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• FASTENER POLAND® International Trade Fair for Fastener and Fixing Technology

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fastener suppliers, Fasteners manufacturers on Jul 17, 2023

  The current year is undoubtedly a period full of challenges for the fastener industry. The complicated political and economic situation, problems related to supply chains and the progressive slowdown on the construction market mean that entrepreneurs once again have to face various challenges. However, industry reports show that despite the difficulties, the industry has a chance for further development, and in the long run, entrepreneurs will be able to turn the current turmoil into profit. It is worth remembering and planning participation in the 6th edition of the FASTENER POLAND® International Trade Fair for Fastener and Fixing Technology, which will take place on October 18-19, invariably at EXPO Krakow.

  

  Exhibitors and visitors from over a dozen countries, industry news and premieres, many hours of talks, expert conferences, B2B meetings - this is what the FASTENER POLAND® Trade Fair in Krakow looked like last year. As many as 65% of the Exhibitors came from abroad. This year's edition promises to be equally good, as the participation of Exhibitors has already been confirmed, e.g. from: Czech Republic, Sweden, Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, Estonia, Malta, Italy, Hungary, China, Vietnam and Taiwan. The international nature of the event only emphasizes how important trade fair meetings are for the entire industry. And although the fair is an investment, which, especially in difficult times, may seem like a significant burden on the company's budget, its effects are often visible several months after the end of the event. We know this from our regular Exhibitors who return to EXPO Krakow every year to present their offer. Therefore, we encourage you to plan your participation in this year's edition of FASTENER POLAND® Trade Fair now. This gives you the opportunity to choose an attractive booth location and take advantage of additional, free forms of promotion.

  

  The FASTENER POLAND® Trade Fair is the only international fair of fasteners organized in Central and Eastern Europe. The scope of the exhibition includes, among others: the most modern industrial fasteners and fixing (from bolts to nuts, clamps and rings); building fasteners (anchors, concrete screws, fastening of facades and insulation); advanced assembly and installation systems, as well as technologies for the production of fasteners and devices for their storage and distribution.

  

  6th edition of the FASTENER POLAND® Trade Fair promises to be very good. After 3 years of travel difficulties, this year's participation in the fair is confirmed by Exhibitors and guests from the farthest corners of the world. The list of Exhibitors is now available at www.fastenerpoland.pl/en . We also invite you to follow the trade fair profiles in social media, where we publish industry news on an ongoing basis and reveal what our Exhibitors will present at their stands this year. For those interested in visiting the fair, we have prepared a pool of free admission tickets. To receive them, just complete a short form available on the fair website. : https://fastenerpoland.exposupport.pl/visitor/register

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  Author: FASTENER POLAND®

• Bulten enters into agreement to acquire Exim & Mfr Holdings Pte Ltd

  Posted in Acquisitions, Fasteners manufacturers on Jul 10, 2023

  Bulten has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in Exim & Mfr Holdings Pte Ltd “Exim”, an Asian, Singapore-based distributor of fasteners and other components, for a purchase sum of approximately SGD 66.3 million (SEK 530 million) on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The acquisition affords Bulten a good platform to grow in new sectors, where the distribution stage is a pivotal sales channel.

  The acquisition is expected to contribute to Bulten’s development and earnings, and to increase earnings per share. Exim gives Bulten access to a large, broad customer base in growth sectors in a dynamic region. The acquisition is an important part of Bulten’s strategy, which aims for growth outside of the company’s primary customer group of automotive, and to improve risk diversification, as well as margins.

  Anders Nyström, President and CEO of Bulten Group, comments: “Our strategy sets out a clear focus on balancing our sales through growth in customer groups beyond the automotive industry. The aim is for these to account for at least 20% of sales by 2025. The acquisition of Exim takes us into the distribution stage, which is a key to profitable growth in new sectors. Exim is a well-managed company with an international customer base and developed processes for distribution and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), which is suitable for industries with completely different purchasing patterns than Bulten has historically been used to. Exim’s base in Singapore is also highly attractive. It enables us to take advantage of the strong growth in that region, and we also see potential in using Exim’s sales network to increase sales for our factories in China and Taiwan. Exim will, together with Bulten's rapidly growing business to consumer electronics customers, constitute the beginning of a new industrial segment.”

