Fastener + Fixing Magazine #58

We put things in motion – or hold them securely.

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CONTENTS NEWS Europe and World ......................................................................6-18 America ...................................................................................20-22 Asia ............................................................................................... 24 Russia & CIS ............................................................................26-28 EVENTS CALENDAR ...................................................................... 32

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COVER STORY SCHNORR - Secure in its experience ......................................30-31 EXHIBITIONS Fastener Fair Stuttgart Preview ..............................................34-38 News ............................................................................................ 40

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ASSOCIATIONS Face2Face with the EFDA president ........................................... 42 INSIGHT Les rivets aveugles ..................................................................44-46 Bending backwards to be unique................................................ 52 A model of efficiency ..............................................................98-99 NEWS UPDATE

A day to remember

Foams + Sealants

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Fastbolt Charity Golf Day ........................................................48-50 CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS Increasingly efficient ...............................................................54-56 Foams and Sealants ................................................................58-63 News ....................................................................................... 64-76 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY News .......................................................................................78-86 Quality and transparency are major issues for Nedschroef .......... 88-90 FOCUS ON European Manufacturers ........................................................ 91-97 MANAGEMENT & SYSTEMS News ...................................................................................100-102 Gaining freedom from IT ........................................................... 104 Getting more out of exhibitions (Part Three) ....................110-112 CATALOGUE RACK Taiwan (TFTA) / China (CFIA) ..............................................106-108 TOOLS News ...................................................................................114-118

Fastener Fair Stuttgart Preview

APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY News ...................................................................................120-124 PRODUCTS News ...................................................................................126-144 RECRUITMENT & ADVERTISERS INDEX ...................................... 146

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Planning ahead With just three months to go before Fastener Fair Stuttgart opens its door, it would be remiss of me not to remind you – if you have not already done so - to arrange your tickets, travel and accommodation for what, without question, will be the European fastener event for 2009. You’ll find the information you need to arrange your visit in the Exhibition pages of this issue and on the special show website www.fastenerfair.eu Phil Matten If you are still considering exhibiting I can tell you that some 600 companies have already decided. That makes it the biggest Fastener Fair ever staged – and also means there are less than a dozen stands still available.

This is also certain to be the most intensive Fastener Fair so it is really worth planning ahead to ensure you make contact with all the suppliers you need to meet. We’ve published a complete exhibitors’ list in this issue to help. If nothing else I am fairly certain it will convince you to plan two full days at the show and, probably, to divide the responsibility for covering all the exhibitors with colleagues. To aid in your final planning the September issue of this magazine will be publishing preview information from many of the exhibitors and, in particular, looking at the products to be featured on the New Product Showcase - an exclusive opportunity for exhibitors to highlight new products and innovations launched in the twelve months leading up to the Fastener Fair.

Whatever your product interest Stuttgart will present an outstanding opportunity to identify and evaluate new sales and profit opportunities; to meet you suppliers and catch up with existing ones; and to network with the European industry.

I look forward to seeing you there.

GlobalFastenerNews becomes a reality Our US news partner, Fastener Industry News, first published its newsletter to the North American industry on 10 July 1979. On January 1 2000 the newsletter went on line as FastenerNews.com.

Fittingly, on the 30th anniversary of the first newsletter, FIN has just launched a new online presence in the form of GlobalFastenerNews.com “Since 1979 FIN has provided the fastener industry with pertinent, concise and timely news. FIN digs for fastener-specific news you can’t find in general business magazines. Working with news partnerships developed over the years with Fastener World and Fastener + Fixing magazines, GlobalFastenerNews.com will now bring more international news to the industry”.

This magazine has worked with FIN for many years and I have never disguised how much I have learned from John’s journalistic example. In particular we have adopted, in this magazine, his ethos that it is not enough to take the news at face value – there is a responsibility to dig deeper, to validate and to develop context.

GlobalFastenerNews.com continues to be subscription based. Timely knowledge is unquestionably valuable and, at last, there is a growing recognition that online services delivering genuine value should be paid for. For our part we will continue to support John by providing the latest news from Europe and from our many other news links and partnerships elsewhere in the world.

While its prime constituency remains the North American market, there is no question that GlobalFastenerNews will be an excellent source of timely and considered news from across the fastener industry. Of course, every reader of Fastener + Fixing Magazine regular samples John’s journalism in our North American News pages. If, though, you would like to try out GlobalFastenerNews.com, a trial guest pass for the new site is on offer by contacting FIN@FastenerNews.com

Spotlight falls on anti dumping circumvention Previously this magazine has raised concerns about the risks of anti dumping circumvention – the legal and financial risks facing the perpetrators and the highly distortive impact it could have in the market place. In recent days it has become clear that those risks are very real indeed.

For some while I have been hearing growing concerns about pricing positions in the market that make little sense - unless avoidance of anti dumping is a factor.

Now, reliable sources have confirmed to this magazine that a number of EU member states have submitted evidence of specific incidences of circumvention to OLAF, the European Anti Fraud Office. By its nature OLAF will be reticent to reveal details of its investigations – but its stated mission is to “protect the financial interests of the European Union, to fight fraud, corruption and any other irregular activity…”, which hardly leaves doubt about how it will respond to clear evidence of circumvention.

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Russian protective duty too high a price to pay Commenting on an article in the Russian publication Industrial Gazette, Coordinator of the RosMetiz Association, Alexander Semenov argues that additional protective duty on imported fasteners is too high a price to pay.

RosMetiz represents Russian producers and distributors of fasteners and other hardware products.

Currently the Russian Ministry for Trade and Industry is conducting an investigation on fastener imports, triggered by complaints from domestic producers MMK-Metiz and Severstal-Metiz.

In comments published on the RosMetiz website Semenov points out that an additional duty of 36% (a speculative figure at this stage), when added to existing VAT and duty would push the cost of imported fasteners up by 76-80%. In addition to the negative effect on fastener consumers Semanov highlights the risk of response from other countries. “Russia will receive a lot of international claims from foreign countries in regard to the violation by Russia of its international trade responsibilities.”

He also points out that the application of the additional duty could actually have a negative effect on government revenue. Existing annual fastener imports of 81.6 thousand tonnes would reduce by 55-60%, he estimates, resulting in a fall in duty income of almost U$4 million.

“The higher price of fasteners will cause a slowdown in other sectors of economy,” continues Semenov. He identifies adverse impacts on the export potential for Russian household appliances and furniture, on construction, and to some extent on machine-building, automotive and other industries. “ It will be unprofitable to produce a simple hand cart in Russia,” he says. “The cart will be imported from China, Poland or Turkey. Russian products will be pushed out of foreign markets.

In a series of comments laden with irony, Semenov adds, “And all the above will be done to protect two archaic manufacturers, which furthermore have manipulated the facts on which the investigation by the Ministry has been based.” The accusation of manipulation emanates from the Industrial Gazette article, also published on the RosMetiz website, which questions whether there is “an investigation or a conspiracy”.

Semenov’s conclusion, “As they say in Odessa, do we really need all of this?”

GFD to close French plant GFD is reported to have announced to employees, in mid June, that its L’Isle-sur-le-Doubs plant would close by the end of the year.

The plant, which produces VBI and VBA Plus, has a daily production capacity of 12 million screws.

Production is expected to be relocated to GFD’s Saint-Etienne plant. Some of the 43 workers are also expected to be relocated but there are local reports of active protests over the closure, with allegations that it breaches French employment law. The announcement comes in the context of reports that overall fastener manufacturing output is 36% down on 2008 levels.

EMKA acquires DGTH EMKA Beschlagteile has acquired, and is continuing the operational activities of, the insolvent DGTH Productions GmbH, based in Heiligenhaus, Germany.

EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH & Co. KG, with its international manufacturing companies and the modular hardware programme, is a globally operating partner for the industrial cabinet and enclosure manufacturing industry.

In focus is the broad range of manufacturing capacities (among others: tooling, punching- and metal forming, zinc/aluminium die-casting, plastics, machine cutting, surface technology, as well as sealing and assembling technology), which are concentrated in the production facilities at Velbert and Wuppertal in Germany, as well as in Bosnia.

With its zinc and aluminium die-casting production DGTH was known for high-quality components used in the sectors building and construction and automotive industry. Managing director Friedhelm Runge is convinced that “the product range, as well as the manufacturing processes, go excellently with the programme of the EMKA-Group.”

For the months to come EMKA has rented the DGTH-premises at Grubenstraße, Heiligenhaus, where the activities will be continued with DGTH-employees. The EMKA-staff will support the first steps for a successful integration into the EMKA-Group.

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New MD at fischer UK

At the end of June Mr Uwe Seeger replaced Dr Pietro Grandesso as managing director of fischer UK. The fisher group issued the following statement from its Group headquarters in Waldachtal, Germany.

“With effect from the end of June 2009 Mr. Uwe Seeger (37) has assumed the leadership of the fischer subsidiary fischer UK (Wallingford) as managing director. Mr. Seeger joined the fischer group of companies in May 1st, 2009 in order to coordinate the sales activities of the company in the Asia-Pacific-Area. The master of business administration was born in Nagold, close to the fischer headquarter at Waldachtal. He brings to the Group intensive and long-standing experience in sales and distribution and the fixing industry.

“The change of management at fischer UK reflects new challenges facing the subsidiary in an economic environment which has changed considerably in the last months. The fischer group and the former managing director Dr. Pietro Grandesso have parted by mutual agreement. We wish to thank Dr. Grandesso for his longstanding commitment and engagement in our company and wish him the very best in the future.”

bigHead extends European partnership bigHead has announced the extension of its international distributor partnership with KVT Koenig to Germany and Switzerland.

“KVT Koenig is a provider of high quality and innovative fastening solutions to major automotive and engineering companies in Europe. Having worked with them in Austria for a number of years we were impressed by the level of expertise and commitment it demonstrated in serving its customers, which is why we are delighted that this successful partnership now extends to Germany and Switzerland,” explained Matthew Stevens, MD of bighead. “Such partnerships represent a key part of bigHead’s strategic growth, improving international customers’ access to our products with high quality local support.”

New Irish distributor for Armstrong Armstrong Precision Components (APC), the manufacturer of the wire thread inserts brand ArmaCoilTM, has announced the appointment of BNR Ltd as its brand new distribution partner in the Republic of Ireland.

The agreement marks another step in Armstrong’s international market expansion strategy, and its aim to provide an increased level of service and support for ArmaCoilTM Irish customers.

With over 30 years of engineering experience, APC considers BNR Ltd to be the ideal partner because of its well established reputation in stocking and supplying high quality products and tools to the manufacturing, aerospace, defence and OEM industries in Ireland. Headquartered in Dublin, the company also has a significant customer base and a wide geographic reach, as well as solid technical expertise and a strong service focus.

Commenting on the partnership John Hope, business development director at Armstrong Precision Components, said: “We are especially pleased with the appointment of BNR as our distributor in Ireland because it is a well established business targeting the customers we are most interested in reaching. This agreement will allow us to offer our high quality, internationally recognised products to the Irish market whist delivering the same level of support that customers have learned to expect from us.”

Excalibur collects award Charles Bickford, inventor of the Excalibur Screwbolt recently received a Royal seal of approval, with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation Category, from the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord John Petre of Ingatestone.

After the ceremony Charles commented “Receiving this accolade at the age of 73 is the proudest moment of a full working life. There were ups and downs in getting my original idea on the market but I have always been confident of the potential of the Screwbolt and the other products that have been developed from it.”

Lord Petre said “The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is an internationally recognised symbol of business success. Fewer than 50 awards in the Innovation category are given out each year over the whole country and I am delighted that Excalibur Screwbolts are one of those to be chosen for 2009.”

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Ten years in the making It has taken Tech Fasteners Ltd just 10 years to go from a company based in Dublin, Ireland, where it supplied fasteners and fixings, to become The One Group of Companies, supplying not just Ireland, but all across Europe.

The One Group started with the acquisition of H Schreiber Limited, it then went on to acquire Vanguard Fixings in Southampton, Woodall Fasteners Systems in Brierley Hill, Super Spares in Northern Ireland and its most recent acquisition was Woodall Building Systems, a new manufacturing venture, which produces unique grid systems, flashings, gutterings and other bespoke customer requirements.

Tech Fasteners ltd started off employing 22 people in 1998, and now employs over 100 currently, likewise its stock holding has increased to over £2.5 million, allowing it to give the service the roofing and construction industries demand.

“Schreiber is our importing division, selling mainly to distributors. The main products are drywall, self drilling and concrete anchors. Woodall Fastening Systems supplies the roofing and construction industry, our fabrications division is also located in the same industrial estate. Vanguard Fixings customers are mainly mechanical and electrical, but our large stockholding allows them to service many other trades. Super Spares is our base in Northern Ireland with a wide variety of fasteners and fixings.”

NORMA Group in the world NORMA Group says that due to the tough times in the global market place, but also with a focus on future growth, it has concentrated its European production base to fewer, but more efficient, locations.

“At the same time we see great growth opportunities in the Asian market place for the high end of our engineered connecting solutions,” says MD of business unit distribution and industry Lars Nordin. “We are now up and running manufacturing in three new facilities - Mexico, China and India plus a technical sales joint venture in Japan.”

Lars Nordin added “These markets, except Japan, still grow and we have a combination of European engineering and local content which makes us very attractive in these markets. All four entities where incorporated last year and are important parts of our growth plan.”

“We plan for a slow recovery late 2009 and onwards. Concerning sales in virtually all markets in both distribution and industry we have seen a sharp decline since the end of last year. But we trust that we have seen the bottom of sales and have noted a small 5-10% recovery in our order book.”

Fastbolt fundraising makes par Following the second, if anything even more, successful Fastbolt Charity Golf Day Heinz Storch’s son Julian has just presented cheques for more than £6,000 to Willen Hospice.

The donation was received

by Julia Rogerson, events and promotions manager for the hospice.

Fastbolt UK managing director and organiser of the golf day, Graham Joyce commented, “We were extremely pleased that Julian, who has been working in Fastbolt UK for a few days as part of his studies, should be able to hand over another outstanding contribution to a cause that was always important to Heinz.

Matching the figure raised last year, in spite of current trading conditions, proves the UK fastener industry’s heart remains in the right place.”

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TR clears decks for action Unsurprisingly Trifast’s preliminary results for 2008-2009 show the serious impact of the global economic crisis. They also clearly indicate that the new board has sought to act decisively to restructure the business and ‘take the hit’ in areas that could otherwise have proven distractive to the group’s recovery.

The preliminary results for the year to March 31 2009 show 2008-9 group sales down 12.9 percent at GB£104.90 million (approximately 121 million euros). First half revenue saw a 2.2% year on year decrease with the main impact of economic downturn felt in the second half, in which revenue dropped by 26.7%.

A GB£11million (c. Euro 12.75 million) pre-tax loss from continuing operations reflects an expected clearing of the decks to provide the platform for recovery. GB£3.7 million in restructuring costs - comprising GB£1.75 million in redundancy payments and GB£1.95 million relating to site closures - were incurred.

Goodwill impairments totalled GB£8.3 million. The lion’s share of GB£6.2 million related to Serco Ryan, with lesser values related to Trifast’s SFE manufacturing subsidiary in Taiwan and TR Fastenings AB in Sweden. Sale of the “substantially loss making” TR Keba in Turkey resulted in a GB£2.14 million loss on disposal and a GB£0.81million impairment. A full impairment was also made for the remaining value (GB£0.66 million) of the group’s investment in Techfast Holding Bhd, in Malaysia.

Trifast calculates that, setting aside the separately disclosed items, the business achieved an underlying profit figure of GB£2.54 million – compared to GB£8.99 million for 2007-8.

The report describes the resignation of the previous CEO Steve Auld, and the chairman and non executive directors in March as “a dramatic demonstration of the power of shareholder dissatisfaction” and an “indisputable indicator” of the expectations placed on the new board.

Under the headed “After the Storm – the renewed strategy” the board lists actions taken to deliver a turnaround. These include a flattening of the management structure; changes in purchasing strategy to “yield alternative suppliers and constrain habit buying”; the reinstatement of a global sales team under the leadership of former

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TR sales director Glenda Roberts; and the merging of TR’s distribution units in the Midlands, UK. The latter entailed the winding down of the previous Serco Ryan site at Hartlebury, resulting in an undisclosed number of redundancies, in favour of TR’s offices and warehouse at Wednesbury.

The Group will operate under “three focused divisions providing a clearer and more distinct identity to the business”. OEM and MRO sales in Europe will be serviced from hub and spoke” operations in the UK and Europe. Merchant sales activities will be concentrated on Lancaster Fasteners, based on Morecambe, UK. The Asian operation is described as basically sound. Plans include the development of a specialist manufacturing unit at the existing Singapore operation to produce “highest end components”. The report also notes that Taiwanese subsidiary SFE will become “more integrated and dependent within the Asian Group.” Shortly before the publication of the preliminary results Trifast announced the appointment of Thomas Tan as managing director for TR Asia Investment Holdings PTE Ltd. One of the original founders of the Formac Technologies business, which is now TR’s Singapore plant, Tan is recognised for his high levels of technical and manufacturing expertise.

The report describes discussions with HSBC to place facilities on a longer term basis as positive and at an advanced stage. Just before we went to print chairman Malcolm Diamond confirmed to Fastener + Fixing Magazine that these discussions had been satisfactorily concluded.

In its summary the board expresses confidence in “capable teams” with “renewed motivation and focus” describing TR’s ability to exploit its market position and brand internationally. The board acknowledges a main responsibility to rebuild shareholder value and respect by restoring confidence in delivering sustainable profit growth.

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Rawplug announces appointment Rawlplug has announced the appointment of Justin White as its new sales and marketing director. The appointment is part of Rawlplug’s focus to further strengthen its standing and increase market penetration in both the trade and DIY markets.

White brings with him 17 years of market experience having worked as the sales director for Winzer Würth, part of the Würth Group. During his time at Würth, he oversaw the 300 strong sales force and helped the company through many milestones, more often than not achieving double digit growth.

White said that “Our goal should be to capitalise on the strength of our brand name and significantly increase our market share, whilst ensuring that at all times we deliver a high level of customer service”.

Rawlplug celebrates its 90th birthday this year and has seen a large expansion to its product range, which includes the gas and nail business. Rawlplug is also expanding the sales force in the UK with technical and customer focused sales professionals and has bucked the market trend by generating growth of 18% in the first quarter of 2009.

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Roberge includes reviews of current practice, with examples and calculations, as well as new methods for dealing with corrosion and hands on inspection and monitoring techniques.

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Grampian Fasteners expands Lindapter supply Grampian Fasteners, based in Aberdeenshire, UK, has announced the launch of the Lindapter microsite, an online resource reflecting the official distributor’s recently expanded steelwork fixing range and its express international supply capability.

Grampian Fasteners says that the microsite is virtually a ‘one-stop-shop’ and is designed to be highly informative, as well as incredibly convenient, featuring a wealth of detail including specification data, design guidance and installation advice. Grampian Fasteners has increased its product portfolio to incorporate the very latest innovations from Lindapter’s newly launched design guide, with every product available for fast online purchase.

The comprehensive web content provides a specific focus on steelwork clamping systems, eliminating the requirement to drill or weld. In comparison to traditional connection methods, Lindapter says that the fundamental benefits of its solution include a rapid installation significantly reduced labour costs, and the preservation of steelwork integrity and coatings.

Grampian Fasteners has supplied Lindapter steelwork fixings since the company’s inception in 1992, principally to oil and gas markets and has since evolved into a complete engineering and construction supply solution. The microsite development follows a dramatic increase in Lindapter enquiries from outside the distributor’s traditional customer base and illustrates its dynamic approach to listening and crucially, responding to customer requirements.

Grampian Fasteners’ Brian Muguto explains “The dedicated site complements our recent expansion of the Lindapter range; a decision that was prompted by an increased demand from civil and structural engineering sectors. Merging our philosophy of putting the customer first with a product diversification strategy to supply only premium brands, placing a greater emphasis on Lindapter makes sound business sense.”

A decade long connection

Schmidt-Gevelsberg says that as a logistic company in Germany it has a broad experience and in-depth knowledge of the fastener and fixing industry.

Founded 1893 in a region well known for its important role in tools and fastener/fixing technology, Schmidt-Gevelsberg developed during the course of many centuries into a network carrier which has worldwide connections. With more than 300 employees and more than 3,000 dispatched items a day, SchmidtGevelsberg is a central partner in the network Cargoline, which is “one of the biggest and most productive European co-operations” for packaged goods.

Until now fasteners and fixings comprise an important part of the company’s customer portfolio. In addition to classic distribution and supply logistic it developed diverse concepts for manufacturers and distributors which are amongst the most sophisticated in the industry. Next to Far East Imports, consignments, storage and all kinds of transport services, Schmidt-Gevelsberg developed special KANBAN systems which enable manufacturers and distributors in Germany and Europe to offer their clients perfect local solutions.

“Clients appreciate not only optimal transport networks but also expertise in IT and consultancy in particular. Security, flexibility and over many decades developed know-how, as well as intensive co-operation with logistic universities result in innovation and continuity. All this leads to an excellent reputation which we enjoys in the fastener and fixing industry.”

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New home gets exhibitor vote Brintex, organiser of Totally Tools, DIY and Secure, confirmed it has received emphatic support from exhibitors for its decision to move to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham and open at the same time as Spring Fair International (SFI). The 2010 show will run on February 7, 8 and 9 in Hall 9 of the NEC. Long term supporter of Totally Tools, Toolbank group sales director Simon Bicknell commented “We are very positive about the move to Birmingham for Totally Tools 2010 and the link to SFI. This will create a show that not only has a huge range to make the trip worthwhile for retailers and merchants, but the central location will be convenient for most of our customers and provide an opportunity for us to introduce our ranges and service package to potential new outlets who are there to visit SFI. Brendan Allen, sales director at The Tool Connection also welcomed the move, saying: “Totally Tools in London has always been a successful event for the Laser Tools, Gunson and Kamasa brands and we see no reason why the move to Birmingham will change that.”

On the DIY front, Stax Trade Centres is returning to exhibit at the 2010 show – due to the change in location. David Hibbert, joint managing director, explained: “A DIY show at the NEC suits Stax. We have a West Midlands branch, and the NEC catchment area is much better for our network, so we will be able to get a lot more out of it.”

The shows’ new home has meant a new floor plan, but show exhibition director James Murray commented, “We’re comfortable that the New Product Piazza, which we introduced last year, has earned its place at the heart of the show. It will stay in its central show position and once again offer exhibitors the opportunity to run live demonstrations. In addition, we’re also looking at running a half day Conference again for visitors.

