class delivery.” www.puehl.de

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High-quality disc springs For over 50 years, Mubea Tellefedern GmbH has specialised in the production of high-quality disc springs, all of which are ‘Made in Germany’. Through its product innovations and high manufacturing penetration, the company says it has set the standards for superior quality and economic efficiency.

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ver 400 sizes according to DIN 2093 and Mubea’s in-house standard can be delivered from its stores.

Further proof of the high standard that Mubea sets for its products is the development and construction of complex tools for sophisticated disc springs made to customer requirements – all of which are manufactured in Mubea’s own tool construction section.

As the manufacturing process takes place entirely in-house, Mubea has been able to expand on DIN 2093 and define additional manufacturing steps by the term – Mubea’s in-house standard.

This means, for instance, that the lifetime of Mubea disc springs are significantly increased through standardised shot blasting.

Another innovative development from Mubea is the generation 2 disc spring that the company introduced several years ago. By using a special manufacturing process, the lifetime of the disc can be increased by a factor of 10 compared to shot blasted discs.

For the most part, disc springs manufactured by Mubea are designed and optimised according to customer specific requirements. Design programs that have been developed by Mubea can precisely calculate the best disc solution for each

application. Mubea provides its customers with a calculation program for the preliminary design of individual disc springs.

Furthermore, force/path diagrams for all standard disc springs are reproduced in the Mubea disc spring handbook.

Because they are specially produced, Mubea disc springs can be found in the most diverse industrial areas, but mainly where strict safety requirements need to be fulfilled, even in the face of challenging underlying conditions. Examples are their use in satellites, in safety valves for deep sea oil platforms, in power station security zones, in securing buildings against earthquakes, and in safety brakes for the most diverse applications.

Material analyses, internal stress measurements, corrosion and crack detection tests (not only as they occur during the prototype phase) are performed in Mubea’s own laboratories.

For producing prototypes, Mubea has a sample production section with comprehensive know-how. This enables the manufacture of complex, close tolerance, springs. Plants from the serial production process are often used to make prototypes – even at this early stage, knowledge can already be gained for the later serial production process.

‘Made in Germany’ approval Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH is a supplier of high-speed fastening technology and has been selling high-quality stud welding products all over the world for more than four decades.

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einz Soyer is comprehensively certified for quality, safety, environmental protection and workplace safety, and all stud welders in volume production bear the GS mark. The company has always aimed to offer all products from a single source to ensure the best possible quality. By setting up a manufacturing centre for the production of quality weld fasteners, Soyer successfully closed the final gap in its range of services and products in 2002.

In 2010, Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH says it was the second company in Germany to be awarded the certified proof of origin ‘Made in Germany’ by TÜV NORD CERT. “With this test mark it is confirmed by an independent external certification body that products have been manufactured in their country of origin. This certificate creates transparency and guarantees that customers and consumers are supplied with products that are in compliance with the highest standards of quality and safety.” www.soyer.com

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“The strengths of Mubea Tellerfedern GmbH lie in its customer advisory service, the joint development of projects, and their realisation, all under the ‘Made in Germany’ banner.

Current investment in machines at our Daaden, Germany, location – such as high performance processing centres, tempering plants, shot blasters (all containing the most up to date technologies) – helps to keep us competitive and to secure quality of the highest standard well into the future.” www.mubea.com

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On the path to success E.U.R.O Tec GmbH is a creator of fastening technology and has become renowned for its ability to provide innovative products, whilst delivering a high-quality service. The company has also taken the next step in its development by starting production at its German headquarters.

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stablished in 1999, E.U.R.O Tec experienced substantial growth as it built its reputation within the fastener market – benefiting from being able to react to market trends and demands by quickly introducing new fastening products and ranges. Due to its rapid expansion, the company extended its warehouse and offices at the end of 2009 – doubling the available pallet spacing to over 11,500 pallets.

In 2012, after continuing to regularly introduce new products, E.U.R.O Tec decided to expand again by adding a new production building. The new production facility was completed at the end of 2012 and the company started production using customised machinery at the end of Q1 2013.

“The customised machinery combines the capabilities of three or four machines into one customised machine,” explains Peter Beckmann, sales and marketing manager at E.U.R.O Tec. “The wire enters the machine on one side and the screw comes out completed on the other side. Each step on the machine involves different processes – the cutting of the wire; the head being punched; the recess being punched; and finally the threads being added.”

Peter continues: “Because we have one machine that carries out all the steps, it has helped us to reduce the amount of time needed to produce screws. The customised machinery can be controlled by one person, enabling us to keep costs as economical as possible and benefit from producing part of our range with the ‘Made in Germany’ guarantee.”

For the moment E.U.R.O Tec is focusing on manufacturing its 8mm – 10mm wood construction screws, but will be looking to expand its capabilities in the future.

“We are still working with our existing production partners for the majority of our range and will only be focusing on the larger wood construction screws in Hagen. The reason for this is because our larger screw range is the most sensitive when hardening and

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galvanising – due to their length – and therefore have very high requirements,” mentions Peter. “By moving the production to Germany we are able to guarantee these requirements are met and that we produce to the highest quality.”

An additional benefit of E.U.R.O Tec moving part of its production to Germany was that it offers the company more independence when dealing with new orders. “We realised that we could save costs and production time by producing specific parts in Germany,” says Peter. “For instance, we do not have to ship the products from other parts of the world, which can sometimes take up to 16 weeks to arrive in Hagen. Add to this the increasing costs of shipping due to the rising costs of energy and the prospect of moving production to Germany became more viable.”

Peter adds: “In Hagen we save energy costs, we are more flexible and we can be more confident in the treatment of the screws. The investment in the customised machinery was significant, but we are thinking of adding further machinery over the coming years. When we built the production facility we took into consideration the possibility of expanding our production capabilities so there is plenty of space.”

In 15 years E.U.R.O Tec has seen impressive expansion as the company has relentlessly created products that provide a unique solution for applications, using a simple design – for convenient and easy application. The company’s ability to spot growth markets and quickly establish a range of suitable products, shows its flexibility to customer demands and market trends.

Now with the capability to produce a range of its products at its Hagen headquarters, E.U.R.O Tec is ready for the next step of its evolution. Peter concludes: “Through a mixture of personal contact with customers, innovative design power within the company, and the quality of our service and products, we will continue on our path to success.” www.e-u-r-o-tec.de

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Blind riveting technology Founded in 1955 in Frankfurt, Germany, GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH has developed into a leading international company for blind rivet technology – concentrating on creating the greatest possible customer benefits with the GESIPA® blind rivet and GESIPA® setting tools.

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he high-quality and reliability of GESIPA® fasteners and the innovative, high-quality setting tools, have made GESIPA a valued partner to the trade and industry worldwide.

Family owned up to the end of 2008, GESIPA is now a company of the international SFS group. More than 600 employees at eight production sites throughout the world, including three locations in Germany, turn out high-quality and innovative products day after day with dedication and passion.

Foreign sales are handled by eight subsidiary companies and more than forty foreign representatives.

GESIPA points out that its comprehensive external sales force provides expert advice on all questions relating to blind rivet technology, while the internal sales and despatch personnel guarantee smooth working processes and fast, reliable delivery.

GESIPA sales is organised in four business units. Every business unit is highly specialised in its unique subject. Therefore GESIPA is able to offer its customers highly qualified solutions and long-time experience in the business areas distribution and retail, equipment manufacturers, industrial applications and automotive riveting.

In addittion, the readiness for innovation and creativity of all employees contributes to long-term customer satisfaction and partnership cooperation, in order to consolidate and extend the market leadership of GESIPA. Two of the largest industrial customer groups of GESIPA are the automotive industry and automotive sub-suppliers, which both place stringent demands on reliable and economic fastening solutions.

In the product group of setting tools, decisive market leadership is ensured by forward looking products such as the fully automatic GAV riveting machines, as well as the steadily developed battery powered blind riveting tools – such as the new tools of the pro series, the TAURUS® series and the FireFox® 1 and 2 blind rivet nut setting tools.

Innovative fasteners such as PolyGrip®, G-Bulb® structural rivet, rivet nut studs and BULB-TITE® blind rivets, originally

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developed for industry and the construction sector, also demonstrate the company's advantages in other markets.

Reliability and consistent performance is achieved by GESIPA through its vast experience in production, gained over many years, and a quality concept that it says is unique in the sector.

Highly qualified employees, the best production machines, and the in-production quality organisation, guarantee fulfilment of even the most demanding customer requirements. In addition to the checking of dimensions, tolerances, and quality of the raw materials, finished products are also submitted to extensive functional checks before they leave the works. All GESIPA products comply with the RoHS 2011/65/EU directive and all GESIPA’s German production locations operate a quality management system certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 and ISO TS 16949.

GESIPA explains that perfect products are secured by continuous investment in staff qualification and production machinery, as well as permanent controls during manufacturing guaranteeing outstanding setting characteristics and a firm hold.

“From the traceability and documentation of the raw materials to the checking of dimensions and tolerances during production, GESIPA attaches the greatest value to quality. The versatility of GESIPA fasteners often means that several application cases, which previously required different fasteners, can be served by a single specially designed blind rivet. This saves costs and simplifies handling.” www.gesipa.com

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Stainless steel fasteners ‘Made in Germany’ since 1966 Lueg-Stanztechnik e.K has been owned by the founding family, Lueg, for 48 years and is currently being run by the second generation. The company manufactures stamped and bent parts and fasteners, such as washers, according to DIN/ISO standards, customer drawings or samples, at is production plant in Herscheid.

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ith its own tool shop Lueg-Stanztechnik is able to react quickly and flexibly to customer wishes, product changes or new enquiries. In addition to the processing of standard materials, Lueg-Stanztechnik is an expert in the processing of materials with special requirements, including Duplex/Superduplex (1.4462, 1.4410, AISI 324 SGB, AISI 329 SGB), corrosion resistant steels (1.4529, 1.4539-Uranus B6, Alloy 926, Alloy 904L), heat resistant alloys (1.4762, 1.4828, 1.4841, AISI 446, AISI 309, AISI 310), offshore and corrosion resistant alloys (2.4630 – Monel 400), high nickel alloys (2.4819, 2.4632, 2.4602, Hastelloy C276, Nimonic 90, Alloy C-22), and super corrosion resistant alloys (2.4605, 1.4562, Alloy 31, Alloy 59).

Lueg-Stanztechnik is also able to manufacture standard stainless steels such as 1.4301, 1.4310, 1.4404, 1.4509, 1.4512, 1.4541, 1.4571, AISI 304, ASTM 301, AISI 316L, S43940, AISI 409, AISI 321, AISI 316Ti and non-ferrous

metals (aluminium, copper, brass, bronze) and titanium. Furthermore, different finishes and surface options according to customer requirements – such as nitrocarburising – are available on demand.

Lueg-Stanztechnik e.K is an approved supplier for the aerospace industry and has established and maintains a quality management system according to EN 9100:2009, based on the ISO 9001:2008. The certificate is valid for the manufacturing and distribution of punching parts and fasteners of washers, securing plates, as well as drawing parts, for the aerospace industry and the general industry.

“With a vast experience using every type of stainless steel and alloy, coupled with dedicated and highly trained staff, we are focused on solving customers' challenges. We are more than simply a supplier of products and look to develop long–term relationships with all our customers.” www.lueg-stanztechnik.de

Committed to anchoring technology Metall-Kunststoff-Technik GmbH & Co KG (MKT), a manufacturer of anchoring technology, produces products of the highest quality, whilst offering consistent reliability.

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stablished in 1990, MKT supplies a comprehensive range of standard anchor systems, as well as tailor-made anchor solutions for small or large scale applications.

Based in Germany’s Rheinland-Pfalz region, MKT has progressively extended its production facility over the years so that it can continue to provide a reliable base for the business. The company now has four production and logistics halls in Weilerbach, as well as a sister company – MKT Fastening LLC – that has its own production facility in Arkansas, USA, and services the requirements of the North American construction sector.

MKT has a wide range of machining capability including three Nedschroef boltmaker machines that are capable of producing bolts from M5 – M20 in one operation. The maximum wire diameter, depending on material and product,

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It can also produce a thread length from 80mm up to 130mm.

MKT also has an automatic line that was custom designed and produced specifically for the assembly (in sets of four) of MKT’s wedge anchors. The automatic line includes a series of inspection systems, including confirming the orientation of each component, checking accurate assembly, before packing into boxes.

“The automatic line has had a major impact on our production speeds, as well as improving our efficiency,” explains Stefan Weustenhagen, product manager at MKT. “Although it works at the same speed as our previous machines, it can assemble four anchors at a time. This means that we have been able to streamline the amount of machinery needed for the production of

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wedge anchors, whilst still producing the same quantity.”

A key part of MKT’s business philosophy is its commitment to quality. The company has over 20 European Technical Approvals with final product testing becoming a critical part of the business. So much so that MKT has its own testing house that enables it to carry out a variety of testing procedures including dynamic load testing, pull out testing, shear testing, cracked/uncracked concrete testing, vibration testing, and material testing.

