Fixings and fasteners
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
Forgefix owner Dormole acquires majority stake in Harrison & Clough
Toolbank owner Dormole acquires majority stake in Harrison & Clough - one of the UK's largest wholesale distributors of fasteners and fixings
Port of Felixstowe adds new rail destination, East Midlands Gateway
The Port of Felixstowe has added a new rail destination - to the East Midlands Gateway hub, recently created near Castle Donnington
SPE Offshore Europe: Industry tackles new tech, new practices and low carbon
A low carbon future is one of the challenges for the offshore sector. Torque looks at the latest SPE Offshore Europe for the trends and views
PennEngineering acquires Tokyo-based Eurotec
Pennsylvania-based PennEngineering has acquired Tokyo's Eurotec Ltd, which will join the existing brands under PennEngineering's corporate umbrella.
MacDermid owner Element Solutions launches coating innovation prize fund
A new coating innovation prize fund has been set up by Element Solutions Inc (owner of MacDermid Enthone) to give a platform for new talent
Sustainability and modular construction on the agenda in the Middle East
The latest edition of the construction-focused Big 5 Dubai had modular construction and the environment firmly on the agenda
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
Supply chain fears as Boeing suspends 737 Max production
Boeing suspends 737 Max production as stockpiles of the grounded aircraft reach 400, prompting concerns for the singificant supply chain for the aircraft