Our Conference at the 2009 show was well-received, but getting the right speakers and content will be vital.”

EuroBLECH exhibitor brochure available The new exhibitor brochure for EuroBLECH 2010, the 21st International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, is now available from the organisers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions.

EuroBLECH 2010 will take place from 26 – 30 October 2010 in Hanover, Germany. The exhibitor brochure is published in five languages and includes important information for companies interested in participating.

The exhibition will again occupy eight halls at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds: halls 11,12,13,14,15,16,17 and 27. Stand booking has already started and Mack Brooks is recommending early reservation of stand space to ensure that companies are placed within their relevant technology sector.

The exhibition layout reflects the complete sheet metal working technology chain and covers the fifteen exhibition categories of the trade show: Sheet metal, semi-finished and finished products, handling, separation, forming, flexible sheet metal working, tube/section working, joining/welding, surface technology, tool technology, process control and quality assurance, CAD/CAM applications, factory equipment, safety at work and R&D. “The sheet metal working industry currently faces some demanding challenges. Optimisation of fabrication processes, energy efficiency, innovation and R&D play a pivotal role for companies investing in their future. With its theme “Identify trends, seize opportunities, shape the future”, EuroBLECH 2010 allows sheet metal working professionals, particularly in times like these, to make wise business decisions and to source the right machinery, systems, tools and materials. Internationally renowned as the global meeting point of the sheet metal working industry, EuroBLECH is regarded as the leading platform for innovation and know-how and the market place for business at an international level.”

The previous exhibition, the 20th anniversary show, was the biggest event ever in EuroBLECH’s long history, with 1,520 exhibitors, 69,000 trade visitors and a net exhibition area of 87,700m2.

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Las Vegas gathers momentum The global economic crisis has slowed business everywhere, but the 13th Annual National Industrial Show/West continues to add new companies and gather momentum in recent weeks, reports Susan A. Hurley, CEM, show manager.

“We are pleased to have already sold 579 booths to 562 companies from across the USA and around the world and continue to receive exhibit space applications and inquiries on a regular basis.

Eight new companies have joined the exhibition. We are expecting more than 600 domestic and international companies to participate.

The signs are very encouraging that businesses are recovering and a brighter future lies just ahead”, says Ms. Hurley.

The 2009 Show & Conference will include a number of new features including a factory tour of Vegas Fastener Manufacturing, Welcoming Reception in the exhibit hall and a Progressive Poker Tournament sponsored by Vegas Fastener Manufacturing following the party on Monday, November 16.

The Conference programme on Monday, November 16 includes: an all-day seminar on ‘Fastener Quality Assurance: Print Reading and Inspection’ presented by the Fastener Training Institute and an allday ‘Application Engineering Workshop’ presented by Jim Speck, P.E., Johnson Gage Co. There is also an all-day ‘Finance, Credit Managers & Controllers Meeting’ being presented by the Finance Industry Group

Network and the Wisconsin Office of the Business Credit Management Association. Registration for these programs is available to all Show visitors and exhibitors.

The “World’s Largest Fastener Expo” will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Tuesday, November 17 and from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 18. The 60,000-plus net square feet (5,600 square metres) exhibition features fasteners for every application, fastener production machinery, inspection and testing equipment, packaging systems, precision formed parts, tooling and dies, wire and a myriad of other related products and services.

Show visitors will include fastener distributors, importers, manufacturers, sales reps and a host of other fastener disciplines from throughout the United States as well as Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom and many other nations.

Discounted room rates are available at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Exhibitors and show visitors can reserve room at US$149 a night by calling the hotel and mentioning the National Industrial Fastener Show.

For more information visit www.fastenershows.com

Koelnmesse seeks a “sharper profile” The International Hardware Fair Cologne will open in Cologne from 28th February to 3rd March 2010 aiming to “present the complete spectrum of hardware products to trade visitors from around the world”.

Koelnmesse says it will “sharpen the profile of this sector platform”, by adapting the name of the event to the International Hardware Fair Cologne to reflect the product categories presented at the fair. The organisers clearly state that the fair “will in future focus even more on the hardware expertise at Koelnmesse”.

The announcement appears to reflect a major shift in emphasis – the words “Practical World” will no longer be part of the trade fair’s name and home improvement products or builders and DIY supplies, will “complement the product range at the fair.”

DIY products including electrical supplies, sanitary suppliers and interior components, will be hosted in Hall 11 close to Entrance East. Koelnmesse’s statement makes no reference to whether the innovation of encouraging consumer visitors, which attracted

considerable criticism in 2008, will be continued.

It does say that in 2010, the fair will present five “clearly structured” product groups: Tools, industrial supply, locks and fittings, fastening and fittings and home improvement. Koelnmesse vice president Oliver P. Kuhrt argues, “With this structure, Koelnmesse is addressing the growing significance of industrial supplies and fastening technology in particular.”

The ‘Tools’, ‘Industrial Supply’, ‘Fastening and Fittings’ and ‘Locks and Fittings’ product segments will each be allocated its own hall, which means, says Koelnmesse, that “the manufacturers of each specific product group can present their products to the trade visitors in a manner that is oriented toward the respective target group”. A new visitor-friendly layout will be aimed at allowing buyers to “quickly orient themselves and get a compact overview of the innovations for their specific area of responsibility while at the same time being able to plan their trade fair meetings efficiently”.

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AMERICAN NEWS

By John Wolz editor@FastenerNews.com

North American fastener stocks drop 42% in 2008 Amid an abysmal year, the FIN North American Fastener Stock Index lost 42% in value during 2008 as most public companies with fastener holdings saw their stock values plunge.

The GlobalFastenerNews.com FINdex decline occurred amid a 37% slump in value for a composite index of related industrial stocks for the year, including a nearly 800 point drop in the Dow on September 29, 2008.

2008 shaped up to be the “worst (year) since the Great Depression, wiping out US$6.9 trillion (4.3 trillion Euros) in stock market wealth,” the Associated Press reports.

On average, publicly traded fastener

companies lost more than 40% of their share value during 2008, including an average 25% drop in stock prices during the final quarter.

One in three fastener companies tracked

by FIN saw their stock prices decline by more than 50% in 2008. B/E Aerospace recorded the largest percentage decline during 2008, with its stock down 85% to US$7.69. Other public fasteners companies weren’t far off that mark, as Park Ohio shares fell 75%, Carpenter Technologies stock slipped 72% and Alcoa shares plunged 69%. Simpson Manufacturing was the only public fastener company whose shares grew in value during the year, gaining 4% on its

stock price.

The year included a tumultuous fourth quarter, during which the FINdex dropped 23%, compared to a 21% decline by a composite index of related industrial stocks.

Half of the companies tracked by FIN lost 25% or more in share value during Q4.

Park-Ohio recorded the largest percentage of decline during the period, dropping 65% to US$6.17.

Only three public fastener companies saw stock price gains during Q4: steelmaker Nucor’s shares grew 17%, while Dorman Products gained 5% and Simpson Manufacturing added 2%.

Cohn: Grade 5 / 5.2 difference is carbon content It is important to note that the significant difference between SAE J429 Grade 5 and 5.2 is the carbon content, Andy Cohn of the Fastener Industry Education Group told the Western Association of Fastener Distributors.

The mismarking of 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 inch hex head cap screws manufactured

by Tycoon Worldwide Group has led to a U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency investigation (as reported by Fastenernews.com in March).

SAE J429 requires Grade 5 bolts to be made from steel having .28 - .55% carbon.

The parts made by Tycoon only had .15 .25% carbon content. The parts comply with all of the requirements of Grade 5.2, but not Grade 5.

Tensile strength and the other mechanical requirements for Grade 5 and 5.2 are the same, Cohn, the president of Duncan Bolt, pointed out. This is not another Grade 8 and Grade 8.2 controversy that

triggered the decade long U.S. Fastener Quality Act process, Cohn emphasized. At least two importers of the Tycoon fasteners have sent letters to customers about fasteners, he noted. Staff members for two members of Congress have inquired with the Industrial Fasteners Institute lobbyists about this situation. “I’m not going to try to read their minds on it,” Cohn said of the manufacturer and importers. If distributors purchased Grade 5 1/4, 5/16, or 3/8 inch cap screws with the headmark “TY” or received notification from a supplier they should go back and check test reports to determine if the fasteners they purchased are the mismarked, low carbon parts, Cohn advised.

When Cohn looked back at test reports he found the low carbon steel information clearly stated on the test reports of the bolts Duncan bought from an importer. A lesson is the importance of keeping lot control.

“As distributors, we have no ability to go

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down the chain to our customers or back up the chain to our suppliers without lot control,” Cohn told GlobalFastenerNews.com Duncan Bolt sent letters to five customers who bought the fasteners. “One asked for more information, two didn’t respond and two seemed clueless as to why we sent the letter,” Cohn reported.

Another lesson is to “know your supplier,” Cohn advised. “Somebody in the chain has to know what they are doing in quality assurance. Make sure your supplier is doing what they should.”

Cohn is chair of FIEG, a joint effort of the National Fastener Distributors Association and the Industrial Fasteners Institute.

“Our mission is simple. We want to educate fastener users and suppliers about the importance of understanding and using fastener standards and how to determine if fasteners you make, buy or sell conform to the applicable standards.”

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IFI: Worldwide demand US$52 billion Plomer, Valeriano The Industrial Fasteners Institute annual report pegs the 2007 global demand for fasteners at over US$52 billion (37 billion euros) and estimates that when final 2008 figures are available the value “will somewhat exceed that.”

The Asia/Pacific region uses 32.7% of the world fasteners, North America 28.1%, Western Europe 26.8%. The IFI predicts demand will continue to shift toward the developing areas of Eastern Europe, Africa, Latin America and Middle East, which now total 6%, plus Asia/Pacific areas. North America, Western Europe and Japan will show slower growth.

The IFI’s end of 2008 report cited Freedonia’s estimate of U.S. industrial fastener demand growing from US$11.8 billion in 2008 to US$13.2 billion in 2012 and US$15 billion by 2017.

OEMs account for about three quarters of the industrial fasteners and automotive is one third of the OEM total. Construction and MRO accounts for nearly a third of fastener usage.

“The IFI noted that the auto industry dropped to 13.2 million units for the U.S., 1.6m for Canada and 1m for Mexico in 2008.

Projections are down for 2009. In addition, only the small cars category is gaining sales. Large automobiles and SUVs were down more than 30%.”

“Aerospace continues to take orders for airplanes that are economical to operate, with backlogs for many aircraft. Aerospace thus remains a very robust industry with 2008 profits projected to be $20.8 billion with profits as a percent of sales averaging 8.6%,” the IFI reported.

“The industrial products segment has slowed but “was generally O.K.” in the first three quarters of 2008. Certain areas were tougher such as appliances due to slowing construction. Conditions were definitely slower

but not terrible until year end when liquidity dried up and probably we’ll see the same going into 2009, when indications are mostly everything will seem to simply stop.”

“The North American construction machinery demand declined steadily in 2008 and is projected to drop another 21% in 2009. In the U.S. housing starts fell 32% in the third quarter of 2008 and non-residential construction was off 11%.”

“Like construction machinery, structural fasteners appear to be the likely beneficiary of President Obama’s stimulus goals. Highways, bridges, schools, hospitals and government buildings and facilities all appear to be the intended beneficiaries of his announced stimulus package,” according to the IFI’s annual report.

“The agricultural sector has enjoyed five consecutive years of record sales and earnings, but sales for 2009 are projected to be flat.”

“U.S. fastener imports in 2008 totaled US$4.2 billion, while exports – mostly aerospace – were US$2.6 billion.”

The top countries of origin in 2008 were: Taiwan US$1.3b or 32%; China US$960m, 22.8%; Japan US$520m, 12.4%; Canada US$353m, 8.4%; Germany US$208m, 4.9%; Italy US$100m, 2.4%; UK US$98m, 2.3%; India US$87m, 2.1%; South Korea US$87m, 2.1%; Thailand US$86m, 2%; other countries US$369m, 8.7%.

More IFI survey respondents export than import. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of IFI respondents export directly, while 57% import fasteners. Ninety percent sell fasteners used in exported products.

Half buy only domestic wire rod and the other half buy a combination of domestic and imported.

A total of 62% reported raw materials range from 25% to 50% of fastener costs, while 20% peg the cost as higher and 20% lower.

head IFI

Edward Plomer Jr. of ITW Shakeproof is the new chair of the Industrial Fasteners Institute and Larry Valeriano of California Screw Products Corp. is the new vice chair.

Plomer began his fastener career as a fastener buyer for the Ford Motor Co. in 1976 after earning a finance degree. He worked for 19 years as sales director for Progressive Stamping Co. joining ITW in 1999 as sales manager for ITW Shakeproof, Anchor and Medalist brands. Now he serves as ITW vice president of sales and marketing. He also served on IFI’s board of directors, as well as holding chair and vice chair positions with the IFI’s automotive division.

Valeriano started in the fastener industry in 1983 as a machinist and joined California Screw in 1985. Four years ago Valeriano and two other employees bought Paramount, CAbased California Screw where he is president and general manager.

Brown new Alcoa Fastening VP Alcoa Fastening Systems promoted Craig Brown to vice president for global aerospace customers and marketing.

Brown joined Alcoa in 1983, and in his new role is responsible for worldwide customer relationships, sales and marketing, customer service, and technical support for the aerospace fastening systems business.

“The selection of Craig complements key strategic thrusts of the company as we further capitalize on our market leading position in developing preferred fastening system solutions to new aircraft and engine requirements, and as we work to better link customer business strategies with our global investments in growth and productivity,” AFS president Olivier Jarrault told FastenerNews.com web: alcoafasteners.com

GlobalFastenerNews.com launched Fastener Industry News launched its new website, GlobalFastenerNews.com in conjunction with the newsletter’s 30th anniversary.

FIN was first published on July 10, 1979. News has been posted regularly on FastenerNews.com since January 1, 2000.

Working with news partnerships developed over the years with Fastener World and Fastener + Fixing Magazines, GlobalFastenerNews.com will bring more international news to the industry.

News Briefs, the 18 regular issues of FIN each year and the archives are available to FIN subscribers. There are now separate News Briefs categories for the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe and fastener machinery.

There also are new features available industrywide without a subscription: A feature article; daily fastener quiz; a Fastener History tab with dozens of articles from FIN’s three decades of news plus histories of subscriber companies; Classified ads; the FIN Calendar of fastener events; association and trade show information; fastener quality information.

Since 1979, FIN has provided the entire fastener industry with pertinent, concise and timely news. FIN digs for fastener-specific news you can’t find in general business magazines.

The new GlobalFastenerNews.com provides international news online with new research tools for the industry. For a guest pass email: FIN@FastenerNews.com

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ASIAN NEWS

China Steel increases wire rod prices

Sunset review of South African AD measures

On June 10 Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation announced across the board steel price increases to domestic customers effective for July and August shipments.

While the average increase per metric tonne is NT$1268 (27.50 euros) or 7 percent, bars and wire rod increase by just NT$500 (11 euros). CSC notes that, while reductions in steel production and inventory restocking has helped to boost global steel prices, it has “only moderately reflected the price adjustment in order to strengthen customers’ global competitiveness and help confront the current economic crisis”.

CSC already has a 2.8 million metric tonne per year blast furnace down for overhaul and plans a similar shut down of its No 1 furnace in November effectively limiting its own output. CSC has just agreed a 33.3% reduction in its iron ore contract prices from Rio Tinto’s Australian mines. Ahead of the price increase, executive vice president, L.M. Chung told media that it will take until September before the lower costs wash through. Taiwan fastener manufacturers commented that the CSC move reflects steel price increases in mainland China, including a 10% increase by BaoSteel.

On June 10 Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation announced across the board steel price increases to domestic customers effective for July and August shipments.

The South African International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has issued notice that antidumping duties applied in 2005 to bolts and nuts imported from People’s Republic of China and nuts imported from Taiwan applied in June 2005 will expire during 2010.

Manufacturers or their representative bodies within the South African Customs Union have until 2 December 2009 to submit a ‘duly substantiated request’ indicating that the expiry would lead to the continuation of dumping or injury.

Standard duties on bolts and nuts imported to SACU are 10%.

Current antidumping duties are: 36% on steel nuts from PR China; 29% on steel bolts from PR China; 23% on steel nuts from Taiwan.

The sizes involved range from M6 up to and including M36 diameters.

PEM® China recognised for green efforts PEM® China has received the “Advanced Environment Protection Enterprise” award from the Kunshan (China) Municipal Government.

The award recognises the “efforts and excellent results achieved in meeting and exceeding environmental protection requirements” and was presented during the 38th World Environment Day ceremonies on June 5. PEM China is a PennEngineering® manufacturing facility located in Kunshan, China.

EU members agree definitive AD on Chinese wire rod According to EUROFER, the European steel manufacturers association, the EU member states have agreed to support a proposal of the European Commission to impose a definitive anti-dumping duty of 24% on imports of wire rod from China.

Preliminary tariffs are already in place. The definitive measure is expected to be applied for five years commencing at the beginning of August 2009.

Sundram looking to aerospace V.G. Jaganathan, president (finance) of Sundram Fasteners has told Indian media the group is looking at the aerospace fastener sector but expects it will take two years to begin to penetrate the market.

Jaganathan said Sundram was likely to set up a new plant for these fasteners. Sundram Fasteners recorded sales for the year to end March up 4.5 percent at Rs 1265.63 crore (approximately 184 million euros). Gross profit improved 8.8 percent. Net profit, however, was impacted by higher interest rates and currency exchange, resulting in a 75 percent fall to Rs 17.41 crore (approximately 2.5 million euros).

China holds out for lower ore prices Major steel makers in Korea, Japan and Taiwan have agreed new iron ore contract prices 33.3% lower than 2008 levels.

The Chinese Iron and Steel Association, which this year has led negotiations with Rio Tinto following dissatisfaction with BaoSteel performance as lead negotiator last year, has held out beyond a 30 June deadline for a better deal, reckoned to be at least 40% below 2008 rates.

Early July has seen a series of twists and turns in and around the negotiations. There were unconfirmed and promptly denied reports that CISA might concede the 33.3% discount but only for a six month rather than 12 month contract period. Then four Rio Tinto employees, including the head of the company’s Shanghaibased iron ore marketing operation, an Australian citizen, were arrested amidst accusations of espionage. Australia’s Foreign Ministry emphasised it was unaware of any commercial context for the arrests.

Tensions between Australia and China over iron ore supplies had already been stoked by Rio’s apparent rejection of a major Chinalco investment and concerns that a merger between Rio and BHP Billiton could be back on the agenda. Some Chinese media have already accused Rio of manipulating iron ore supplies to the spot market in order to drive up prices and weaken CISA’s bargaining position.

While EU anti dumping measures make the price of wire rod in China less directly relevant, as China Steel Corporation’s JulyAugust decision indicates, mainland steel consumption and pricing still has a very significant effect on world market levels.

Tycoons new plant to target Europe The board of Tycoons Worldwide Group (Thailand) Co Ltd approved the establishment of a new subsidiary to expand its sales of bolts and threaded rod to Europe.

The new company is Thai Victory Fastener Company Limited with a registered address in Rayong, Thailand. Tycoons has been making the headlines in the US recently as the alleged source of mismarked Grade 5 bolts.

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RUSSIAN AND CIS NEWS

By Alexander Ostashov, Editor Fastener, Adhesives, Tools and … Magazine www.fastinfo.ru

Russian DIY market will fall 25-30% by year end At the beginning of this year 3,200 chain stores successfully operated in Russia. According to the investigation “Russian DIY Retail Chains”, carried out by the RBK Department for Consulting, the Central Federal District has the most stores – more than 800, half of them located in Moscow and the Moscow Region.

The North-Western Federal District has the highest ratio of stores per 100,000 citizens at 3.4. Last place is occupied by the Southern Federal District with only 1.1 store per 100,000 citizens.

Currently the Russian retail market for construction materials and household goods is suffering strongly from the economic crisis. The major slowdown, however, is expected in the second half of 2009 as housing development started in 2008 is completed, personal income comes under greater pressure and unemployment increases.

Different fasteners required for power pylons?

Large-scale work is being carried out, to weld secure bolts on long distance electric power lines in various regions of Russia.

The measures are intended to protect the bolts from violators, preventing the bolts being undone so that elements of the power line structures can be stolen. Elements of the power equipment are also being specially marked to assist in catching thieves with them in their possession. The bolt welding and marking is being carried out on all transmission lines under construction.

Foreign car assembly exceeds domestic car manufacture For the first time assembly of foreign cars in Russia has exceeded the production volume of domestic cars, according to experts of the Avtostat Agency.

The agency reports that while domestic manufacturers have reduced output since the beginning of 2009 output from foreign assembly plants has increased.

ASM-Holding has calculated that 123,013 cars came off Russian assembly lines for the first three months of 2009, 62.8% less than in the same period of the last year. The share of foreign car production topped 53.5% in the first quarter.

According to the research, about half of the state construction projects in the regions will be frozen in 2009, as result of diminishing tax revenues. The volume of finished housing is, therefore, expected to fall by 25-30%. Personal income reductions and growing unemployment will impact sales of goods for repair and construction.

According to the RBK Department for Consulting, retail DIY growth slowed in 2008, with the index growing only 15%. This compares with 40% in 2007. Given the dynamics of the Russian economy in 2009 the retail DIY market is expected to shrink by not less than 25% in value terms, with corresponding falls in the average number of customers and value of each sale. A reduction in imported goods for DIY chains is expected with a swing towards cheaper goods.

TechnoNIKOL offers roofing fastener calculation program TechnoNIKOL, a producer of roofing materials, has designed a program to calculate the quantity of mechanical fasteners necessary for fixing a damp-proof cover on roofing.

The wind load is calculated on the basis of SNandP 2.01.07-85, and the Norwegian standard NS 3479, one of the most demanding in Europe.

The program counts the number of fasteners separately for each of the three zones – corner, copestone and central, with regard to the type of locality, height of the building, presence/ absence of copestones and several other parameters. The calculation can be done for any region of the Russian Federation.

Sevestal agrees US$60million loan According to RosFinCom, JSC Joint Stock Bank Rossiaya and JSC Severstal have signed an agreement for a US$60 million loan for one year. The funds will be used to finance the current activity of the company.

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MMK-Metiz directs profits at production Magnitogorsk Metiz Plant (part of MMK Group, the second largest producer of hardware in Russia) has decided not to pay dividends and to use the company profits for development of production.