“We are committed to supplying fixing technology that can be depended on to meet the needs of the construction industry across the globe,” says Stefan.

“We will continue to focus on high-quality products that come with a ‘Made in Germany’ guarantee.” www.mkt.de

Washers and stamping parts according to DIN / ISO / NFE, customer drawings or samples.

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Owlett-Jaton announces distribution agreement with PennEngineering® Owlett-Jaton, a UK supplier of fasteners and fixings to the distributor and merchant trade, has added to its expanding portfolio of products by announcing a distribution agreement with PennEngineering® to distribute the PEM® brand of products in the UK – supported by the launch of its new PEM® brand self-clinch fasteners catalogue.

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ollowing on from its comprehensive brochure of its products range – ‘The Catalogue’ – Owlett-Jaton has teamed up with PennEngineering® to create a core product list of PEM® brand self-clinching fasteners.

PEM brand fasteners utilise self-clinching, broaching, flaring, surface mount or weld technology to provide strong, reusable, and permanent threads and mounting points in thin sheet metal or printed circuit board materials.

Self-clinching fasteners provide strong threads or attachment in metal as thin as 0.5mm. They can be installed using the PEMSERTER® press system or any parallel acting squeezing force. PEMSERTER presses are designed to safely, reliably, accurately, and quickly install PEM fasteners.

The new Owlett-Jaton catalogue will include a selection of PEM products including the especially hardened self-clinching Type SP nuts for installation into stainless steel sheets. Other products in the catalogue include the S, SS, CLS and CLSS classification of self-clinching nuts, which provide load-bearing threads in thin sheets with high push-out and torque-out resistances. The TPS flush head pilot pins and the FH flush head studs also have high push out and torque-out resistances.

The catalogue has useful hints and tips for merchants looking to save time using the fasteners. The products are easily located and identifiable for the needs of the distributor or merchant.

PennEngineering’s goal is 100% defect free products. To this end, it has adopted a manufacturing strategy of defect prevention rather than defect detection.

Using statistical tools throughout the manufacturing process, it monitors the performance and assures effective quality control of each process. If a non-conforming situation arises, it is resolved immediately with the use of appropriate quality assurance tools.

Andrew Middleton, European sales manager at PennEngineering, said: “The addition of Owlett-Jaton as a UK authorised distributor for PEM brand products is an integral part

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of our strategy to make our core product lines accessible to the independent distributor network in the UK. As the UK’s leading supplier to the independent fastener distributor, we view Owlett-Jaton as the ideal partner to support this strategy, and we are excited at the possibilities the partnership will bring to both organisations.”

Martin Rundle, marketing manager at Owlett-Jaton, commented: “PennEngineering creates market leading self-clinching fasteners and we are delighted to extend our portfolio of products with the PEM brand products, supported by our new catalogue.

Our brands are at the top of the UK market and the addition of PEM to the product range will bring further strength to what we can offer merchants and distributors.”

“ PennEngineering ® creates market leading self-clinching fasteners and we are delighted to extend our portfolio of products with the PEM ® brand products…”

Martin added: “We have had a fantastic response since we issued ‘The Catalogue’ and the range from PennEngineering is exceptional in quality. The product range can be ordered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with next day delivery available through our trade website – OJ Trade.”

OJ Trade allows existing and verified Owlett-Jaton customers to log in and access the company's extensive product portfolio.

The OJ Trade website also enables merchants and distributors to view products that are tailored to their needs. www.owlett-jaton.com

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Purchasing driven by experience In 2010 Rivco implemented a purchasing programme to identify and create a business improvement plan.

Claire Edwards visited the UK distributor of rivets, rivet nuts and tooling, to find out what the purchasing programme entailed and how it has contributed to Rivco achieving its highest revenue to date.

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hen he arrived at Rivco, Steve Auld, managing director, brought an altogether new approach to the distributor’s purchasing process. “It was a classic case of within a small business everybody did everything,” explains Steve. “When I first came to Rivco all staff were responsible for sales and purchasing of the products they individually sold.” It was becoming harder for the sales team to split their time between sales and purchasing responsibilities and potential difficulties were arising. “I couldn’t see how we were going to achieve a consolidated view on preferred suppliers as ultimately it was down to an individual’s discretion. Managing and generating the appropriate gross earnings from a sales order also became difficult.”

The solution was to appoint Andrea Allen as purchasing manager. Already a member of the Rivco sales team, Andrea had been working for the company for 17 years and had a wealth of experience in the rivet industry. “Andrea is somebody that is self-motivated and has a natural interest and understanding of the products we sell,” says Steve. “Despite not having any previous purchasing experience it is her knowledge and success that has added a significant amount to Rivco’s gross margins – in the time she’s held the role – and her appointment was the catalyst for implementing a purchasing programme.”

“ It’s a case of reading the market and understanding when the product is in demand…”

Rivco’s purchasing programme contained purchasing objectives to aggregate and concentrate its spending power to support relevant areas, such as ensuring purchase orders were placed with approved manufacturers; and realising best margins by buying product direct from approved manufacturers – not from other distributors. This business improvement plan enabled Rivco to have the working capital available to fund stock and sales growth. Steve explains: “We created a framework that identified stock control measures by identifying minimums and maximums of stock levels required. We also needed to improve our cash management within the company by collecting money quicker and making sure we sold to credible customers in the first place. Any spending that was not contributing to the business was stopped and we gained structure within our newly created purchasing department.”

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Together with Steve, Andrea was keen for a structured department, designing a purchasing replenishment document that was available at set times for review, which began to take into account any stock that dropped below minimum levels. The review process started to enable Andrea to classify Rivco’s products and chosen manufacturers. “Classifying products to create preferred and non-preferred ranges was not straightforward,” says Andrea. “Usually a business would classify these ranges by the volume they sold. However, at Rivco we sell quite a lot of non-preferred items because we’re the only ones that stock them, so in the end it was sensible to make the decision based on our manufacturers’ capabilities.”

The next stage was to introduce 1st, 2nd and 3rd tier suppliers – something that had not previously been done at Rivco. “The selection of suppliers is driven by Andrea’s knowledge,” explains Steve. “Andrea developed a list of our suppliers according to stock close to the UK, stock within Europe, or maybe even stock within the UK.” Rivco now looks to achieve 95% of purchases from prime sources – a criteria that Andrea has been very successful at achieving. “As far as I’m concerned, if I’m doing my job properly, then I’m freeing the sales department to sell with the confidence that we have products in stock,” comments Andrea.

Rivco also has the benefits of a European warehouse.

Andrea explains: “We anticipate the short fall on the 1st tier manufacturers and we try to fill the gaps through our European supply chain, which enables us to get stock from our principle manufacturers on a 3-4 day delivery basis. It’s pure continuity of supply, selling a part made from our 1st tier manufacturers, which means our customers know that when they ring us we will have the products in stock.”

Rivco also has the ability to identify market trends and broaden its product ranges. “The benefits of having a close relationship between the sales, purchasing and account departments means I can overhear the sales team on the phone and when they are being asked for specific products – even if we don’t currently stock it,” explains Andrea. “We’re always looking for new business and to expand our product ranges, but we have to be sensible. It’s a case of reading the market and understanding when the product is in demand within the market.” As a result of this close working relationship, Rivco has recently added quad nuts and jack nuts to its ever growing specialised product range.

It is clear that there is a new approach and ideas to Rivco, with a simple message: 'Making it easy for customers to buy products', and the purchasing programme has gone a long way to support this. In the future Rivco will continue to concentrate on customer experience with a new website in development, which will enable customers to log on and check Rivco’s stock levels. “We’re bringing in new, different ideas that all started with implementing the purchasing programme to maintain confidence, quality and consistent pricing,” says Steve “We also want our customers to know that we will continue to go to great lengths to help get the products and assistance they require.” www.rivco.co.uk

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astener + Fixing Technology, a sister publication to Fastener + Fixing Magazine, informs end users about the fastening technology that is being used, where and how it is being installed, and why it has been chosen for that application.

Through case studies, technical articles and news on recent fastening technology applications, Fastener + Fixing Technology continuously reinforces how the right fastening solution can improve applications, reduce costs, and enhance safety and performance.

Fastener + Fixing Technology gives fastener advertisers and contributors a specialist platform to showcase their competences: Working with OEMs on applications; offering technical support and presenting effective fastening solutions; as well as highlighting the benefits of being involved in the design process. Coverage in Fastener + Fixing Technology also provides excellent opportunities to increase brand and company recognition, generating both direct leads and where relevant ‘pull-through’ interest for distributors.

Fastener + Fixing Technology is carefully targeted at designers, engineers and production managers from the main end user

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Fastener + Fixing Technology is sent free of charge to an established circulation of over 12,000 industry professionals.

In addition to this targeted circulation, Fastener + Fixing Technology also has a strong presence online thanks to a news orientated website – enabling visitors to search for fastener application news by industry, as well as download technical white papers.

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Visit www.fastfixtechnology.com to have a look for yourself and see how you can increase your connections with fastener users. www.fastfixtechnology.com

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Safe anchoring of seats Football stadiums and sports arenas are places of great emotions and fascinating moments. To make visits a special experience, stadiums must be designed under the aspects of safety and comfort.

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he MULTI-MONTI® screw anchor from HECO Schrauben GmbH & Co KG has a European Technical Approval (ETA – 05/0011) that offers advantages that have proven themselves in the fixation of seats on stadium stands.

The MULTI-MONTI is a concrete screw with a patented special thread that can be screwed into concrete without dowels. HECO explains that the MULTI-MONTI enables a positive threaded anchorage that can be subjected to loads immediately and only requires a few simple steps to install. Its simple principle of action avoids hidden mounting errors – guaranteeing maximum safety, as well as good transfer of high loads.

Determining the right anchor Essential to the safety of the anchorage are the careful calculation of the seats and the selection of the right anchor. If the geometrical details and the loads acting on the seats are known, the measurement of the MULTI-MONTI screw anchors can take place with the HCS 3.0 calculation software. The printout included in the delivery contains not only measurement results, but also mounting diagrams and mounting details of the selected screw anchor. The selection of the right screw anchor can also be derived from the load classes and mounting part thicknesses (clamping strengths) in the technical documentation. HECO says that it is important to use the MULTI-MONTI in stainless steel A4 design, in order to avoid damage from corrosion when used outdoors.

Dimension DxL

Drive

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Drill nominal diameter d0

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INDEX launches the new TEX-A2 chipboard screw INDEX Fixing Systems, a manufacturer and industrial supplier of fixing systems, has launched the new TEX-A2 – an A2 stainless steel high performance chipboard screw specifically designed for wooden terraces and other outdoor timber structures.

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ith the stainless steel version, the Spanish company broadens its offer of high performance chipboard screws, which already contained the zinc plated TEXZ and the yellow zinc plated TEXZB versions.

INDEX explains that the technical characteristics of the TEX chipboard screw make it the perfect solution for structural timber applications. Its high pitch allows a faster than usual drive, its helicoidally expeller throws the shaving out of the hole during the drilling, and its milling facilitates the installation of the screw by breaking the fibre of hard types of wood, while its serrated thread GSWR – with irregular dentations on the first coils – grinds them and reduces the installation torque. In addition, the TEX has ribs in the lower part of the head, which generate a direct countersink during the installation of the screw.

INDEX points out that the rust and corrosion resistant TEX-A2 is even more versatile, and ensures optimal performance in all exterior wooden structures such as decks and terraces. www.indexfix.com

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TIMco opens new warehouse T.I.Midwood & Co Ltd (TIMco), an independent UK supplier of screws and fixings, has built a new 21,000ft2 foot warehouse at its head office in Nantwich, Cheshire. The new facilities will help the company manage the growing demand for its products and create new jobs.

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he warehouse, which was an GB£800,000 investment for the company, has been built to cope with growing demands and to allow the business to extend its product ranges. The warehouse will stock more than 3,500 different product lines and further improve product availability in order to protect TIMco’s customers against any potential supply disruptions.

Simon Midwood, managing director of TIMco, comments: “The extra room will enable us to offer new and exciting products, as well as provide an even better service to our customers.”

Building a quality team TIMco has also recently appointed a new quality control and health and safety manager. The appointment is a further illustration of TIMco’s drive to build its reputation for providing quality products in a safe environment.

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Max Clarke joins the company as quality control manager and will be responsible for maintaining and improving the TIMco quality management system – ensuring all products meet the right specification and quality controls. Max will also oversee the company’s health and safety procedures and be responsible for implementing all training for new and existing employees as well as day-to-day risk management. Max joins TIMco with more than 20 years engineering experience and with a host of health and safety qualifications.

Simon Midwood adds: “Max is a great addition to the team as he brings a wealth of experience in engineering and quality control. We take quality control very seriously at TIMco and we are looking to further enhance this area of our business to ensure customers continue to receive the very best products that have been rigorously tested to ensure a quality performance.”

