Fixings and fasteners

$1.5 billion CAM acquisition to strengthen Stanley Engineered Fastening business

Stanley has acquired CAM (Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing LLC) for up to $1.5 billion, joining the Stanley Engineered Fastening

Fastener Training Week scheduled for Cleveland in March

The Fastener Training Institute has announced its next Fastener Training Week is scheduled to take place 16-20 March in Cleveland.

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

Employers urged to host events for National Apprenticeships Week

Employers are being encouraged to hold events and take part in twitter Q&As for 2020's National Apprenticeships Week to boost interest in the initiative

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