Fixings and fasteners

Toolstation reaches 400 branches after adding 100 stores in 2 years

Having opened a whopping 100 stores in 2 years, the Toolstation 400 branches milestone has been reached this month by owner Travis Perkins

INTERVIEW: BUFAB's Mathias Torstensson on digitalisation in the C-parts industry & speed to market

Bufab Director of APAC Mathias Torstensson speaks out on the challenges of digitalisation in the C-Parts industry and on the importance of speed to market

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

Optimas brings in trio of industry veterans to leadership team, including ex-Wurth & GenFast execs

Optimas Solutions has appointed 3 execs to the company’s leadership team. The industry veterans will focus on business growth and organisational strategy

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

HB42 sees sales grow 45% & sets sights on NMBS Exhibition

Following a bonanza year for sales growth, Hilton Banks has announced it will be exhibiting its HB42 range of sealant and adhesives at the NMBS Exhibition.

SMART KANBAN: Industry 4.0 in storage and assembly

Fastening technology supplier Ferdinand Gross, ambos.io, has a Smart Kanban solution which supports workers, optimises reordering and saves warehouse space

New Wickes Chairman appointed ahead of Travis Perkins de-merger

A new Wickes Chairman - Christopher Rogers - has been appointed ahead of the retailer's demerger with parent Travis Perkins

Samac Fixings expands sales team with 2 area sales managers

Samac fixings expands with the appointment of 2 new sales managers. The move means that the nails, screws and fixings supplier can expand its distribution