The annual general meeting took place on May 14, 2009. According to Alexey Nosov, the director of the plant, January to August last year proved very productive for the company, achieving a 6% output growth over the same period in the previous year.

Total production volume in 2008 was 667.9 thousand tonnes of end products, 11% less than last year. Sales revenue amounted to 18.3 milliard (billion) rubles, generating operating profits of 575 million rubles. MMK-Metiz realised several large-scale projects of technical reequipment, as well as increasing salary levels and making significant social contributions. In the current year MMK-Metiz expects to meet the challenge of keeping its social responsibility at the former level under the condition of a planned reduction of production of up to 517.6 thousand tonnes of end products.

Moscow metal shows ‘positive’ Despite the slump in global economic markets, exhibitors and visitors at the trade fairs Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium Non-Ferrous and wire Russia were of one mind in declaring their experiences in the Moscow exhibition halls between 12 and 15 May 2009 as a source of positive impetus for the future.

Spread across a net exhibition area of 8,000 square metres in the Expocentre located on the banks of the Moskva in the Krasnaya Presnya district, the two fairs jointly attracted a total of 9,200 visitors from Russia and the surrounding region as well as international experts.

254 exhibitors from 29 countries featured in the Metallurgy Litmash, Tube Russia and Aluminium/Non-Ferrous events with a further 214 exhibitors at wire Russia.

The International Wire and Machinery Association (IWMA) noted: “Following close on the heels of a disappointing Interwire 2009 exhibition in Cleveland, USA, it was with some trepidation that the IWMA participated in the recent wire Russia 2009 trade fair in Moscow.

However, the IWMA were pleasantly surprised at the level of enquiries obtained. The success of the IWMA’s week at wire Russia 2009 fully vindicated its executive board’s decision to continue support for the event even in these difficult economic times.”

Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia and Aluminium/Non-Ferrous take place again in May 2010. wire Russia is scheduled again for spring 2011.

The following news was provided by Elena Semov, Editor, Metiz Magazine, Ukraine, www.metiz-info.com.ua

Russia starts investigation on imported fasteners from all countries The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has initiated an investigation concerning imported steel bolts and steel nuts.

The decision to commence a ‘special protective investigation’ reflects concern over the increase in imports of steel bolts and steel nuts to the Russian Federation customs territory and was made in response to representations from two Russian enterprises – MMK-Metiz and Severstal-metiz.

The investigation covers the following fastener ranges: • Steel bolts from M6 to M30 diameter inclusive, with or without nuts or washers, in different strength grades, and whether plated or not plated • Steel nuts thread diameters from M5 to M30 inclusive, of various strength grades, whether plated or not.

• Steel Spring washers from M6 to M42 diameter, whether plated or not.

• These product ranges correspond to the foreign tariff codes used in the Russian Federation since January, 1, 2007:- 7318 15 810 0, 7318 15 890 0, 7318 15 900 9, 7318 16 910 9, 7318 16 990 0, 7318 21 000 9.

It is understood that the investigation will not be considering fasteners or parts intended specifically for motor vehicle assembly or sub-assemblies.

The investigation is not limited to any specific country of origin. It is authorised by order number 393 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation dated on May, 7, 2009 and commenced on 14 May 2009.

The companies supporting the application for an investigation accounted for 70% of total volume of steel bolts and steel nuts manufactured in Russia during 2006 to 2008. The application states that imports of these products increased by 62% in the same period.

Material injury to the Russian fastener sector was reflected, the applicants argue, in performance degradation. Sales of steel bolts and steel nuts decreased by 3.9% from 2006 to 2008 for MMK-Metiz and by 14.7% for JSC Severstal-metiz. While the applicants’ output exceeded import volumes in 2006, by 2008 the situation had reversed and import volume exceeded domestic output. Despite Russian market consumption growing 18.5% between 2006 and 2008, the applicants domestic market share declined 12.5%. Export volume also declined by 32.9% in the same period. While the applicant’s capacity grew by 36.2% between 2006 and 2008, utilization fell by 18%. Employment declined by 9.9% but labour efficiency also declined to 2.5 tonnes/person at the applicant enterprises. Average monthly wages increased by 45.8% for the period 2006 to 2008.

The market share of imported steel bolts and steel nuts increased by 14.9% between 2006 and 2008. At the same time the production and economic indices for Russian manufacture of steel bolts and nuts deteriorated substantially. The average weighted prices for steel bolts and steel nuts imported to Russia were comparable with Russian prices in 2006 but in 2007-2008 they were substantially lower than the prices of Russian manufacturers.

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SCHNORR® Secure in its experience Since its development nearly fifty years ago the SCHNORR® serrated safety washer has earned an enviably high recognition for delivering exceptional levels of joint security in challenging, vibration-ridden applications. To discover the root of its technical pedigree, though, one needs to go back to the 1860s.

Adolf Schnorr founded his still family-owned company in Stuttgart in 1908 to produce die tooling. The business relocated to Sindelfingen, a close-by city, following Stuttgart’s devastation in the Second World War. The development of the SCHNORR® disc spring – which later lent its core technology to the serrated safety washer – stemmed from the founder’s dissatisfaction with conventional coil springs for use in his tooling. He unearthed a patent, lodged in the 1860s by Julian Francois Belleville (hence one of the common names for the disc spring) of Dunkirk, which incorporated the idea of a disc spring. At that time a theoretical concept, Adolf Schnorr is generally credited with translating it into a working and highly effective product. By the 1920s interest from other Stuttgart manufacturing companies was such that Schnorr had moved to manufacturing disc springs as its core business.

The disc spring is a piece of technology that is often underestimated.

“The product looks pretty simple,” says current managing director, Andy Haunholter. “In fact there are two key areas of technology involved.

The first is to ensure the correct metallurgy and to carry out a complex series of manufacturing processes.” For SCHNORR® the preferred route is stamping on presses followed by precision machining. During stamping minute grooves form, running in the stamping direction. These may act as foci for tangential tensile stresses that can result in cracking. The turning pattern created by the lathe, in contrast, runs in an uncritical direction around the circumference minimising the risk of subsequent fracture under load.

The resultant disc spring is heat-treated on continuous feed oil or salt quench lines at the Sindelfingen plant. Failure due to imperfect

hardening processes is another potential risk with disc springs so SCHNORR® exercises high levels of care. The crucial final process is to pre-set the disc springs. This is a compression of the heat treated disc spring, which means it will no longer plastically deform during subsequent loading – and can tolerate greater load stresses over an extended fatigue life.

“The second area of engineering skill,” continues Andy Haunholter, “is in understanding the behaviour of the product and designing spring assemblies to meet the customer’s specific application.” That inevitably means a high level of direct contact with users and their designers.

SCHNORR® has a team of sales engineers in addition to a substantial reservoir of engineering knowledge at the factory. New development and research fall under the leadership of technical manager, Dr.-Ing. Cord Teller – himself a graduate in Materials Science from the University of Darmstadt, at which he carried out specialist research into the fatigue strength of disc springs in relation to their stack design, metallurgy and method of production.

Increasingly SCHNORR® develops and manufactures tailored solutions for its customers. That ranges from designing an assembly configuration from standard disc springs to overcoming the challenges of producing unique parts in increasingly exotic metals. Demand for solutions with high levels of corrosion resistance means SCHNORR® offers disc springs in various grades of stainless steel. More recently a growing requirement for disc springs that will perform in higher temperature ranges has meant developing techniques to produce in nickel-cobalt and nickel-chromium alloys.

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All of which adds up to a quite extraordinary technical expertise in disc springs. Significantly, the company’s research has also identified a high level of correlation between the SCHNORR® brand and serrated safety washers, particularly in the German market where the brand has effectively become a generic description for the product.

The original SCHNORR® safety washers are in the form of a disc spring, which has a rectangular cross-section and serrations on both sides. Two versions are available. The standard safety washer Type S is for use with M1.6 to M36 screws in property classes up to ISO Grade 8.8. Because higher pretension forces may be necessary in Grade 8.8 of 10.9 screws SCHNORR® also offers a reinforced safety washer Type VS. Both types offer extremely high resistance to vibration due to the disc spring profile and the positive locking effect of the serrations, the design of which also prevents friction and damage to components when tightening. SCHNORR® talk about a double security effect – “positive connection and positive fit” resulting in extremely high safety against loss of pretension and loosening. Essentially the conical spring profile creates additional pre-tension in the joint as well as soaking up vibration to maintain the connection between the serrations, the underhead of the fastener and the surface of the mother material. The clearly defined and hardened serrations engage tightly to the two surfaces preventing rotation.

The design and manufacturing integrity of the SCHNORR® safety washer also ensures concentric load transmission and uniform axial load, which eliminates bending torque and hence deformation of the bolt stem.

Manufactured as standard in hardened spring steel, in both blackened or zinc coated, the safety washer is also available in a series of other alloys and a choice of other surface finishes. SCHNORR® also works with fastener manufacturers to provide safety washers for captive fitting on bolts, where necessary supplying special dimensions to ensure correct fit and performance.

To clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of the SCHNORR® safety washer the company commissioned extensive tests at the Staatliche Materialprüfungsanstalt (public material research laboratory) in

Darmstadt. The resultant comparison with a bolted joint in which no security device is used can clearly be seen in the graph (Fig 1).

Figure 1 “The problem for the user and distributor,” says Andy Haunholter, “is what we would call placebos – products that look like they ought to do the job but under test, or even worse in application, demonstrate their limitations all too clearly.”

“SCHNORR® has a very good reputation with knowledgeable users and distributors,” he continues. “The market potential for the serrated safety washer is very large – literally any screw connection subject to vibration. What we want to do is expand awareness of the product’s capabilities to engineers in all sectors and support committed distributors in responding to that market opportunity.”

SCHNORR® has a hundred and one reasons to be confident in its ability to deliver a totally reliable solution – years of experience that surely should weigh heavily in the balance when ensuring the integrity of a mechanical connection.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Fastener Fair Stuttgart

Where: Stuttgart, Germany When: 7th Oct - 8th Oct 2009 What: The fastener event for Europe.

Web: www.fastenerfair.eu

BALTICBUILD 2009

Technical Hardware

Where:

St.Petersburg, Russia

Where:

Istanbul, Turkey

When:

9 Sep - 12 Sep 2009

When:

15th Oct - 18th Oct 2009

Web:

www.balticbuild.ru

Web:

www.teknikhirdavatfuari.com

What:

Building and interiors exhibition.

What:

Turkish construction exhibition.

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MSV Brno

Interbuild

Where:

Brno, Czech Rep

Where:

Birmingham, UK

When:

14 Sep - 18 Sep 2009

When:

18th Oct - 21st Oct 2009

Web:

www.bvv.cz/msv-gb

Web:

www.interbuild.com

What:

International engineering fair.

What:

Construction industry.

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Practical World Shanghai Where:

Shanghai, China

Taipei International Hardware & DIY Show

When:

16th Sep - 18th Sep 2009

Where:

Taipei, Taiwan

Web:

www.koelnmesse.com.sg/cihs-practicalworld/index.htm

When:

22nd Oct - 25th Oct 2009

What:

Hardware and DIY sector.

Web:

www.hardwarediyshow.com.tw

What:

Tools, building materials/DIY and house ware products.

Intertool Where:

Moscow, Russia

PTC Asia

When:

21 Sep - 24 Sep 2009

Where:

Shanghai, China

Web:

www.intertool-moscow.com

When:

26th Oct - 29th Oct 2009

What:

Tools and equipment for welding, measuring and

Web:

www.ptc-asia.com

testing equipment, professional power and DIY tools.

What:

Technologies and services for the power industry.

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2009 Fastener Trade Show

BLECH Polska

Where:

Guangzhou, China

Where:

Kielce, Poland.

When:

23th Sep - 25th Sep 2009

When:

27th Oct - 29th Oct 2009

Web:

www.fastenertradeshow.info

Web:

www.blechpolska.com

What:

Specialist fastener show.

What:

Sheet metal working.

12th Mechanical Components & Materials Technology Expo

India International Hardware Show Where:

Delhi, India

Where:

Osaka, Japan

When:

28th Oct - 30th Oct 2009

When:

7th Oct - 9th Oct 2009

Web:

www.hardwareshowindia.com

Web:

www.mtech-kansai.jp/english/

What:

Hardware and DIY sector.

What:

Mechanical components & materials.

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Fastener Fair – Stuttgart 7th - 8th October - 2009 More to see than ever before Having topped the 600-exhibitor mark, Fastener Fair Stuttgart now offers visitors more to see than ever before. “This is the largest dedicated fastener exhibition ever to be held in Europe,” says Organiser Jerry Ramsdale. “And with all indicators pointing to a market upturn in 2010, it’s clearly a show that no fastener professional can afford to miss!”

Ramsdale is keen that visitors don’t miss out on all the show has to offer. “We’re encouraging people to sign up online now, and certainly before they head off for their summer holidays,” he says. “That way they’ll secure a reduced price ticket, get a free show guide, and enjoy fast-track entrance on the day; they’ll even be in with a chance of winning a trip for two to Las Vegas.”

But the most compelling reason to sign up early is that this year’s Fastener Fair, which runs on 7th and 8th October, has plenty for everyone. Ramsdale says: “The show will be ideal for you, whether you’re sourcing new suppliers, wanting to see the latest innovations, keen to check out new distribution methods or just want to see what’s out there,”.

“Every single fastener industry sector is better represented at the show than ever before,” he explains, “with even machinery and production technology companies recognising that this is the premier European show for everyone in the fastener sector.”

New product showcase Visitors are invited to participate in the new product and innovations showcase.

This dedicated area provides an ideal opportunity to see the latest products introduced to the fastener and fixing industry in the last 12 months. Individual products will be on display with a brief description of the item and the exhibitors stand details. Winners will be selected from a visitor’s poll.

Badge holders party Taking place on the first night of the show, the ‘on-site’ Party is FREE to all badge holders (exhibitors and visitors). Fastener Fairs have been known for their social and networking opportunities as much as being an important business event.

This is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to meet and relax in an informal setting after a hard day ‘walking the aisles’. Join the industry in enjoying the music of our resident 14 piece jazz band.

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3 Star Rivets Manufacture 3Marcos SA A. Jate Steel Co., Ltd Accurtek Products Achilles Seibert GmbH Action Can Acton Adolf Menschel Adolf Pühl Adolf Schnorr GmbH & Co. KG Agarwal Fasteners Ahorn Aichelin Aimreach Aksa Industry Albert Pasvahl GmbH & Co. ALCA Fasteners Alex Screw Industrial Co., Ltd Alexander P A A L GmbH allfa Dübel GmbH Alloy & Stainless Ambrovit AMF Anchor Fasteners Industrial Co., Ltd Anchor Pro Srl Anhui Ningguo Dongbo Fastener Co.,Ltd Apex Stainless Fasteners Ltd Appro AB AQP Industrial Co., Ltd Archi Fixing Co., Ltd Arma Fastener & Fastening Asia Technical Service Asmet A-Stainless International Co., Ltd Asvefat ATC Metal Industrial Atlantic Man Srl Atotech Autec Konstruktion & Technischer Automated Packaging Systems Auxin Group Bäcker Baglanti Baker & Finnemore Bartolucci Fixing System BD Bulloneria Dadi Srl Beco Srl Ben Yuan Enterprise Co., Ltd Bendfast Berdan Bolt Nut & Studbolts Co. Ltd Bever BHETA BIAT Bierbach GmbH & Co. KG Befestigungstechnik Bi-Mirth Corp Birlik Baglanti Elemanlari San. ve Tic. Ltd Bolt and Nut Manufacturing Bolt Fasteners Boltun Corporation Bonuses Fastener Technical Co., Ltd Bossong Bralo Brighton Best International Brune GmbH & Partner BTS GmbH Bufab Bulloneria Bellicini Srl Bülte Burago Viti Burwood Canali Srl Canco Fixings

H-Locker Components Inc. Hoenderdaal Fasteners Hokon Home Soon Enterprise Co., Ltd Homn Reen Enterprise Hong Shing Fastech Corp.

Hsien Sun Industry Co., Ltd. Hsin Chang Hardware Industrial Corp.

Hsin Jui Hardware Enterprise Co., Ltd Hsin Yu Screw Hu Pao Industries Huang Jing Industrial Co., Ltd Hubei Boshilong Technology Co.,Ltd Hugo Benzing GmbH & Co.KG Huilian Hunan Liangang Fasteners Co Ltd Hwa Hsing Screw Hwally Products Co., Ltd Ikalia Ilgen Vida Sanayi ve Tic.Ltd.Sti Imas Srl IMP Kontakt IMS Inden GmbH Index India Foreign Trading Co. Ingramatic Inmetch Industrial Co., Ltd

Kapurthala Karat Industrial Karl Schilt GmbH + Co. KG Kcs. Enterprise KD Metals Keenco Industrial KEW Key-Use Industrial Kind-Auspice Industrial Co., Ltd King SpA Kleinsorge Klimas Wkret-met Knight Vision Pte Kobout Koelner Lancucka Fabryka Srub Koelner SA Kohlhage KPO KTS Ku Fu Fasteners Kundan Kwantex Research L & W Fasteners Co., Ltd Lakshmi Precision Screws Ltd Lancaster Fastener Co Ltd Lederer Lih Ta Lindapter

Minsavit Mitas Bolt Ltd MKT Mohindra Fasteners MollFam Mollificio Mantovano Srl Mollifoicio Angelo MPS Multiple Overseas Exports Multi-Tek Fasteners & Parts Manufacturer Corp.

Mungo Nanmat Technology National Machinery Europe GmbH Navgrah Fastners Pvt. Ltd NCG Tools Industry Co., Ltd Nestinox Net Civata New Oriental Nexo Industries Ningbo ABC Fasteners Co.,Ltd Ningbo Anchor Fasteners Ningbo Dongxin High-Strength Nut Co., Ltd Ningbo Gold Ring Ningbo Jinhui Ningbo Londex Industrial Co.,Ltd Ningbo Metals & Wire Ningbo Ordam Ningbo Shye Chang Ningbo Tengling Industry Ningbo Yonghong Nobex Non Standard Nordic Metalblok Nord-Lock GmbH Norm Civata Norma Nosta GmbH Nova. Fastener Co., Ltd Nuova Rivetteria Bolognese Srl Ofco Industial Olympic Omnitechnik OMT fabbrica viterie Oread Fasteners Ornit Blind Rivets Otto Roth OTTO SpA P.TRE P3 Automation Panther T & H Industry Co., Ltd Patta Pearson Industrial PECO Special Fasteners BV Pecol - Sistemas de Fixação, SA Pfitzer PGB -Polska Phillips Screw Company Piloni Srl Pin Tai Metal Inc. Pioneer Magazine Plogsties GmbH Prebena Precision Technology Supplies Ltd PRK Prym Inovan GmbH & Co. KG Pt. Shye Chang Punch Ratna Fasteners Pvt. Ltd Quan Wang Hardware Enterprise Co., Ltd R+FK Schulte KG Raajratna Fasteners Rapierstar Rapitech Innov-X Systems Inntech International Inox Mare Srl Inoxdadi Srl Interservice Italbolt Inox Service Italbolt Srl J.C. Grand Corporation Ja Ter Industry Jau Yeou Industry Co., Ltd Jerger Jern Yao Enterprises Co., Ltd Jet Fast Jet Press Jiangsu Huaji Machinery Jiashan Zhongsheng Jiaxing Brothers Jiaxing Xinyue Standard Part Co., Ltd Jiaxing Zhapu Feng -sheng Jieng Beeing Enterprise Co., Ltd JingJiang Hengfeng Rivet Jinhao Technology Johann Bayer GesmbH Johnson Machine & Tool Co Ltd Joiner Fastener Joker Industrial Co., Ltd Jörg Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KG Kai Shyun Kale Makina Ltd. Sti Kalm Befestigungssysteme

Linit Exports Pvt Ltd Linkwell LLS Titanium Hermann Lohmann Longhwa Screw Works Co.,Ltd Lotu Lu Chu Shin Yee Works Co., Ltd Ludwig Künzel Nagelfabrik Lusavouga - Fasteners Division Lüsebrink GmbH Macropower Industrial Inc. Manassero & C. Srl Marer Martyn Price Master United Corp.

Max Mothes GmbH M-Cut Europe MEA Befestigungssysteme Mecavit Meccaniche Morandi Mectron Menara Kerjaya Fasteners Mertsom Metcoat Technology Metiz Magazine Mevi Italia MFI Metall Micrometals Milani Enrico Srl Min Hwei

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EFDA Elcometal Ltd. Eldes di Bellotto Paolo & C. Emek Rivets & Rivets-Nuts Co. Ltd Emin Teknik Enco Tecnologie Srl Engel GmbH Erich Ulrich GmbH & Co. KG Essence Method Euro Fastener Europa Fastenings EuroTec GmbH Eurovis Expandet Screw Anchors Ezel Civata F.R.L. Srl FA.RI International Srl Fang Sheng Screw Co., Ltd FAR Fareast Metal International Co., Ltd Fast Milano Srl Fastbolt Fastdev Srl Fasten.it Fastener + Fixing Magazine Fastener 2000 GmbH Fastener Fairs Exhibitions Fastener Jamher Taiwan Inc. Fastener Technology International Fastener World Inc Fasteners Srl Fasteners, Adhesives, Tools and...

Fastenex SL Faster Fasttec Feng Yi Steel Co., Ltd Ferdinand Gross GmbH & Co.KG Ferodom FEZ Filrox Industrial Filtomatic Fiminox SpA Fixi Srl Fong Yien Industrial Co., Ltd Fontec Screws Forma - Tech Srl Frigerio Ettore SpA Fu Hui Screw Industry Co.,Ltd Fwu Kuang Enterprises Co., Ltd G&B Fissaggi Srl Gain Den Precision GDPA Fasteners Gebrüder Hüfner Gebu Gem International General Inspection GESI Gewindesicherungs GmbH GFD GFS Global Fastening Solutions Giga Fastener Solutions Co., Ltd Global Fastener GlobalFastenerNews.com Globex Goebel GmbH Gofast GoldenFast Enterprise Co., Ltd Graewe Gris Decoupage GRK Fasteners Growermetal Srl GTP Engineering Haining Jiacen Haining Zhongda Fastener Co., Ltd

Schröder Schrauben Schulte-Tengler GmbH Schürmann & Hilleke - BÄR SCOB Srl Screwtech Industry Co., Ltd Sen Chang Seneca Tools Senor Metals Sermet Kalip Shandong Tengda Stainless Steel Products Co,.Ltd Shanghai Delon Special Rivet Mfg Co.,Ltd Shanghai Fast-Fix Rivet Corp Shanghai Jingyang Fastener Co Ltd Shanghai Link Shanghai Metals Shanghai Prime Machiney Shanghai Qiangyi Shanghai Rivet Fastener Shanghai Rivet Manufactory Co.,Ltd Sheh Fung Screws Sheh Kai Precision Shin Chun Enterprise Shin Jaan Works Co., Ltd Shing Long Industry Co., Ltd Sicatech GmbH Sichuan Nanshan Simes-Senco Simpson Strong-tie/ Liebig Sival SpA SMC Corp.