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C O N S T R U CT I O N F I X I N G S Recent European Technical Assessments for fixings

ETA NUMBER

TRADE NAME

COMPANY

ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts) ETA – 08/0173

Sormat through bolt S-KA, S-KAK, S-KAH and S-KAH HCR

Sormat Oy

ETA – 10/0102

DGE02 Sinto ST-VE, DGE12 Sinto ST-VEW and DGE22 Sinto ST-VES

Tecfi SpA

ETA – 10/0103

Injection System DGE02 Sinto ST-VE, DGE12 Sinto ST-VEW and DGE22 Sinto ST-VES for rebar connections

Tecfi SpA

Here is a list of recent ETAs granted in the last three months to fixings products, following the agreement with the European Organisation for Technical Assessments.

ETA – 10/0423

ATS evo

Friulsider SpA

ETA – 10/0472

Smart through bolt anchors Smart KA, Smart-KAK, Smart-KAH and Smart KAH HCR

pgb – Polska Sp z.o.o

ETA – 12/0024

Injection system Chemfix CH+

Chemfix Products Ltd

ETA – 12/0072

Mungo m1t

Mungo Befestigungstechnick AG

ETA – 12/0462

UNIFIX PROFIX EPOFIX 2:1 for rebar connections

Unifix SWG Srl

ETA – 12/0463

UNIFIX PROFIX EPOFIX 2:1

Unifix SWG Srl

t is important to note that existing ETAs may be amended or withdrawn so this list should not be considered definitive.

Since 1st July 2013, as a result of the Construction Products Regulation, new ETAs are known as European Technical Assessments. European Technical Approvals published before 1st July 2013 act as the new assessment until their expiry date.

For further information and a full list of valid ETAs visit EOTA's website. www.eota.eu

ETA – 12/0547

Mungo m1t

Mungo Befestigungstechnick AG

ETA – 13/0034

Injection system IM FAST ETA 1/IM EASY ETA 7 for rebar connections

Ter Laar Verankerinstechnieken B.V.

ETA – 13/0035

IM EASY ETA 7

Ter Laar Verankerinstechnieken B.V.

ETA – 0102

Molly injection System EASF

Black & Decker

ETA – 14/0007

Quicseal 331 Epogrip PE

Quicseal contrstruction chelicals Pte Ltd

ETA – 14/0009

Hilti HIT-HY100

Hilti Corporation

ETA – 14/0060

Hilti HMU-PF

Hilti Corporation

ETA – 14/0081

Scell-it A4-BZ2

Scell-it

ETA – 14/0083

2KPS PSF-V, PSF-VC, PSF-VS, PSF-VE galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

2K Polymer Systems Ltd

ETA – 14/0121

EJOT CA-V, EJOT CA-V WINTER and EJOT CA-V TROPIC

EJOT Baubefestigungen Gmbh

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ETA – 14/0123

Sympafix TB1-A4-PLUS

Sympafix BV

ETA – 14/0131

IM FAST ETA1, IM FAST ETA 1 WINTER and IM FAST ETA 1 SUMMER

Ter Laar Verankerinstechnieken B.V.

ETA – 14/0135

Indez HEHO / HECLO drop in anchor

Index – Técnicas Expansivas S.L.

ETA – 14/0138

MOEPSE, MOEPSEW, MOEPSES steel bonded anchor

Index – Técnicas Expansivas S.L.

ETA – 14/0139

AKFIX C900 galvanized or steel binded anchor

Akkim Yapi Kimyasallari San ve TIC AS

ETA – 14/0140

AKFIX C920, AKFIX C920 Tropical galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

Akkim Yapi Kimyasallari San ve TIC AS

ETA – 14/0141

SMART S-IRV, SMART S-IRW, SMART S-IRT steel bonded anchor

pgb – Polska Sp. z.o.o

ETA – 14/0147

2KPS EASF-V, EASF-VE for rebar connection

2K Polymer Systems Ltd

ETA – 14/0153

Würth Injection System WIT-EA 200

Adolf Würth GmbH & Co KG

ETA – 14/0154

Multifix MEA-SF Epoxy Acrylate Styrene Free

Multi-Fix Fasteners Pte Ltd

ETA – 14/0155

Power Injection System AC100E

Powers fasteners Australasia Pty Ltd

ETA – 14/0158

KPS VE galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

2K Polymer Systems Ltd

ETA – 14/0167

CV.VSF PRO bonded anchor for rebar connections

Vorpa Srl

ETA – 14/0169

Anchor Fix PE 320 galvanized or stainless bonded anchor

ELASTOTET SA

ETA – 14/0170

ICFS CM VESF, ICFS CM VESF-Tropical galvanized or stainless steel bonded anchor

INDO Construction Fastening Systems (ICFS) Indo-Spark Construction Services

ETA – 14/0172

Bright Star Injection System BS EA

Bright Star Construction Materials LLC

ETA – 14/0173

Bright Star Injection System BS EASF

Bright Star Construction Materials LLC

ETA – 14/152

Würth Injection System WIT-EA 150

Adolf Würth GmbH & Co KG

ETA – 14/0219

EJOT through Bolts BA-V, BA-F, BA-E, BA-E HCR

EJOT Baubefesigungen GmbH

ETAG 014 Plastic Anchors for ETICS ETA – 14/0074

Combimix ILC-C and ILC-LC

SFS intec AB

ETA – 14/0075

Paroc XFR 300 and XFR 200

SFS intec AB

ETA – 14/0078

Iso-Plus ILP-C and ILP-LC

SFS intec AB

ETA – 14/0129

KEW DSH 10 K

Kunstofferzuegnisse GmbH Wilthen

ETAG 020 Plastic Anchors (all parts) ETA – 08/0191

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ETA-09/0246 Rebar

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ETA

ETAG 001 Part 5 OPTION 1

ETA - 09/0140

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The pressure is on with ESSVE’s sill plate Swedish based ESSVE says that its new sill plate screw uses a smart design to push the wood toward the surface, making it easier to mount sill and foundation beams.

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onas Svensson, category manager fixings at ESSVE, says: “All concrete screws on the market tend to be fully threaded, which means that the sill plate won’t be pushed down far enough, especially if it is bent at the time of mounting.”

It was after a number of requests from both Norwegian and Swedish customers that ESSVE’s product specialists decided to create a concrete screw that would solve the problem. “The result was a screw with a generous release between head and thread. Its design causes it to effectively push the wood onto the concrete,” explains Jonas.

ESSVE’s new hardened sill plate screw is produced for mounting of 45mm – 50mm thick sill/frame beams onto concrete. The surface treatment handles Climate Class 2, which is the requirement for mounting in unheated, under roof, spaces. The screw can be mounted directly in a pre-drilled hole without a plug, and its countersunk head does not restrict the mounting position of wood studs/beams.

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Sika acquires Swiss adhesives manufacturer Sika AG has acquired Klebag Chemie AG, a manufacturer of adhesives for the sealing, bonding and flooring markets. The takeover strengthens Sika’s position in the Swiss interior finishing sector. Last financial year, Klebag generated net sales of CHF 12 million (9.9 million euros).

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lebag Chemie AG has developed a comprehensive range of adhesives, coatings and fillers for the interior finishing market in Switzerland. The company has a strong customer base and is known to provide a high standard of customer service, technical support and training.

After the acquisitions of Akzo Nobel’s building adhesives business, Everbuild Building Products Ltd and LCS Optiroc Pte Ltd in 2013, as well as Technokolla in 2011, this takeover represents another step in the strengthening of Sika’s position in the interior finishing sector.

Paul Schuler, regional manager EMEA, commented: “This acquisition will provide Sika with a solid platform from which to expand our interior finishing business in the Swiss market, particularly with regard to professional contractors. We welcome Klebag’s employees to Sika and look forward to developing the business together.”

Design more effectively than ever before.

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C O N S T R U CT I O N F I X I N G S

2KPS’ EASF-V is awarded an Option 1 ETA 2K Polymer Systems (2KPS) is a UK based manufacturer of two component chemical anchoring systems exclusively for private label.

Running a strong investment programme in technical approvals, 2KPS has recently received Option 1 European Technical Assessment for its EASF-V anchoring system (ETA – 14/0104).

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he ETA covers M10 – M24 sizes for cracked concrete – where M10 is an important size for the façades market – and includes F120 fire resistance according to TR020.

All benefits of the previously issued Option 7 ETA (ETA – 10/0099) are also automatically included in the new Option 1 Assessment.

The anchoring system is available in summer grade (EASF-VE) and winter grade (EASF-VC), which allows the full EASF-V range to suit all geographical and climatic requirements. In addition, it has a European Technical Approval for post-installed rebar connections (ETA – 13/0586), is LEED tested, and has an A+

classification according to French VOC regulations.

Besides EASF-V, 2K Polymer Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of chemical anchoring systems to suit all market and geographical requirements.

"Our experience with high performance two component systems, combined with a nearly five decade strong manufacturing background, allows our products to stand out in the market.

We put quality, innovation and partnership at the centre of our attention, which is why so many companies enjoy lasting and productive relationships with us."

Parabond 800 – heavy-duty superpowers DL Chemicals has introduced Parabond 800 – a new adhesive sealant based on MS polymers that it says has an extreme high initial tack and offers super strength for bonding heavy elements without the need for clamping.

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arabond 800 is the latest member of the Parabond range and bonds without primer on nearly all surfaces occurring in the building and construction industry. DL Chemicals points out that Parabond 800 is extremely useful for the structural gluing of panels and elements in the professional façade, interior and ceiling construction.

Charateristics of the Parabond 800 include multipurpose gluing and mounting, extremely high initial bonding, solvent and isocyanate free, permanently elastic, UV and weather resistant, and suitable for applications with high humidity.

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FO C U S O N

July 2014

Construction Fixings This issue’s Focus On is dedicated to Construction Fixings. Suppliers of products within this market sector have provided details of their capabilities along with up to date contact and product information.

Coming up in the next issue…

Sheet Metal Contact Tom Allen Tel: +44 (0) 1727 814 508 email: tom.allen@fastenerandfixing.com

E.U.R.O. Tec GmbH EuroTec – The Specialist for Fastening Technology Offers a wide range of constructional fasteners like 1:

PanelTwistec – countersunk or flanged head for higher pull-through resistance, from 3.5mm – 10 mm ø, in different coatings and material compositions.

Cut point and milling thread for easy and fast screwing; blades under the csk-head for easy countersinking.

Flanged head 8mm ø screw with approval also for fastening strong insulation material for over rafter insulation.

2: TopDuo – sister of PanelTwistec with approval for fastening soft insulation material for over rafter insulation.

3:

KonstruX – for all connections in wood element constructions, prefab house constructions, hall constructions, carpentry.

No pilot-drilling, highest load transmission. Best value for money. Approvals available.

4:

ATLAS-Wood Connector of solid aluminium, consisting of two identical parts, for auxiliary beam support, façade, almost all areas of wood construction, irrespective of the wood’s grain direction, that it can be used vertically as well as horizontally. With positioning screw to pull both parts together and to protect against unintentional loosening of the connector parts.

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pgb-Europe extended its range of fasteners as defined in Eurocode 3 with non-bolt assemblies according to EN 15048. Starting from 01/07/2014, this norm will be obliged for all structural steel constructions. The EN 15048 range covers sizes from M12 up to M24 available from our stock, in both zinc plating and hot dip galvanizing.

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Defined by quality For over 40 years the CTR Manufacturing Group (CTR) has been synonymous with manufacturing quality tooling and complete machine tool dies sets for the global fastener industry. Will Lowry visited the UK based company to find out how an investment plan of over GB£500,000 has been used to introduce new machinery and enable the business to continue to grow.

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ames Blanchfield, managing director at CTR, has been with the company for 31 years – starting as a 16 year old apprentice. “As I worked my way up through the company, I experienced every aspect of the business, and know first hand the commitment to quality that runs through every employee. This commitment to quality has seen us become a valued supplier to a wide selection of industries, including the aerospace industry, and enabled us to develop into a modern and proactive precision engineering manufacturing group with a growing portfolio of services and products.”

The CTR Manufacturing Group boasts three separate operating divisions: • Precision engineering – involving component part batch machining, multi-stage press tooling, automated transfer systems and prototype work.

• Hard metal machining – wire, spark electro discharge machining (WEDM) and diamond hard turning.

• Fastener tooling manufacture – in carbide and steel for automotive components, airframe rivets, plus complete machine tool dies sets, customised tool holders, as well as many more applications.

CTR’s fastener tooling division not only manufactures tools, but also offers a customer support facility that includes rapid turnaround for modification/ refurbished tooling, as well as a comprehensive CAD/AutoCAD die design consultancy service.

“From enquiry through to order placement, the client’s blueprint design is constantly reviewed and evaluated to ensure it is engineered in the most cost-effective way,” says James Blanchfield. “Design recommendations are made for correct choice of materials, ease of manufacture, and assembly – therefore giving added value throughout the relationship.”

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James continues: “Working as partners with our customers has enabled subsequent process machining operations to be eliminated or reduced – where the extruded part shades the final finished size – resulting in significant operational cost savings and increase piece part output.”

CTR’s ability to work closely with customers to ensure full tool and die optimisation is due to the experience that the company has built up over the years of developing parts, as well as the vastly experienced team of engineers. “We boast a wealth of experience within the business,” states James. “Our management team has a combined experience of 90+ years – Dianne Upton, our financial director, has been with the company 27 years and Alan Smith, production director, has been with the company for 37 years. Alan still works on the machines daily, which underlines the expertise within the company and the commitment of all of our staff to produce products to the very highest quality.”

