Swiss ship builder Scheurer Bootswerft AG has opted for screws from Swedish specialist fastener maker BUMAX to fix its high-performance catamaran rudders where standard fasteners would simply fail.

High-strength BUMAX 109 screws are being used to fasten the A-Cat catamaran rudders constructed by Scheurer Bootswerft. An A-Cat catamaran has two rudders, and each Scheurer Bootswerft rudder is secured with two BUMAX 109 screws.

BUMAX 109 fasteners have a high molybdenum content which, coupled with unique BUMAX manufacturing processes and sourcing of the highest quality European raw material, mak...

CONDAT is an independent company with international presence, specialized in the field of industrial lubrication. Its lubricant range is recognized in metal working market, in particular for cold heading process. Concerned for the future, CONDAT is committed to a responsible approach and offers its customers technical solutions allowing them to reduce their impact on people and on the environment.

LUBRISCORE®, a self-scoring system for eco-designed products

Committed for many years to responsible performance, CONDAT is taking the lead by supplying the industry a greater readability on its eco...

New website goes live with a rebranded style and logo

Mack-Brooks Exhibitions, organiser of the show, announced the new name, logo and style for the Fastener Fair Stuttgart show, now called Fastener Fair Global. Fastener Fair Global, the International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry taking place from 21 - 23 March 2023, at Messe Stuttgart, Germany, is now also live with a new restyled show website. Mack-Brooks Exhibitions believe that the new brand name reflects more on the international character of the exhibition, with the German show considered the flagship event of the Fa...

Goebel GmbH announces a new and exciting partnership with Tower Fasteners EU Ltd as an official authorized distributor for all products & tooling.

The two companies entered into an agreement that sees Tower Fasteners EU Ltd become an authorized distributor for Goebel GmbH product lines which consist of: Blind Rivets, Threaded Inserts, new G-Grip™ Stainless Lockbolt System, Self-Tapping/Drilling Screws, Sealing Washers, Drill Bits, Nut Drivers, Over-Center Toggle Latches, Hand & Power Tools, PPE Equipment, and many more innovative specialty products.

“Goebel GmbH is pleased to partner with To...

Condat, international specialist in industrial lubricants for more than 165 years, has obtained the "Platinum" level recognition on the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform. With this result, Condat is now part of the TOP 1% of the best rated companies in the world by EcoVadis.

Committed to responsible performance

Initiated several decades ago, Condat's responsible commitment is based on one of the Group's core values: BUILD TO LAST. Guided by this historical value, the company has been pursuing a long-term strategy since 1854 that contributes greatly to its longevity. Con...

Fabory is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire KEBEK Group from founder and current Director Dalibor Bek. The Fabory-KEBEK combination creates the leading fastener specialist platform in the CEE region. The strong strategic fit between and common high-performance mentality of both organizations will enable the Fabory-KEBEK combination to provide a stronger and more relevant proposition to its customers (deep and relevant range of specialist fasteners, differentiating supply chain solutions and quality & engineering).

Francisco Terol, CEO Fabory comments: “Fabory is hig...

It has been more than a year since COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world. All sectors have been experiencing tremendous impacts and pressures. Now, Indonesia's economy has turned positive and many sectors ready to bounce back.

Indonesia is one of the largest markets for motorized two-wheelers in the world. According to the study Global Industrial Fasteners, the OEM motor vehicle market is the largest outlet for industrial fasteners in Indonesia. Demand for industrial fasteners in Indonesia is projected to increase 7.3% per year to $1.1 billion in 2023, the second fastest among major national mar...

REYHER has introduced a new bit series - Tight Bits, which prevent the tool from slipping out of the screw head. This makes overhead work, much easier.

Most users of hexagon socket screws are familiar with the problem. The relatively large leeway between screw and bit leads to a tumbling motion when screwing, or the bit slips out of the screw head. REYHER’s new Tight Bits with wider, stronger bit wings and a conical design, provide optimal positive locking with the screw. This new design creates a clamping effect and allows the bit to sit firmly in the screw. Especially when working above your...

Bulten, via its subsidiary PSM International Holdings Limited (PSM), has signed a strategically important agreement in China regarding the supply of fasteners to a leading provider of consumer electronics. The agreement has an estimated annual value of approximately SEK 50 million. Deliveries are planned to begin in August this year.

“This is a strategically important contract for us, as it further diversifies our customer base and strengthens our position on the Asian market. It is an effect of our earlier acquisition of PSM, which provides good opportunities to grow in Asia and in va...

SPIROL is pleased to announce the receipt of the 2020 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award. Two of SPIROL’s locations, SPIROL International Corporation in Danielson, CT, USA and SPIROL Industries Limited in Winsor, Ontario, Canada, each received notification of the awards on July 1, 2021. A Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at General Motors stated, “Suppliers who receive this award recognition have met or exceeded a very stringent set of quality performance criteria and have achieved the cross-functional support of the entire GM organization for the calendar year 2020.”

SPIROL has ...