Hand & power tools

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

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

Tamar Trading, Toolfix & Blanchards win Toolbank's Real Deals for You competition

Toolbank announces the winners of its 2019 Real Deals for You competition which include Tamar Trading, Toolfix and Blanchards.

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

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

2020's Amsterdam-set Global-DIY Summit will tackle technology disruptors

Business must now cope with a fast pace of change, thanks in part to technology disruptors. 2020's Amsterdam-set DIY-Summit will tackle the topic

Goebel now offering high speed steel (HSS) cobalt drill bits

Goebel expands range with high speed steel (HSS) cobalt drill bits and an extension of its signature GO-Lock Interlocking Structural Blind Rivet line-up

MRO supplier Zoro UK launches automatic replenishment servicing

Grainger-owned Zoro has expanding its range of services for manufacturing and engineering with a new automatic replenishment servicing offering.

Torque Magazine to exhibit at Cologne Hardware Show for first time

Making its debut, Torque Magazine is to exhibit at Cologne Hardware Show, a key tool and fastener exhibition taking place March 2020.