Originally CTR was focused on the automotive industry, working with 2nd tier suppliers to large automotive companies.

Thanks to its wide range of capabilities CTR is able to provide tooling for most mechanical parts in a car, such as seat and seatbelt adjuster parts, and starter motor parts.

“Before the recession in 2008 we were predominately focused on the automotive industry,” explains James Blanchfield.

“However, once the recession hit we realised how important it was to diversify into other industries. Thanks to our large plant list and scope to manufacture we were able to expand and through the quality systems and diversification we have widened our footprint and our base.”

Over the last 5 to 6 years CTR has been able to secure business in the aerospace and airframe sector. “There are very few companies that can meet and supply the tooling necessary for the aerospace industry,” mentions James. “Our unique ability to supply specialised tooling to the

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CTR’s capabilities in the aerospace market are underlined by the company's participation in several organisations. CTR is a member of the Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence and Security Industries (ADS) trade organisation and proactively involved in its SC21 Supplier Chain Programme. Additionally it is a member of the Midlands Aerospace Alliance. In support of its manufacturing expertise and commitment to quality, CTR also holds registration to ISO 9001:2008 and the aerospace standard AS 9100 Rev C. The company can also offer full material and lot traceability, through its latest Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) software – enabling immediate feedback of customer order traceability.

Being able to supply the aerospace industry – where high specification and zero tolerance are commonplace – has also helped CTR expand into other industries. “We can supply proven tooling and die solutions to manufacturers in a variety of specialist areas, such as spring manufacturing, plastic injection, press tools, tube swaged end forming, wind energy and the rubber moulding industry. If the process requires an extrusion form tool or progressive die set, we have the skill, experience and knowledge to provide a total engineered and tooled up solution.”

In 2013 CTR experienced significant growth, bringing the business back to the strong position it found itself in prior to the recession. Due to this the company decided to invest in machinery to replace existing equipment and also expand the business’ capabilities.

“The investment in new machinery has seen us receive a

“ We can supply proven tooling and die solutions to manufacturers in a variety of specialist areas…”

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lot of interest from customers for more diverse items that we previously hadn’t been able to offer,” says James Blanchfield.

“As our customers have started to grow again and diversify into new areas, we have been able to meet their needs and therefore pick up extra work.”

New machinery purchased includes two new CNC 5 Axis Milling Machine Centres, one with fully simultaneous capability, that offer CNC multi axis soft/hard machining and CNC internal and external grinding, as well as the latest Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) technology.

“As a result of the new CNC 5 Axis Milling Machine Centres our LOP (light off production) capacity has been increased – leading to improved delivery and lead times,” states James Blanchfield.

“The new centres also enable us to continue producing the highest quality products to the specifications required.”

To add to the new machinery, CTR has also invested in its employees. The company has recently taken on three apprentices and is currently looking at additional skilled engineers. “At CTR we are able to offer the best of both worlds via the new computerised machinery – involving programming, drawings and design aspects – plus the experience of working hands on designing products,” says James Blanchfield.

From visiting CTR it is clear that the company has managed to blend a mixture of experience, quality and service into producing tooling with unique capabilities – for almost any market. With the addition of new machinery and further growth opportunities, the future is definitely looking positive.

“For this year we are going to continue integrating the new machinery and employees into the business, as well as maintaining and satisfying our current order levels,” explains James. “In the future we will look to continue to invest and grow the business in new markets. We currently supply into China, India and Taiwan showing that we are competitive in the market place and our quality is very high. We are constantly being offered more work, but it is important that we control the level of business we accept and grow at a steady level. We are defined by our quality and therefore need to make sure that our customers are completely satisfied with the products and our service. Our first priority will always be our customers.” www.ctr-uk.com

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Tool Management System records tool life online Tooling costs typically represent an important share of the total production cost in fastener manufacturing. Despite this, many producers have very imprecise information about true tool life and available stock, resulting in high tooling cost and reduced availability.

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new Tool Management System by Schwer + Kopka GmbH tracks all tooling – starting with the receipt of new tools through rework and final disposal. This includes tracking the tools through all stages of the manufacturing process, from delivery and inventorying, through preparation of the tool set and delivery to the machine for production.

In addition, most machines are equipped with modern process monitoring systems, which are also used to record tool changes and automatically register the exact tool life and report it back to the main data server online.

“When a tool has reached the end of its life due to wear or breakage, the operator reports the tool change at their machine terminal. When the new tool is signed in (e.g by scanning a code or selecting the tool from a list) the old tool is automatically deleted including its production ‘life’. At the same time, the tool set currently installed in the machine is updated. All data collected provides detailed reports on true tool consumption, tool cost, and delivers reliable data for future tooling needs. The required tool set for the next job is now delivered complete – reducing waiting times at the machine.”

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Another goal for S.M.A.R.T S.M.A.R.T Srl has introduced its new NGW60 with integrated crack detecting unit – another successful application joining the extensive range of thread rolling machines offered worldwide by S.M.A.R.T.

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ntil S.M.A.R.T developed the new production line (pictured above), fed by a Nedschroef heading machine, the typical process for rolling steering bolts was achieved by two or three roll machines, generally followed by a separate crack detecting device. The best optimisation of this traditional process allowed for no better than 10 – 12 parts/min productivity.

Today, thanks to unmatched S.M.A.R.T technology, it is possible to have an integrated production line, capable of producing more than 60 parts/min continuously.

Specifically this S.M.A.R.T threading unit, the renowned MAXI W60, used by one of the most important steering bolt producers in Europe, runs M18 x 300 steering bolts consistently at 60 parts per minute. This incomparable result is achieved thanks to the direct drive technology used for both the rotating table of the crack detecting unit and for the threader – and a bringing together of all the many well known and unique features characteristic to all S.M.A.R.T developments.

S.M.A.R.T proudly claims, from its foundation, “to have reinvented the threading world through its original and advantageous solutions, which have been and are constantly, but mainly unsuccessfully, copied by other fastener machinery manufacturers”.

Thanks to several international patents S.M.A.R.T is confident it continues to represent the “top” – with resultant consequences in terms of performance, precision and reliability – plus a real and measurable energy saving caused by a better efficiency.

The extensive use of direct motors, both linear and rotary, allows accurate and immediate changeover, with a more and more repeatable set up, in order to achieve exceptional precision in the finished parts and a very positive influence on die life.

The S.M.A.R.T threading world offers standard and customised solutions, able to roll from 1.4mm diameter parts up to M48 – always using the same innovative and exclusive technological approach.

Tectorius™ introduces fastener coating machinery US based Tectorius™ has introduced new fastener coating application equipment, meaning that the company is able to supply both coating materials and automated application equipment.

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his new line of equipment is specifically designed to apply adhesives, sealants, lubricants and coating materials to threaded parts. Units are available in several configurations, and apply a wide range of coating products, both high and low viscosity, to most common types and sizes of fasteners and small components.

Additionally, Tectorius custom formulates and manufactures materials tailored to customer needs, for both fastener and non-fastener applications.

“Our expertise in both materials and machinery provides comprehensive solutions to coating questions for clients entering the application field. We serve a variety of sectors including the automotive, aerospace, and electronic industries.”

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Carlo Salvi: Innovation, know-how and excellence Carlo Salvi SpA is a world-renowned designer and producer of single die double blow and 2-die 4-blow machines, but the company is able to design much more than just this.

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or many years Carlo Salvi has specialised in the creation and production of multi-stage, progressive heading machines that enable customers to produce high precision special parts – with very complex shapes – to be used in a variety of markets, such as aerospace and automotive.

Recently Carlo Salvi launched its latest model 616 WS onto the market – a 6-die progressive header, capable of handling wire with diameter 10mm – 17.5mm. By simply touching an icon on the control panel the operator can recall, in a few seconds, jobs that have been produced previously. In fact it is possible to set-up electronically the position of the K.O pins inside the dies and the wire feed without using any wrenches whatsoever.

Wire is fed by grippers, which ensure a very high precision, (+/-0.05mm) thus avoiding damage to wire and offering the maximum clamping over on a greater wire surface area. One set of grippers covers the whole standard wire diameter range and avoids the use of wire stops reducing drastically set-up times and operating costs. The cutter holder is fully guided in order to avoid even minor flexing, while the transfer mechanism consists of independent finger units. Each set of fingers is independently pneumatically clamped so that the correct air pressure can be applied to each set of fingers as required.

The oscillating transfer provides for greater flexibility and

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degrees of operation available for the opening and closing of the fingers. A special device makes it possible to retain the product during the ejection from the dies – a facility especially recommended for the production of short, special and very complex shape parts.

The K.O on the punch side is innovative and independent from ram movement. Trimming is made with an advanced cam system, which is permanently assembled on the header.

The 616 also includes independent hydraulic lock of the dies.

In addition, the header model 616 WS can be equipped with a pre-heating system. The pre-heating system is induction and the coil is housed in a strategic position, which allows users to heat the material from 600°C up to 950°C before it is transferred into the tooling area. Prior to the cutting area there is an optical pyrometer that constantly monitors to ensure only wire with the correct temperature can reach the working area via the automatically controlled transfer finger unit.

A special refrigeration system positioned in the die holder facilitates the circulation of coolant, while the fireproof sound enclosure and automatic fire suppression equipment assure maximum safety when working in every situation.

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HEROSLAM increases capabilities HEROSLAM S.A.L, a manufacturer of thread rolling tools for the fastener industry, has recently invested in state of the art equipment to expand its production capabilities.

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mong several new purchases, HEROSLAM has acquired a new CNC grinding machine for its circular and planetary die production department. The acquisition of this new machine comes in response to increased demand for large dimension and special circular and planetary dies from its leading customers in the aerospace, oil and gas, railway, nail and automotive industries.

This new equipment can produce large circular dies up to a 420mm diameter and 400mm height and is able to produce special threads such as UNJ, Trapezoidal and Pipe threads.

HEROSLAM has also acquired a new coating furnace in order to double the capacity of its surface treatment department. The need of coated dies for rolling hardened parts (10.9, 12.9, etc) and special alloys, along with the important cost savings that a longer tool service life provides, have significantly increased the demand of coated dies (GG coating, Nitrading, etc) from HEROSLAM's customers and this new equipment is intended to cover such a demand.

Finally, and in order to comply with its strict Quality Assurance Programme, HEROSLAM has recently acquired a new digital profilometer in order to measure and verify the accuracy of the threaded profile of 100% of the dies that are produced at its facilities.

With this new equipment, HEROSLAM intends to continue improving the quality of its thread rolling dies in terms of accuracy, quality, consistency, and service life, as well as to meet the increasing demand for large dimension circular dies.

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New high precision RW series BILWINCO, a manufacturer of advanced weighing systems for fasteners, says that it has introduced a new revolution in weighing and packing of hardware.

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ILWINCO states that its new high precision RW series of hardware multihead weighers offer significant advantages to customers including: A compact design that reduces product damages and increases speed; a smoother body without points of attachment – helping to reduce risks of product mix; as well as a direct weighing principle giving nothing but the best accuracy through a robust and long lasting load cell system.

“These new state of the art multihead scales are being used in high-end BILWINCO total packaging line solutions for the worldwide fastener market. Since 1955 we have delivered more than 6,000 solutions worldwide to primarily the automotive industry, the construction industry and the DIY market.”

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EDP’s inventory system provides efficiency EDP Plc, a specialist in software solutions to distributors, explains how implementing its Quantum VS ERP solution – an inventory management and purchasing system – can positively impact on sales and customer service levels.

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uantum VS ERP delivers a reliable, easy to use inventory system that manages repetitive tasks such as sales, purchase order or stock cycle monitoring – providing a team with a feeling of ‘supported’ control within the purchasing environment, and ensuring that product or component reorder requirements are immediately highlighted.

The system will also alert a user to potential stock-outs, late or missed deliveries, and will allow easy analysis of stock using whatever metrics chosen – under or over-stocked items, slow moving items, or items not selling recently. Implementing a trusted stock management system will achieve stock optimisation, improve a business and maximise profit.

The implementation of an inventory management and purchasing system such as Quantum VS ERP solution removes the guesswork from decision making within a purchasing or inventory environment and also eliminates time consuming ‘number crunching’. By using an automated system that provides reliable essential information, it is simple to make more informed stock management decisions, resulting in a fully empowered, knowledgeable and supported sales team that can provide subtle improvements in the customer service experience.

Stock management is a fundamental aspect of any successful supply driven company, otherwise maintaining control becomes a challenge as the consequences impact upon sales, customer service and finance. The impact can be heavier than ever before with the drive for ‘just-in-time’ stock and the pursuit for customer service.

Stock holding can also present a financial balancing act and the predicament of tying up too much capital versus the cost

of losing business if demand cannot be satisfied. Maintaining a constant awareness of stock location, lead time, demand origination and the ultimate stock destination are essential as the Internet and e-commerce make it very easy for competitors to respond quickly if a business cannot immediately satisfy its customers’ needs.