Som Fastener Co. Sonderschrauben Güldner Spec Products Corp Special Rivets Corp.

Specialinsert Specialutensili Srubena Unia SA Stafa Holland Stahl GmbH Stamperia Carcano Giuseppe SpA Starbest Enterprise Co.,Ltd Streicher Maschinen Sun Through Industrial Superior Quality Fastener Suzhou Jinyuan Fastener Co., Ltd Szatyina Szu-I Industries Co., Ltd T.L.M. Srl Taiwan Shan Yin Tecfast Tecfi Technika Zamocowan AMEX Teckentrup Tecno Impianti Srl Tecnopress Tekelioglu Bolt Tepra-Lock TesT GmbH Tevi Thelma Thome + Schwind Verbindungsteile Thoptec Thread Industries (Vietnam) Ltd. Ticho Industries Ltd. Tong Hwei Enterprise Co., Ltd. Top Screw Metal Topist Enterprise TR Fastenings Trafilerie Pichierri Trafilerie San Paolo Tridon Tromboni Srl Truhlar

Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd Caparo Atlas Carbodies Srl Carlo Salvi SpA Carniere Defossez Celo Fasteners Cetin Civata Chaen Wei Corporation Changzhou Junhe Dacromet Chaves Bilbao Chemfix Chemofast Chiang Shin Chin Lih Hsing China Fastener Info China Fastener Magazine China General Machine Components chinafastener.com Ching Chan Machinery Ching Lee Industrial Co., Ltd Chite Enterprises Co., Ltd Chong Cheng Fastener Corp.

Chun Yu Works Chun Zu Machinery Industry CIMA SpA Circle Well Co.,Ltd Clinching Fasteners Clyde Fasteners CMCA Colombo Ezio Corbetta & c snc Corti Domenico CPC Fasteners International Co.,Ltd CSR Meishan Rolling Stock Co.,Ltd D&H Components Da Wing Industry Co., Ltd Da Yang Enterprise Dah-Lian Machine Co., Ltd Damesa David Dorfmüller DBN. BV Deepak Defremm Dega Demir Degometal Dejond nv Dell’ era Ermanno E Figlio Srl DEMA Präzisionsteile GmbH Denet Civata Derk DESA Diing Sen Fasteners Industrial Co., Ltd Dimac Dimfix Din Ling Corp DIV d.o.o.

Doistua SA Don Quichotte Dong Tai QB Dongtai City Qile Metal Products Co.,Ltd Donnavit Srl Dörken Dra-Goon Fastener Drakena Drawlin Industry Dresselhaus GmbH & Co. KG Dunfa International Dura Durofix E & K Tech. Ltd Earnest Express Ebinghaus

GO TO STUTTGART ON THE 7TH OCTOBER

STEP TWO:

USE THE ATTACHED REGISTRATION LEAFLET TO PRE-REGISTER ONLINE AT www.fastenerfair.eu

STEP ONE:

Ratnaveer Ratnesh Rawlplug Ltd Ray Fu REC Fastening GmbH Regg Inspection Reisser Rex Fastening Systems (H.K) Ltd Rexlen Corp Reyher Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG Right Tight Fasteners Rivit Roberlo Rodex Rodex Air Riveter Tools S.C.A.I. Sacma Limbiate Sala Italdadi Srl Sala Punzoni Italia Sanhuan Fasteners Sansoar Engineering Sara Fasteners Sariv Scell-it Schäfer + Peters GmbH Schatz Schraubenfabrik Schmidt

Ttap AB Turbo Industries Tweer & Lösenbeck TWINNUT GmbH Tycoons Group Enterprise Co., Ltd Ugur Vida Uldrian Unbrako Uni- Protech Unifast Unimatic Uniriv Universal University of Zilina Uta Auto Industrial Co., Ltd Valenta ZT Valtrompia Viti Van Roij Fasteners Veekay India Videx Vilux Viterie SpA Vimal Iron Products Vipa Visserie Guerry Viteria Fusani Srl Viterie Libo Viti Vorpa - Anchors & Fixings VSP Bulloneria SpA Wa Tai Industrial Co., Ltd Wagener & Simon WASI GmbH & Co. KG Wan Iuan Wattson Fastener Group Inc. We Power Industry Co., Ltd Weicon Weigh Aanchor Fasteners Ltd Wellfly Enterprise Co., Ltd Wenzhou Junhao Industry Wenzhou Pioneer Wenzhou Sanling Metals Products Co., Ltd Wera Winchester Europe Service Windfast Industrial Wolfgang Kohnle Woods & Hughes WPI Wrentham Tool Products Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG Wuxi Qianfeng Wyser International Xingyi Fastener YBS Chemical Anchors Yeh Cheng Industries Co., Ltd Yi Chun Enterprise Co., Ltd Yin Shin Hardware Industry Co.,Ltd Ying Ming Industry Co., Ltd Yoang Ming Your Choice Yow Chern Yuo Chun Enterprise Yuyao Biaoer Trading Co.,Ltd Zandvoort Draadindustrie BV Zhejiang Jieneng Auto Parts Zhejiang Kaisheng Zhejiang Meili Spring Co., Ltd Zhejiang Qifeng Hardware Make Co., Ltd Zhejiang Zhapu Industrial Zhuji Ouyang Hardware Co., Ltd Zonbix Enterprise Co., Ltd Zyh Yin Ent Manufacturing Technology Suppliers listed in Green

Save money pre-registering at www.fastenerfair.eu and you could win a trip to Las Vegas

Haiyan Changshun Metallic Prooduct Co.,Ltd Haiyan County Fuxin Haiyan Feihua Haiyan Haiyu Hardware Co., Ltd Haiyan Hurras Haiyan Jiansheng Hardware Products Co., Ltd Haiyan Yuxing Haiyan Zhaofeng HAKA Hamar Handeslunternehmen M. Rickert Hangzhou Dingyuan Metal Washers Co.,Ltd. Hangzhou Qianjiang Spring Co.,Ltd Hao Mou Nut Mfg. Co., Ltd Header Plan HECO-Schrauben GmbH & Co.KG Heinrich Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH Helpro Herbert Knoke GmbH & Co.KG Hermann Huster Hertweck Hifasters Industrial Hilker & Partner Hindustan Stainless

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Venue The location of the show is also a major asset. Not only is Stuttgart in Germany, right at the centre of Europe’s industrial heartlands, but it is also easily accessible to a global audience, with outstanding transport links with the rest of the world.

The new Messe is the most modern trade fair site in Europe, which is located directly adjacent to Stuttgart International Airport, and the S-Bahn suburban railway station.

“Moving to the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre means that the Fastener Fair takes place in ultra-modern halls” says organiser Jerry Ramsdale. “Exhibitors and visitors will be able to enjoy the convenience of travel to the new Messe, as well as the superb facilities and ambience it provides”

Opening hours: 7th October: 0900hrs - 1800hrs 8th October: 0900hrs - 1600hrs

Airport There are direct, national and international, flights to 112 destinations in 34 countries from Stuttgart airport.

The airport terminals are approx. 200 metres from Messe Stuttgart and can easily be reached on foot.

For long haul flights that are not direct in to Stuttgart, we would recommend getting a flight to Frankfurt and getting a high speed train. It will take you directly from Frankfurt to Stuttgart (please see below).

Rail Stuttgart is connected to the ICE rail network. The journey time from Frankfurt to Stuttgart main train station, for example, is only 75 minutes.

Munich Cologne Zurich

- Stuttgart - 140 min.

- Stuttgart - 130 min.

- Stuttgart - 170 min.

The rapid transit railway (S-Bahn) connects Stuttgart main station and the airport directly. The station terminal can be easily reached from Messe Stuttgart from within the airport.

Motorway The trade fair centre is ideally situated on the A8 motorway (east-west link) and the A81 motorway (north-south link).

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We offer highly competitive prices, deliver our orders strictly on time throughout Europe, and have been known to guarantee high quality fastening elements for more than thirty years. See for yourself.

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FASTENER TECH ’09 rated a success despite economy ™

The “All-Fastener-Industry Event in the Heart-of-the-Fastener Industry” took place in Rosemont, Illinois USA from 8 to 10 June.

FASTENER TECH™ ’09 aimed to offer attendees and exhibitors “a valuable, cost-effective and easy-to-attend event that provided value to all types of fastener industry professionals” The organisers rated this second issue of the event a success against this criteria in spite of the poor economic conditions faced by the North American industry. The event featured a two-day exhibition with 127 exhibitors, two education seminars, an AllIndustry Reception, and other networking opportunities. More than 1,900 people registered to attend the event.

FASTENER TECH™ describes the trade event as “unique on several fronts, including: the relatively low-cost and ease-ofexhibiting at and attending the show, the all-industry focus, the heart-of-the-industry location, and the high level of participation from fastener industry associations and publications.” The event is organised by Fastener Technology International magazine and the Mid-West Fastener Association, and was supported by: ASM Heat Treating Society, Chicago Metal Finishers Institute, the Industrial Fasteners Institute, Los Angeles Fastener Association, National Fastener Distributors Association, Western Association of Fastener Distributors, as well as US and international media.

Summarising an online exhibitors survey, the organisers said, “Considering the total costs and efforts involved in exhibiting at the show, a solid majority of the exhibitors were satisfied with the results of FASTENER TECH™ ‘09. In addition, 88% liked the “All-Fastener-Industry” focus of the show, 94% liked the exhibit location and the turn-key pricing for exhibit space, and 82% of exhibitors would recommend FASTENER TECH™ to other fastener industry professionals.”

The next FASTENER TECH™ is scheduled for June 2011 at the same venue.

IFE 09: Bowling balls and sales leads “Yes, you could roll a bowling ball down the aisles…, and, for the most part, do so without significant risk of causing injury to the relatively few hardy souls who took time away from the worries of the current economic slump to attend the four-day event.” That’s how a frank report from the organisers of May’s IFE 09 in Cleveland kicks off. “Attendance was off dramatically from IFE 07”, it continues.

Ray Zirkle, executive director of organiser, the International Fastener Machinery & Suppliers’ Association (IFMSA), said. “We’re not going to sugar coat this. Quite frankly, we were completely surprised if not dumbfounded by the poor turnout. We knew we were operating within a tough economy, and in spite of exhibit sales being off substantially, we did more...and spent more...on our attendance promotion efforts this year than we did for our successful event in 2007.”

IFMSA chairman, Ray Sullivan, said, “I’m a big believer in shows. Considering the nature of our equipment, we need to present and demonstrate our machinery to the customer in a face-to-face setting. This show was in many respects a reflection of the current state of affairs in the automotive industry—the largest segment of the fastener market. It’s dead out there and the show reflected the reality of current market conditions.” Sullivan’s company, Cinco Industries, Inc. did close the sale of a large machine at the show to a Californian aerospace company.” Jern Yao also sold machines off the show floor, including a five station nut former to Airfasco Industries. Other exhibitors, though, were frustrated by the lack of visitors. Riccardo D’Ambrosio, sales director with ORT ITALIA S.p.A attributed the “very disappointing” turnout to the global recession, while John Walters, vice president at Scientific Forming Technologies simply dismissed the show as “a disaster”.

IFE 09’s exhibitor count plunged to 57 compared with more than 100 companies supporting the 2007 event. The IFE Conference Program, which featured a keynote address on steel pricing, and seminars on fastener testing, ultrasonic cleaning, fastener manufacturing software, aerospace fasteners, and the worldwide market for fasteners, was also poorly attended in spite of no-cost admission and extensive preevent publicity.

Jim Flanagan, president of Reed Machinery Company, Inc., however, did offer a more positive perspective: “Sometimes you exhibit at a show where the aisles are brimming with attendees, yet when you review your leads, you may only have a handful with real potential. Sure attendance at IFE was disappointing, but, in reality, we came away with a number of quality leads, which, if they work out, will make our exhibit experience more than worthwhile.”

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EFDA’s role in turbulent times Geoff Hopwood, EFDA President Geoff Hopwood was elected as president of the European Fastener Distributors Association in February 2009.

Following the Association’s triennial conference at Stresa in May we asked for his thoughts on the role of EFDA in the current trading climate.

EFDA’s members are the national fastener distributor associations, in Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. Its key role is to complement those national associations and enable them to work together in a collective and co-ordinated way. This is especially important where EFDA can do things that the national associations cannot do for themselves. Most notably that includes representing the interests of distributors at a European level, with the European Commission and with other pan-European organisations.

EFDA also provides an important forum for exchanging views and experience both within Europe and through contact with counterparts in North America and Asia. This communication channel is particularly valuable where individual businesses do not have direct contacts in these wider markets.

Interestingly, the national associations – and the markets they represent – are more different than might be expected. They reflect the way businesses and industry structures have developed over decades in each country.

Whilst there are quite a few transnational businesses with multi-market experience, the majority of distributors operate almost exclusively in their

country of origin; many are even more regionally focused. The diversity of these characteristics drives the need for effective co-ordination and representation through the associations.

Although there are occasional areas of conflict, the interests of producers and distributors, more often than not, are common. These are areas where EFDA can and should play a significant role with its equivalent producer organisation, the European Industrial Fastener Institute. The recent AD525 antidumping case, initiated from an EIFI complaint to the European Commission, was robustly resisted by EFDA. Providing the counter arguments, though, was more a matter of principle, in defending free trade and international competitiveness for Europe, than from any anti EU producer position. Many distributors that opposed AD525 source the majority of their higher grade fasteners from EU producers, but still believed it was wrong to damage the supply of lower cost standard fasteners from China. There is no question that China is well suited to be an efficient and effective supplier of standard fastener products and European industry needs access to the most competitive sources in order to prosper in world markets.

Strangely the law of unintended consequences has worked to produce a result that can hardly be what the AD525 protagonists sought. On evidence to date the balance of imported against EU produced product has not change greatly, but the price of imported product is now closer to that of EU product – a point made to the European Commission during

the investigation, which was rejected.

Ironically, given the dramatic fall in demand since Q4 2008 and the much more competitive market environment that has ensued the impact of AD525 so far has probably been beneficial to importers.

Another ‘unintended consequence’ of anti dumping duties is the potential for illegal tariff avoidance through false declaration of origin. There are now rumoured to be very many offers to provide methods or routes to circumvent anti dumping measures. It is the clear responsibility and liability of the EU importer to verify the true source but, no doubt, some importers will be tempted by the attractive profits tariff avoidance appears to offer. This is another potential market distortion that can only disrupt normal market efficiency and fairness.

EFDA is also working to develop stronger relationships with our ‘sister’ Associations in North America and Asia – a vehicle through which we can enhance our own members’ benefits, with better market information, commercial contacts and communication channels.

After decades of reasonable stability, the commercial world for fasteners has become more turbulent. The past year in particular has presented many new challenges to distributors. Whilst the collapse in fastener demand in Q4 2008, especially in the automotive and industrial sector, has been dramatic, it came on top of an already destabilised business environment, resulting from the rapid increase in materials prices and uncertainty over the outcome of the anti

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dumping investigation.

These circumstances forced distributors and their customers to dramatically increase stocks through 2008. When demand collapsed, and the banking system largely withdrew, distributors faced huge financial pressures. These chaotic market conditions have not abated.

Prices from distributors and producers are unpredictable and there is occasionally a real sense of panic.

Managing the impact of a radical decline in demand, though, is only half the equation.

The road to recovery could very easily present as great, if not greater, challenges to fastener businesses of all types and in all parts of the world.

These circumstances undoubtedly favour well funded and resourced businesses, which will no doubt see opportunities arising over the months ahead while others continue to struggle to survive. If the global economy is slow to recover many fastener businesses – and their customers – will be under financial pressure and this is likely to lead to changes and restructuring in the industry. If recovery accelerates or, as is more likely some sectors and even specific customers rapidly increase demand, there will also be huge pressures to respond, to provide supply continuity and to manage inventories.

However one looks at the coming months and years, they abound with difficulties and challenges. In these uncertain times industry associations can and should play a vital role in supporting their members – something to which the EFDA council and I are wholeheartedly committed.

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Böllhoff Otalu strengthens ® RIVQUICK range Böllhoff Otalu is well known for its RIVKLE® and RIVNUT® branded blind rivet nut programs. Not so often recognised is that the modern plant set in the French Alps is also a key manufacturer of breakstem blind rivet products. Böllhoff Otalu product manager, Marc Gaussin explains more.

The Böllhoff breakstem blind rivet product range is branded RIVQUICK®. The RIV came from rivet, the QUICK signifying fast to place. Böllhoff Otalu introduced its breakstem blind rivet program, from the beginning using the RIVQUICK®, in the early 1980s when it acquired the distributor FIXAM. In 1986 the company moved into manufacturing of the product through the acquisition of the manufacturer BRENDCO. Over the following two decades Böllhoff Otalu became one of the leading manufacturers of blind rivets supplying key major OEMs in Europe.

The manufacturing plant, which is located in the French Alps at la Ravoire, a few kilometres outside Chambery, today delivers almost 150 million blind rivet products to the automotive and industry sectors. All of the RIVQUICK® products are manufactured by the cold heading process.

The strength of Böllhoff Otalu’s credentials is testified by the achievement of QS9000 certification in 1998 and graduation to TS 16949 in 2003, with its environmental responsibility affirmed in 2001 through ISO 14001 accreditation.

Today, the operation is predominantly a production facility, which includes a very substantial research and development resource. Innovation has always been a very important focus for Böllhoff Otalu. That resource combined with Böllhoff Otalu’s highly efficient and flexible manufacturing capabilities has allowed the company to provide customised blind rivet solutions, adapted for the specific purpose of key automotive OEMs throughout the EU. More than 30 engineers and technicians at Böllhoff Otalu are dedicated to research and development using 3D design conceptualisation in the form of Pro-Engineer and CATIA software.

Forge 3D deformation analysis is used for production design linked to special prototype production. Engineers have integrated simulation into prototype and production design routines.

Böllhoff Otalu provides a large range of blind rivets products destined for a wide diversity of customers. New mechanical joining products and methods are introduced every year. Target markets for these products include automotive and commercial vehicle applications with a strong emphasis on the design and development of new fasteners to deliver improved performance over existing methods. The products have also been developed to replace more costly joining methods such as welding.

Böllhoff Otalu is targeting custom applications as an alternative to the low margin “commodity” fastener markets. Products developed using simulation software can provide a crucial time-tomarket, cost and quality advantage over traditional trial-and-error methods.

RIVQUICK® developed specifically for automotive application For general industry, where the products application requirements is much more orientated to commodity fasteners, Böllhoff Otalu has also developed a standard RIVQUICK® blind rivet range and RIVQUICK® Blind Structural product range.

Standard RIVQUICK® blind rivet The standard RIVQUICK® blind rivet product range is available in a diverse range of materials and diameters (from 3mm to 7.5mm) and complies with ISO NFE 25701 and NFE 25702 specifications.

RIVQUICK® Blind structural rivet ranges are dedicated for applications in which very high resistance is essential. The range is declined in three sub family types:

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• RIVQUICK® Varibulb

Available in 4.8 to 6.4mm diameters in steel/steel and stainless steel/stainless steel these rivets guarantee secure and vibration resistant assembly. The pre-determined mandrel breakage point and retention within the rivet body provides higher than standard shear resistance.

The specific deformation, obtained at the moment of riveting, and the distribution of the joining forces, also allows secure and effective riveting of thin sheet materials. These rivets are available in both stainless steel and steel body and nail.

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Available in 6.4mm diameter in steel/steel this range of rivets offers high shear strength. The convex surface area distributes the setting loads over a wider area, to eliminate the possibility of surface damage to thin or soft materials. The broken stem is locked during installation, providing high vibration resistance.

For the installation of the RIVQUICK® product range Böllhoff Otalu has recently launched a dedicated range of pneumatichydraulic hand tools, which includes: •

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RIVQUICK® T2 - Particularly dedicated for RIVQUICK® Blind rivet 4.8mm diameter in steel and stainless steel.

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• RIVQUICK® Varibolt

Available in 4.8 to 6.4mm diameters in steel/steel and stainless steel/stainless steel. The wide grip range of these rivets allows fastener rationalisation and a consequent reduction in inventory holding.

Unlike high strength rivets, the shear resistance values obtained with these rivets are considerably above average, giving greater rigidity to the assembled structures.

The clenching action of the rivet allows metal plates to be joined even where there are significant gaps, along with the possibility of use on laminates of variable thickness.

The broken stem is also locked during the installation - this provides high vibration resistance and waterproof specificity.

RIVQUICK® Varilock

In conclusion we can say that Böllhoff Otalu with its RIVQUICK ® blind rivets family provides a wide blind rivet solution suitable for a diverse and large range of sectors - from standard to specially customised blind rivets, Böllhoff Otalu surely has the solution for your requirement.

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Heinz Storch Golf Day defies clouds to shoot another great score

Grey clouds and the occasional downpour might have reflected the current gloomy trading conditions but fifty UK fastener industry golfers proved once again they could put all of that aside for an important cause.

For its second year the Fastbolt Charity Golf Day in memory of Heinz Storch was, once again, held at the Mentmore Golf and Country Club.

“The venue was never in doubt,“ says Fastbolt UK managing director and organiser, Graham Joyce. “The course was magnificent last year.

Although we were going to be hard pressed to match the glorious weather again, we knew we could rely on Mentmore to have the course in outstanding condition once again, and to extend great hospitality.”

Fifty customers, suppliers and competitors from throughout the UK and Irish fastener industry were there to support the event, appropriately on what would have been Heinz’s 65th birthday. In addition to the players’ fees, every hole of the Rothschild course was sponsored, prizes were donated for longest drive and nearest the pin prizes, and the evening dinner featured a big prize raffle and an auction of donated items, including tickets to a soccer match at Old Trafford.

