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  • Fastener Fair Global 2023: record-breaking event edition testifies the importance for the international fastener and fixing sector

    Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Mar 03, 2023

    With less than a month before Fastener Fair Global opens its doors from 21-23 March 2023 at Messe Stuttgart in Germany, the exhibition is shaping up to be a record-breaking 9th edition. The show has grown since the last event in 2019: now covering a net exhibition space of over 23,000 sqm, a 1,000 sqm more compared to the previous event, Fastener Fair Global 2023 allocates an additional hall to the exhibition ground and occupies four halls for the first time ever. Thus, the exhibition reconfirms itself as an international marketplace for the fastener and fixing industry to find new business contacts, exchange expertise and build targeted business partnerships.

    Taking place across halls 1, 3, 5 and 7, over 980 exhibitors have joined the event to showcase a comprehensive portfolio of fastener and fixings products, machines, equipment, tools and related services. Exhibiting companies come from 43 different countries, reconfirming the international reach of the event. Representing global firms, from SMEs to large multinational corporations, exhibitors mainly come from Germany, Italy, China, Taiwan, India, Turkey, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain and France. Exhibitors include: Albert Pasvahl (GmbH & Co.), Alexander P A A L GmbH, Ambrovit S.p.A., Böllhoff GmbH, CHAVESBAO, Eurobolt BV, F. REYHER Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG, Fastbolt Schraubengroßhandels GmbH, INDEX Fixing Systems, INOXMARE SRL, Lederer GmbH, Norm Fasteners, Obel Civata San. ve Tic. A.S, SACMA LIMBIATE SPA, Schäfer + Peters GmbH, Tecfi Spa, WASI GmbH, Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG and many more.

    Commenting on the event build-up, Nicola Hamann, Managing Director at RX, organiser of the event, states: "The strong exhibitor participation in Fastener Fair Global 2023 testifies to the importance of the event as a milestone for the Fastener and fixing sector internationally and serves as an economic indicator of the growth of this industry. Benefitting from high investment in the construction sector, rising demand for industrial fasteners in the automotive and aerospace industries and continued growth predictions at a steady rate from 2022 to 2030, Fastener Fair Global 2023 is well-placed to showcase the innovations of companies at the forefront of this fast-moving industry".

    What's on at the show

    For manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and suppliers, Fastener Fair Global is the ideal marketplace to source and trade products and solutions across all areas of fastener and fixing technology. Fastener Fair Global welcomes distributors, suppliers, engineers and other industry professionals from a broad range of industries, such as construction, automotive, transport, electronic and electrical goods, energy and power generation and many more.

    To explore the wide variety of innovations, technologies and systems presented at the exhibition ahead of the event, attendees can access the Online Show Preview, which showcases the highlights of this year's event, and select in advance products and services they are interested in. The Online Show Preview is available here.

    A first-hand opportunity to assess new products and services introduced by exhibitors to the market within the last 24 months will be through the Route to Fastener Innovation competition, organised by the media partner Fastener + Fixing Magazine. On the second day of the event at 2:00 pm, its editorial team will present the top three winners with the accolade of being Fastener Technology Innovators. The award will take place at the Fastener + Fixing Magazine stand, 3874, in hall 7.

    Key Visitor Information

    Visitors can purchase tickets online now at www.fastenerfairglobal.com at a discounted rate of €39 before the price increases to €55 for ticket purchases on-site. All entrance tickets are valid for all three show days.

    International visitors requiring a visa for travel can download an invitation letter for visa application directly from the ticket purchase confirmation email.

    The exhibition grounds in Stuttgart are easily accessed via car or public transport and are within walking distance of Stuttgart airport. The opening times are from 09:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 09:00 to 16:00 on Thursday.

    For more information on Fastener Fair Global 2023, visit https://www.fastenerfairglobal.com/

    Fastener Fairs – connecting fastener professionals worldwide

    Fastener Fair Global is organised by RX Global. It belongs to the highly successful worldwide series of Fastener Fair exhibitions for the fastener and fixings industry. Fastener Fair Global is the portfolio flagship event. The portfolio also contains regionally focused events such as Fastener Fair Italy, Fastener Fair India, Fastener Fair Mexico and Fastener Fair USA.

    Author: Gloria Vezzoli PR & Marketing Manager

    Author: Cameron Ross PR & Marketing Executive

  • VALVE WORLD EXPO finally returns - successful restart for the international industrial valves and fittings summit in Düsseldorf

    Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fasteners manufacturers on Dec 16, 2022

    Whether LNG terminals, gas storage facilities, wind turbines, pipelines or water pipelines - no industrial sector functions without the use of industrial valves and fittings.