  Background

  Exim & Mfr Holdings Pte Ltd is a privately owned company based in Singapore. Established in 1982, the company distributes fasteners and other c-parts*, along with related services from more than 1,800 manufacturers and suppliers for American, European, Indian and Japanese companies operating in Asia. The company has more than 1,000 customers in a range of sectors including telecom, electronics, energy, medical technology, aviation, and other industrial manufacturing. Exim has approximately 140 employees in Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam, and annual sales of about SGD 40 million (SEK 320 million).

  Purchase sum and completion

  The purchase sum is approximately SGD 66.3 million (SEK 530 million) on a cash-free and debtfree basis. The sum will be paid in cash with equal financing from an existing credit facility with Svenska Handelsbanken and an additional loan from the Swedish Export Credit Corporation. The acquisition is expected to be completed during Q3 2023. The transaction cost is estimated at SEK 8 million.

  KPMG, Drew & Napier, and Setterwalls are acting as advisers to Bulten in connection with the acquisition.

  Access to the shares is expected to take place on August 31, 2023, taking into account the fulfillment of customary conditions according to the transfer agreement.

  * Components with a low unit price that manufacturing companies stock in large quantities. Questions related to the entered agreement regarding the acquisition can be asked at Bulten’s presentation of the Q2 result on July 12.

  Questions related to the entered agreement regarding the acquisition can be asked at Bulten’s presentation of the Q2 result on July 12.

  Webcast BultenQ2: https://ir.financialhearings.com/bulten-q2-2023

  Teleconference Bulten Q2: https://conference.financialhearings.com/teleconference/?id=200812

  For further information, please contact:

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

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  Author: Ulrika Hultgren

• 350 participants from 7 countries at Würth Industrial Park: Expert forum C-Parts Management 2023

  Posted in Fasteners manufacturers, Industry 4.0, Innovation on Jun 16, 2023

  Bad Mergentheim/Main-Tauber-Kreis. At the sixth Expert forum C-Parts management, distinguished keynote speakers from industry, trade, science and consulting ensured a top-class exchange. On Tuesday, 13th June and Wednesday, 14th June 2023, 350 participants from 7 countries gathered together in the Würth Industrial Park in Bad Mergentheim at Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG to discuss trends, innovations and global challenges in the industry.

  

  “Since our first expert forum in 2017, we have welcomed over 2,400 guests from across Germany and all over the world to our company location in Bad Mergentheim. The focus is on exchanging valuable ideas on solutions for a secure, resilient supply of production and operating materials as well as on significant impulses on market trends and global challenges. This not only results in intensive discussions, valuable business networks and long-term collaborations, but also in customer-oriented innovations. In this way, we ensure that our customers have their focus on the future.," says Martin Jauss, CEO of Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG.

  In the face of Industry 4.0, the companies have to deal with changing markets. It is no longer just automation and digitalisation that concern the industry. There are also global issues across all countries and continents: the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, a volatile situation in the procurement markets, climate change and raw material shortages, geopolitical disputes, increasing inflation and a worsening shortage of qualified employees. Leading experts from industry, trade, science and consulting talked about the steps that need to be taken to be able cope with these developments at this year's expert forum. While Univ. Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Horst Wildemann, TCW Management GmbH & Co. KG, spoke about the importance of resilient corporate management with a special focus on its effects in the supply chain, David Reger, CEO & Founder at Neura Robotics GmbH, took up another important topic in his lecture on "Cognitive robots – a new era of human-machine collaboration”, where he focused on the future of a new, changed world of work. A world of work in which man and machine work successfully hand in hand. Prof. Dipl. Inf. Univ., MBA, Dominik B.O. Bösl, CEO at Innomancer GmbH, explained how to manage disruptive trends and what GPT, robotics, AI and work from home have and do not have in common. In this context, he explained the latest developments in the world of work and how they complement each other. In addition, Franz Kühmayer, Expert for Leadership and New Work at Zukunftsinstitut GmbH as well as CEO at Reflections Research & Consulting, contributed to numerous thought-provoking impulses for further discussions regarding possible potentials of medium-sized companies with his expert lecture “Opportunity of the century for medium-sized companies: Hidden champions or true heroes of the future?”. As visionary trend researchers, top managers and consultants, all speakers pursued the goal of presenting concrete ideas, concepts, measures and successful practical examples from industry, trade and science – true to the motto “Designing the future together”.

  

  Learning from the experts: a holistic approach to C-Parts management.

