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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