    Therefore, after a four-year absence, the international players of these key technologies were looking forward to their VALVE WORLD EXPO 2022 at Düsseldorf Fairgrounds again.

    388 exhibitors from 29 countries presented concentrated technological power over three days in exhibition halls 1 and 3. Innovative machines, plants, components, systems and pumps were shown on a net area of 12,000 square metres.

    "After two years of online meetings, we are just happy to have direct contact with customers and interested parties again. A generally positive mood was noticeable and many discussion partners are very happy that the valve family was finally able to meet again in person”, said a pleased Peter Wegjan, Sales Manager Special Ball Valves (Petro-) Chemical, Plant Engineering at Hartmann Valves .

    Many premieres such as Messe Düsseldorf's sustainability campaign with its ecoMetals Trails, the EXPO Forum as a jampacked, two-day conference format, the presentation of the Valve Stars Awards and a rousing exhibitor party complemented the lively events in the exhibition halls.

    The parallel international Valve World Conference, which was again organised by KCI in 2022 with around 70 lectures, seminars and workshops, attracted around 400 delegates to the conference rooms in Hall 1. In 2022, VALVE WORLD EXPO again fulfilled its role as an impulse generator and international meeting platform for an entire industry. 2 50% of respondents stated they had found current trends and information here.

    "From metre-high ball valves to tiny microvalves - everything the industry has to offer in terms of innovations for current challenges could be seen and experienced in our exhibition halls”, said a delighted Bernd Jablonowski, Executive Director of Messe Düsseldorf.

    After a four-year break, well-attended exhibition halls demonstrated just how important personal exchange is to players in the industry. Experts from the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, power plant technology, marine and offshore, water and wastewater management, automotive, mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical and medical industries all gathered information in Düsseldorf, proving that both the trade fair offering and demand for it have struck a chord in the current climate.

    "In our industry, people value the direct discussion about innovations, new products and processes that only an in-person trade fair can offer. In my opinion, presence trade fairs will continue to maintain their fixed place in the mix of B2B communication," explained Thomas Weisschuh, Head of Product Management and Innovations AS-Schneider Group confirming the successful course of the trade fair and added: "For the European region, VALVE WORLD EXPO is an important leading trade fair for industrial valves. This is where our industry meets all the important decisionmakers under one roof to find out about the technologies of the future."

    On three days of the fair, international trade visitors from over 80 countries came to Düsseldorf - at 79%, the proportion of decisionmakers was very high. In addition to users of valves and fittings, fittings manufacturers and the fittings trade, energy supply companies also gathered information at the trade fair.

    A high visitor presence from overseas, in particular from India, the USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and 3 from some North African states, shaped the events in the exhibition halls alongside many European visitors. 94% of the respondents plan to come to Düsseldorf again in two years. VALVE WORLD EXPO and the accompanying conference will then take place from 3 to 5 December 2024.

    Press Contact

    Petra Hartmann-Bresgen

    Tel.: +49 (0)211 4560-541

    Fax: +49 (0)211 4560-87541

    HartmannP@messe-duesseldorf.de

    Ulrike Osahon

    Tel.: +49 (0)211 4560-992

    Fax: +49 (0)211 4560-87992

    OsahonU@messe-duesseldorf.de

  • V-Tex Wood Screw a Type of Screw for Hard Wood

    Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation on Aug 25, 2022

    Rexlen Corporation, which specializes in automotive, electronics, and mechanical fastener has recently taken another leap forward to a new industry sector.

    The recently released and patented “V-Tex Thread for Wood” (V-Tex) is Rexlen’s official entry announcement into the household & DIY markets.

    Distinctive Structure Featuring Excellent Functions

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    “V-Tex” wood screws offer three kinds of minor diameters, which (sorted by value from large to small) are cutting ribs, shank, and chip recesses. After its sharp-point drill drills into the material, the cutting ribs will twist off fibers to create a larger hole diameter and the special cutting teeth on threads will cut off wood fibers.

    Then, the chip recesses offer extra space for dust to reduce drilling resistance, facilitating the assembly/engagement/fastening of wood materials and revealing excellent functionality. “V-Tex” is a type of screw for hard wood featuring both cutting and quick drilling and fastening.

    3 Major Features of “V-Tex”

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    • Low Driving Torque In a test using European hard wood, “V-Tex” features the driving torque lower than the other brands, giving users more labor-saving fastening experience.

    • Low Drilling Time Fastening can be completed within 0.72 second, which is almost on pair with other European leading brands in the same test. This will save a lot of drilling time and enhance work efficiency for users.