Last year the event raised £6,000 for Willen Hospice, a local charity that cares for adults with terminal illness. Once again the UK fastener industry did not disappoint, raising a similar amount, truly impressive considering current trading conditions.

Julia Rogerson, events and promotions manager for Willen Hospice explained how the event helped, “Willen Hospice relies heavily on the support and generosity of local businesses to raise the funds it needs to provide its specialist care to over 400 adults with terminal illness each year. The money raised at the Fastbolt Charity Golf Day will go towards helping to provide this care at no cost to patients and support for their families.”

Across the page are just some of the testimonials from the participants about a day that has firmly established itself at the heart of the UK fastener industry. Next year the event will be held on 4 June – no surprise, the venue will again be Mentmore.

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“My memories of Heinz are very important to me and his Memorial Golf Days are a fitting tribute to a great man. This annual event is, I think, unique in the fastener industry and I have little doubt that it will be very well supported for many years to come. It is an opportunity for lots of people with a common interest to gather together and enjoy a thrash around the English countryside, a few drinks, a nice meal, a few more drinks and a lot of fastener banter, whilst, at the same time supporting a very worthy charity.

The great pity is that we had to lose one of our brightest stars for this event to be born.

Heinz, your memory lives on.”

John Fletcher, retired general manager, Martyn Price “What was particularly pleasing for me to see was how well supported the event was, and given the economic conditions at present demonstrates that people are still willing to support a worthy cause.

The attendees are worthy of a mention also, with many characters from the sector, but everyone pulls together to enjoy the golf and the camaraderie. In its second year, it is great to see the staff of Fastbolt, Mentmore and the Willen Hospice ensuring that the day’s organisation was excellent and benefiting the charity. I am certain that Heinz would be very proud of Fastbolt and we at Aspray wish Graham Joyce and the team all the very best for the future.”

Stuart Laight, managing director, Aspray Transport

“Being able to support the Willen Hospice through the Fastbolt Charity Golf Day allowed me a great day’s golf and dinner with friends old and new, but more importantly to help raise necessary funding for Willen’s most unbelievable work, I can not speak highly enough of Willen, the staff and volunteers.”

Chris.T.M.Beardshaw, managing director, Beardshaw Bros Ltd

“The combination of a worthy cause and a great days golf at Mentmore, are reasons why I will always enjoy supporting this special event in memory of a very good friend. Well done to Graham and the Fastbolt team for making it happen.”

Alan Gillespie, Broadway Industries

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Another winner for Willen Once again the competitiveness of the golf played was of the highest order with some truly impressive performances, which were rightly applauded during an evening that saw the UK fastener industry come together to raise money for a worthy cause.

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Bending backwards to be unique The fastener industry contains some rather special products that may look unusual, but play a vital part in a variety of industries and applications. This is especially true of the products produced by Bendfast UK Ltd, based in Birmingham, UK. Will Lowry visited the company to find out more about the niche manufacturer and its remarkable products.

Bendfast manufacturers U-Bolts from M6 –M30 for a pipe diameter range of 15mm up to 1250mm. It can supply U-Bolts in a range of materials including standard steel, carbon alloys, stainless steel and galvanised steel and 90% of the products it produces have a surface coating, with the process being carried out off site.

Peter Bentley, managing director at Bendfast, explained that the company was incorporated in 1996 and started off as a two man operation. “When we first set up the company we only had a thread rolling machine, a thread cutting machine and a bespoke bending machine. We had two/ three distributors as our customers and we focused on producing high quality products to specific deadlines.”

It didn’t take long for the Bendfast name to become recognised within the specific U-Bolt side of the industry. “What really helped us within the industry was word of mouth,” says Peter. “U-Bolts are unique products which are only on the periphery of the fastener market. If a distributor wants to get a specific contract they have to provide all the products, and if U-Bolts are on the list then they have to be able to supply them.”

He adds “There weren’t many companies who could provide U-Bolts and so once we were established, people within the industry started to remember us and what we could offer. It really was a case of us being a kind of healthy virus, spreading across the industry and gaining the attention of the relevant companies.”

Another way in which Bendfast increased its profile in the industry was to cold call and send literature around to companies that it knew would have a need for U-Bolts. “Some of the companies wouldn’t have been regularly customers, but we knew that three to four times a year they would need U-Bolts to complete an order and it was important that we were one of the companies they thought of.”

Over the years Bendfast’s customer database grew and the company became a recognised manufacturer in its niche market.

In 1998 it achieved ISO9000 accreditation and has made sure that all of its processes are inline with the standard so that the products it supplies are high quality and produced in the most efficient and cost effective way. It is still a small operation, but its size makes it able to focus on specialist products and allows it to offer the capability of running short focused product runs, for specific customers, and to set deadlines.

“The majority of our competitors only seem to focus on small bits of our market and on high volume,” explains Peter. “We focus on specialised products at low volume and - to high standards. A vital part of our business is that we make sure that we stick to deadlines because we appreciate that our customers also have deadlines to meet.

As soon as you start to let down customers you start to lose them, so we do our best to make sure all our orders are shipped on time.”

Bendfast now has four thread rolling machines, two thread cutting machines and three bending machines and can produce approximately 200-300 tonnes a year.

“We supply a whole range of industries such as the construction industry, water treatment industry, communication industry, food industry, brewing industry, shipping industry and in particular the petro-chemical industry,” says Peter. “Luckily for us in the current climate we don’t have a lot to do with the automotive industry, because we have found that companies are too demanding on capacity and also have too much power.”

When talking about the current situation Peter is very honest about how Bendfast is coping. “We have seen a dip in orders and are probably 15% down on production compared to last year. However, 2008 was a particularly good year for us so we are still happy with how things are going.”

Another positive for Bendfast is that thanks to the current exchange rate, it has started to receive a lot more interest

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and enquiries from European companies.

Bendfast does currently export to a wide variety of customers across Europe and the Middle East, but is looking to increase its exports even more.

“We have noticed that enquiries from Europe have started to increase,” comments Peter. “We are a realistic alternative for European customers because there simply aren’t enough companies providing the kind of products we make; with the current exchange rate we can offer specialist products at competitive prices.”

Looking to the future, Peter is optimistic, “We are excited about Fastener Fair Stuttgart in October. Not only will it give us an opportunity to bring our products to the attention of the European market, it will also allow us to make sure that our name is seen within the industry.” He adds, “It will be a great chance for us to meet potential customers, as well as meet up with our current customers and discuss how things are going. Sometimes even current customers will see a new product on the stand, which they didn’t realise we could produce, and you can end up with a new order from a customer you have been dealing with for years.”

One thing is for sure, the wide variety of U-Bolts, as well as Hook Bolts, J-Bolts, N-Bolts, and V-Bolts, which will be displayed on the Bendfast stand, are certain to catch the eye of most visitors who pass by, if only for their distinctiveness.

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Increasingly efficient It is five years since Fastener + Fixing Magazine last visited Everbuild Products Ltd, based in Leeds, UK, and the first thing you still notice when arriving at the site is just how big an operation Everbuild truly is.

The company moved to its fifteen acre site, in 2003 and David Seymour, managing director at Everbuild admits that at the

extension to the current warehouse at the

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One of Everbuild’s most popular products is MS polymer which is hybrid of silicone and polyurethane. David explains that it gives users the benefits of silicone in terms of strength and flexibility, but is solvent free, non hazardous and offers improved adhesion.

“If we have all the lines running we can produce 250,000 cartridges per day, which is a lot of cartridges”, says David. To produce so many cartridges it is essential that the production process is as efficient as possible.

That is why Everbuild makes sure that all packaging and raw materials for orders are organised the night before. This way it guarantees that orders can start being made as soon as the next shift starts.

The entire production process is computerised from start to finish, meaning Everbuild can pin point at what stage an order is at and when it is complete. Other practices including storing the stock in the warehouse in descending product weight order, meaning there is no need to repack the pallet, when picking an order, to avoid crushing.

The warehouse is split into two teams, the movers and the pickers, which gives each group a specific responsibility. The picking is carried out from floor level, with reserve pallet stocks held above each position. Pallets are all bar coded with production batch details, allowing pickers to scan every product to ensure that each order is correct. Once an order is finished it is scanned and the information is sent to the carrier via an email, allowing for each order to be planned when and how it is going to be delivered.

To look after such a large site and with a wide variety of machinery it is necessary for Everbuild to have a significant maintenance department. “In total we have eleven

engineers working on site,” comments David. “Eight engineers concentrate on everyday maintenance and the remaining three engineers focus on new machinery and ideas.”

Everbuild also has its own research and development department, as well as two satellite QC departments that carry out tests quickly and effectively within the vicinity of specific machines. This enables Everbuild to make sure that the products produced are of the highest quality (Everbuild is an ISO9001 accredited company) and also allows it to develop new products.

“The development of new ideas is very important to the company. We are always looking at what products would benefit our customers and we are regularly introducing new products,” explains David.

As well as introducing its own new products, Everbuild has also recently made several key company acquisitions, which has seen its product portfolio expand. One example of this is the recent acquisition of the Feb® and AQUASEAL brand names, from BASF Construction Chemicals. The purchase included all intellectual property, goodwill and certain key product formulations.

“As a more specialist construction brand we see the Feb® range as perfectly complimentary to the wider Everbuild sealant, adhesive and chemicals range,” explained David. “It’ s a strange feeling to have bought a brand name that’s been one of our biggest competitors for many years, but we know first hand how strong the Feb name is with major contractors, specifiers, local authorities and general builders.”

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Everbuild also acquired Purimachos Ltd, a manufacturer of heat resistant fire cement and related products, last year.

Looking to the future and Everbuild is optimistic about what lies ahead. “Our exports have gone up dramatically,” mentions David. “We currently export to 52 countries, but we know we can do more and are having a real push on getting out into the market and letting European companies know what we have to offer.”

He continues, “Currently the pound is low compared to the euro which has made us a viable alternative to European companies.

Not only are UK companies, who normally buy products from Europe, coming to us, but also overseas companies are asking us to send quotes and are realising that we are competitive on price and can offer an excellent service and high quality product.”

David adds “Normally manufacturing of sealants and adhesives is done elsewhere in Europe, but we have reversed the trend and we are leading the way for UK manufacturers and showing that although the current climate is difficult there are still opportunities to be had and we intend to take them.”

It is clear to see that David has a real passion for the company and is constantly looking forward at the next project or product that Everbuild will introduce. Whilst the market is slowly showing signs of life, Everbuild is pushing on with attracting new customers and making sure it is fully prepared for when things improve.

The last time Fastener + Fixing Magazine visited Everbuild David’s ten year plan was to see Everbuild as “one of the leading brands in the building and construction sector”. It has only been five years but Everbuild is undoubtedly on its way to reaching its target.

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New dimension of insulating Selena says that the unique formula for its Tytan Styro 753 polyurethane foam adhesive for polystyrene makes its application seven times easier and five times faster than that of standard adhesive mortar, whilst its bonding strength is three times greater.

Tytan Styro 753 polyurethane foam adhesive was developed especially for bonding insulation boards of foamed polystyrene.

The product will adhere to common building materials: bricks, hollow blocks, concrete, plaster, mineral substrates, PVC, metal, wood, as well as various types of bitumen membranes. Thanks to its quick curing time, anchoring is possible after two hours.

“Tytan Styro 753 adhesive is characterised by low thermal conductivity (0.036W/mK) and improves the overall insulation parameters of the building, making it more energy-efficient.

One 750ml can is enough to install up to 10sqm of styroboard, depending on surface structure and external conditions such as temperature and humidity.”

Tytan Styro 753 is yet another innovation from the Selena Group, which has also introduced the Tytan 65 and Tytan Lexy high yield foams.

Selena is a globally operating holding company which manufactures and distributes construction chemicals for professional contractors, DIY users, as well as industrial buyers.

Getting the mix right Loctite’s popular Hysol 3430 two part epoxy adhesive is now available in the 50ml, 200ml and 400ml dual cartridge packs. The packaging uses a bi-mixer nozzle so the adhesive is automatically mixed at the point of application.

“Achieving the accurate mixture of a two part product is essential if the bond is to be effective,” explains Colin Chapman, marketing manager at Henkel, the manufacturer of Loctite brand products. “Incorporating this mixer into the adhesive packaging means that manual mixing, with the possibility of an incorrect ratio, is no longer necessary.”

He continues, “Loctite 3430 has always been a popular product for maintenance applications, but the packaging did not lend itself to production applications or where large volumes of adhesive were being used. The new range of packaging combines a larger volume of adhesive with easier dispensing and application technique.”

Loctite 3430 is an ultra clear, general purpose, toughened epoxy that has a fixture time of approximately twelve minutes, a temperature range of -55°C to +100°C and has good water resistance. The gap filling capability makes this an effective adhesive for rough and poorly fitting surfaces involving metal, ceramics, rigid plastics or wood. It can also be used to bond glass.

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Epcon C8 awarded WRAS approval The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) has approved the use of Epcon C8 Extreme, a high performing epoxy resin from Spit, for the maintenance or installation of water treatment systems and associated applications.

Epcon C8 Extreme is an epoxy resin that has been specifically formulated for rebar and stud applications requiring a high load capacity. In gaining a WRAS approval Spit has been able to show that this product complies with the regulators specifications for approved products in accordance with the Water Regulations.

Spit says that the new formulation resin is also the first to achieve a European Technical Approval for rebar applications (ETA 07/0189).

This approval provides assurance that the Epcon C8 Extreme is reliable and complies with all necessary building regulations.

Epcon C8 Extreme has also been approved for use in wet and diamond drilled holes, and rebar applications up to 32mm diameter. It can be injected at temperatures from 5 to 35°C, providing the same high performance level without the need to heat the cartridge.

“Suitable for extreme applications, CSTB fire tested and NF approved, Epcon C8 offers reliability and high performance at both low and high temperatures. Phenol and Stryrene free it has virtually no odour, making it ideal for indoor applications.”

Fischer foam – use it again and again Lack of reusability is the bugbear of most hand foams on the market – once opened, any left-over product must be discarded along with the cartridge. Clearly this is wasteful and far from environmentally-friendly. It is however not the case with fischer’s new Rapid Installation Foam.

Single Component Rapid Installation Foam PU1 500/B3 (and the bigger 750ml version) feature a resealable dispensing nozzle which makes the product fully reusable. The built-in valve is designed to maximise safety and ensure stability during storage, while a safety seal prevents inadvertent opening of the foam cartridge. It can also be stored horizontally without any problems and benefits from a 15 month shelf life.

With an ergonomically designed handle and pre-installed adapter, fischer says its Rapid Installation Foam is straightforward to use and also has a rapid curing time. This is reduced by about half in comparison to standard foams so it offers the user quite significant reductions in installation time. It is non-tacky after ten minutes, can be cut after twenty five minutes and is load-bearing after three hours.

It can be used for filling virtually any kinds of holes and gaps that are encountered during building projects. These include window and door frame voids, as well as gaps around window sills, filling in wall and ceiling cavities and even filling in gaps and insulating around pipework.

“Backed by the fischer reassurance of quality, this reusable PU foam has such a wide range of uses and is so simple in application that it is already proving to be a popular addition to the tradesman’s toolbox.”

Foam gun for professional applications PMT has introduced the Xtra Foam, an ergonomically, lightweight foam gun which has been designed to extrude one component polyurethane foam from aerosol cans for demanding applications.

PMT says that the Xtra Foam model is unique because of its construction. The outside body is made of solvent resistant nylon which makes the gun lighter and easier to use. The inner workings are made from metal to ensure the same quality and performance as all metal guns.

PMT has paid particular attention to the gun’s ergonomic features which include a trigger guard to avoid accidental foam release. Also, the flow of foam can be controlled by turning the product control knob (at the back of the gun) or by using the progressive trigger. PMT highlights that this allows for a precise and fast application with less consumption and no waste.

The gun is also hermetically sealed, which prevents the foam from hardening inside the gun during work breaks, and is a light weight gun making it less taxing on the user during large applications.

PMT offer a full range of private label options to customise the Xtra Foam gun to a companies needs.

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Forever white Everbuild’s Forever White Tile Adhesive & Grout has recently been awarded the Silver Award in the Decorative Category at the Industry Awards 2009, held in London.

The range not only includes the award winning Forever White Tile Adhesive and Grout (available in 1 litre, 2.5 litre and 5 litre sizes), but also Forever White Powder Wall Tile Grout 1.2Kg and Forever White Grout Reviver 200ml (squeezy tube).

All of these new products contain mould shield technology; an anti-bacterial solution which is incorporated during the manufacturing process and have been certified by a NAMMAS accredited microbiological laboratory to show no mould growth after ten years simulated aging.

Forever White Tile Adhesive and Grouts are all nonslip, water repellent, waterproof and power shower proof – and therefore usable in bathrooms and other areas of high humidity.

“We are confident that the Forever White Tile Adhesive & Grouts will become a must for all builders, as well as bathroom & kitchen installation specialists.”

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Safe and sound with INSTA-STIK MP Geocel says that its new Dow INSTA-STIK MP fast-cure multipurpose adhesive is not only the quickest way to secure board, ready to plaster in just one hour, but is also the safest option as there is no heavy lifting involved and no trip hazards, making INSTA-STIK MP a safe alternative to traditional methods of fixing.

Geocel also points out that each compact 750ml can of Dow INSTA-STIK MP fixes more board than a bulky 25kg bag of mortar and is much lighter and easier to handle, lift and manoeuvre. With no need for mixing, additional tools, or electrical cables, the risk of tripping over clutter and wires is considerably reduced. In addition, there is no choking mortar dust to deal with.

Dow INSTA-STIK MP will adhere extruded and expanded polystyrene, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, mineral wool or plaster insulation boards, floor boards, shower and bathroom panels to concrete, masonry, plaster, wood, metal and various bitumous substrates. INSTA-STIK MP is also B2 fire-rated “INSTA-STICK MP cures to full strength with minimal expansion in just three to five minutes making it quick and easy to use. Also, thanks to the excellent cure times there is no need to wait before plastering which can be carried out just one hour after application, allowing the building to be back in use in record time.”

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New additions for ForgeFix With a portfolio of over 2,000 different lines, ForgeFix says that it already stocks one of the widest selections of fixings, fastening and drill bits on the market. However not content to stop there, the quality focused business has recently added two new products to its expansive range.

“As its name suggests, the Tile Max drill bit has been specifically created to make drilling though tiles easier. A special, asymmetric design cuts resistance by 25%, prevents any wandering when drilling commences and also reduces the likelihood of tiles cracking or chipping. Plus, as Tile Max drill bits are diamond ground from the best tungsten they make light work of drilling through various materials including porcelain, ceramic, stone, marble, concrete and even granite.”

ForgeFix also has the TORX® Fast multi-purpose screw, which it says combines premium quality with an array of features. Its deep head provides a firm drive with a reduced risk of any camout whilst recessed under head ribs offer countersinking qualities with the added benefit that they will not damage any decorative fixings such as screw cap washers or ironmongery.

TORX® Fast screws also employ a single thread point for an immediate bite and a saw tooth thread that starts on the second turn. This enables them to sink into all types of timber with ease.

Speaking of the new products, ForgeFix’s managing director, Mike Smith, said “ForgeFix continues to expand its offer in line with advances in technology and changes in customer demands. These new products are the first of many we intend adding to our range over the coming months.”

Hilti collects surprise award Seven Hilti products were recognised for outstanding design in this year’s iF (International Forum) product design award competition that took place in Hannover, Germany. The surprise, however, was the jury awarding the iF Gold award to Hilti’s S-MS highspeed screw.

“A screw winning a design award doesn’t happen every day, but the S-MS high-speed screw is an exception. The screw was given the iF Gold award as much for outstanding design, as it relates to an actual application problem, as for our design process that is integrated into product development at a very early phase.”

The jury commented, “This product is truly innovative because it represents the perfect solution to a real problem.

Normally self-drilling screws produce metal dust and cuttings that remain as residue and then rust. This screw produces no metal cuttings.”

The iF product design award annually honours products that uniquely represent functionality, comfort and aesthetics while being particularly innovative. The competition is open to manufacturers and designers.

“Competing for an iF product design award is ultimately not just a matter of improving the quality of your products but also about the ability to draw attention to different sectors.”

In addition to the Hilti S-MS high-speed screw, the following Hilti products received an iF product design award this year: the Hilti TE 80 combihammer, the Hilti TE-DRS-B dust removal system, the Hilti VC 20-UM and VC 40-U wet/dry vacuum cleaners, the Hilti D 8-FV helix screw anchor system and the Hilti PV 45 line laser.

Index gains approval Index has received a new European Technical Approval (ETA 09/0167) for the vinylester mortar MOVISE, according to the EOTA Technical Report 029, for the installation of corrugated bars on cured concrete.

“This technical approval complements the already available homologations for stud bolts, and allows framework installation with the safety of a European certification. It facilitates alterations and enlargements of former structural elements.”

In addition, Index will participate in Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2009 (Hall 4, Stand D59), 7 – 8 October. “We will be delighted to welcome all visitors to our stand for a glass of Rioja wine.”

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Everbuild says that the unique, patented Geo-Fix paving jointing compound offers a number of benefits over cement based mortars as it is easy to point up, there’s no cement stains, it sets hard and it won’t crack or wash out. Geo-Fix is totally weatherproof and is unaffected by frost.

“Geo-Fix has become the clear market leader over the years and is obviously still hugely popular with general builders, driveway installers, landscaping contractors & DIYers due to both its time saving application and superior performance when compared to cement based mortars.”

In addition to point of sale leaflets and DVD’s, Everbuild have now launched a Geo-Fix display stand. The stand which displays 3 x 20Kg tubs incorporates an actually applied sample of Geo-Fix set into Natural Stone Paving, as well as a Geo-Fix poster, and is totally weatherproof so it can be used inside in the showroom, or outside in the Landscaping area. The stand is available free of charge to stockists subject to a minimum order purchase.

“The display stand is the ideal way of showing your customers exactly how GeoFix looks when it has set, highlighting that the jointing compound sets as hard as cement, and gives a better, more professional finish.”

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Rawlplug introduces new R-XPT Throughbolt The new Rawlplug R-XPT Throughbolt has been developed to replace the Rawl R-SPT Throughbolt. The R-XPT has a European Technical Approval (08/0339) and offers higher tensile capacity than its predecessor.

A key feature of the R-XPT is the provision of performance data at standard and reduced embedment depths. The recommended load at reduced embedment is lower than that quoted for standard embedment depth, but overcomes two main construction problems.

