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Screwfix rolls out first 3 stores across Ireland

Screwfix has officially opened in Ireland with the roll out of its first three stores ahead of Christmas to support its online business Screwfix.ie.

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

Zero-carbon steel in European green deal

Zero carbon steel produced in the EU is on the agenda in the European Commission's Green Deal. The European steel association has broadly backed the move

Vaughan Jones moves premises to Leeds

Vaughan Jones Socket Screws is moving its premises to Seacroft, Leeds, in a new 15,000 square ft site named 'Precision House'. 

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.

Bombardier announces new global manufacturing centre in Mississauga

Bombardier has announced that the city of Mississauga, Canada, will be home to a new global manufacturing centre for its Global business jets.

Fastener Fair USA picks manufacturing central Charlotte for 2020 expo

Charlotte has turned from a textile and tobacco centre into an advanced manufacturing central with multiple global businesses opening up shop there.

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.

CFA sets dates for Approved Tester Courses for Q1 & Q2 2020

The CFA has outlined its Approved Tester Courses for the first half of 2020, with courses taking place with DeWalt, Rawlplug, fischer, Hilti, ITW & Ejot.