Businesses now appreciate the need for a pre-emptive approach to sales and supply, in direct contrast to the reactive sales culture of the past and as a result a business can now be under constant pressure to ensure that its full product range is always available. There is a requirement to balance cash flow, unnecessary stock levels and unwanted expenditure with increasing competitiveness – all of which are reliant upon successful sales and stock forecasting.

Jack Pennington chooses Rapid Racking Jack Pennington Ltd, a UK industrial fastener, fixing, electrical, and tooling distributor, has chosen Rapid Racking to enhance its new warehouse after its successful expansion.

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fter a number of successful years trading from its head office in Shipley, UK, Jack Pennington Ltd decided to expand its business operation in the south of the UK. The company needed to find a site for expansion that would suit its requirements and its customers' needs. The site could then further enhance its service and coverage of the UK for the coming years.

Once the location and warehouse were chosen, Jack Pennington’s new warehouse needed to be 'equip ready' for use. A number of racking companies were asked to submit design ideas for the large warehouse project and Rapid Racking was eventually chosen due to the speed of delivery and its project management. Rapid was tasked with filling the new site with as much racking as possible whilst still allowing for fork lift trucks to easily move around, and after an initial site visit, a CAD drawing was made incorporating a number of Rapid’s products such as Rapid 1, Rapid 2, Pallet Racking and Cantilever Racking.

Various revisions were made over the following months as Jack Pennington’s needs changed and once the final layout was agreed upon, delivery and installation were arranged at the Jack Pennington’s convenience.

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Merlin’s delivery van routing App for Android™ Merlin Business Software has developed a Delivery Van Routing App for Android™ – designed to reduce cost and increase efficiency by eliminating the need for printed delivery notes and manifests.

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he App will allow users to download the delivery manifest for a given route or vehicle, plot a route using Google™ Maps Navigation, send delivery updates and have customers sign for deliveries electronically, and stream the live information straight into a back office system.

At the beginning of a shift a driver can log in with a username and password, input the date and route number or vehicle registration into the application, and the App will automatically download the delivery manifest, with the lines and quantities to be delivered displayed. The driver can then plot a route, send updates via SMS (available only on devices with telephony capability) and email (available only where the device has an active data connection) to customers to show how long their delivery will take to arrive.

“Having provided industry specific software to the fastener industry for over forty years, we realise there is a 50/50 split in fastener suppliers delivering on their own transport and via carrier, with some delivering on both. Carrier integration is a module we’ve offered for some time now, integrating with ACE, APC, CityLink, DPD, FedEx, NetDespatch, ParcelForce, Tuffnells, TNT, TPN, UKMail and UPS, allowing suppliers to streamline their distribution process – removing the need to rekey the information on the carriers website. Now, with the recent increased demand for mobile applications in the work place and the roll out of 4G to 98% of the population by the end of 2014, we’ve developed our latest Delivery Van Routing App for Android™, which fully integrates with Merlin’s Delivery Van Routing module.” www.merlinsw.co.uk

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Our business is centrally located at our West Midlands hub with a number of additional locations that create our national network.

We have a fleet in excess of 400 vehicles that deliver everything from a jiffy bag to a full load throughout the UK. Through our business divisions we can deliver a seamless experience whether you are looking for UK distribution or international supply chain services.

ASK US ABOUT Our 24 hour delivery promise Our fully owned national network Track and Trace Timed delivery services Proof of Delivery Our bespoke IT solutions Our Customer Services Team Our Delivery and Collection service Aspray24 drivers In-cab communication Parcel security Our automated UK hub Saturday AM deliveries

M A N A G E M E N T + SY S T E M S

Mobile warehouse management from OrderWise OrderWise Business Software says its mobile warehouse management devices work wirelessly in conjunction with its main system, combined with barcode scanning, to provide the perfect partnership for fast paced warehouse environments.

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rderWise customers have the ability to pick multiple orders at the same time, and can ensure the most efficient walk route is taken. Scan validation of product, bin, batch and serial bar code also results in reduced discrepancies and faster throughput to lower the cost of servicing orders.

New functionality is constantly introduced including the recently added ‘Pick Rules’ feature enabling pickers to wirelessly create and sync new picks from their mobile device – based on a range of user assigned pick rule criteria and logic.

One company using OrderWise’s PDA devices for its warehouse operations is UK independent supplier and manufacturer of hinges, ironmongery, threaded bar and chain – A. Perry & Co (Hinges) Ltd.

From goods receipt and container handling, stock replenishments, picking and shipping, along with stock takes, movements and adjustments, A.Perry & Co has increased efficiency, productivity and accuracy across all areas of its warehouse activities.

Chris Perry, operations director, explained: “We can process over 1,000 orders a day, which can equate to over 25 tonnes of stock, so the small margins within our business require the most efficient of systems. After just a few weeks of implementing OrderWise Business Software and using its mobile warehouse devices we were handling the same volumes as our old system with less staff and exceptional accuracy.”

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Since 1929 has been specialising in fastener technology. With a competent team of 16 staff and our own procurement and QA organisation in Asia, we are partner to manufacturers and distributors. With the capacity to warehouse over 4.500 pallets we offer all the logistics services which are customary in the sector to customers. As a certified organisation, we are familiar with all current sampling and QA processes.

We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you.

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July 2014 UK + Ireland Fastener + Fixing Magazine provides a unique reference guide that offers the industry a fast and easy way to source both current and upcoming product Catalogues.

Use this convenient service to call, fax or email the companies to request a copy of their latest Catalogue and up to date product information.

Anixter Component Solutions

Altiplas

Tel: +44 (0) 1494 458 986 www.altiplas.co.uk

Specialist in the supply and distribution of Aluminium, Titanium and Plastic Fasteners and Components to the trade and industry.

We offer both a standard and non-standard range of products and cater to the Aerospace, Construction, Automotive & Petrochemical industries to name but a few.

Accreditations: BSI 9001 2008 and AS9120.

Anixter Component Solutions specialise in the supply and distribution of Plastic and Metal Fasteners calling on a range of over 10,000 standard parts. At any one time we stock in excess of 50 million parts, many available next day. We also offer a bespoke component sourcing and product design service.

Tel: +44 (0) 1202 865 222 www.anixtercomponents.com

Apex Stainless Fasteners Ltd As the UK’s leading Stainless Steel Wholesaler to the distribution Trade, Apex provides a comprehensive stock range, with in excess of €12 million of both globally sourced and own manufactured Quality Assured metric, unified and imperial fasteners in A2 & A4. A reliable and competitively priced service, including UK next day delivery on all stock items, is provided. email: sales@apexstainless.com Same day shipment to Ireland is available by arrangement. www.apexstainless.com

Standard Fasteners Extensive range of over 100,000 stock lines including non-preferred and difficult-to-source items

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 603 934 email: bdirect@bollhoff.com

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Ash Fasteners

Tel: +44 (0) 121 328 3881 www.ashfasteners.co.uk

The UK’s foremost manufacturer of long length & specialist cold forged fasteners in Steel, Stainless, Aluminium or Brass. Any length from M3 up to a M12 diameter with Hex, Flange Hex, Cup Square, Countersunk, Pan, Round or Cheese Heads with Torx, Pozi, Struck Slot or Indented Hex. Threaded Metric or Imperial including UNF, UNC, Whitworth, BSF, BA.

Bollhoff Direct

Bülte Plastics UK

Bollhoff Direct offer unrivalled stockholding of more than 100,000 standard and non-preferred metric parts in materials including Stainless Steel, High-Tensile Steel, Brass and Nylon, direct from Germany.

New product lines include: RippLock anti-vibration screws, nuts and washers, VaryBond adhesives and cutting discs.

With nearly 60 years of experience and expertise on plastic fasteners and protection parts, Bülte is able to address any demand from standard to customized products.

Off the shelf: 25,000 references of screws, washers, spacers, plugs, nuts, … in PA, PP, PVDF, PE… Not enough?

Contact us for any specific request related to plastic parts.

Project handled under ISO9001 quality standard.

Bollhoff Direct, your local European supplier.

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Tel: +44 (0) 1789 263 753 www.bulte.com

C ATA LO G U E R A C K Everbuild Building Products

DS Fasteners Ltd

Everbuild Building Products are the UK and Ireland’s largest manufacturer of Sealants, Adhesives, Fillers and Building Chemicals. Their A4 sized World Class Catalogue is bigger and better than ever, reflecting Everbuild’s global success and current position within the market.

This 179 page catalogue also features the entire Feb range!

Switch to Stover Nuts the automotive industry approved all metal self locking nut.

Ex-stock from D.S. Fasteners Ltd in grade 8, 10, 12 & fine pitch.

Tel: +44 (0) 1842 763 000 www.dsfasteners.co.uk

• Nylon Insert Nuts – Flange Nuts • Castle Nuts • Nylon Dome Nuts • Dome Nuts • Weld Nuts • Full & Lock Nut • Flanged Head Set Screws DIN 6921

Tel: +44 (0) 113 240 2424 www.everbuild.co.uk

Fastbolt

Tel: +44 (0) 1908 650 100 www.fastbolt.com

Fastbolt is a leading wholesaler of industrial fasteners to European distributors only. Apart from a highly specialised product range ex stock Fastbolt offers individual supply solutions such as customised packing, direct container imports, pre-import quality inspections and a revolutionary online availability check and ordering system: FBonline.

Galaxy Fasteners Galaxy Fasteners is now firmly established as a market leader for supplying specialised distributors within the structural engineering and farm building sector. The complete product range is available from stock, covering application at the initial fabrication stage – from submission of the original draftsman’s list, right through to the fully cladded structure. email: office@galaxy-screws.com www.galaxy-screws.co.uk

Hafren Security Fasteners

Heat Treatment 2000 Ltd

‘Security fasteners for every application’

Automotive Specialists

• Widest range of tamper resistant nuts and bolts – worldwide • In-stock for same day despatch to distributors only • High-quality bespoke security fasteners manufacturing service • Sensitive areas need security fixings to deter vandalism and theft • Many new products and sizes recently added to our range Secure business with Hafren!

Tel: +44 (0) 1686 621 300 Email: info@hafrenfasteners.com

New computer controlled 1 tonne per hour continuous furnace for Carburising / Carbonitriding Harden & Temper Capacity 350 tonnes per week TS16949 + CQI – 9 Approved Fastener Specialists.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 526 2000 email: sales@heattreat2000.co.uk

Icon Fasteners

Lee Spring

Icon Fasteners is your higher grade supplier and the UK’s leading supplier from stock for 12.9 Cap, 10.9 Button, 10.9 Csk self colour/Zinc, 10.9 Hexagon, 8.8 Hexagon Galv. We are able to supply PPAP parts, and have an experienced specials team that source & manufacture parts.

New look Series 20 Lee Spring UK catalogue featuring almost 20,000 product types, including High Pressure Springs, Metric Bantam™ Mini-Compression Springs and the latest in Heavy Duty Die Springs.

email: sales@icon-fasteners.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1902 491 122

To order, call Arnold Industries, the official Lee Spring distributor in Ireland Tel: +353 (0)21 429 7752 www.leespring.co.uk

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C ATA LO G U E R A C K Lindapter International

Tel: +44 (0)1274 521 444 www.lindapter.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 421 252 www.rolevet.com

New Rail Brochure.

Lindapter clamps allow faster steel construction and reduced labour costs. The new brochure is designed for engineers and contractors working in the rail industry and illustrates applications such as securing station roofs, overhead line equipment, and low speed rail.

Available in English, French or German.

Product

Guide

Owlett-Jaton is the UK’s largest supplier of fasteners, fixings, ironmongery, hardware, and associated items to the UK distributor and merchant trade.

Experienced sales and distribution teams are dedicated to delivering a first class service to their customers and just one call gives you access to our comprehensive product range.

Tel: +44 (0) 1785 819 819 www.ojtrade.co.uk

Rolevet Ltd

SPIROL – COILED SPRING PINS

Rolevet are a leading manufacturer of industrial fasteners, specialising in non-standard and bespoke to customer specifications.

Manufacturing from specialist alloys, duplex stainless steels and high nickel alloys.

Our manufacturing facility incorporates a hot-forging section alongside a fully equipped CNCWorkshop, resulting in Rolevet offering the complete fastener supply solution.

Versatile SPIROL Coiled Spring Pins provide flexibility, uniform strength, equal stress distribution, closer diameter tolerances, no interlocking, substantial advantages in trouble-free automatic feeding, and they reduce costs. Heavy, standard, and light duty pins provide combinations of strength, flexibility and diameter to meet the specific engineering objectives of your pinning applications.

Tel: +44 (0) 1536 444 800 www.spirol.com

SPIROL – DISC SPRINGS

SPIROL – SLOTTED SPRING PINS

SPIROL Disc Springs are conically-shaped, washer-type components designed to be axially loaded. SPIROL offer a standard-size range in outside diameters from 8mm to 200mm to meet your diverse application needs. SPIROL standard disc springs meet all DIN 2093 performance, tolerance and quality specifications as well as DIN 2092 design criteria.

