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Bosch Power Tools has 'above average' 2019 in competitive year
Bosch Power Tools held their own in a competitive 2019, the firm revealed in its 2019 financial statement, while overall Bosch sales hit €77.9 billion
Hoffmann Group UK bolsters PPE range with key hire
Hoffman Group UK has expanded its PPE product division with an experienced new hire, Hayley Johnson, bringing 25 years experience
Zoro increases revenue by 75% and grows business customer base
Engineering sector supplier Zoro UK increased its revenue by more than 75% during 2019, delivering over 360,000 items throughout the year.
Hexstone on China’s coronavirus shutdown: “We have contingencies in place”
UK fastener giant Hexstone on the coronavirus shutdown in China's factories "we are ready with contingency meausres if shutdowns extend"
Safety boot firm Rock Fall expands UK HQ
Safety boot manufacturer Rock Fall has secured planning permission for a new 5,000 sq ft extension of its "Unit 4", with construction now underway.
Coronavirus: "Companies need to urgently review their supply chain"
Thanks to the continuing impact of coronavirus on the supply chain warnings from supply chain experts are targeting those reliant on China's factories
Hilti reveals 40 new tools, including cordless metal working tools
Hilti has launched a significant 40 new tools including cordless metal working tools and with new battery-powered cordless fastening tools
Simpson Strong-Tie owner sees sales and profits rise despite currency headwinds
Simpson Strong-Tie owner Simpson Manufacturing saw both sales and profits rise despite the impact of negative currency exchange
Hexstone confirms STF and Icon to move from Bilston
Hexstone Limited has confirmed it is consolidating its wholesaling operations at its Stone site and that it will be closing its STF and Icon Bilston site
B&Q trials 'convenience store' approach in London
The first B&Q convenience store has been launched this month, in Merton, South West London, as the DIY giant adapts to new retail trends
Industrial fasteners market to hit $109.61 billion by 2025; automotive dominates while plastic grows
The global industrial fasteners market is expected to reach $109.61 billion by 2025, with automotive sector and the non-threaded fasteners lead growth