  With intelligent system solutions, Würth Industrie Service implements optimal supply concepts for production materials as well as for auxiliary and operating materials such as occupational safety, tools or chemical items. Not only does this reduce the procurement effort, optimise processes and reduce costs, but also achieves maximum time savings with maximum delivery reliability and the lowest possible capital commitment. The participants were able to experience how this can be achieved live on site at an accompanying technical exhibition. One of the absolute highlights: The Smart Workplace. With Smart Workplace, walking unnecessarily, searching for parts and manually tracking the requirements are now things of the past! In the assembly workplace of the future, man and machine work hand in hand.  Thanks to numerous options for individual workplace design in combination with connected, intelligent supply solutions, driverless transport systems and worker assistance systems, the C-Parts supply of the future is a success. CPS®miSELF, intelligent solution for digital supply management, proves how A-, B- and C-Parts can also be managed with just one system. It enables industrial customers to combine different suppliers in a single solution and tried and tested hardware while at the same time using the service of Würth Industrie Service for items outside the Würth product range. Just pure innovation! Also during a tour of the logistics at one of the most modern logistics centres for industrial supply in Europe, the participants were able to get a personalised insight into the implementation of automation and digitalisation on an area of more than 65,000 square metres. At this year's Expert forum C-Parts management too, promising innovations were brought to the fore and the participants were able to make valuable contacts and establish networks. Now, true to the motto “Designing the future together”, it is a matter of actively taking charge of it. Because innovators do not wait for change, they drive it.

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  Author: Pia Schmitt

  Press and Public Relation

  Email: Pia.Schmitt@wuerth-industrie.com

• Blechexpo/Schweisstec 2023: Full House, Packed Programme!

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fasteners manufacturers on Jun 12, 2023

  Seven months until the renowned industry highlight takes place: together with the 9th Schweisstec international trade fair for joining technology, the 16th Blechexpo international trade fair for sheet metal working will serve as the meeting place for global players in the field of sheet metal working from the 7th through the 10th of November, 2023. Nine halls are fully booked out at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre. The trade fair duo presents complete process sequences for modern, future-proof sheet metal processing, and is thus highly acclaimed amongst the experts. An impressive supplementary programme including the presentation of the “best Award 2023”, the “Blechexpo Steel Convention 2023”, the “futureSteel” congress and the expert forum rounds out the trade fair’s offerings.

  

  As project manager of the renowned trade fair duo, Georg Knauer reports that nine exhibition halls are fully booked out for Blechexpo/Schweisstec 2023. “Tremendous interest in the exhibition, strong dynamics within the industry sector and important future issues,” is how Knauer sums up the current mood. “On the whole it can be observed that process automation is being driven further and further in the field of sheet metal working,” explains the project manager. “Methods based on data-driven, artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning are being exploited to an ever greater extent in production operations in order to optimise processes and, as a result, reduce lead times. Efficient sheet metal processing necessitates flexible machine tools, modern software and virtual simulation. These issues will be addressed intensively at the trade fair. The challenge is sustainability, and in the field of sheet metal processing this means optimum workpiece utilisation and the avoidance of wasted material.

  Efficient Production Processes, Efficient Trade Fair Visit

  The range of topics covered by Blechexpo/Schweisstec includes efficient process technologies for modern laser technology, fully automated robotic sheet metal processing machines, precision tools and systems for punching, bending, braking and forming, as well as innovative micro-waterjet cutting technologies. Not least of all, the current shortage of qualified production personnel is fuelling further automation across the board, for example in materials handling and machine operation. Planning, implementation and analysis of production processes are becoming more efficient thanks to advancing integration of production data. “Expert visitors at Blechexpo/Schweisstec experience the entire process chain for sheet metal working,” emphasises Georg Knauer. “Suppliers and investment decision-makers meet on an equal footing with direct practical relevance in a working atmosphere.” The international expert audience can plan an issue-oriented trade fair visit, because the arrangement of the nine halls is structured in a differentiated manner: sheet metal, pipe and profile processing will be located in halls 1, 3, 5 and 9. Halls 4 and 6 are reserved for stamping technologies. Cutting, joining and fastening technologies will be presented in hall 7. Hall 8 will focus on pressing and forming technologies. Finally, the issues of steel and metal services, as well as surface finishing technology, will be addressed in hall 10.

  Enter Your Submission Now for the “best Award 2023”!