SPIROL manufactures Slotted Spring Pins to ISO 8752 (EN 28752), ASME 18.8.4M Type B (Metric non interlocking) and ASME B18.8.2 (Inch), in High Carbon Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel and Chrome Stainless Steel. We also produce special products subject to quantity such as light duty ISO 13337, reduced ends and combination pins.

Tel: +44 (0) 1536 444 800 www.spirol.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 490 490 www.stf-fasteners.co.uk

Owlett-Jaton

Tel: +44 (0) 1536 444 800 www.spirol.com

Stainless Threaded Fasteners

Star Fasteners (UK) Ltd

Stainless Threaded Fasteners, a member of The Hexstone Ltd Group of companies, is one of Europe’s leading stainless steel fasteners wholesalers.

• Stainless Steel A2, A4 and A4-80 • Brass • Non-Standard Specials • Marine Hardware 316SS • Action Can® Aerosols for Industry • BS EN ISO9001:2000 Accreditation Next Day Delivery Dedicated to Distributors/Stockists.

Star Fasteners, the UK’s largest Huck distributor.

Huck fasteners are installed wherever there’s a requirement for structural strength and resistance to vibration & loosening making them suitable for tough engineering situations.

Stock includes rivets, threaded inserts, screws. Tool sales, hire and repair complement the service. Many years of application experience ensures unrivalled technical support.

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Tel: +44 (0) 115 932 4939 www.starfasteners.co.uk

C ATA LO G U E R A C K Supplying industrial fasteners for 30 years

dedicated to meeting all your fastening needs

Staytite

TFC LTD

Staytite stock an extensive range of specialist fasteners designed to speed up production. The introduction of the Stayplas 30 screw for plastic has further enhanced our core product range of: SEMS Screws, Barb Nuts, Carp Nuts, All Metal Lock Nuts, Serrated and Non Serrated Flange Nuts and Bolts.

With a team of technical field sales managers and quality products in stock at multiple UK locations, TFC can supply the right part to a variety of customers. This includes self-clinch fasteners, self-broaching fasteners, rivet bushes, blind threaded insert nuts, weld studs and insertion tools.

email: distributors@staytite.com Tel: + 44 (0) 1494 462 322

For more information, call us and download our comprehensive technical product catalogue now.

Tel: 0845 643 9024 www.tfc.eu.com

T.I.Midwood & Co LTD (TIMco)

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Tel: +44 (0) 1829 261 111 www.TIMco.co.uk

Wholesale suppliers of screws, fasteners, fixings, nails & power tool accessories to distributors throughout Europe.

The TIMco range includes Woodscrews, Classic Multi-purpose screws, drywall screws, anchors and other screw types. FirmaHold products consist of collated nails and fuel cells and Addax power tool accessory range includes SDS bits, masonry bits, TCT multi-purpose drills, cobalt drills, holesaws and many more.

TR Fastenings TR Fastenings – Global manufacturer & distributor of fasteners including sheet metal fasteners, PCB hardware & cable management, inserts for plastic, self-locking fasteners, sets, bolts, studding, screws, nuts, security fasteners, blind rivets & nuts, micro diameter and more.

• Competitive prices • Next day delivery on all stocked items • Online technical support. email: sales@trfastenings.com www.trfastenings.com

Victory Fasteners Limited

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 544 480 Fax: +44 (0) 1902 544 481

Quality, Integrity and Service without compromise.

Victory Fasteners is a specialist company stockholding high grade alloy industrial fasteners in grades 10.9/12.9/SAE 8.

• 95% Western European origins • 95% available with BS EN 10204 3.1/Mill certificates if required • Socket and Hexagon products M8 – M64, ½ – 2½ • Grades 10.9 & 12.9 • We have one of the best fully threaded ranges within Europe.

Contact TR today – 40 years of service innovation

Washer Factory Ltd We are one of the leading manufacturers of non-standard and specialised stainless steel, duplex stainless and non-ferrous washers and light pressings.

We have an extensive range and offer quick turnaround, see our website for more information, or call our sales office for fast and friendly help.

Tel: +44 (0) 1902 865 777 www.washer-factory.com

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Spiralock® thread form nuts STANLEY Engineered Fastening now offers self-locking Spiralock® thread form in a full range of corrosion resistant, stainless steel, fractional and metric hex flange nuts.

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or more than 35 years, the Spiralock® thread form has been used in extreme fastening applications where joint failure or loosening is not an option – from the main engines of NASA’s Space Shuttle, the Saturn Cassini orbiter and Titan Huygens probe, to deep sea oil rigs, military and aerospace vehicles, as well as medical implants such as artificial limbs and heart pumps.

STANLEY points out that its Spiralock threaded nuts accept standard male fasteners; eliminate the need for other locking devices; minimise galling – since it is free spinning until clamp load is applied; and substantially reduce the potential for fatigue failure compared to standard threads.

“The Spiralock thread form solves thread loosening and joint integrity issues by changing the physics of how the threads interact. In traditional 60° threads, the gap between the upper edges of the male and female threads can lead to shock, vibration, or temperature caused thread loosening. Stress concentration and fatigue at the first few engaged threads is also a problem, particularly with softer metals. The unique profile of Spiralock threads closes the gap that causes loosening, improving the integrity and reliability of threaded joints.”

Industries concerned about corrosion will also benefit from the corrosion protection delivered by the nuts’ grade 316 austenitic stainless steel composition, which can be used instead of lower grades of stainless steel.

Jubilee secures pole position The 2014 motorsport calendar is in full swing and once again Jubilee Clips will be used extensively across a number of series and models and at some of the most prestigious races, such as Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix.

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his season has a special focus for Jubilee Clips as the company has reached an agreement to sponsor Amigo Motorsport driver Rob Gaffney in the single make UK Ginetta GT5 series.

If there is one thing racing drivers hate it is being beaten by an equipment failure, which means that selecting the right components is critical – which is why Ginetta specified the Jubilee brand.

“In all of the years I’ve worked on racing cars I can honestly say I have never been let down by a genuine Jubilee Clip,” commented Fred Marsh, Amigo Motorsport’s chief mechanic. “Those guys have more experience than anyone in making hose clips and I can see why Ginetta specified Jubilee by brand.”

On Jubilee’s involvement in supply hose clamps, Ian Jennings, managing director at Jubilee Clips, said: “I am a big fan of motorsport. I love to see engineering pushed to the limits because going further and faster and competing for the win is what it is all about. Like our company, Amigo Motorsport is a family venture, proving that enthusiasm is more important than budget.

They’ve been very welcoming to us and we were very happy to help them out with their ambitious plans.” www.jubileeclips.co.uk

Hex sealing nuts with locking patch ZaGO Manufacturing Inc’s hex sealing nuts now come with nylon patch as an extra added value, which the company says results in the ultimate protection, with locking and sealing in one design.

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ex sealing nuts block air, liquid, dust and other contaminants with a special defensive rubber, while resisting vibration with the patch-locking element. ZaGO manufactures these nuts with a groove to capture an O-ring, transforming an ordinary nut into a sealing nut with full metal-to-metal contact.

The sealing nuts are then put through a second process where a nylon patch is permanently spray bonded onto the threads creating a locking element to withstand vibration.

In cases of severe pressure, ZaGO says that its self-sealing nuts offer the ultimate sealing protection and can withstand extreme conditions due to their unique design, which features a rubber layer on the face of the nut.

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RotaBolts extending life of offshore platforms Extending the life of offshore oil and gas platforms beyond their original design philosophy has resulted in RotaBolt速 measurement technology being adopted across a number of major projects.

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combination of 'permanent' repair work, upgrading existing infrastructure, and the development of new and complex strengthening systems, has resulted in new contracts and a significant area of business for the company.

With expectations that oil and gas fields may still be producing for another 25 to 30 years, the work has also included the straightforward re-fit of RotaBolts on existing production infrastructure, such as on heat exchangers and high-pressure pipe work and flanges. However, it is where new designs and engineering techniques have had to be used that the fasteners have been helping to break new ground.

Where there has been a requirement for repair work to be carried out there have been no off-the-shelf solutions. Structural strengthening programmes have varied from applying massive clamping systems to platform legs and support infrastructures, through to fitting underwater cable stays more commonly associated with bridge structures. Changes to the design and engineering details have also impacted fabrication and installation.

RotaBolt速 is currently supplying a range of its measurement fasteners to offshore contractors for use on clamping systems, flanges and jacket reinforcement designs. These vary from M24 bolts on clamps of less than half a metre in diameter, up to M90 bolts that are 3.5 metres long being used on cable stay clamps that are 130 tonnes.

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Keeping customer needs as priority #1...

Our larger facility now provides: • Improved product development • Future growth of product line • Double the amount of in-stock inventory to one billion parts • Increased inventory allowing for same-day shipping of catalog items • Expanded shipping & receiving

• Expanded on-site tooling & production for custom orders

Additional customer conveniences include: • 24/7 website availability • Manufacturing operates 24/7 • Reach a real person Mon-Fri 7am-5pm CST (USA)

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PEMSERTER® Series 4® upgraded The PEMSERTER® Series 4® press for installing self-clinching fasteners, from PennEngineering®, has been newly upgraded with an optical sensor feature designed to promote faster work set-up.

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he newly engineered Optical Sensor Indicator (OSI) has been integrated as standard into the built-in point of operation safety of the press to signal when the safety is properly set for each job.

The OSI activates during set-up mode when the press ram/punch is being adjusted onto the workpiece prior to fastener installation. The process is set in motion when the operator unlocks the ram-jam nut and then begins to adjust the ram clockwise. The OSI then changes colour (from black to orange) at the exact point when the safety is successfully engaged, eliminating the potential for operator error.

The press achieves adjustable insertion force from 1.8kN to 53.4kN / 400lbs to 6 tonnes and features 45.7cm / 18 inch throat depth providing clearance for a wide variety of chassis configurations.

Camlock Systems provides miniature cam lock imageHOLDERS designs and manufactures tablet holders that enable businesses to deploy tablet computers in public spaces such as airports, hospitals, restaurants or shops. A miniature cam lock, manufactured by Camlock Systems, secures the case with the tablet PC inside.

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mageHOLDERS has designed a patented case that is unique in holding any iOS, Android or Windows tablet.

Customers can choose between the off the shelf ranges including wall mounted, counter top / floor standing enclosures or a customised solution. In addition, enclosures with imageHOLDERS’ gooseneck design have the ability to tilt and rotate 180°. Each enclosure has a VESA mount, complying with the Flat Display Mounting Interface (FDMI) Standard. imageHOLDERS chose a lock manufactured by Camlock Systems to secure the tablet in its case and protect it from unauthorised access.

Camlock’s Series 21 is a micro size 5-disc tumbler cam lock, which offers good security in a small package. Its ultra small proportions – including a body length of only 8mm – make the lock the ideal solution when limited space is available. The polished chrome finish ensures that the solid lock looks good on any application.

Adrian Thompson, CEO at imageHOLDERS, says: “Ever since we developed our tablet enclosure range we have used the locks from Camlock Systems. Camlock has proven to be a reliable supplier to us and we appreciate their excellent customer service.”

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Details make the difference!

Our long experience in the sector of fasteners for bolts and metallic hardware items allow Vipa to satisfy all requests and tasks for the most demanding customers also in the special sector for particular designed products.

The articles can be created and selected from a multiple range of materials.

The certified factories involved in the production of these parts guarantee very high production standards, which will be verified in our internal laboratories where quality, mechanical, chemical and metric tolerances are tested at all times.

www.vipafasteners.com

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Quick stapling from PREBENA German manufacturer of pneumatic nailers, compressors and fasteners, PREBENA Wilfried Bornemann GmbH & Co KG, has developed a special modular system for industrial production.

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REBENA modules can be used in a variety of applications including modern equipment of prefabricated house elements and are a reliable and robust solution for quick stapling of the PREBENA Type Z staples from 50mm – 64mm. The tools are also suitable for industrial processing of gypsum fibre, fermacell, fibreboard and other board materials.

Due to the changeable magazine and the industrial packaging of the staples, a quick reloading of the modules is possible, with empty shot safety device and magazine sensors ensuring a disturbance free operation. The PREBENA modules are supplied ready for installation.

PREBENA modules characteristics include: Specifications module 11-Z64: • Empty shot safety.

• Weight: 9.75kg • Maximum rate of fire = 12 shots per second.

• Weight with staples: 15.85kg • External triggering by PLC program.

• Working pressure: 4.5 bar – 7.5 bar • Top load magazine by changing magzine.

• Air consumption: 1.8l / staple at 6 bar • Magazine Capacity: 32 staple bars

Specifications module 11-Z80: • Weight: 14.5kg • Weight with staples: 21kg • Working pressure: 4.5 bar – 7.5 bar • Air consumption: 3.4l / staple at 6 bar • Magazine Capacity: 32 staple bars

Two new nailing tools

MASTER-PLATETM BUSHES AND STUDS FOR BONDING

Tacwise has added two new nailing tools to its range of electric tackers – the 18G/50 Brad Nailer and the 16G/45 Finish Nailer.