“A problem on site is the depth at which re-enforcing bars can be encountered. If the project allows the bars to be drilled this would usually be accomplished using a diamond drill which is an expensive process. Providing the load requirements are met, setting the R-XPT at reduced embedment overcomes this problem. Also, often the choice of anchor is dictated by the thickness of the concrete. Where reduced embedment is necessary the Rawlplug R-XPT Throughbolt overcomes this problem.”

With the R-XPT Throughbolt, Rawlplug has put extra effort in to delivering a product that achieves high performance in concrete, overcomes the problem of shallow re-enforcing, and is suitable for concrete slabs of limited thickness.

75 years of Lindapter This year Lindapter celebrates 75 years pioneering the design and manufacture of steelwork connection solutions; following a legacy set by founder Henry Lindsay to produce only the highest quality steelwork fixings. Lindapter highlights that it provides a unique and proven concept – innovative steelwork clamping systems that eliminate the need to drill or weld steelwork, enabling rapid construction and low labour costs.

The vast product range has diversified from the original 1934 invention of the malleable iron hookbolt adapter, or ‘Lindsay Adaptor’ and the combination of the two words explains the formation of the now famous brand name. Today the distinguished array of products includes steelwork, cavity, decking, support and floor fixings, in addition to bespoke product development.

“We have manufactured to the highest standard for three quarters of a century, earning a multitude of independent approvals and a reputation synonymous with safety and reliability. Current accreditations awarded by international associations include Lloyds Register, TÜV NORD, Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik and Det Norske Veritas. Lindapter is specified on countless projects across the globe from the Antactic to the Caribbean, in diverse applications as varied as the London Tower Bridge, Target Field Ballpark, Dubai Shopping Mall, Saudi Kayan Industrial Complex and Gautrain Rapid Rail Link.”

Lindapter has launched a new Design Guide to mark its 75 year anniversary, a comprehensive resource for specifying steelwork connections.

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Helping drive more sales with new POS In response to customer feedback and research, Spit has launched a new POS solution for merchants and dealers to increase sales of high volume packs of Driva® Plasterboard Anchors. The Driva® Pallet has been designed to hold 48 tubs of anchors allowing merchants to buy in bulk and benefit from better value for money.

Each pallet contains 48 tubs of 500pcs of Driva® TP12 self-drilling plasterboards anchors. The large, clear tubs allow customers to view the anchor itself as well as gain information from the clearly marked labels, helping customers to select the right anchor for the job.

“We developed the pallet to provide merchants and dealers with a cost effective way of stocking Driva® anchors as buying in bulk means better value per 100 fixings,” explained Anthony Marsh, marketing manager at ITW Spit. “The clear tubs are also proving popular with customers as they can quickly and easily identify the product.”

The new Driva® Pallet measures 800mm x 600mm x 1350mm, and Spit says it is easy to install, as it arrives pre-assembled ready for immediate display.

New rotating anchorage point XSPlatforms is introducing a new anchorage point with a 360˚rotating safety eye: the XTS-Globe. “The rotating safety eye provides maximum freedom of movement while working at heights. The XTS-Globe is our own innovation and can be installed straight on to the roof covering.”

XSPlatforms explains that the XTS-Globe offers safety and ease of use to everyone who works at heights. It is designed to be used as a detachable roof anchorage point. Inspection is possible at any time (visually or by means of a tensile test), without activating the anchorage point. The XTS-Globe provides the same level of safety as traditional anchorage systems: the system has a CE mark and EN 795 Class A certification.

“The XTS-Globe can be installed straight onto the roof covering and can be used on practically all types of roofs and is more costeffective than other, conventional anchorage systems. Positioning is four to five times faster than conventional anchorage points.”

The XTS-Globe can then be mounted straight onto the base plate. A shock absorber is required in the mobile fall line. In the unlikely event of a fall the shock absorber absorbs the energy released. After such a fall the XTS-Globe can easily be replaced without damage to the roof. At all times the roof remains watertight.

“The XTS-Globe can be purchased through a select worldwide network of distributors. The distributors can also assemble and inspect it. The XTS-Globe should be inspected every year by one of our authorised partners.”

Rawlplug high performance RV 200 Rawlplug says that its RV 200 injection resin gives high performance anchoring into concrete, making it suitable for safety critical applications.

The RV 200 is supplied in an environmentally friendly foil pack, reducing waste but not compromising on performance. The foil pack also opens when used with the application tool, so there is no need for cutting or removing a plug before using the product.

One feature of the RV 200 is its ability to cure in cold weather; it will cure in temperatures down to minus 5 degrees. Not only that, but Rawlplug says it also has a fast cure time in higher temperatures, which helps speed the whole construction process.

In addition, the RV 200 can be used for fixing re-bar from 8mm to 40mm thanks to its high bond strength. It also works with threaded anchor rods, diameter M8 to M30.

“The benefits you get with RV 200 is that it is a resin which can fix both anchor rods and re-bar, across all the diameter of fixings commonly used in construction. RV 200 is a high performance product which is easy to use, will work in a large range of ambient temperatures, and has a fast cure time, which speeds up the construction process. Finally, it is an environmentally friendly foil pack system, meaning there are no hard cartridge cases to be disposed of after the construction is finished.”

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Selena invests in Spanish company Selena Co SA, the company controlling the international operations of the Selena Group, has acquired a 51% stake in the Spanish company Industrias Quimicas Löwenberg (Quilosa), a manufacturer and distributor of construction chemicals in Spain.

Quilosa, has more than 60 years experience in the manufacturing of sealants and adhesives, and the partnership will see it expand its product offering. Additional opportunities may also arise from the distribution network of Quilosa, which mostly covers the Iberian Peninsula region, as well as a reduction in production costs and raw materials, due to economies of scale.

“Both the sales network and the product range of Quilosa and Selena are to a large extent complementary. Until now each company operated in a different geographical market. This is why this investment will create synergies in many areas and will contribute to the development of distribution, transfer of technologies, product portfolio expansion and purchasing optimisation in both companies. I believe that the Spanish market has already gone through its most difficult times and a gradual recovery can be expected. As the market is distributed and smaller players are hit by the global crisis, consolidation processes are inevitable. For this reason this is a very good time to combine our strengths,” commented Krzysztof Domarecki, CEO of Selena FM SA, the Group’s parent company.

The acquisition of a controlling stake in Industrias Quimicas Löwenberg is another step in the Selena Group’s development strategy.

In April 2009, Selena Co. acquired 100% stake in Kvadro, a Russian distributor of polyurethane foams and sealants, and last year, the company acquired 85% stake in the Turkish company Polyfoam Yalitim Sanayi ve Tic Ltd., a producer and distributor of polyurethane foam for the installation of windows and doors.

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Recent European Technical Approvals for fixings Below is a list of recent ETAs granted in the last three months to fixings products, following the agreement with the European Organisation for Technical Approvals.

It is important to note that existing ETAs may be amended or withdrawn so this list should not be considered definitive. For further information and a full list of valid ETAs you should visit EOTA’s website, www.eota.be ETA NUMBER TRADE NAME ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts)

HOLDER

ETA - 09/0006

Chemofast Injection System C-RE 385 for concrete

CHEMOFAST Anchoring GmbH

ETA - 09/0040

Würth Injection System WIT-PE 500 for concrete

Adolf Würth GmbH & Co KG

ETA - 09/0056

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ETA - 09/0059

NKT Injection System FIX-EXTRA + for Concrete

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ETA - 09/0067

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ETA - 09/0077

TOX Chemical Capsule Anchors TVA

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ETA - 09/0078

G&B Fissaggi Injection System GEBOFIX PRO VE-SF for concrete

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ETA - 09/0098

TECONS ANCLADUR

INTEMAN S.A.

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Outifix Sécufix

OUTIFIX

ETA - 09/0148

Tilca (R) TIM V + Injection system for concrete

Egli, Fischer a Co AG Zürich

ETA - 09/0149

Powers Injection system PF PRO for concrete

Powers Fasteners Australasia Ply Ltd

ETA - 09/0157

BTI simplex anchor BAZ

BTI Befestigungstechnik GmbH

ETA - 09/0158

BTI drop in anchor BE

BTI Befestigungstechnik GmbH

ETA - 09/0159

BTI heavy duty anchor BHA

BTI Befestigungstechnik GmbH

ETA - 09/0167

Index Styrene free Vinylester mortar Movise

INDEX Técnicas Expansivas S.L.

ETA - 09/0179

Anchorset Gold 380

Everbuild Building Products Ltd

ETA - 09/0180

Resina vinilester sin estireno (Stainless steel bonded anchor)

Lusan Fijaciones y Anclajes S.L. Pol. Pla de la Bruguera

ETA - 09/0181

Resina vinilester sin estireno (galvanised steel bonded anchor)

Lusan Fijaciones y Anclajes S.L. Pol. Pla de la Bruguera

ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts) ETA - 08/0267

BRAVOLL PTH-S 60/8-La, PTH-SL 60/8-La

Bravoll spol.s.r.o.

ETA - 08/0314

Insulation Support - metal screw KEW TSBD 8 and KEW TSBD WS

KEW Kunststoffererzeugnisse GmbH Wilthen

ETAG 001 Metal Anchors for use in Concrete (all parts) ETA - 08/0191

KEW Frame plug RD 10 and RDD 10

Kunststofferzeugnisse GmbH Wilthen

ETA - 08/0278

KEIL plastic anchor KT 10 and KT 14

KEIL Befestigungstechnik GmbH

For complete and up to date information visit www.eota.be at which a list of all valid ETAs is maintained.

Get plastered in one hour Everbuild Building Products Ltd, a UK manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals is delighted with the success of its dry wall adhesive Pinkgrip Dry Fix, which was launched a year ago.

Everbuild highlights that the Pinkgrip Dry Fix is a fast cure, P.U. based dry wall adhesive that is not only quick and easy to use, but also enables plastering to be carried out after only one hour.

“Pinkgrip Dry Fix offers superior performance compared to other dry wall adhesives with the ability to apply directly to solid walls, metal and timber studding – vertically and horizontally. It will also bond to a variety of different materials including masonry, concrete, plaster, timber, metal, insulation boards, polystyrene, polyurethane and bitumen materials.”

Pinkgrip Dry Fix is supplied in 750ml gun grade canisters.

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New screw for smarter deck construction Ttap AB says that its ttap® EPOC™ deck screw makes assembling of wooden decks easier, quicker and safer, with the optional colours of EPOC™ coating blending nicely into a variety of decking surfaces. ttap is a patented drive system, that Ttap AB says ensures stick-fit™ without wobbling and is designed to work with all types of assembly, including demanding professional applications and single handed operation.

“Cutter® point and optimised HiLo threads make assembly quick and also minimises the risk of splitting. The special designed Sunk-Stop™ head also prevents the screw from pushing too deep into the wood.”

The EPOC™ coating of ttap® deck screws is environmentally friendly and is a 100% chrome free coating. It has obtained the strict certificate of C4 (same corrosion class as A2, ACQ proved) which Ttap AB says makes it an affordable alternative to stainless steel. However, for extremely tough environments it recommends its ttap® stainless A4 deck screws. ®

Screw nails for garden timber Years of development work have enabled Celsus Fasteners to come up with a corrosion protection that it says works well in creosoted garden timber.

The salts and other chemicals in garden timber attack the zinc that is traditionally used to protect fixing devices. Celsus says that its alternative is a coloured screw nail with a screw profile and a six lobe insert that can also be bored out. The special tip guarantees smooth work in a nailing gun and the screw has a higher expansion value than the most widely used fasteners for this application.

The HCC Protect electropolyseal coating can withstand a 1,000 hour salt spray test or fifteen Kesternich cycles and the protective coating is also chrome free. The HXX coating prevents the screw profile and the bit insert from getting filled up.

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Dörken sets new milestone in Asia Dörken MKS-Systeme has opened a new tech centre in South Korea. Sample coatings and more complex technical investigations are now possible on site. Further tech centres in the US and China are due to be opened this year or are in the planning stages.

The new tech centre of Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG, was officially opened on 11 June 2009. Specialists for surface coating technology from the automobile and subcontracting sectors, together with partners from surface coating companies, for example those employing MKS systems such as those of the DELTA-PROTEKT® range came to Incheon to view the new facility.

Dörken says that the new tech centre is capable of coating samples and small series itself and testing to the specifications of the customers. State-of-the-art measuring equipment is employed in this, including a friction coefficient testbench, a salt spray chamber and cyclical chamber. In addition, the specific determination of coating thickness and creation of polished sections are also possible at the site in Korea. It is now possible to supply the other Asian markets in China, Taiwan, Japan, India and Thailand directly from Incheon.

The technical network of Dörken MKS-Systeme will continue to grow, with a further tech centre in the US to open later in the year, and another one in China currently in the planning stages.

“Together with the technology centre at the company headquarters in Herdecke and the Tech-Center in Brazil, this means that in future there will be five establishments in operation capable of offering qualified, on-site technical support to users of micro layer corrosion protection systems in its three core markets - the EU, the USA, South America and the Asian growth market.”

The best of both worlds By combining the videoXtens transverse strain extensometer with the Macro extensometer, Zwick says it has produced the ideal optical/contact strain-measurement system for the metal and automotive industries.

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Compared with mechanical systems, the optical measuring system can be used for specimens with very small gauge lengths (from 15mm). Zwick says that the videoXtens’ non-contact, high-resolution measurement allows determination of r-values to ISO 10113 and requires no specimen markings, because a sophisticated edge identification algorithm is employed instead.

The non-contact measurement principle eliminates contact forces in the transverse direction, allowing thin and/or sensitive specimens to be tested.

“The Macro extensometer is the robust and proven metal industry standard used by leading companies all over the world. This universal, high-resolution extensometer records strain in both elastic and plastic ranges during the entire tensile test up to specimen break. The system is easy to set up and operate and is especially well suited to production related testing of sheet and strip used for forming into bodywork panels and structural metal sheets, while high durability and low wear make it the perfect system for integration into robotic testing units.”

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AICHELIN receives order

AICHELIN has received an order for a fully automatic double continuous chamber furnace line from its longtime customer SEW Eurodrive, who is based in Bruchsal, Germany.

AICHELIN had to comply with SEW’s special requirement for assurance of highest maintainability for its furnaces. AICHELIN realised this particularly high degree of maintainability of its chamber furnace plants by abolition of the safety fence while simultaneously ensuring the safety of the plant. This means in particular that in order to avoid the endangering of persons in the area of the moving cart, special safety precautions, such as for example additional sensors, were installed.

The chamber furnace line, which is going to be installed at SEW Bruchsal site, consists of four double continuous chamber furnaces with charge dimensions of 1,500 x 900 x 1,300mm3 (LxWxH) and a possible gross charge weight of 1,800kg each.

“In addition to the requirements - highest ease of maintenance and operation - this chamber furnace plant fulfils the criteria of highest energy efficiency and operation of the furnace plant without the use of cooling water.”

Leonix is born

A new company called Leonix, located in Chiuduno near Bergamo, Italy, has been formed by Piermario, Laura and Monica Cattinori formerly joint owners of Inox-Viti.

The company is based in a 6,000 square metres plant and cold forms special fasteners made of nickel alloys. The Cattinori family has decades of experience in the field and say they feel confident of their success even in these current conditions.

Applying their long experience they have combined several new machines from leading manufacturers with around fifteen secondhand fastener machines (ranging from Iman Pack packaging lines to Ingramatic threadrollers and Sacma transfer headers) purchased from Manassero & C. srl.

Marco Manassero, MD at Manassero & C. Srl says “2009 won’t be an year to remember but we can’t deny that so far our results this year are at least in line with last year’s, which shows that the right policy of prices, offering only quality machines and being a recognised company with branches all over the world, allows survival and growth even in difficult times”.

Macdermid invests in “customer-driven innovation” MacDermid has opened a new R&D centre in Birmingham, UK, which it says is focused on the development of next generation metal finishing processes, many of which are critical for the manufacturing industry to aid recycling of scarce materials, reduce environmental contamination, minimise health and safety issues and make more efficient use of energy.

Despite the current economic climate, MacDermid points out that it continues to invest in surface finishing research and development to support its global customers and ensure they can meet changing market demands.

MacDermid’s latest investment is designed to further strengthen this capability with a new US$20 million R&D and manufacturing centre. MacDermid says that the 9,000m2 facility, which also incorporates the UK manufacturing, sales and administration functions, houses some of the most advanced wet processing capability found anywhere in the world.

The new 400m2 technical centre houses more than fifty processes. Tank capacity is typically 280 litres, with pretreatments for all common substrates, including iron and steel, copper alloys, aluminium, zinc diecast, stainless steel and platable plastics. Barrel processing for the most common processes is available; as is mechanical plating, dip spin and electroless nickel deposition.

“Our Birmingham facility has been at the heart of global metal finishing development since our successful US$140m acquisition of W.Canning in 1999.”

Synthesising experience with new technologies 2009 is the 70th anniversary of Carlo Salvi’s foundation – an important celebration, the company that sees itself as having established a world wide point of reference for cold headers manufacturing.

In a year characterised by market and economic crises Carlo Salvi continues to adhere to its focus on machinery quality and the constant evolution of its products. In addition to the traditional production range there is now a new generation of headers with electronic devices able to increase productivity and simplify set up.

Carlo Salvi’s core products, either one die two blow headers, have many features including linear wire feed, quick change systems, automatic and electronic adjustments of levers and kick out pins, all designed to elevate productivity to the very highest levels. Similar technology is also applied on two die four blow headers allowing, the company highlights, forming of complex shapes components with very short shanks or very big heads, with a dramatic reduction of costs compared to multi station machines.

70 years experience plus new technologies have been synthesised in the new generation of progressive headers, which Carlo Salvi describes as “having success everywhere thanks to devices as hydraulic clamping of dies, independent transfer fingers with oscillating transfer and short part stopper”.

It also highlights those customers forging from hard materials, including titanium, that have chosen Carlo Salvi headers with an induction heating system to produce parts at quality and productivity levels not previously realised.

Carlo Salvi says that, thanks to all of this, it continues to be the choice of companies looking to face the challenges of the future without forgetting the experience of the past.

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All around the Universal quality world with TEMSA TEMSA, based in Barcelona, Spain, is a supplier of tungsten carbide and steel tooling for the wire, fastener and cold forming industry. TEMSA says that it also specialises in the design and development of new parts on all types of multistation cold-header machines.

TEMSA produces and designs tungsten carbide and steel tooling for forming, drawing, extrusion, sintering and metallic deformation processes.

“We export 60% of our 6.5 million turnover to customers all around the world. Including to some of the most important part manufacturers in the industry, who count on the technical experience, service, and high quality tooling we can provide.”

Universal Punch Corp, based in Santa Ana, CA, USA, says that due to its years of experience it is able to manufacture quality tooling, with the highest structural integrity, to withstand the severest cold or warm forming applications.

Universal has large stocking inventory programmes of standard finished tooling and gauges, which it points out are available for immediate delivery in a variety of materials, finishes and coatings.

“We have become a preferred supplier to worldwide manufacturing markets through superior quality, specialised engineering and technical support, and cost effective stocking inventory of standard tools and gauges. We manufacture Six-Lobe tooling in high performance steels, such as M2, M42, ASP30 and Carbide for punches T1 - T100, (#00 to 1 inch/ M0.9 - M25) and external tooling E1 - E44 (#0000 – 1 inch/ M0.6 - M24).”

Universal Punch Corp manufactures its Hexalobular / Six-Lobe, and Star drive type gauges to proprietary tolerances and is certified to the strictest requirements. It also points out that its accredited state-of-the-art laboratory allows it to ensure that all products sold conform to ISO 10012 and ISO guide 25 specifications. To add to this, all measuring equipment and gauging masters are directly traceable to N.I.S.T. for international uniformity.

“Our calibration services ensure the gauging standards used by manufacturers remains consistent and within the established specifications.”

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Rockform has the answer Rockform Tooling & Machinery Inc, based in Rockford, IL, USA, says that its gator die supplies division offers Polycrystalline diamond and CBN tipped tools and inserts used for cutting header die grades of carbide and hardened tool steels.

Rockform can also offer unground carbide tipped spade reamers and ground ready to cut reamers in different carbide grades, as well as Deckel SO reamer grinders and Hardinge DV-59 rebuilt compounds which Rockform says are usually shipped from stock.

“Our Rockform Carbide Manufacturing, Inc. Division offers segmented carbide hex punches, semi-finished carbide inserts, and carbide extrusion and pierce pins using the latest technology in EDM, grinding, and hard turning.”

Rockform also stocks a wide variety of standard items in fractional and metric sizes. Inserts of cased assemblies are available to customer specifications including flange and washer head styles.

“Our semi finished nibs are available in various lengths; we have many sizes available in 20% and 25% grades with one-week delivery. Also, our carbide pins are ground using CNC grinders to guarantee consistency on every part. Finally we can offer several different carbide grades and coatings.“

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IMPAX on the big screen The IMPAX Time Saver System, an efficiency and productivity monitoring system, is being expanded with new offerings and new resources.

New touch-screens are being added, in 4 inch and 8 inch sizes. These screens, like the default 6 inch screen, display live production totals, machine efficiency, and accumulated machine uptime and downtime. IMPAX says that the 4 inch screen model offers the same resolution as the 6 inch in a sharper, smaller touch-screen which results in a more affordable system.

IMPAX also points out that the newer 8 inch screen provides twice the resolution, so that more information is shown on each screen, which it says provides a better overview of machine status. Another option is the standard TSS without a touch-screen, which provides fully automatic uptime/downtime tracking and logging to a networked PC. All TSS monitors are available in custom enclosures or as panel-mount systems.

Another development for the Time Saver line is the release of a new support website. The site provides information on all IMPAX TSS monitors, as well as the TSS-NET software which can link monitors to a PC network for data viewing and reporting. The web site has sections for product support and service, downloads, articles, and monitor customisation.

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Can-Eng appoints product manager

Prize recognises ‘eco-responsibility’

Mr. Alan Van Geyn, P. Eng., president of Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd has announced the appointment of Mr. Tim Donofrio to the role of product manager, standard equipment.

DACRAL S.A. has been awarded the 2009 Pierre Potier Prize for “chemical innovation favouring sustainable development” in recognition of its GEOMET® range of anticorrosion products.

Along with these duties, Mr. Donofrio will continue to oversee the management of the aluminium equipment product group as product manager. Mr Donofrio has been with Can-Eng Furnaces for over ten years and brings extensive leadership skills and experience to his new role.