  Blechexpo/Schweisstec will feature a world-class, highly interesting supplementary programme once again this year including the “best Award 2023”, which will be presented for the sixth time in cooperation with trade journals Blechnet and MM Maschinenmarkt. The organisers have specified five submission categories analogous to the themes assigned to the exhibition halls, so that applicants can find the most suitable area for their innovations. Exhibitors can submit their entries to www.blechnet.com or www.maschinenmarkt-awards.de/blechexpo. The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2023. An expert jury with renowned representatives from the industry sector will select the winners, who will receive their “best Award” within the framework of a festive event on the afternoon of the first day of the trade fair. “Blechexpo/Schweisstec, and above all the “best Award 2023”, will once again showcase lots of innovations and solutions for digitalisation, sustainability and health protection this year,” hopes jury member Stefanie Wiesner, managing director of the Industrial Division of the German Electric Welding Equipment Association. Jury member Florian Kellner, production engineering designer at Siemens’ equipment manufacturing facility in Amberg, Germany, is also looking forward to the submissions: “The award is brilliant in my opinion because inventive talent and know-how are regarded comprehensively and provided with a suitable stage. We can expect technological highlights in the form of future-oriented solutions that link the digital world to the real world in terms of Industry 4.0. The award is ideally situated within the context of Blechexpo/Schweisstec, because the trade fair offers a major, highly diverse international platform for innovations.”

  Lots of Additional Highlights in the Supplementary Programme

  The “Blechexpo Stahl Convention 2023” will take place in the forum area in hall 10 at noon on the first day of the trade fair. It will focus attention on “Challenges in the Steel Markets in 2023”. The convention will be organised by the Stahl-Kommunikation Agency. A “futureSteel” congress is in preparation for the second day of the trade fair in cooperation with Marketsteel Media from Düsseldorf. The daily exhibitor forum will also be a popular meeting place this year – the world-class knowledge platform will provide expert visitors with a broad range of comprehensive information: presentations will be held by the European Sheet Metal Research Association (EFB) dealing with “Sustainable and Digital Future Production: Strategies for Joining – Forming – Sheet Metal Working Methods within the EFB Network”. Contributions from the Sheet Metal Forming Industry Association (IBU) are in preparation which will address “Challenges in Forming Technology”. Last but not least, Schweisstec Day, organised by the ZVEI Technical Association for Electric Welding Equipment, will be held again this year, where expert visitors will receive a comprehensive knowledge update.

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  Author: BLECHEXPO

• From Components to Complete Systems

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fasteners manufacturers on Jun 09, 2023

  Industry players from industrial manufacturing will meet at the traditional trade fair highlight in Stuttgart, namely Motek/Bondexpo, from the 10th through the 13th of October, 2023. Together with the 16th Bondexpo international trade fair for bonding technology, the 41st Motek international trade fair for automation in production and assembly looks at production as an overall concept – from components to complete systems. Motek/Bondexpo provides manufacturing companies with practical, implementable solutions for current and future challenges.

  

  Managing directors, investment decision-makers, purchasing agents, factory outfitters, developers, engineers and designers from industrial practice hold Motek/Bondexpo in high esteem as a proven and indispensable event every autumn. “Because they’re looking for concrete, practical solutions to improve their processes and make them more economical, and they find them at Motek/Bondexpo,” emphasises Rainer Bachert, project manager at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “Exhibitors and expert visitors alike take advantage of the unique selling point of this trade fair – the portrayal of complete processes in industrial production. Its practical, pragmatic approach and concrete, implementable solutions have been convincing trade fair visitors for decades,” says Bachert.

  Thematic Relevance and a Reliable Trade Fair Concept

  Motek/Bondexpo is an indisputably unique platform for investment decisions regarding systems planning, process engineering and the sustainability of all processes, because it’s grounded in reality. “For suppliers as well as users, efficiency, sustainability and flexibility are existentially important parameters for success in production,” points out the project manager. “International crises, climate change, the energy transition, geopolitical upheavals, rising costs and the shortage of qualified personnel have a decisive impact on economic and social events,” summarises Bachert. “Manufacturing companies need concrete, workable support in this regard so that they can remain competitive. As a proven working trade fair, Motek/Bondexpo demonstrates how they can easily get started with the automation and digitalisation of products and processes. It presents ergonomic and age-appropriate workstations and supports the simplification and optimisation of all processes,” stresses Bachert.

  The range of topics covered by Motek/Bondexpo provides manufacturing companies with everything they need to cope with the tremendous challenges they’re facing today – for example, networked, intelligent production components such as grippers with sensors, handling systems, handling solutions, intelligent screwdriving technology, smart linear technology, mechatronic systems, smart drives and feed components. Assembly assistance systems are also amongst the core issues dealt with at Motek/Bondexpo, i.e. systems for manual and semi-automatic workstations, for assisted assembly and order picking, robot-based bin picking, co-working with cobots, automated parts staging and automated parts discharge. Finally, solutions for easy implementation and initial start-up are also covered at Motek such as simulation by means of digital twins, plug & play solutions and starter kits.