    • Strong Pull-Out Value Be it the pull-out force test or the tensile strength test, V-Tex wood screws have proven to function to the same levels as those of products made by other European leading manufacturers. After fastening is completed, it won’t become loose easily. It is not only easy to use, but can also be applied to maximize the work efficiency.

    Author: Koelnmesse – REXLEN CORPORATION

  • Two Companies, One Common Goal. Collaborating to Serve the Industrial Market

    Posted in Aerospace fasteners, Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0 on May 26, 2022

    Somerset, NJ – Today, Rotor Clip and LISI Automotive NOMEL are excited to announce a new partnership to serve the industrial market. With over 200 years of combined manufacturing excellence serving industries from automotive to aerospace, medical and beyond, Rotor Clip and LISI are the global leaders in providing Application Driven Solutions™.

    “We’re bringing together two companies, with a long history of engineering and service excellence,” says Simon Ellison, Rotor Clip’s Director of Business Development. “This collaboration has been put together to initially serve the French industrial sector with a strategic range of precision engineered components.”

    As the global leader in the manufacture and design of Circlips, Retaining Rings and Wave Springs, Rotor Clip now expands its reach of products, engineering, and award-winning service to the market though LISI Automotive. Compiled with the added strength and reach of the LISI brands and product family, we’re bringing together two companies with established manufacturing and distribution facilities in the EU marketplace.

    “This new supply collaboration provides the marketplace with added supply chain stability, localized solutions and support, and market expertise,” says Ellison. “Today the French industrial sector now has access to the largest selection of coiled rings, wave springs and precision pressings/stamped components, all from one point of contact.”

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    Author: Lane Persky

    Chief Marketing Officer

    lane.persky@rotorclip.com

    Telephone: +1-773-398-1123

  • EFC International Partners with Research Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (REMINC)

    Posted in Fastener distribution, Industry 4.0, Innovation, Manufacturing technology on May 18, 2022

    EFC International is pleased to announce its expanded focus on the world-wide distribution of genuine parts made by Research Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (REMINC) Authorized Licensees. EFC’s team of application engineers support customers with advanced engineering assistance, direct factory relationships and rapid prototype solutions, as well as extensive value analysis and value engineering services. Matt Dudenhoeffer, President and CEO of EFC, states, “EFC, REMINC and REMINC’s Licensees look forward to this partnership knowing that end-users will benefit from our combined strengths.”

    REMINC’s Licensed products include best-in-class fastener brands, including the TAPTITE® family of thread-forming screws. TAPTITE® screws, primarily for metal applications, deliver increased performance and cost savings. They remove the costly labor, solvents, and time required for the thread tapping process in manufacture, as well as any external hex nuts, lock washers and related hardware required for assembly. TAPTITE® fasteners optimize metal-to-metal contact in assemblies, significantly improving their electrical grounding performance vs conventional machine screws. This performance makes TAPTITE® fasteners the industry leading choice for electrical grounding applications in the global automotive and EV industries. TAPTITE® fasteners also partner exceptionally well with lightweight alloys, making them a perfect fastener selection for the energy efficient vehicles of the future.

    Steve Kirkpatrick, President of REMINC, states, “Genuine quality parts with global availability are the backbone of REMINC’s business, and this mission dovetails perfectly with EFC’s commitment to the distribution of authentic, quality parts globally.” REMINC, together with its sister company CONTI Fasteners AG, has a global Licensee network with over 100 manufacturing locations worldwide.

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    Author: EFC International

  • How to prevent premature fastener failures with heat treatment

    Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation, Manufacturing technology on May 18, 2022

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    Quality control of safety-critical parts

    Heat treatment is very important for automotive safety fasteners. It’s a delicate process which could be monitored by the modern Industry 4.0 technologies but still requires a final 100% analysis of each part before the shipment, in order to fulfill the automotive supply chain requirements.

    Heat Treatment Control is surely a kind of NDT (Non Destructive Testing) inspection on which Dimac invested important R&D energies during the past 3 years, reaching nowadays outstanding performances in terms of sorting rate and inspection accuracy.

    Partnering with the most important NDT device manufacturers for the HT detection, Dimac has renewed all the machines of the range with state of the art NDT Stations capable to perform this crucial control with the highest accuracy and productivity rate.

    The eddy current station scans the part by mean of 24 different frequencies to detect any minimum variation of the material structure, as well as to detect plating and surface coating problems in order to prevent any premature fastener failures.

    This type of control is mandatory for safety-critical parts belonging to the Power Train or to the brake system, or any application where fasteners are subject to constant vibration or exposed to corrosion.

