Fixings and fasteners
Bufab acquires American Bolt & Screw Corp
Bufab has announced the acquisition of American Bolt and Screw (ABS), a distributor of fasteners and other C-class components to the North American market.
Fastener Fair USA unveils theme 'holding industry together' for 2020 show
Fastener Fair USA will hold its third annual trade show at the new location Charlotte Convention Centre, Charlotte, between 18-20 May next year.
DIY/home improvement market rises 1.1% to €594 billion
The globe's DIY market value has grown again, by 1.1% to €594 billion, with North America and Europe continuing to dominate
BUMAX wins SEK 1.7 million order for Belgian offshore wind farm
Fastener manufacturer BUMAX won a big contract to supply corrosion resistance and maintenance free wind farm fasteners for a wind farm on the Belgian coast
Fixings firm Gripit in "precarious position" and severs connection to founder
Dragons' Den favourite Gripit Fixings has come into financial difficulities, says a letter sent to investors, with an insolvency practitioner brought in
UPDATED: Cromwell Tools confirms restructuring & 200 jobs may be lost
Cromwell Tools jobs are at risk as the firm restructures, with a number of roles at its Leicestershire sites now in consultation