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oth nailers embrace an all new magazine with a high-level of precision, with the 18G tool featuring two viewing windows. As with all new generation Tacwise electrics there is also a quick release nail gate and easy close side load system.

The 18G/50 Brad Nailer is a dedicated nailing tool with precision air tool construction, which will accurately drive 18 gauge brads with little marking to the surface of the timber.

This saves the user a lot of time and frees a hand to guide and position the workpiece. The nailing tool can also be used for a temporary fix during glue drying.

The 16G/45 Finish Nailer fires the 16 gauge finish nail, a heavier nail than the 18 gauge version, allowing its use in a wide selection of applications including those that require a heavier, more secure second fix nail.

Tacwise says its dedicated nailers are quick to load and do not require gas packs or compressors – the user must simply load, plug in/turn on and fire.

The flexible solution for every mounting need

An easier way to torque TorcUP Industrial Bolting Tools has introduced a Torque Calculator App for intended field estimation of a torque value based on stud or nut size and lubrication.

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hen working with bolted joints where torque is critical, TorcUP says that its Torque Calc App is the perfect solution due to its ease of use.

The user simply enters a stud or nut size to get a torque value – with the App also offering multiple readings based on lubrication.

With this tool users have the ability to estimate torque for any situation whether breaking a stuck fastener, setting a wrench or simply confirming a specification. The Torque Calc App is available in both standard and metric versions with details on six different lubrication materials.

"Downloading the App to an iPhone offers a quick, easy estimation of the torque necessary for a situation."

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Achieve set torque fast with C-Tech wrench Snap-on Industrial (UK) says its multi-faceted range of torque wrenches unite torque and angle in a single mode, providing a fast and accurate way of achieving set torque while applying the correct angle tightening sequence.

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apable of holding 1,500 readings that can be downloaded for audit purposes, the C-Tech wrench can provide 40 pre-set password protected torque settings for a secure and reliable setting of torque in sequence. The wrench also uses patent pending technology that automatically recalculates the correct torque setting when adding an extension bar for greater leverage or clearance to the C-Tech.

In addition to the LED indicator lights, an audible beep and handle vibration will alert the user when the correct value is achieved, even in the most demanding of conditions. Snap-on

says the rugged all steel construction has been designed and tested to provide years of serviceable life.

Control-Tech industrial torque wrenches are available with a 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch drive fixed, or interchangeable head – all with an easy to use software solution and highly programmable features.

The C-Tech product range can be used across a number of industrial markets including aviation, assembly, inspection, construction, power generation, oil and gas, and heavy plant equipment.

BeA achieves globally recognised quality standard BeA Fastening Systems, a manufacturer of fastening tools, technology and consumables for a wide range of industrial and construction markets, has successfully achieved a globally recognised quality standard.

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ollowing a rigorous auditing process carried out by independent assessors BM TRADA, the business has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification. John Mercer, managing director at BeA, said: “Throughout our 100 year history, BeA has always been committed to excellence in everything we do. Our success in achieving ISO 9001:2008 reflects that and provides customers in the numerous sectors we serve with third party verification of our quality focused approach.”

In order to secure ISO 9001:2008 companies and organisations must be able to demonstrate stringent quality management systems and targets across many different and diverse areas of its operations. Everything is scrutinised and evaluated by a third party certification body – from service delivery and operational management to business planning, administration, and even employment practices. Applicants must also show they are committed to continuous improvement and agree to undergo annual audits, as well as recertification every three years.

In awarding BeA its certification to ISO 9001:2008, assessors from BM TRADA praised the company for being a well-run and professional business with a highly experienced and knowledgeable team of staff and also complimented the robust nature of its quality management systems.

John Mercer added: “BeA holds a number of quality certifications and awards but ISO 9001:2008 remains one of the most important because of its universal, high profile and far reaching nature. We are absolutely delighted to be certified and I would like to congratulate the entire BeA team for their continued efforts in working to the very highest standards.”

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GESIPA®’s PowerBird® Pro Gold Edition GESIPA states that its PowerBird® Pro Gold Edition is a blind rivet setting tool that sets new standards due to its innovative technology and modern design.

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owerBird® Pro Gold Edition features a low-wear brushless motor that provides a high setting force of 20kN and fast setting frequencies. The operating time of the sliding battery can also be increased by using the braking power.

Additional features of the PowerBird Pro Gold Edition include a quick charge function, ergonomic shape, light weight, soft grip, and three light emitting diodes – helping it to handle poor light conditions. www.gesipa.com

Tougher and faster cordless range Hitachi says its power tool 18V 5.0Ah lithium-ion cordless range is tougher, faster and more advanced than any of its predecessors – featuring the latest brushless motor, advanced electronic control technology and high performance lithium-ion batteries.

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itachi points out the benefits of this technology include 200% more run time per charge than 3.0Ah batteries – while keeping the same size and weight for the tools. In addition, due to the battery design, the cordless range has slim grip handles that provide even more control and ergonomic comfort for the user. Its slide design also means the tools are fully compatible with the entire Hitachi range of 18V slide lithium-ion batteries.

Multi-cell monitoring means every battery cell gets the maximum charge and with safety and long battery life in mind, Multiplex Protection prevents deep discharge, overloading and overheating when recharging.

The 18V 5.0Ah cordless range includes combi, driver and SDS-Plus hammer drills, circular, jigsaw and reciprocating saws, angle grinders, impact drivers and wrenches, automatic screwdrivers and fans.

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Yokota introduces E-Wrenches Dutch air tool distributor Rami Yokota has introduced a new range of E-Wrenches – offering hybrid technology for tightening threaded fasteners.

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okota electric system wrenches, with integrated torque transducer and angle sensor, offer a large reduction of energy consumption and a high degree of accuracy and work efficiency, points out Rami Yokota.

The range consists of three different sizes of tools, with a total torque range between 7.5Nm and 90Nm. Yokota impulse wrenches are widely used for tightening jobs in the assembly industry, where accurate torque tolerances are necessary. The impulse tools are light, powerful, small and have no kick-back.

The new tools have a low weight/torque ratio; high speed fastening; acoustic and LED signals for tightening status indication; an electric (brushless) servo drive – freely RPM adjustable in the controller; hybrid technology; and a 100% check on tightening abnormalities including cross thread and double hit.

“Product liability is essential to carmakers, and all tightened joints have to be correct. For this reason all bolted joints must be counted, documented and tightened with the right clamping force. In order to do this, a user must use an impulse wrench (with a built-in torque transducer and angle encoder on the main shaft) connected to a controller. If the controller establishes that the tightened joints do not meet the specifications, it can give a line-stop signal and the joints can be checked manually."

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‘pull-link’ battery tools a success Anzi Sinolink Europe introduced its new series of ‘pull-link’ battery riveting tools last year and has reported a positive reaction from customers on both quality features and price level.

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Spit adds to its drywall range Spit has added the 218Li – a drywall cordless professional screwdriver – to its drywall product range, which has been designed for use with both single and collated drywall screws.

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he 18V Spit 218Li drywall screwdriver weighs 1.6kg, is versatile, and boasts a long battery life – Spit says that it can also install up to 3,400 screws with one 40 minute battery charge, allowing the user to work fatigue free for longer.

The screwdriver’s compact size, soft grip handle, adjustable screw depth mechanism, and integrated LED lights also make it comfortable and easy to use.

The tool comes with two 4.2Ah lithium-ion batteries and is available both individually and in a kit format containing the SPEED 55 EASY CLICK adaptor for use with collated screws. Both versions come with three year warranty on the tool and a one year warranty on the batteries and charger.

Chris Rose, Spit product manager, said: “The power to weight ratio of this tool is incredible. The 218Li is robust, ergonomic and extremely compact – simply all the features a drywaller needs.”

Tytecker introduces rebar tying system Tytecker has introduced the Rebar Pro, a rebar tying system designed to maximise productivity and reduce workload – suitable for high-volume, high-speed rebar tying of large horizontal reinforcement projects.

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ytecker states that due to its patented rebar tying technique, the Rebar Pro can be used in a wide variety of rebar types – ranging up to 30mm connection diameter – and is ideal for large flooring areas where speed and consistency is critical.

The advantages to using a Rebar Pro include: Ergonomics – no more bending, reduces fatigue, high-quality ties, and consistent quality connections. Tytecker says the Rebar Pro is also quick – up to 3 times faster than traditional tying – and it’s easy – meaning everybody can work with the system after a short introduction.

The worldwide patented rebar clips are made of spring wire to get a flexible connection, which Tytecker states will never break.

The system uses only one type of spring steel clip for rebar diameters from 6mm – 16mm up to a cross connection of 30mm.

“Using the Rebar Pro ensures high-quality rebar tying, with strong and durable connections and its ease of use ensures a flexible workforce, as the system is very easy to operate."

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GEDORE extension with holding magnet The GEDORE extension 1990 M with holding magnet secures a screw safely in a socket – preventing it from falling out.

It also eliminates the difficult problem of grasping a screw in a confined space.

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EDORE explains the extension can be used with any ½ inch socket, which makes it suitable for universal use including spanner size 8mm to 36mm and outside TORX® sockets.

The spring pin makes it easy to insert the screw in the centre of the thread and the strong permanent holding magnet will hold large screws securely in the socket, allowing the screw to be screwed in directly with one hand.

The extension is hot forged, chrome plated and made of GEDORE vanadium steel 31CrV3, with the spring pin manganese phosphated. Made in Germany, the 1990 M can also be extended to the desired length by adding further extensions.

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Cobra looking for a developer UK inventor Mick Carrington has come up with a new steel fastening system he is calling ‘Cobra’, which he believes, when fully commercialised, will fulfil a number of different functions previously requiring expensive and complex connection systems to achieve.

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obra Multi-Clamp connects steel ‘I beams’ without the need to drill and bolt, thereby enabling the erection of factory gantry systems quickly, easily and extremely strongly.

“Other systems,” says Mick, “need the inclusion of a retaining plate when fastening steel beams together. This is invariably a stumbling block for the design engineer and makes mistakes easy to achieve in manufacture, not to mention being awkward to install.”

Another benefit Mick foresees is the ability to connect beams that are at an angle to one another (non-orthogonal), another application where achieving similar results can prove extremely cost using existing systems.

“An excellent by-product of my design,” continues Mick, “is its ability to be used in an expansion joint system. A recent example was on a power station job where a leaking pipe had to be changed.

The present system usually uses a welded piece of angle onto a beam to allow the pipe to move under thermal expansion. Hot work permits had to be obtained to allow a grinder to be used to remove the fastener and part of the plant had to be shut down.

This happened again when reinstating the joint using a welder.

The whole process took a very long time and was very costly, as well as a potentially dangerous situation. With the Cobra Multi-Clamp, the pipe skid could be simply unbolted and the pipe changed, without the need for costly and dangerous hot work or even a plant shutdown.”

Mick believes the Cobra is the only fastener in the world that allows thermal expansion to occur while still retaining structural integrity.

Mick has produced the steel prototypes shown in the photograph. He says the Cobra has a reversible flat plate with two holes, so the joint is retained twice, giving it incredible strength. There are no handed parts making manufacture very easy and cheap.

“Basically I am looking for an enterprising partner, who is maybe already in steel manufacture/sales/distribution and wants to add another exciting string to their bow,” Mick explains.

“The product needs further refinement in its development and strength testing but once in production will make an inexpensive, strong and easy to fit fastener with a variety of applications.”

For more information contact Mick Carrington at mick.carrington@ntlworld.com

New products from Lee Spring Lee Spring UK has launched two new springs, adding to its range of approximately 20,000 spring products.

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he first new addition is a line of high pressure compression springs, which are suitable for applications with small spaces – requiring firm, but not rigid, slender springs. They can be used in a variety of applications including switches, ball plungers, safety relief valves, quick change tools and vice clamps.

The Lee Spring engineering team has designed an offering of 144 slender parts packed with high load capacities, rated to pressures of 300psi, 400psi, and 500psi. High pressure series compression springs in 17-7PH stainless steel are passivated, shotpeened, and preset, to provide a balance of corrosion resistance, high strength, and toughness.

Lee Spring has also introduced the new Metric Bantam™ Mini Compression Springs – powerful springs designed to operate in small spaces and are used in various applications, including in medical instruments and surgical tools, firearms, communication devices and hardware, as well as in the aerospace, automotive and marine sectors.

The new metric range of Bantam compression springs starts at 0.01mm, with outside diameters from 0.81mm to 1.65mm and free lengths from 1mm to 14mm. The existing imperial (inches) range of Bantam springs ranges from 0.004 inch to 0.0055 inch wire diameter, with outside diameters of 0.025 inches to 0.057 inches.

Made using Elgiloy™, a high temperature resistant, non-magnetic nickel alloy that is 10% stronger than Type 316 stainless steel, these miniature stock springs offer a combination of strength and corrosion resistance.

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Optically clear curing system The Master Bond MasterSil 152 is a two component, condensation curing system that only requires air for complete cross-linking.

It has been developed for potting and encapsulation applications where an addition cured silicone cannot be used.