    The man-machine interface of the Dimac application for HT detection is really user-friendly. The setup is intuitive, thanks to the multi frequency testing process made simple by a wizard procedure which easily recognizes and sort out any fastener with deviations from the expected signal envelope.

    A clear saving of time and costs

    The brand new generation glass rotary table machine Dimac mcv6 is the model getting more benefits – together with the best seller model mcv5 – from the application of the HT NDT technology in terms of savings of time and costs. The innovative eddy current station allows to sort a wide range of complex parts by hardness classes with high output rates.

    The HT station of the Dimac mcv5 and mcv6 uses two state of the art eddy current coil-probes: a reference probe at the operator’s workplace and a testing probe which is positioned above the glass table. The system provides instant results while running, allowing to process up to 300 parts/minute.

    The setup procedure is based on a teach-in process and requires boundary OK and NOK samples available at the operator’s place.

    The setup sequence could be summarized as follows:

    • the operator puts one OK sample into the reference coil-probe;
    • the eddy current device detects the magnetic permeability of that OK sample;
    • the operator enables the wizard procedure to record the reference data from the reference-coil probe;
    • the batch of parts to be sorted can be put in the feeding system;
    • the operator runs the sorting of a first quantity of 20÷30 pieces to teach-in the response of the testing-coil, then the machine is stopped;
    • the eddy current device compares the OK part reference data with the signal generated by the passage of the 30 pieces below the testing coil;
    • the wizard procedure and its algorithm calculate the envelope of the taught-in signals and sets automatically the sorting threshold values;
    • nothing else to do for the operator, he just has to press the START CYCLE button and run the sorting machine;

    however, the system allows the operator to adjust the threshold and improve the accuracy of the setup in case of need.

    The new concept cuts the time and costs of the 100% sorting process by making the operators’ tasks far more efficient, as well as by expediting the quality management job.

    Author: Dimac

  • European Commission imposes anti-dumping measures on fasteners from China

    Posted in Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Mar 07, 2022

    Today the European Commission published a regulation imposing anti-dumping duties on certain iron or steel fasteners imported from China. Duties have been set between 22.1% and 86.5%. The measures follow an investigation which showed the presence of significant dumping on the market, with Chinese imports heavily undercutting European sales prices and therefore injuring the European fasteners industry.

    Fasteners are essential elements for a vast variety of industries, from simple screws in “do-it-yourself” kits to high-end applications in the car, aviation and electrical industries. The EU fasteners industry is worth €3.2 billion, with one tenth imported from China. EU producers of fasteners, who are mostly SMEs, employ more than 20,000 people across Europe in countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Sweden and Spain.

    The anti-dumping measures imposed today will re-establish a level playing field by taking away the unfair competition caused by the price dumping, allowing EU producers of fasteners to compete in the EU market on an equal footing with the imported fasteners. This will ensure that there is continued and healthy production in the EU of fasteners of all ranges, including those used in high tech sectors like the automotive and car industries.

    The anti-dumping measures imposed today will have a limited impact on EU users of fasteners. For the vast majority, fasteners represent only a minor part of the total cost of their final product. A shortage of fasteners is also not expected following the introduction of measures, since the EU industry has a large spare production capacity.

    For more information

    Regulation

    EU Trade Defence Policy

    Source: © European Union

    Author: European Commission

  • Bulten signs FSP contract with clear sustainable objectives

    Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Sustainability on Jan 21, 2022

    Bulten has signed an FSP (Full Service Provider) contract regarding the supply of fasteners to a new European vehicle program for a global automotive manufacturer, which also is an existing customer of the company. The contract value is approximately SEK 100 million annually at full capacity.

    One decisive reason why Bulten was awarded the contract is the company’s distinct sustainability offer. Besides deliveries of fasteners, the contract also entails a close collaboration between the parties to reduce environmental impact in the value chain. This means Bulten will commit to a number of environmental targets during the contract period, with the aim of supporting the automotive manufacturer’s overall sustainability objectives. The targets will be set jointly by both parties and monitored on a regular basis.

    “Of course we are delighted to once again be appointed FSP supplier to an existing customer. It shows that our performance is valued. However, I am particularly proud that we are awarded business based on sustainability, and that we now have a tangible collaboration with a customer to reduce environmental impact. It is a true milestone, and we know that sustainability will be increasingly important to our customers when they choose suppliers,” says Anders Nyström, President and CEO of Bulten.

    Deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2023, and to reach full capacity in 2025. The new European vehicle program has an expected lifecycle of ten years.

