Europe
Hilti Group grows sales for 4th year in a row, up 4.3%
Despite slower growth in the global construction sector and currency headwinds for the Swiss franc, Hilti Group grew sales by 4.3% to CHF 5.9 billion
Cologne Hardware Fair confirms "heightened vigilance" as coronavirus concerns ramp up
Amidst concerns over the spread of Coronavirus, the organisers of the Cologne International Hardware Fair have issued a statement
Over 180 industry execs exchanged corrosion expertise at the latest Dörken Days
Corrosion protection-focused Dörken Days, held in Frankfurt, saw 180 industry experts attend the exchange of knowledge and trends in the sector
VVG announces changes in management, Honsel turns 90
Riveting and fastening specialist VVG has announced its General Manager, Frank-Michael Struck, has retired after 16 years in the role.
Hilti Liechtenstein HQ modernisation project completes another stage
The third building in Hilti's big headquarters modernisation project has now been completed. 200 staff are now in the new Office Building in Liechtenstein
EFC International adds air filter hardware components to product line
EFC International has added air filter clips and speciality air filter fasteners, manufactured by Springfield Spring & Stamping, to its product line.
Bossard increases stake in Torp Fasteners to 100%
The Bossard Group has increased its majority stake in Torp Fasteners, a specialist in high-quality engineered fastening solutions, from 60% to 100%.
Gesipa owner SFS buys German fastener business mbe
SFS has grown its fastening expertise with the acquisition of mbe - specialist in painted fasteners for high performance facade systems
Screwfix rolls out first 3 stores across Ireland
Screwfix has officially opened in Ireland with the roll out of its first three stores ahead of Christmas to support its online business Screwfix.ie.
2020's Amsterdam-set Global-DIY Summit will tackle technology disruptors
Business must now cope with a fast pace of change, thanks in part to technology disruptors. 2020's Amsterdam-set DIY-Summit will tackle the topic
Zero-carbon steel in European green deal
Zero carbon steel produced in the EU is on the agenda in the European Commission's Green Deal. The European steel association has broadly backed the move
Torque Magazine to exhibit at Cologne Hardware Show for first time
Making its debut, Torque Magazine is to exhibit at Cologne Hardware Show, a key tool and fastener exhibition taking place March 2020.