  Smart, Networked Products for Feeding, Handling and Assembly

  Getting started easily with automation, improved processes for energy-efficient and resource-saving production, as well as digitalised, easy-to-use production components are urgently required by many companies now. “Software is playing an increasingly important role in this regard,” explains project manager Bachert, “because software-supported processes and modern assistance systems are a big advantage in terms of ergonomics, flexibility and resource conservation.” AI methods (artificial intelligence) are being used to an ever-greater extent and are supporting production, for example with regard to zero-defects manufacturing.

  In customary fashion, suppliers and users will discuss the issues with each other in person and on an equal footing at Motek/Bondexpo 2023, in order to be able to produce even more economically and sustainably. “Together with the fully integrated Bondexpo trade fair, Motek will once again offer a proven platform for decision-makers to update their plans by means of a professional exchange of ideas,” says Bettina Schall, managing director of trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “Motek/Bondexpo unites pragmatism, practicality and future viability. It’s solution-oriented and portrays the entire value creation chain in industrial manufacturing, thus making it truly unique.” And that’s why the 41st Motek and the 16th Bondexpo are firmly scheduled as the industry highlight for modern production automation: industry players will meet in Stuttgart from the 10th through the 13th of October, 2023.

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  Author: MOTEK

• SUCCESS BEYOND ANY EXPECTATION FOR THE DEBUT OF INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR ITALY

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fastener suppliers, Fasteners manufacturers, Hardware on May 22, 2023

  More than 5,300 visitors from 30 countries. The new trade fair, powered by EISENWARENMESSE, achieves its goals and meets the expectations of visitors and exhibitors.

  INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR ITALY

  The first edition of International Hardware Fair Italy took place from 5-6 May 2023 at Fiera di Bergamo. International Hardware Fair Italy 2023, organised by Koelnmesse Italy on the model of EISENWARENMESSE, was sold out with 302 exhibitors in its two halls. The trade fair experienced a strong participation from international companies from 20 countries, including group and individual participants. Along with a strong European participation from Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Greece, Bulgaria, Holland, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Norway, Serbia and Turkey companies from Australia, India, Taiwan, China and Unites States joined the premiere event.

  The strong synergy with EISENWARENMESSE, the world's largest trade fair for the sector is the basis for the immediate success of the new events’ first edition that registered more than 5,300 visitors from 30 different countries. International Hardware Fair Italy aims to become the new Italian "home" of hardware both at Italian and European level and hosts the entire world of hardware, building, DIY, outdoor & garden, as well as safety, paints & colours, electricity and industrial supplies. Complementary to EISENWARENMESSE the Italian event is held in odd years.

  A platform that meets the real needs of professional industry

  “For some time now, we have been gathering clear signals from the Italian and European market to organise an event dedicated to the hardware, building and DIY world, which was not yet present in Italy. And the market proved us right,” commented Markus Oster, Vice President Trade Fair Management, Koelnmesse GmbH in Germany. “The success of this first edition comes from all our experience as trade fair organisers, which has enabled us to structure a trade show exhibition that meets the real needs of the industry. Also thanks to the strong support to this first edition of the many European and Italian associations, we managed to create the most representative platform in Italy for the European market,” added Thomas Rosolia, CEO of Koelnmesse Italy.

  International Hardware Fair Italy partners with EDRA/GHIN

  The partnership with EDRA/GHIN (European DIY Retail Association-EDRA, and Global Home Improvement Network-GHIN) represented an important step towards establishing the event at European level. “The International Hardware Fair Italy was one of the most successful first editions of a Trade Fair that I have had the pleasure of experiencing” commented John W. Herbert, General Secretary of EDRA/GHIN. “The organisers of the coming together of the industry in Bergamo can be most proud for what they have accomplished with this show, which will have a most promising future.”

  The national and international associations’ support

  The leading associations in the different sectors, more than twenty of them both Italian and European, also confirmed their support and cooperation for the trade fair. Among them, we can mention ZHH, the Professional Association for the Hardware Trade; FWI, the Association of Tool Manufacturers in Germany; Assofermet Ferramenta, the Italian Association of Hardware Distributors. At regional level, the response was also strong, gaining the cooperation of organisations with strong roots in the region, including Ance Bergamo, Confartigianato Imprese Bergamo, Confindustria Bergamo and, in particular, Ascom Confcommercio Bergamo, which includes one of the largest hardware business networks in Italy.

