Fixings and fasteners
Hilti introduces smart traceable fasteners for construction sites
Hilti is to roll out traceable connected fasteners with unique identification and digital documentation for the construction site.
Bosch Power Tools has 'above average' 2019 in competitive year
Bosch Power Tools held their own in a competitive 2019, the firm revealed in its 2019 financial statement, while overall Bosch sales hit €77.9 billion
Atlas Copco offers €1.2 billion bid for inspection & digital manufacturing specialist ISRA VISION
ISRA VISION - specialist in inspection and 3D machine vision for industrial automation - is to merge with Atlas Copco after a voluntary public takeover bid
Hexstone on China’s coronavirus shutdown: “We have contingencies in place”
UK fastener giant Hexstone on the coronavirus shutdown in China's factories "we are ready with contingency meausres if shutdowns extend"
Stud & rebar finder brand Zircon seeking distribution in Austria and Switzerland
"Original stud finder" Zircon is showcasing its line-up at Cologne's 2020 International Hardware Fair as it pushes further into the European market
Coronavirus: "Companies need to urgently review their supply chain"
Thanks to the continuing impact of coronavirus on the supply chain warnings from supply chain experts are targeting those reliant on China's factories
Hilti reveals 40 new tools, including cordless metal working tools
Hilti has launched a significant 40 new tools including cordless metal working tools and with new battery-powered cordless fastening tools
Simpson Strong-Tie owner sees sales and profits rise despite currency headwinds
Simpson Strong-Tie owner Simpson Manufacturing saw both sales and profits rise despite the impact of negative currency exchange
Hexstone confirms STF and Icon to move from Bilston
Hexstone Limited has confirmed it is consolidating its wholesaling operations at its Stone site and that it will be closing its STF and Icon Bilston site
B&Q trials 'convenience store' approach in London
The first B&Q convenience store has been launched this month, in Merton, South West London, as the DIY giant adapts to new retail trends
Industrial fasteners market to hit $109.61 billion by 2025; automotive dominates while plastic grows
The global industrial fasteners market is expected to reach $109.61 billion by 2025, with automotive sector and the non-threaded fasteners lead growth
pgb-Europe launches new through bolt with technical approval
pgb-Europe has released its newest torque-controlled anchor, the SM01BZ Through Bolt, equipped with ETA option one and seismic C1/C2 assessment.