Can-Eng Furnaces is a North American designer and manufacturer of industrial heat treating equipment. Can-Eng product lines include: Continuous Mesh Belt Furnace Systems, Batch Integral Quench Furnace Systems, Continuous Steel Bar Heat Treatment Systems, Nonferrous T4, T5, T6, T7 Heat Treatment Systems, Basket Heat Treatment Furnace Systems (BHTS TM) a SCADA system, Process Enhancement Technology (PET TM) and a wide array of custom furnaces solutions. Can-Eng also offers a comprehensive after market support team delivering system upgrades, technical support and spare parts.

This prize was awarded for “selling innovative chemical products that respect the environment and for acting ecoresponsibly in its anticorrosion activity.”

Christian Estrosi, the French Minister for Industry presented the prize to Alain Chesneau, DACRAL’s research and development manager, and Jean-Marie Poulet, its managing director.

The GEOMET® chrome free range of products GEOMET® is formulated from a waterborne product. The organo-mineral binder is made with an innovative process from soft chemistry (sol-gel process), developed in cooperation with two universities. The resulting compound contains very low quantities of volatile organic compounds (VOC), which means GEOMET® users can work in a safer environment. The use of this compound is also cost-effective since the volume of CO/CO2 produced is significantly reduced eliminating the need for VOC treatment. The solvent cost can also be controlled since 90% of the solvent is water.

This innovation is part of a DACRAL S.A. strategy aimed at increasing the durability of its coatings and decreasing their impact on the environment. DACRAL S.A. ensures that its products comply with VUH and VOC directives as well as with the REACH regulation.

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Quality and transparency are major issues for Nedschroef

By Thomas Kopka, and Anton Schwer, Owners and managing directors of Schwer + Kopka GmbH, Germany Process monitoring units on critical production machines, in combination with a factory wide data collection network, are key instruments for the Nedschroef group to produce top quality products with complete transparency in their manufacturing operations.

Continuous improvement generates growth For a number of years, Nedschroef has seen autonomous growth rates of approximately 10 percent annually despite strong domestic and international competition. “We are achieving these growth rates by concentrating on “three major targets for our group,” says Nedschroef’s vice president Ron Deelen, who is responsible for their Business Unit Bolts. “First of all, it’s quality, secondly, it’s delivery on time, and thirdly, it’s giving the right price to our customers. These targets are subject to continuous improvement to maintain our market share in the future.” Part of this concentrated effort, as Ron understands it, is that Nedschroef has incorporated the latest innovations in process monitoring and data collection technologies.

Quality comes first “Quality, in recent years, has been the main objective when automotive customers rated their suppliers,” recalls Ron, describing the results of Nedschroef’s efforts towards defect free products. “While 10 years ago, fault rates of maybe 500 – 800ppm (parts per million) were acceptable, our production today is expected to deliver less than 50ppm.

In fact, in the meantime we are achieving effectively 0ppm based upon the registered number of rejects.”

Nedschroef vice president Ron Deelen (right) in discussion with Thomas Kopka (left).

In a mass production environment such as the fastener industry, special efforts are needed to meet established targets.

Nedschroef, just like other manufacturers in this industry, is faced with a multitude of possible cold forming defects that can lead to inferior products. The defects can be divided into two groups, systematically-occurring errors and randomly-occurring errors.

“In the past, we had a good handle on systematically-occurring errors such as tool failures by applying the usual statistical quality inspection routines,” says Ron Deelen, “but that’s no longer sufficient.” More headaches are caused by random errors. A classic example is a defect called a rotated or cauliflower head, which often occurs on multi-die cold formers when the headed blank accidentally rotates during the transfer from one forming station to the next.

The entire Nedschroef group applies in-process envelope monitoring techniques to cope with systematic faults as well as process-related random errors. “We view process monitoring as the only option to guarantee a reliable and economic check of all manufactured parts at the high rates of production typical for our industry,” Ron explains. “In the past, I was skeptical as far as process monitoring systems were concerned, but a recent major development has changed my point of view. That’s why all 10 plants within our group have decided to use the systems made by Schwer + Kopka.”

the forming process. The envelope is tuned to the individual force characteristics of each forming operation, using tight limits during stable phases for added sensitivity, and looser limits during unstable phases to prevent unnecessary machine stoppages.

Prozzy-technology adjusts the envelopes to perfect-fit limits for each type of production In addition, special monitoring routines for certain types of errors can be selected from the unique puzzle-menu via the push of a button. The “rotated head” fault has an existing puzzle module which automatically zooms in to the fault relevant section at the beginning of the force curve, and activates the required tight sensitivity to detect this type of fault reliably.

Establishing monitoring parameters automatically Ron Deelen speaks highly of Schwer+ Kopka’s Prozzy-technology which transfers the responsibility for a correct setup of the monitoring parameters from the machine operator to the electronic “brain” of the monitoring system. He really became convinced that perfect monitoring quality could now be accomplished, independent of the individual skills of the machine operator.

The performance of the monitors is consistent on all machines, for all products, every day of the year. The Prozzy-technique ensures that the width of the envelope (sensitivity) is calculated by the normal allowed variation of

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Using captured process data to improve machine set-ups Another aspect contributes to the high level of acceptance of the monitors at Nedschroef. Cold forming machines are complex systems with mechanical drives, and do not offer computer-controlled settings aside from a few exceptions in the areas of wire feed and ejector positioning. Hence, setting up a new job is a time-consuming procedure requiring an experienced operator.

“Too many setting options are available to the operator when adjusting a set of tools.”

Mr. Deelen believes. “In order to achieve repeatable set-ups and, as a result of that, a uniform and superior quality, we need the easy-to-understand feedback we are getting from our process monitors such as wave forms, stability and consistency factors, and data from previous runs of the same part.”

Nedschroef today views the monitoring systems installed on all its machines as a basic prerequisite to achieve ambitious quality goals. Ron emphasises the importance of the investment: “This is the only feasible way if we want to meet the quality expectations of our customers from the automotive industry, and, at the same time, preserve the jobs of our employees.”

Cost saving technology offers market advantages Besides the quality aspect, having the correct customer pricing is one of the strategic success factors and the right price is largely depending upon effective control of manufacturing costs.

“Our production profit and loss sheets contain four major items which we managed to improve greatly by using process monitoring technology,” says Deelen. “In recent years, we reduced the labour content in our manufacturing cost by eliminating all types of losses. In addition, machine cost went down due to an increased number of machines served per operator, and improved quality at the same time. Overall output increased considerably while cost remained consistent, which in fact meant less cost per part. Thirdly, scrap rates have gone down, and, finally, cost for tooling and maintenance dropped drastically because those previously common tool crashes are no longer an issue thanks to the protection provided by our process monitors.”

Thorough collection of production data creates transparency These cost improvements are not just intangible “gut feelings,” but are proven facts thoroughly supported by a systematic collection of machine performance data.

Nedschroef has installed the MES-system SK-go! developed and supported by Schwer + Kopka. All production machinery, whether equipped with a process monitor (such as the cold formers and the thread rollers), or non-monitored (in the sorting and packaging department), are connected on-line to a central server computer. This concept has been expanded to all Nedschroef production plants with a total of more than 250 machines on-line. Even the remote plants, in Johannesburg and Barcelona, are integrated into the network and report their performance factors to the central data base.

staff from the different plants,” explains Ron. “When discussing a certain problem, we all have the same objective information on hand, no matter where our desk happens to be. Via video or telephone conferences, we often manage this way to quickly come up with solutions everybody agrees to. And you wouldn’t believe the impact on each plant generated by the fact, that our group management has an on-line view into the current production situation of every factory even from thousands of miles away.”

Further improvement in the future All cold forming machines in the different production plants rely on their process monitoring systems Ron points out why Nedschroef has taken this route: “Only if you know where waste is happening in your organisation, will you be able to initiate proper and successful remedial action. I would not know how else we could get the transparency we now enjoy from our data collection system. This vital information helps us to identify weak points and bottle necks in our technical and organisational procedures. Furthermore, we rely on a timely and as accurate as possible reporting system for machine down time reasons. We allow a buffer of just two minutes were we do not insist on getting a down code reported. If a machine is down for longer than the allowed buffer, it will automatically be locked until the operator has selected the proper down code from the given list shown on the screen of his process monitor or his machine data terminal.”

No strategic changes without ongoing success checks The detailed database makes it quite easy for Nedschroef to verify if an improvement measure is producing the expected results.

In the beginning, the available data is screened to determine if and where potential improvements are obtainable. Once measures are put into effect, the collected performance data clearly shows if the objectives have really been met.

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Nedschroef’s dedication to continuous improvement means more plans to further improve the utilisation of their process monitoring and data collection systems. The near future has the following objectives: • Interfacing the data collection system with the company’s quality control system (CAQ) to introduce more economical run-timetriggered SPC inspection intervals rather than today’s purely time-based procedure.

• On-line documentation and traceability of the relevant monitoring parameters.

• Automatic report generator to replace some older, manually-produced performance tables.

• Reporting all tool changes via the data collection system to provide in-depth tool consumption and tool life reports.

The use of modern productivity tools allows Nedschroef to produce high-quality fasteners even in countries with high labour costs. Simple cost reduction strategies are not enough. The effective utilisation of all production resources will ultimately help companies like Nedschroef achieve economic optimisation.

“For example, we love to spend money to service and maintain our machinery, which in turn gives us long, trouble-free periods of quality production,” explains Ron Deelen. “It’s our daily job to minimise down time, pinpoint weak spots, and optimise cost. The usage of process monitors on all machines, and the transparency gained from the data collection system are major instruments to offer our customers attractive market prices despite high pressure on the cost side.”

FOCUS ON EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Ash Fasteners Manufacturing Ltd. Ash Fasteners is the UK’s foremost manufacturer of long length and specialist cold forged fasteners in Steel, Stainless, Aluminium or Brass.

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Birmingham Coldform Special Fasteners Ltd Birmingham Coldform Special Fasteners is a long standing quality manufacturer of standard and special hexagon and square headed bolts and setscrews, weld bolts, rivets, eyebolts and T bolts together with a variety of other specially formed fasteners, such as six lobe and security type fasteners.

Set up in May, 2001, the company has established itself as a proven manufacturer of cold-forged fasteners, bolts from short to long length, with a speciality in providing longer lengths, from 2 to 12 mm diameter to virtually any length a customer wants. The company also produces specific products in stainless steel, including security screws and long bolts.

Our production is split 50/50 between major distributors and direct customers. If we don’t already manufacture it, and you want us to, we will. Ash Fasteners Manufacturing Ltd. specializes in custom-designed fasteners for all varieties of job.

The company typically works to deliver products five-six weeks from receipt of order, but can equally handle seven day turnarounds as well as two-three month schedules. Ash Fasteners Manufacturing Ltd. is efficient and flexible, and tailors its solutions to the demands of the customer. Whatever your fastener requirements, stick to Ash!

Although primarily a cold forging company, Birmingham Coldform has an extensive machine shop with numerous secondary operational facilities, including drilling, tapping, turning, milling and pressing to allow production and assembly of a far wider range of products.

The size range is M5 – M16 diameter and up to 160mm in length in all thread forms, and from a variety of mild steel and high tensile materials.

The company operates a tight quality system with full batch traceability back to raw material and is certified to ISO 9001.

All types of heat treatment and plating are catered for.

Well bolted to the market.

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We have been a leading manufacturer of threaded rods in Europe for 30 years. We are ISO 9001:2000 certified, with the largest stocks in Europe in 4.8 and 8. We guarantee a reliable service.

Our products are exported to 35 countries, and are situated close to the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam.

Bolt and Nut Manufacturing is a precision engineering company located in South Yorkshire UK. We manufacture special fasteners and machined components from exotic alloys for critical applications when product reliability is of prime importance.

A multi-language support team answers all your questions about our program in MM, UNC and BSW from M3-M60 in lengths up to 3000mm in the grades 4.8/8.8, stainless steel and several surface treatments.

Well equipped modern production facilities in combination with large stocks allow us a maximum flexibility for standard as well as non-standard allthreads. Very quick response to changing market conditions, allow us to offer competitive prices.

Full traceability and corresponding certificates for the grades 8.8 and stainless steel, ensures a high safety level for our products.

Sectors: • Oil and Gas • Subsea & Marine • Power & Transmissions • Nuclear Energy • Defence & Naval Defence • Motor Sport.

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Benefits to Customers: • Competitive pricing • Zero inventory • Fast & flexible delivery • High quality products • Clear and simple certification • Full technical support

BNM is favoured amongst fastener distributors and stockists world-wide for our quality and service. Consider BNM for your special fastener and bespoke component needs. We are able to manufacture and deliver within 24 hours.

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FOCUS ON EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Bontempi Vibo Spa

CELO S.A.

We moved!

CELO S.A. is a company established in 1963 specializing in the design and manufacturing of Special and Standard Fasteners.

Our company was born in 1961 from an idea of Mr Bruno Bontempi and it is still owned by its founding family.

Mr Raoul Bontempi has been leading the company since 2003.

Bontempi Vibo produces over 20.000 tons of carbon and stainless steel bolts for distribution all over Europe, along with a continuously growing range of special items.

Our quality is granted by the ISO 9001:2000 certification which will soon be followed by an ISO TS 16949 certification.

During the summer of 2009 the company moved to Rodengo Saiano, in an area of about 40.000 sq.m .

The offices are operating there, as well as our new fully automated warehouse which contains more than 15.000 pallets and through which we are now able to precisely and quickly satisfy the exigencies of our European customers.

A new production site will soon be created in this same area with a lot of new items in our range, as far as diameters and lengths are concerned.

Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information and request.

Tel: +39 030 3503215

www.vibo.com

CELO is Licensee for: TAPTITE II® Trilobular® threadforming fastener TAPTITE 2000® Improved performance, specially in aluminium and die castings FASTITE®2000™ Special thread for thin metal sheet assemblies REMFORM® Unique threadforming fasteners for most demanding applications in plastic POWERLOK® Self-locking screw, high vibration resistance EXTRUDE-TITE® Thin metal sheet application, electrical grounding assurance.

TORX® TORX PLUS® We have available stock for immediate delivery of standard references.

Production and logistic sites in Barcelona (Spain) and Taicang (R.P.China) Logistic centers in Környe (Hungary) and Aleksandrów Łódzki (Poland).

Quality certification: ISO/TS16949:2002 and ISO9001:2000.

For more information, please contact us.

Email: celo@celo.com

www.celo.com

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Clyde Fasteners

DEGOMETAL DEGOMETAL, the specialist of industrial fastening solutions.

We are a medium sized, independent fastener manufacturer, with the capacity to supply a range of diameters from M4 to M20 by cold forming and M12 to M56 by hot forging.

Our know-how, our 35-year experience, our wide range of products give us a significant part of the fixing industry in France and Europe.

We manufacture all types of Hex Head Bolts, Socket Screws, Hex Flange Bolts & 12 pt Flange Bolts, plus Nuts, in all grades of material, up to 14.9. All thread forms including UNC, UNF, BSW & BSF. Please visit our website – www. clydefasteners.com – for a full overview, including details of our close tolerance forings, in-house heat treatment and tool room plus CNC machining capacity.

Our production units certified ISO 9001 are specialized in blind rivets, tubular, semi tubular, solid rivets, and cold forming parts.

Our tooling technology, our research and development department meet the requirement of our direct customer individual specifications.

We offer more than a product : a technical solution.

We can compete with larger worldwide groups by providing small as well as large series, standard as well as special application products.

We believe that our prices are very competitive, when you consider there are NO important tarrifs, NO letters of credit, NO exchange rate variations (we quote in Euros or UK Sterling), NO container loads (smaller quantities, more regularly).

To develop its partnership with its distributors Degometal added to that range other products: blind rivets nuts, tools, screws, cable ties, turned parts. A flexibility allied to excellent customer service, our huge stock capacity are the bases of our success.

Lead times of 2 to 3 weeks are available on many products and last, but not least, BRITISH MADE with all the quality specifications, including PPAPS.

Do not hesitate to contact us for further information or any special inquiry according to your sketch or your specifications.

Please send us your enquiries – however large or small – via the following methods: www.clydefasteners.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1355 225451

Tel: +33 (0) 4 92 08 84 00

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FOCUS ON EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Expandet Rosett®

FA.RI International

The ideal fixing of heavy objects in plasterboards, gypsum fiber boards, chipboards and other cavity walls.

Fa.ri International srl is the Italian leader in manufacturing all kind of blind rivets and blind nuts. In order to cover at 360° the fixing market and to grant a complete service to our customers, we have added to our products range also several kinds of cage nuts, light and heavy anchors.

The Rosett® was a success from the beginning and it has proven its worth with billions of mountings and satisfied customers worldwide during decades.

There are many reasons why Expandet Rosett® has been a success.

The apparent color coding of the product, where grey and blue Rosett® are for 1 layer and red Rosett® for two layers, the simple mounting without special tools, it does not destroy the plasterboard, functions perfectly in both insulated and non insulated cavities and, not least, a myriad of applications with the large Rosett® range.

Visit our stand 4.E47 at the Fastener Fair Stuttgart and experience the original and best Rosett® Expandet Screw Anchors A/S is Denmark’s only producer of fasteners and has been so, with success, since the early 1950s. It all began with the known wallplug but through constant development and covet for excellence Expandet today has a both deep and broad range of quality products for fastening in everything from plasterboard to brick and concrete.

Tel: +45 70 22 79 79

www.expandet.com

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All our articles are ISO 9001:2000 and TUV certificated but in addiction to its excellent quality level, FA.RI INTERNATIONAL srl can also grant very special prices, a good service and an always furnished stock.

To have more information about our company, we kindly invite You to check our web site www.fari.it where is available our complete catalogue.

For every articles in your interest, please don’t hesitate to send us your inquiries!

Tel: + 39 0363 397161

www.fari.it

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Fastenex SL

Filtomatic Fasteners SpA

Fastenex S.L., is a group established in 1986, situated in the north of Spain, formed by 11 manufacturers.

Estampaciones LAGA: Special and standard washers in different materials. Industrias ALZUARAN: manufacturing of rings, washers and special pieces as per drawing. Industrias LANEKO: Bolts and nuts, special pieces, hotforged to whatever size. Industrial RECENSE: Threaded wire pieces.

LARRENO: Drop-forging and assembly work. Osintxu Mecanizados: Screw machine parts and precision parts in CNC machines. Pascual CHURRUCA: Cold and hot stamped bolts and special pieces in Ø 5 to 20 mm. and 10 to 300 mm. in length. RETOLAZA: Nuts and bolts for furniture, sanitary equipment and construction. Talleres ARRECHE: Screw machined parts as per drawing, in CNC and automatic lathes, up to 28 mm. diameter in single-spindle lathes and up to 30 mm. in multi-spindle ones. Tornillería SEGUR: Cold stamped screws and special pieces in Ø 4 to 10 mm. and up to 110 mm. in length. Tuercas SAGARRA: Cold stamped nuts and special pieces.

Filtomatic Fasteners Spa is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel washers and compression rings for ball bearings.

We’re also distributors of nuts and every sort of fixing element (and we may count on a wide range and a very big stock!)

Production range: We’re specialized in the production of special items, of every sort of dimension, material or hardness. We’re also leader in the production of standard parts: Flat washers according to DIN 125 – 433 – 9021 – 440 – 1440 – 7349, ISO 7089 – 7092 – 7093 – 7094.

French Standard NF-E 25-514 – British norms BS 4320 And also washers for screw and washers assemblies: 6902 A, B & C. We may grant a standard hardness of 140HV but also offer hard washers from min. 200HV. Materials: stainless steel and superalloys (Titanium Gr. 1 and Gr. 2, Nichelalloys – like 1.4529, 1.4539, 1.4841, Duplex 1.4462 and Superduplex 1.4501 - high molybdenum: 1.4432, 1.4435, 1.4436 –, Hastelloy C276, Inconel 625, Incolloy 825, Monell 400 and so on!).

Spring lock washers: like DIN 127 – 128 – 7980 – 137A/B – ANSI 18.21.1 Materials: stainless steel, duplex and spring steel.

Our stand on FASTENER FAIR Stuttgart: Hall 4, C 52.

Conical spring washers: according to DIN 6796 – 2093 – UNI 8836 AND French NF-E 25-511 Contact washers.

For more information:

Materials: stainless steel and spring steel.

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www.fastenex.com

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Tel: +39 039 60 64 475

www.filtomatic.it

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FOCUS ON EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Güldner Sonderschrauben

Experts in Screws and Special-Purpose Fasteners

ENGINEERED WASHERS & MECHANICAL COMPONENTS in large, medium and small runs.

CNC turned and milled parts, CNC sliding lathe turned parts, axles, shafts, spindles and special-purpose screws and fasteners – these terms represent a wide range of production and manufacturing methods as well as products ranging from microscrews to fasteners weighing over 50 kg.

Our range of engineered washers covers the full range of needs for bolted assemblies. Moreover, we have a wide range of capabilities in the manufacturing of mechanical components and are continually extending them in seamless processes.

Our flexible production system, our know-how and our strong relationships with business partners qualify us as genuine experts in the field of fastening technology.

As your expert partner, we are capable of meeting your specific needs and providing user-oriented logistics solutions.

Employing a variety of production methods, we manufacture all lot sizes – from the single piece to the complete standard series.

Our strengths include extensive experience in the processing of various materials and proficiency in the application of future-oriented production technologies.

As a TÜV-certified processor of materials in accordance with ADMerkblatt 2000 WO / TRD 100 with a quality management system in conformity with Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23 EC, Appendix 1, Section 4.3 and certification under DIN EN ISO 9001:2000, we guarantee compliance with the highest quality standards.

Tel. +49 (0)7932 9155 11

Gris Decoupage

www.gueldner.com

WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS - Flat, tapered and shaped washers - Calibrated washers - Serrated and calibrated washers - TREP® washers - registered trademark - High-throughput die-cut parts - Thickness shims - Transfer type parts COMPLEMENTARY MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - Automatic lines of high speed presses - Cold deformation presses - Transfer press with high productivity - Sorting lines with optical inspection (camera and laser), which enables us to guarantee “Zero Defect” Certifications : ISO 9001 - ISO TS 16949 - ISO 14001.

Membership to the United Nations Global Compact since 2006 Tel: +33 (0)3 83 80 80 00

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Hawk Industries

www.gris-decoupage.com

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Mollificio Angelo Cagnola Spa

Fasteners & More: Hawk Industries Ltd is a UK based manufacturer of turned parts including, but not limited to, olives, inserts, fasteners, nuts, split rings and liners - all produced to your specification in a wide range of materials including brass, DZR brass, copper, steel, stainless steel and industrial plastics & with a range of finishes.