  The key role of matchmaking

  The matchmaking programme was a key event to enable companies and distributors/dealers to meet at the trade fair. More than 200 meetings were organised during International Hardware Fair Italy, thanks to the collaboration with national and European distribution partners with specialisation in the different channel clusters involved in the event.

  The conferences

  The conference programme included two days of discussion on the most topical issues: industry scenarios, panel discussions between manufacturers and distributors from the physical and online channels, and an extensive programme of professional workshops.

  The first morning was dedicated to the international market scenario in the hardware, building and DIY sectors, and the strategic and economic drivers that will condition the supply chains in the coming years. In the afternoon slot, the conference was dedicated to trends in modern home improvement, and the evolution of the national and international large-scale retail network.

  The conference on the second event day was dedicated to renewal in independent technical retail, the evolution of B2B and social communication, and the new expectations of the professional consumer post Covid, with a focus on the world of colour in the ColorDay event. The garden & outdoor market played a leading role in the conference dedicated to trends in the green distribution world and garden centres, with an in-depth look at the Green Bonus and innovation in gardening equipment.

  The Product of the Year Award - a collaboration between International Hardware Fair Italy and Assofermet Ferramenta - as well as the Oscar del Negozio ferramenta and the Negozio Ascom Prize were presented during the award ceremony.

  The industry’s comments on International Hardware Fair Italy 2023 Michele Taddei, Sales Director of Bossong spa

  “We are now an historical presence at the Cologne Fair: at EISENWARENMESSE we are very much at home. When the opportunity to participate in the first edition of International Hardware Fair Italy in Bergamo came up, we took it immediately, precisely because of the success of the Cologne fair over all these years. Here in Bergamo, we experienced a similar spirit of internationality in the building sector that exists in Germany. The size of the fair was, of course, smaller, but Italy responded very positively to our expectations.”

  Franco Morganti, CEO of Morganti spa Kapriol

  “From our perspective, the impression of this first edition of International Hardware Fair Italy is definitely positive; for us, it is a successful event, which has met and exceeded our expectations. The event, particularly for the number of visitors and the high profile of the exhibiting companies, is a not to be missed appointment also for future editions. And it will certainly be counted among the most important trade fairs on the European scene.”

  Luca Paccagnella, General Director of Helvi spa

  “We are very satisfied with Helvi participation in the first edition of International Hardware Fair Italy; this international specialised event was very well attended and generated a lot of interest.”

  Petra Pott-Zemanova, General Manager MPS Sägen GmbH

  “The success of the exhibition was very pleasing for our company. The exhibition was very well organised and fully met our expectations.”

  KOELNMESSE – INDUSTRY TRADE FAIRS FOR THE HARDWARE SECTOR:

  As a top international trade fair organiser, Koelnmesse is the global market leader in organising events for the hardware/ironware segment. It hosts the leading international event EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Cologne at its trade fair grounds in Cologne, where Asia-Pacific Sourcing also showcases products, innovations and trends for homes and gardens from the Far East. In addition to the events at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is expanding its portfolio internationally in key markets: The China International Hardware Show in Shanghai, the International Hardware Fair Italy in Bergamo and the International Hardware Fair India in New Delhi are bespoke events and leading trade fairs for the region with international participation. They create the foundation for sustainable, international business for their participants and bring together supply and demand within the sector with a carefully targeted approach. www.hardware-worldwide.com Available on Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook and of course on its website: www.hardwarefair-italy.com

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  Author: Alessandra Fraschini Communication Manager

• INDUSTY DAYS and AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY trade exhibitions hosted simultaneously at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center (Hungary, Europe)! Don't miss this unique event!

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Apr 14, 2023

  The INDUSTRY DAYS International Industrial Trade Exhibition and the AUTOMOTIVE HUNGARY International Trade Exhibition for Automotive Industry Suppliers will take place on 16-19 May 2023 at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center.

  Hungary's largest business gathering showcasing all the sectors of the industry serves as a professional forum for the owners of small and mid-size enterprises as well as those of major corporations, where they can find out more about the developmental tendencies and the latest achievements of the various sectors and the trends that define the industry in question. The exhibitors, suppliers and professional visitors attending the event, including procurement officials, engineers and developers can benefit from the synergies between industries to maintain and reinforce their position in the manufacturing or supply chains or possibly enter the market as new operators.

