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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.

"Consumers will start to really punish businesses not acting sustainably"

The forum discussed the UK retail sector, growth of e-commerce, overstocking and an increasing demand for sustainability from consumers.

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.

TIMco unveils most comprehensive catalogue to date for Autumn/Winter

TIMco has launched its new Autumn/Winter 2019-2020 catalogue, bringing it a step closer to becoming a 'one stop shop' for its customers. 

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

Fastener Fair France adds aerospace area for 2020

Fastener Fair France will devote an entire area to aerospace-grade fasteners, after revealing the sector is set to climb at a CAGR of 7.6% until 2024.

FEIN restructure strengthens end-user provision & dealer support

FEIN has restructured its UK operations in a bid to offer more support to end-users and strengthen its application-based metal working strategy.

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