    For further information, please contact:

    Ulrika Hultgren, SVP Corporate Communications & IR, +46 727-47 17 58, ulrika.hultgren@bulten.com

    Author: Ulrika Hultgren

  • Registration for Fastener Fair CONNECT - the digital event for the international fastener and fixing industry - is now live.

    Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Nov 08, 2021

    Fastener Fair CONNECT is a two-day online business trade, network and knowledge platform calling all international fastener and fixing industry professionals from 17-18 November 2021. Registration to attend the event is now available on the official show website. With the digital participation, attendees from various industrial sectors will be able to identify and connect with relevant technology suppliers, browse products and innovations on the virtual showrooms, and attend live sessions and webinars on current industry issues tailored to deepen the sector's know-how and competencies.

    "Fastener Fair CONNECT will provide attendees with a unique platform to specify the latest innovative products, equipment and technologies. Our matchmaking features will create new business potential by pairing participants with compatible profiles and interests. The event enables the industry to connect with potential and existing customers worldwide and arrange business meetings directly on the platform. In addition, Fastener Fair CONNECT will offer a webinar programme to discuss the challenges of the fastener supply chain and the most recent fastener and fixing industry trends", states Liljana Goszdziewski, Portfolio Director of the European Fastener Fairs, at Mack-Brooks Exhibitions.

    Exhibitors participating in the event are fastener and fixing systems, technologies and equipment suppliers, covering a wide range of products and services from the whole supply chain. Amongst them Dimac, provider of automated engineered inspection solutions and sorting equipment for fasteners and special parts;DÖRKEN Coatings offering high-quality surface protection, with innovative technologies in zinc flake coatings, galvanisation systems and KTL; HEICO, producer of customer-specific drawing related cold forges parts, mainly distributed to the automotive industry; IMANPACK, provider of a wide range of weighing, packaging and boxing systems for the hardware industry, small parts and kits; Rotor Clip, producer of tapered section retaining rings, spiral retaining rings, wave springs and self-compensating hose clamps; SACMA Group, manufacturer of multi-station cold forming machines for high precision metal components and fasteners. View the complete exhibitor list: www.fastenerfair-connect.com/search/exhibitors#pagetitle Further information on the Fastener Fair CONNECT webinar programme and speakers will be released in due course.

    FREE visitor registration is available at www.fastenerfair-connect.com

    Further information on the Fastener Fair CONNECT webinar programme and speakers will be released in due course.

    FREE visitor registration is available at www.fastenerfair-connect.com

    Author: Gloria Vezzoli, PR & Marketing Manager Fastener Fair Stuttgart Press Office

  • Masters in Fasteners: Fabory acquires KEBEK Group

    Posted in Acquisitions, Fastener distribution, Hardware, Industry 4.0 on Oct 29, 2021

    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 highly impressed by KEBEK, the width and depth of their product assortment, their strong commercial performance and supply chain capabilities. We are therefore extremely excited and proud to welcome the KEBEK Group to Fabory. This marks an important step in our Masters-in-Fasteners strategy; reinforcing our leadership position in our core countries. We continue to make strong progress on our overall transformation and are looking forward to continue this journey together with the KEBEK team!”

    Dalibor Bek, CEO KEBEK Group comments: “We are excited about our future as part of Fabory. Fabory and its management team have shown that they have the required expertise and winning mentality to establish a leading platform in the strong and quickly growing CEE market. We are convinced that joining forces will open up many new opportunities, in several countries and market segments.”

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    About KEBEK Group

    KEBEK is a family-owned fastener specialist headquartered in Chomutov, in the North-West of the Czech Republic with operations in Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary. KEBEK was founded in 1992 by Bohuslav Bek and his son Ing. Dalibor Bek (current CEO). Their successful initial distribution activities of air conditioning and ventilation components quickly expanded to the distribution of fasteners, which is their core activity today. KEBEK offers a wide and broad assortment of specialized fasteners in combination with Value Added Services, including in-house production capabilities and automated kitting facilities. This creates a strong value proposition to a customer base of over 8,000 customers, including several large key accounts in amongst others the healthcare, energy and construction market. KEBEK employs c. 120 team members. For more information please visit www.kebek.cz.

    About Fabory

    Fabory is a leading specialist supplier of fasteners and related products in the Benelux with a pan-European presence. Fabory provides a broad assortment of high quality and application-critical fasteners to over 60,000 customers throughout Europe. Its client base ranks from blue chip to small- and medium enterprises across various end markets, including machine building, electrical appliances, automotive and construction. . Fabory combines a deep technical knowledge with smart integrated supply chain solutions, providing its customers reliability and safe fastener solutions. Fabory employs c. 1,000 team members. For more information please visit www.fabory.com/group.

    Author: Fabory