  Manufacturers, distributors and service providers present their products and offers, which can be surveyed by visitors at the same time and place while requesting detailed information or possibly inspecting products in use, allowing them to make informed decisions on the latest procurements, make new investments, establish new business relationships or reinforce existing partnerships.

  As of our publication deadline, nearly 350 exhibitors from 15 countries have registered for our assortment of exhibitions. They will be presenting their novelties, energy and cost-efficient solutions and Grand Prix-winning products at Pavilions A, D and E of the Exhibition Center. The continuously updated list of participants is available through the exhibition websites.

  The organisers will be hosting a number of attractions and events in cooperation with their professional partners:

  • Chamber of Engineers conference and professional advance training (BPMK)
  • Welding technology advance training, practical demonstrations (MHtE, MAHEG)
  • Top-quality trade presentations and workshops
  • Labour safety conference and fashion show (U4)
  • Plastic industry conference (MMSZ)
  • Packaging conference (CSAOSZ)
  • Portfolio-MAGE Vehicle Industry 2023 conference
  • Battery and hydrogen power-related lectures, demonstrations
  • Techtogether Automotive Hungary engineer competition (autopro.hu)
  • Universities’ Street

  More information:

  More information on the exhibition and the Facebook and LinkedIn posts of exhibitors registered for the exhibition:

  www.iparnapjai.hu/en

  www.automotivexpo.hu/en

  https://www.facebook.com/iparnapjai/

  https://www.facebook.com/automotivexpo

  https://hu.linkedin.com/showcase/industry-days-2016!

  The readers of Fasten.it blog and the magazine can register online in advance through the event's website. Registering for the event allows readers to attend the exhibitions free of charge: www.iparnapjai.hu/en/fastenit

• GREAT NEWS! INAPA & INAFASTENER 2023 IS COMING BACK

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Apr 13, 2023

  24 - 26 May 2023 at JIExpo Jakarta, Indonesia

  INAPA - Indonesia International Trade Show for Automotive Industry 2023 and INAFASTENER – Indonesia International Fastener & Fixing Technology Exhibition 2023 have become perfect trade shows to the growing needs of commercial vehicles, parts and fastener industries. The shows attract industry leaders and key players in automotive vehicles and all needed components including the fastener industry to showcase the latest innovation, product and services. This is a special zone for automotive, fixing, and fastener industries that will optimize for exhibitors to meet the companies are connected to their business and facilitate professional buyers to find their special needs.

  

  INAPA and INAFASTENER 2023 along with Transport & Logistics Indonesia 2023, IIBT 2023, Tyre & Rubber Indonesia 2023, EV Indonesia 2023 and INABIKE 2023 will be an excellent opportunity to network and expand with your automotive business in Indonesia and the region. INAPA 2023 will present more than 800 exhibiting companies from 21 countries and targeted 20.000 attendees. INAPA has become the ASEAN's largest annual meeting place for automotive OEM and aftermarket players.

  Indonesia - ASEAN's Largest Automotive Market Recovery!

  Indonesia with over 270 million of people is in the largest economy in South East Asia. Indonesia's manufacturing industry contributed of Indonesia Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 7.07% in the 2nd Quarter compared with a year earlier. Indonesia's automotive industry has remained one of the manufacturing sub-sectors contributing positively to the national industry. Growth in the automotive sector in the second quarter of 2021 increased by 37 percent. It will have a positive impact on the recovery of the automotive industry and eventually jumpstart the national economy.

  

  Another indicator is the purchasing manager's index (PMI) of Indonesian manufacturing. In September 2022 it was recorded at 53.7, up from 51.7 in August 2022. The results of the S&P Global survey show that the expansion rate of Indonesia's manufacturing sector in this period was the fastest in 8 months and was solid overall. Even Indonesia's manufacturing PMI in September 2022 surpassed the world manufacturing PMI (50.3), ASEAN (53.5), Malaysia (49.1), Vietnam (52.5), and the Philippines (52.9), also higher. from China (48.1), Japan (50.8), and South Korea (47.6). "Indonesia's manufacturing PMI continues to expand, in September 2022 to 53.7. The automotive market in Indonesia is predicted get better, approaching normal conditions.

  Fastener & Fixing Industry

  In Indonesia, the market for bolts, nuts, and other fastener items is still viewed prospective. In sectors ranging from infrastructure to manufacturing, building construction, and property development, fasteners and fixings play a crucial role. This industry serves as a "staple commodity" for industries ranging from manufacturing to gadgets.