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aster Bond says that unlike addition cured systems there are no substrates that will inhibit the MasterSil 152 cure. This system fully cures at room temperature in 24 – 48 hours and has low exotherm.

MasterSil 152 also features low shrinkage upon curing and has a 1:10 mix ratio by weight and delivers a long working life of 6 – 8 hours after mixing.

MasterSil 152 combines low viscosity and electrical insulation properties with the ability to cure in sections exceeding one inch in thickness, making it well suited for potting and encapsulation. Widely used in electronic and optical components, it is optically clear and can transmit light well from 220 microns to 2,500 microns and has an index of refraction of 1.45.

Master Bond also points out that its MasterSil 152 is highly flexible, can withstand thermal cycling and shock, and is highly resistant to water. It is serviceable over the broad temperature range of -54°C to 204°C. This potting and encapsulation compound has a six month shelf life at room temperature in its original, unopened containers and is available in ½ pint, pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon container kits.

New range of self-adhesive cable clips GBK UK Ltd has launched new extruded white ribbon cable clips, available in three standard widths and with retention ribs, to increase hold capabilities.

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BK says the clips – which are available in quantities from 100 pieces upwards – are produced from extruded PVC, and with double-sided adhesive. The clips are available in 20mm, 25mm and 30mm widths.

Each product has been specifically designed for a particular type of application and GBK is able to offer advice to users that are unable to identify the exact style of cable management device required.

GBK UK Ltd points out that these parts are equivalent to Elematic part numbers AFC20, AFC25 and AFC30.

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Cornerivit for self-service solutions The wide range of Rivit fastening systems and related tools for their installation can be presented with the Cornerivit – a special display stand designed to provide retailers with a high impact merchandising support.

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ornerivit helps the end user to quickly identify the different types of blind rivets, rivet nuts and their related tools for installation. Both a Cornerivit set with the tools only and a Cornerivit set including the full range of blind rivets and rivet nuts – in BOXRIV blister and boxes – are available.

All Rivit's products come in a specific packaging, for a fast management of self-service retail sales. The stand is also made of robust painted steel, and comes complete with shelves of different sizes adjustable on different levels.

“The display stands have fixed characteristics of strength and flexibility, have enough space for the proper stocks, and offer the best promotion of the brand and of the relevant product range.” www.rivit.it

Extending range of clamping elements

Spacer screws from stock

S.A. SINARD says its extending range of clamping elements – Aranlocks® – is similar to locking washers, can stand double the axial force, and is easy and safe to fit.

Stafa Group has announced that spacer screws – zinc plated TORX® head steel screws – are now available from stock and are ideal for wooden structures.

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esigned and produced in its factory in Sabadell, Spain, this product can be supplied with or without cap – caps can be fitted on the ends of shafts where both efficient fastening and elegance are required.

The products can also be produced according to customer specifications and both standard and specials are available in stainless steel.

Different finishes are also possible such as nickel plated, mechanical zinc plated and black lacquered.

Applications are the same as for the locking washer and include the following sectors: Automotive, electronics, electrical devices, general assembly, toy making, medical, electrical assembly, metallic furniture and constructions, locks, as well as domestic use as wheels in trolleys cases, strollers and shopping carts.

SINARD has also adapted the range to include new references to cover missing sizes including round shaft in 10mm x 25mm, 12mm x 25mm, 13mm x 25mm, 14mm x 25mm, 15mm x 25mm, 24mm x 41.3mm, 25mm x 41.3mm, and 8mm x 20mm squared shaft.

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pacer screws are available in diameter 6x60 t/m 6x200 and Stafa says are ideal for wooden structures and inparticular wooden panels. When used in conjunction with the appropriate fixings, the spacer screws are also suitable for all concrete and masonry materials.

“In the wide field of fasteners and fixings, we are constantly looking at how best to adjust our services and products to meet our customers’ requirements. You can count on us for competitive prices, progressive solutions, prompt deliveries and a high degree of flexibility.” www.stafa.nl

EconoDot launches in Europe Global manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive patterns, Glue Dots International, has launched a new adhesive applicator – the EconoDot – into the European market.

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conoDot is a bench-top adhesive dispenser for applications including packing, printing, and manufacturing. John Henderson, Glue Dots international european group managing director, said: “We’re excited to launch the EconoDot in Europe. It has a proven track record in the US and we’re looking forward to providing our customers in Europe with the same cost-effective, low maintenance, adhesive applicator.”

Glue Dots says that the EconoDot can be quickly and easily

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integrated into any production facility and requires little downtime. Once loaded with a roll holding up to 8,000 Glue Dots, and the machine has been threaded, it will be ready use.

John Henderson adds: “The EconoDot requires no programming, yet dispenses a single Glue Dots pattern at a rate of 60 patterns per minute, making it one of the most efficient, non-programmable bench-top adhesive applicators on the market.”

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Strong and reliable fixing range SD Products Ltd now offers a range of special and purpose made bonding fasteners, in addition to its existing composites and bonded line.

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D Products supplies a wide variety of bespoke parts suitable for highly specialised applications and requirements, including extremely versatile bonding fasteners that can be used on a number of different materials to provide strong and reliable fixing.

The company says its new range is manufactured from quality mild and stainless steel offering excellent durability and longevity. Reliability in demanding situations is especially important considering that bespoke bonding fasteners are often used in medical and firefighting equipment, as well as numerous automotive, marine and aerospace applications. SD products stocks a large selection of specials and can manufacture different sizes on request.

New adhesive cures as low as 60°C DELO Industrial Adhesives has developed the DELOMONOPOX LT204 epoxy resin – a special adhesive for temperature sensitive parts that gives full strength even at a curing temperature as low as 60°C.

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eat-curing adhesives are used in many applications that require high strength and permanent resistance to environmental influences. In order to achieve these properties, the adhesive is usually cured at temperatures between 100°C and 150°C. An application area where many temperature sensitive materials are used is optical packaging. In this industry components are bonded to mini-cameras, actuators and infrared, as well as image or motion sensors for consumer electronics.

The micro-optics of these assemblies are often covered by anti-reflection or filter coatings. Unlike most plastic lenses, these coatings are very sensitive and get damaged at elevated temperatures – the new DELOMONOPOX LT204 epoxy resin now makes it possible to bond these materials without any problems.

DELO says its DELOMONOPOX LT204 epoxy resin is a multi-purpose, one component adhesive, which can be processed within 48 hours at room temperature and has excellent adhesion to many plastics, including LCP, PA and PPS, as well as to metals and FR4 composites. It can be dispensed through needles with a diameter as small as 200µm, which are common in consumer electronics and enable finer structures. Curing is possible from 60°C, minimising the thermal stress and resulting in reduced warpage of the components bonded and fewer tensions within the package. In addition, DELO says its new adhesive helps the bonding process excel through low energy consumption and high profitability.

Panaro’s new waterproof case Italian based Plastica Panaro has added the MAX235TH105 transparent box with see-through lid to its range of waterproof cases.

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AX235TH105 is tiny and compact and has many of the same features as the company’s other MAX cases including being IP67 rated, as well as water and dust proof. The case also features a watertight seal around the lid; an automatic pressure release valve; easy to open double throw latches; load tested soft grip handles; holes for double padlocking; stackable interlocking system; thick body material; extra fixing points; corrosion free nylon pins; a rectangular resin label space; as well as screen printing space on the lid.

The see-through lid makes this case suitable for any application or product requiring a translucent lid to show, present or simply see the product inside. The case comes in standard colours – black, orange or transparent – and has internal dimensions of 235mm x 180mm x 106mm.

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Detectable cable ties from HellermannTyton HellermannTyton has added metal detectable cable tie mounts to its product range, which allow easy detection in the food and pharmaceutical industry.

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lue in colour for easy visual detection, the mounts are screw fixing bases that can be secured to any surface in order to hold a cable tie in place.

This screw fixing element means that the product does not require any self-adhesive, removing the risk of the adhesive becoming detached from the base and entering the manufacturing process undetected. The mounts also boast a high metal pigment, meaning that even small ‘cut-off’ pieces are detectable and they can be used as part of the HACCP process.

Richard Rands, product manager for fastenings and fixing at HellermannTyton, said: “Plastic contamination is a major issue that can cause problems through the supply chain.

If undetected before the products reach the consumer, plastic fragments could at best cause distress and have the potential to present a choking or laceration hazard. To avoid this, it is essential that cable management solutions comply with industry standards stating that any plastic component used around food or pharmaceutical production lines should have a detectable metal content. However, this is not a statutory requirement and there are no established standards. The cable mounts reflect the next stage of development here at HellermannTyton and provide a safe, reliable and low risk solution.”

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LOCTITE®’s threadlocking sticks LOCTITE® has added LOCTITE® 248 to its wide range of anaerobic threadlockers, which it says is an excellent method of keeping fasteners firmly in place.

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elf-loosening of threaded fasteners is a leading cause of catastrophic failure in industrial machinery so maintaining appropriate clamping forces is an important element in their effectiveness.

For applications where a liquid product may be too fluid to stay on the part or difficult to apply, LOCTITE 248 and 268 sticks can be used. The new LOCTITE 248 is a medium strength, single component product for threads up to M50 and LOCTITE® 268 is its high strength counterpart.

The colours blue and red differentiate the respective products visually.

As with the LOCTITE liquid anaerobic adhesives, both LOCTITE 248 and 268 cure in the absence of air when confined between close fitting metal surfaces and are suitable for use on a wide variety of metal surfaces.

They are also effective on passive substrates such as stainless steel.

The health and safety credentials of these latest generation sticks are also improved, as is their tolerance of oil, making them less sensitive to improperly cleaned parts. Henkel says that these qualities have been achieved without compromising any of the products’ other key properties such as chemical resistance and shelf life.

TR expands stud range TR Fastenings has added new materials and sizes to its wide range of studs for the sheet metal sector.

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he high strength studs for thin sheets are available in hardened stainless steel and TR’s standard flush-head studs are now available in two new sizes – M2.5 and M8.

Across the range sizes are ex-stock in diameters from M2 – M10 and lengths from 5mm – 50mm.

These new products form part of TR Fastenings’ portfolio of sheet metal products, including the genuine Hank rivet bush, blind rivets, blind rivet nuts, K-nuts, cage nuts, weld studs and nuts, swage nuts, and the Euro rivet bush.

The vast majority of TR’s stud range is produced by the company’s manufacturing plant in Singapore and these newly available sizes of self-clinch studs have been introduced in response to customer demand. The studs are used widely by sheet metal subcontractors for a variety of applications including medical equipment, marine, automotive, white goods, telecommunications, electronics and general engineering.

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Mustad SpA........................................... 11

Stafa Group........................................... 15

Attica Automation................................. 23

FK Moore & Sons.................................. 45

Nakashimada Engineering Works........ 31 Tecfi SpA................................................ 65

Avon Stainless Fasteners Ltd............. 128

GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH........... 57

National Machinery............................... 27 Tecno Impianti....................................... 91

Bendfast Ltd........................................ 121

Graewe GmbH & Co KG........................ 39

ND Industries........................................ 29 Temsa.................................................... 83

Berardi Bullonerie................................ 33

Greenslade & Co................................... 90

Ningbo Londex Industrials................. 125

TesT GmbH............................................ 57

Berdan Bolt & Nut Co Ltd.................. 104

Growermetal........................................... 9

Norm Civata AS....................................... 5

Tillex...................................................... 45

Biing Feng Enterprise Co Ltd............. 129

GWI........................................................ 81

NORMA Group....................................... 19 Titibi..................................................... 117

Birlik Baglanti....................................... 47

Hafren Fasteners Ltd.......................... 113

omniTechnik Mikroverkapselungs........ 91 Trojan................................................... 115

Bossong SpA......................................... 71

Harrison & Clough Ltd......................... 25

Owlett-Jaton................................... 61, 67

UBK..................................................... 127

Bralo.................................................... 111

Heinz Soyer........................................... 53

Peter Schröder GmbH.......................... 39

Vipa SpA.............................................. 107

Brighton-Best International............... 132

Index – Técnicas Expansivas S.L............ 3

pgb-Europe........................................... 72

voestalpine Austria Draht GmbH.......... 82

Bülte Plastiques SA.............................. 39 Johan Smit........................................... 115

Pinstructure Ltd.................................... 15

Vogelsang GmbH & Co KG.............49, 121

C&T Distribution................................... 68 Jubilee Clips Ltd.................................... 33

Polyprofils zi.......................................... 88

Volt...................................................... 105

Carlo Salvi............................................. 87

King SpA.................................................. 4

Precision Technology Supplies Ltd....... 46

Wafios Umformtechnik GmbH........ 21, 81

Chaves Bilbao....................................... 69

Kingwin Precision Co Ltd...................... 85

Rexlen Corp........................................ 130

Wan Iuan Ent Co Ltd............................. 85

Ching Chan Optical Technology............ 93

Kohlhage Befestigungstechnik............. 97

Reyher................................................... 35

Wilh. Lüsebrink GmbH........................ 114

Cotswold Fasteners............................ 117

Landmark Fasteners PVT Ltd............... 45

Rivco Ltd............................................... 63

Wrentham Tool Group........................... 81

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