  

  The government's rollout of infrastructure projects and the private sector's encouragement of real estate development make the fasteners industry in Indonesia particularly promising. It can be considered a staple business because they are utilized in every industry. In Indonesia there is still a gap between supply and demand for bolts and nuts.

  Fasteners are widely utilized in a variety of industries besides the automotive one, including manufacturing, infrastructure, and building and construction. Today, practically every industry has a requirement for fasteners. Also, manufacturing fasteners is a very profitable business venture that can support infrastructure development in Indonesia and throughout the world.

  Come and visit us in 24 – 26 May 2023 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta

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  More info, please contact

  Ms. Paramitha Rahayu

  paramitha@gemisen-group.com

  website: https://www.inafastener-exhibition.net/

  register your visit at: https://reg-gemindonesia.net/

• Record-breaking edition: Fastener Fair Global 2023 successfully connected international professionals from the industrial sector

  Posted in Fairs and exhibitions, Fastener distribution, Fasteners manufacturers on Mar 31, 2023

  The 9th Fastener Fair Global, International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry, ended last week after three successful show days at the Messe Stuttgart exhibition centre in Germany. Almost 11,000 trade visitors from 83 countries attended the event to discover the latest innovations, products, and services from all areas of fastener and fixing technology and to connect with other industry professionals from various manufacturing and industrial sectors.

  Fastener Fair Global 2023 welcomed around 1,000 exhibitors from 46 countries, filling up halls 1, 3, 5 and 7 of the exhibition venue. Covering a net exhibition space of over 23,230 sqm, a 1,000 sqm increase compared to the previous show in 2019, exhibitors presented the complete spectrum of fastener and fixing technologies: industrial fasteners and fixings, construction fixings, assembly and installation systems and fastener manufacturing technology. As a result, the 2023 edition represents the biggest Fastener Fair Global to date.

  

  “After four long and challenging years since the last edition took place in 2019, Fastener Fair Global opened the doors to its 9th edition, reasserting its position in the industry as the go-to event for the manufacturing and industrial sector,” says Stephanie Cerri, Fastener Fair Global Event Manager at the organiser RX. “Both the show size and strong participation in Fastener Fair Global 2023 testify 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. We are delighted to have received positive feedback from the international fastener and fixing community gathered at the show to discover the latest technological advancements within the sector whilst taking advantage of plenty of networking opportunities.”

  A first analysis of the exhibitor feedback shows that participating companies were highly satisfied with the outcome of Fastener Fair Global 2023. A vast majority of exhibitors were able to reach their target groups and they praised the high quality of trade visitors.

  

  According to preliminary results of the visitor survey, around 72% of all visitors came from abroad. Germany was the biggest visitor country followed by Italy and the United Kingdom. Other major European visitor countries were Poland, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria and Belgium. Asian visitors mainly came from Taiwan and China. The most important industries visitors came from were metal products, the automotive industry, distribution, the construction industry, mechanical engineering, hardware / DIY retailing and electronic/ electrical goods. The majority of visitors were fastener and fixing wholesalers, manufacturers as well as distributors and suppliers.

  On the second show day, Fastener + Fixing Magazine hosted the award ceremony for the Route to Fastener Innovation competition and announced the winners of this year’s Fastener Technology Innovators. A total of three exhibiting companies were awarded for their innovative fastener and fixing technologies, introduced to the market within the last 24 months. In 1st place, the winner was Scell-it Group with its patented E-007 power tool designed to install hollow wall anchors. Growermetal SpA was awarded with the 2nd place for its Grower SperaTech®, which was based on the combination of a spherical top washer and a conical seat washer. In 3rd place was the company SACMA Group for its RP620-R1-RR12 combined thread and profile rolling machine.

  Date of the next show

  Many exhibitors at this year’s show have already announced that they will exhibit again at the next Fastener Fair Global in 2025, which will take place from 25 – 27 March 2025 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Grounds in Germany.

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

  Fastener Fairs – connecting fastener professionals worldwide

  Fastener Fair Global is organised by RX. 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.

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  Issued by:

  Gloria Vezzoli, PR & Marketing Manager

  Cameron Ross, PR & Marketing Executive

  Fastener Fair Global Press Office – RX

  Romeland House, Romeland Hill, St Albans, Herts AL3 4ET, United Kingdom

  Tel: +44 (0)1727 814 400, Email: press-rxsta@rxglobal.com

• 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.

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  Author: Gloria Vezzoli PR & Marketing Manager

  Author: Cameron Ross PR & Marketing Executive

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