Shipping internationally from our base in the UK, we currently supply industries including automotive, construction/building, gas, water & hydraulic – to name but a few!

Up to date production processes and our range of multi-spindle machines (including Davenports & Wickmans) – coupled with our CNC capabilities mean that we are able to compete on price & quality with suppliers from the Asian and American markets as well as our European competitors.

Our forthcoming move to larger, more suitable premises will also allow us to adopt more labour saving production techniques to increase our productivity without significantly increasing overheads – thereby allowing us to become even more competitive in the future.

Mollificio Cagnola is the Italian old established company (est. 1916) with more than 90 years of manufacturing experience in elastic components and special fasteners for all applications.

Cagnola is traditionally a worldwide supplier to the automotive and related market, mechanical and furniture industries.

With wire and strip forming as well as pressing and forming capacity at the highest quality level, almost any shape can be made to offer tailored solutions.

Design and prototype facilities available to service customer requirements with the use of CAD, research and advanced technology.

Small batch quantities and volume production runs include the necessary controls and checks to guarantee their quality and total safety on a regular basis during each production step.

Mollificio Cagnola produces catalogue fasteners for all applications and special fasteners in accordance with customers requests.

All items manufactured to the highest quality standards with approvals from ISO TS 16949:2001 and ISO 9001:2000.

Production Range:

We welcome enquiries from new & existing customers & look forward to offering you a competitive quotation.

Cage Nuts, Elastic Nuts, Retainers and Covers, Retaining Clips, Plugs, Bushes, Threaded Inserts, Rivets, Circlips, Washers, Blanked, Drawn and Stamped parts, Wire springs and rings, Rods, Pruning Shear springs.

Email: sales@hawkindustries.co.uk

Email: info@cagnola.it

www.hawkindustries.co.uk

www.cagnola.it

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FOCUS ON EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Non Standard Socket Screw Ltd.

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Nordic Metalblok Srl Nordic Metalblok srl is an Italian manufacturer of metal hose clamps, which has a main purpose to supply only the “MADE IN ITALY” quality.

Non Standard Socket Screw are a major stockist and manufacturer of high quality fasteners.

We have the capacity to manufacture a unique range of products from standard to prototype to specials in a variety of materials including alloy steels, brass, B7, L7, titanium and a range of other exotic materials.

Our manufacturing facility has been developed over 35 years and includes double blow hot forging presses, CNC turning lathes and CNC miller plus grinding and thread rolling machines.

We can produce diameters between M1.4 to M64 (with imperial equivalents) and lengths as long as 700 mm with full batch traceability.

We are a Master distributor for Unbrako and a leading supplier of Holokrome and other standard socket screws products from the worlds` foremost accredited manufacturers. This enables us to offer our customers an unrivalled range of high grade and quality fasteners at the most competitive prices.

Accreditation to BS ISO 9001(2008) ensures quality products meeting worldwide standards are distributed to a customer base that extends across 5 continents.

Since 1971 the company Nordic Metalblok srl, which is in the ownership of the Rainati family, produces metal hose clamps and all the production cycle is made in the factory in Italy, from stainless steel coils to the transformation by pressing and assembling finished products.

Today the second generation is managing the company: a guarantee of future continuity for a metal hose clamp’s production that has no comparison in Italy.

An important investment plan for new machineries started in 2007 and it is continuing during the year 2009. Our strategy is to guarantee at all times a high level quality of production at a good price condition.

We defend the authenticity and the quality of our products and our ideas with the power of Italian technology.

From bar to box to you – Non Standard Socket Screw delivers

Our range of products is specialised for applications in ventilation equipment and air conditioning industry as well as hardware, automotive and aftermarket, industrial technical article sectors.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 515 0121

Tel: +39 0423 7485

Fax: +44 (0) 121 523 4440

info@nordicmetalblok.com

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OmniTechnik

Pecol-Sistemas de Fixação, S.A

precote a multifunctional Thread-Coating

A wide range of products for any type of fixing…..

Chemical thread-locking and sealing has become one of the basic essential methods in component assembly technology.

In particular, microencapsulated adhesives – like precote increasingly replace outdated and expensive mechanical thread-locking devices or bottled anaerobic adhesives. There are many advantages in using microencapsulated precote. Besides essential technical characteristics like; optimum safe locking from -50 up to 200°C, reliable sealing against extremely high pressures, constant torque and preload values due to low friction, controlled assembly and disassembly even after usage at 850°C- resulting in maximum process-control. precote products can also make savings by standardising vital assembly characteristics! pre-coated parts can be stored before use for up to four years. precote brand thread coating products are market leaders in essential areas such as quality, efficiency, and scope of application. precote thread coating is available through our worldwide network of highly qualified and certified coating partners. omniTECHNIK in Munich is renowned worldwide for giving competent and rapid technical support to all customers regarding their application questions. You too will get immediate answers by contacting omniTECHNIK with any questions you may have.

Pecol-Sistemas de Fixação, S.A, has over twenty five years of experience in the field of fixing systems and associate products.

Apart from the screws and technical parts, which we get from our own manufacturing facility – Pecol2, we distribute chemical fixings (silicone, sealants, PU foams and chemical mortar), technical sprays, grinding wheels, diamond wheels, clamps, drill bits, a very wide range of anchors, hand tools, power tools, and safety and protection materials.

Tel. +49 89 143381 0

Email: veramelo@pecol.pt

www.precote.com

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Despite the remarkable recession of the economic growth in Europe, Pecol reverses the current trend with news strategies and bet in new markets, Pecol continues done investments. In 2008 acquired the Company ADA FASTENERS, a small company manufacturer of screws located in Barcelona (warehouse with 3.000m”), using his commercial structure to win new quotes of market in Spain. In 2009 Pecol acquires the commercial structure and know-how of the company TEVI in Italy, stainless steel screws manufacturer, as well as your customer’s base, expanding like this its range of customers and products. Located in Portugal, Pecol can fulfill demands within short delivery times. www.pecol.pt

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FOCUS ON EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Premier Washers Ltd

Premier Quality and Service @ Premier Washers Ltd A Midlands based manufacturer, with comprehensive industry knowledge, supplying washers and pressings to the automotive, construction, white goods and other industries.

An extensive range of machines including CNC and high speed coil fed presses enable us to supply high and low volumes with production capabilities from outside diameter of 6mm up to 150mm, in thickness from 0.2mm up to 10mm.

We can supply our products in a large range of materials including mild steel, carbon, brass, stainless steel, copper and other exotic metals and in a wide variety of finishes including heat treatment, grinding, machining and surface treatments.

In house toolroom facilities enable us to produce tools quickly in response to customers ever-changing needs.

An excellent service and competitive prices, supported by our registration to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 places Premier Washers in a position to fully satisfy the requirements of all of our customers.

Tappex Thread Inserts Tappex Thread Inserts Ltd. have gained from over 50 years experience of designing and manufacturing in Stratfordupon-Avon, a comprehensive range of High Performance Brass, Steel & Stainless Steel, Threaded Inserts and Anti-creep Spacers for use in all types of plastic mouldings, composite materials, wood and light alloys castings, covering applications in many diverse industries, across the global market.

In direct response to customer and market demands Tappex have recently launched a new range of self-tapping inserts manufactured in case hardened steel and 303 and 316 marine grade stainless steels, called Trisert-3.

Designed predominately for use in high strength Thermosets, composites, engineering grade thermoplastics and also metal alloy materials, where more stringent physical or environmental requirements demand a stronger insert or one which will withstand corrosion in hostile chemical or marine applications.

The solid cylinder construction of the Trisert design, ensures that it offers the optimum performance over other designs, whilst maintaining minimal in-place fastener cost and yet ensuring higher finished product quality and reliability. Trisert-3’s also incorporate unique features for balanced cutting forces and self-locking.

Please refer to our website at www.tappex.co.uk to download all the product details you may require and request samples and quotations.

Tel: +44 (0)1902 307121

Email: sales@premierwashers.co.uk

Titgemeyer (UK) Ltd Titgemeyer (UK) Ltd manufactures a high strength, 2-piece, Lockbolt pin and collar fastening system in diameters 4.8, 6.4, 7.9 & 10.0 mm. at its factory in the West Midlands of England.

Tel: +44 (0)1789 20 66 00

www.tappex.co.uk

Transformers UK Ltd Established in 1966 Transformers UK are a quality assured manufacturer of cold forged parts in a variety of materials.

Through continuous improvement we have maintained our position as one of Europes leading specialist fastener manufacturers.

This range is manufactured in steel, stainless steel and aluminium, with or without surface coating dependent on application requirements.

• Terminal Screws

The usual pin head styles are brazier or countersink, but other configurations are manufactured and Titgemeyer will consider special requests.

The pins are designed to break at a small cross-section when the joint has been correctly fastened by application of a mating collar.

The position of this break point is dictated by selection of the correct pin to grip the thickness of the application.

The collars, which swage on to the pins to provide a vibration resistant fastening, are offered in 3 styles to suit the application.

Titgemeyer also offer a multigrip version of their lockbolt system made from steel or aluminium in diameters 4.8 & 6.4 mm. These have the ability to fasten several different thicknesses with one size of pin, consequently reducing inventory.

We specialise in producing screws with reduced head diameter, radius ends and deflected thread for anti vibration for the electrical accessory market. Typical production can be anything from 50k to 10million pieces.

• Sems Screws We can manufacture and supply any screw and washer combination in many different materials.

• Fasteners for the petrochemical industry

Certified to EN ISO 9001 since 2005, Titgemeyer is currently working towards ISO/TS 16949.

Transformers UK Ltd have always been at the fore front of the fastener industry. The petro chemical industry is no exception we offer a wide range products to meet your specifications and manufacturing needs.

Tel: +44 (0)121 557 9777

Email: peter@transformers-uk.com

Email: sales@titgemeyer.co.uk

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FOCUS ON EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS Washer Factory Ltd

Visserie Guerry Since 1924, we have manufactured The Special Screw. This screw is the solution to your problem. Due to the cold heading and threading process, we guarantee you an economic and quality production.

We are ISO 9000 certificate.

Our company uses a variety of different materials including: steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and brass copper. Dimension form 2 to 10 mm in diameter and to 90 mm in length. Protection: Rohs zinc plated, Geomet delta protects, passivation and phophatation. We can produce screws followings Din, Iso, NFE, UNC, UNF, along with other specifications, and can guarantee a high quality level by camera sorting system if needed.

We produce a lot of Sems Screws with One or Two washers. (din 6900) A team of about 20 people manufacture more than 2,000 different models for an approximate of 150 million pieces per year.

Visserie Guerry is your choice for a large variety of fasteners.

To meet your particular product requirements, send us your enquiry.

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www.visserieguerry.be

We are the premier manufacturer of non-standard washers and light pressings, offering a quick turnaround in steel, stainless, copper, brass and other exotic materials, especially duplex stainless and nickel alloys.

We strive in all that we do to maximise customer satisfaction.

Technical advice is offered freely, where required and we believe in treating customers fairly so if we know that a standard washer is available we will say so.

Our production team has many years of washer making experience.

Whilst traditional methods of manufacture are employed, our flexible approach, extensive tool stock and skilled work force mean that we can offer a fast turn around.

Having a national supplier base we are able to quickly source most materials (including non-metallics). Products can be supplied in any surface finish ranging from simple zinc to organic plating, they can be heat treated or machined.

We currently supply to a diverse customer base across many markets including construction, automotive and white goods. In many cases our products are far from the standard perception of a washer, take a look at our web site to see some examples of what we can do!

We have no minimum manufacturing quantity or minimum charge so for a friendly fast and reliable service supported by a quality product please contact us.

Tel: +44 (0)1902 865777

www.washer-factory.com

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WOODS & HUGHES

Zero Clips

Standard or Special?

Whatever your requirements, Woods & Hughes can help!

We would like to bring to your attention the wide range of HOSE CLIPS and associated products, that we offer, which includes the two eared ZERO CLIP, which we manufacture, here in the UK. The service we offer is first class, we feel that no other company can compete with our wide range of clips that we hold in stock.

Woods and Hughes are a long established distributor and manufacturer, supplying a comprehensive standard and special inventory of High Tensile Bolts, Setscrews and Socket screws in Grade 8.8, 10.9, 12.9, and 14.9. Diameters from 1.6mm to 72mm (1/16 to 2.3/4) and lengths up to 600mm can be produced to ANSI, DIN, ISO, BS specification or customer drawing.

UNC, UNF, Metric (Coarse, Fine and Extra Fine), BSW, BSF, BA, BSP and NPTF thread forms are available together with materials including high tensile, stainless steels, aluminium bronze, hastelloy, monel, L7, B7 and B8.

BS EN ISO 9001 (2008) accreditation for both the distribution and manufacturing arms of the company demonstrates our commitment to quality, service and customer satisfaction.

Our policy of training and our investment in staff ensure continuous improvement and best practice implementation in all aspects of the business.

Product can be delivered to customer schedule, on a JIT basis, direct to line using a variety of bin systems or simply to customer order.

Tel: +44 (0) 121 505 7551

www.socketscrews.co.uk

Our range currently includes:• SINGLE & DOUBLE EARED ZERO CLIPS • ZERO ‘P’ CLIPS in zinc plated & stainless steels • ‘JOLLY’ BRAND WORM DRIVE HOSE CLIPS in zinc plated condition.

• BRITISH made BS5315 WORM DRIVE HOSE CLIPS, zinc plated & stainless steel.

• Continental DIN 3017 WORM DRIVE HOSE CLIPS, zinc plated & stainless steel.

• HEAVY DUTY BOLT CLAMPS, zinc plated & stainless steel.

• CONSTANT TENSION CLIPS (SPRING BAND, WIRE & WORM DRIVE TYPES) • WIDE RANGE OF T-BOLT CLAMPS & ‘V’ CHANNEL BOLT CLAMPS • NUT & BOLT TYPE clips • SINGLE & DOUBLE WIRE clips • MINI & MICRO clips • ‘HERBIE’ clips, EZY CLICK & SMART BAND • Stainless steel CONTINUOUS BANDING • As MANUFACTURERS, we are happy to receive enquiries for NON-STANDARD CLIPS & SPECIALS Tel: +44 (0) 121 622 3211

Email: sales@zeroclips.com

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INSIGHT

A model of efficiency Reyher, Hamburg

For an object lesson in the application of automated warehouse and logistics technology there is no better place to visit than Reyher in Hamburg. Phil Matten revisited to catch up on developments and investments over the last couple of years.

Visitors to Reyher are now welcomed in a light, airy reception building, providing the open space to greet large groups and discreet conference rooms for smaller meetings. Opening the new building managing director, Hartwig Müggenburg, noted, “For many years we have invested in the operations and warehouse. Now is the time to also invest in the way we greet our visitors.” Combining functionality, a quietly understated style, and a sense of openness, the new building goes along way to establish in the visitor’s mind some of the core principles of this business.

Not that Reyher has in any way compromised its commitment to the highest levels of distribution efficiency in favour of appearance.

Its distribution complex now has over 60,000 pallet locations, storing 27,000 tonnes of inventory across 130,000 articles - sourced from around 700 suppliers across the world. Each day the facility handles an average of 2,400 customer orders, resulting in the selection of 12,000 order lines and the despatch of some 200 tonnes of fasteners and C-parts.

Nor has the pace of investment faltered. In the five years

between 2003 and 2008 Reyher invested 40 million euros in its Hamburg complex – the company’s entire operation is centred here. Since our last visit Hall 11 has been completed and is fully operational - providing 36,000 pallet locations in a five lane fully automatic high bay warehouse, which is used to store reserve inventory to back up the high speed picking operations in other halls.

Additionally Reyher holds special parts for Kanban customers here because demand is relatively predictable and delivery is scheduled.

Inventory is random located but is ABC categorised to ensure fast moving items are located to reduce picker travel.

All Reyher picking is ‘brought to the man’ – pallets are selected from two primary halls, with lower rack towers and higher speed automatic pickers than the new hall, before being guided through a network of conveyers to picking stations. Before each pallet is returned to its location it is weighed (to ensure it is located at a safe height) and automatically inspected to ensure there is no damage that could impede its transit through the system.

Picked product is assembled in defined and distinct areas – for Kanban customers, for domestic despatch, and for export. Customer orders are assembled in columns until they are complete and then released for final inspection, assembly and packing. Reyher is already considering how it will redevelop two older halls, currently used for manual picking of awkward product like threaded rod, in order to increase space for Kanban and export business.

A new bin storage hall, brought into operation in February 2008, already houses 11,000 locations. Its height and capacity are without question impressive. The speed at which its automatic pickers operate - some 6.8 metres per second – can only be described as unnerving as each hurtles towards the perimeter cage, to stop with millimetric accuracy, just as the visitor wonders whether it is too late to take evasive action.

The heart of the complex is a new control room, monitoring all of the systems and tracking each order, pallet and, indeed, article.

Orders are prioritised according to despatch deadline – Reyher’s commitment is to deliver in 24 hours so order cut offs vary according to market – export orders need to be received by 9am

Hall 11 reserve and Kanban stocks

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“Combining functionality, a quietly understated style, and a sense of openness, the new building goes along way to establish in the visitor’s mind some of the core principles of this business.” in the morning, followed by longer range European destinations and then local delivery last. Control centre operators, however, can accelerate an order or a single pallet in seconds - recategorising it as ‘express’, which cuts the transit time through the system by around 20 minutes. Typically an order will take three hours to be selected, assembled and ready for despatch.

A 0.013 error rate underlines how seriously Reyher takes accuracy and efficiency. Quality is another byword. Five loading bays receive incoming product. Inspection varies according to supplier grading – ‘A’ suppliers are regularly audited and their record reviewed to minimise inspection requirements. An already comprehensively equipped inspection laboratory has been upgraded with a new spectrograph for materials analysis and a new x-ray machine for both materials and coating tests. A new computerised profile projector is hardly recognisable when compared to the traditional circular screen optical machines. Novel quality issues, though, continue to raise their head – Reyher now receives regular requirements from customers to certify stainless steel fasteners as free from radioactive contamination.

Automation is impressive and effective – but people remain an integral part in achieving both efficiency and quality – 450 of them to be precise, a third working directly in the distribution operation.

Crowning the new reception building is a new canteen with an enviable skyline view of the city. Characteristically, it not only provides a pleasant environment for Reyher’s people to eat and relax - it doubles as a large-scale conference room, with inbuilt overhead projection and an automatic screen. Design forethought also means that despite its panoramic floor to ceiling windows, the whole area can be automatically darkened for presentations.

We’ve commented before on the Hamburg tradition in business.

It is understated, actions do speak louder than words, and consistent, targeted investment translates a clear vision into unparalleled levels of effectiveness. As Reyher takes course from one generation of leadership to the next few would question that this Hamburg company will continue to be a exemplar to the industry.

Orders are assembled in columns until they are complete

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It’s easy to change your production control software Changing your production control software can be done quickly and easily, according to Berkeley Myles managing director Tony MacBride.

The IT specialist based in Glasgow, UK, has developed ProgressPlus software which enables manufacturing companies to streamline, automate and integrate the management and control of both shop floor production and administrative processes.

“Many manufacturing bosses believe changing their system will initially have a negative impact on their business supply commitments and it will be many months before the return on investment is achieved. However, it is possible to make the switch and begin realising the significant operational benefits in the space of a few weeks.”

He added, “We have the ability to transfer data and configure existing layouts for quotes, purchase orders, job cards, invoicing etc.; reducing any work involved in the switch to the absolute minimum.

The software is easy to use, requires little training and you can make the change and begin to realise the efficiency improvements and significant returns in a very short timescale.”

More than 1,250 users throughout the UK and Ireland use ProgressPlus which manages all aspects of process control including sales, manufacturing, stock control, despatch, and invoicing. Key features of the system that Berkeley Myles points out include its flexibility, robustness, ease of use and its ability to provide full traceability throughout the lifecycle of the production process.

Tony MacBride comments that “The key to securing new business is demonstrating that you have a robust system with responsive reporting capability that measures quality standards and provides full traceability. Having such a system in place raises credibility and demonstrates to potential partners that you are serious business that shares common quality standards. It is also a significant differentiator from your competitors and can be the difference between winning and losing crucial business.”

Supporting lean manufacturing Apriso®, a provider of adaptive software solutions for global Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), has announced general availability of a new solution to support lean manufacturing: FlexNet Lean Material Flow™.

The solution was developed in collaboration with Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, to leverage ‘best practices’ gained from years of lean manufacturing deployments. Apriso says that this new FlexNet® solution fills some of the ‘white spaces’ or gaps around Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications in lean manufacturing environments, benefiting manufacturers who seek to reduce waste and cut cycle times while improving quality in logistics operations, production and customer responsiveness.

“This solution is a collection of industry best practices Accenture gained by implementing 150+ Apriso deployments at world class manufacturers within the automotive, mill products and consumer

goods industries” said Christophe Mouille, managing partner at Accenture. “We see this solution as a way to extend and enhance Enterprise Resource Planning deployments, and consider FlexNet as an ERP module, bringing improved adaptability, responsiveness and visibility to our client’s shop floor operations.”

“We are pleased with how our Accenture relationship has evolved, and are now at a point where the experience gained can be packaged into an innovative new solution,” said Jim Henderson, president and CEO of Apriso. “Accenture’s in-depth knowledge has certainly helped us expand our reach, letting more manufacturers benefit from our capabilities for improved efficiency through synchronised material flows across companies.”

Long term relationship DocuWare has been certified as one of Microsoft’s top partners since 2005. Again this year, the DMS specialist had the compatibility of its document management system with Microsoft platforms, collaborative projects and considerable Microsoft knowledge tested.

The positive results mean that the company’s status as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner was extended for another two years.

Experts from VeriTest, an independent testing agency from Lionbridge Technologies, put the current version of the DocuWare 5.1b document management system under the microscope, checking it on various Microsoft platforms. Because of the completed tests, proven know-how and record of successful customer projects, the ISV/Software Solutions competency of this DMS specialist was confirmed for the third time.

The certification as a Microsoft Gold Partner guarantees DocuWare customers that they can seamlessly integrate the newest version of their document management system in existing Microsoft environments. It also means that as part of its Gold Partner program, Microsoft will help DocuWare continue to provide the highest level of product quality and customer support.

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RedPrairie maintains position RedPrairie Corporation, a productivity software provider, is again ranked as the leading supplier of Warehouse Management Systems in Europe, Middle East & Africa by ARC Advisory Group.

The Warehouse Management Systems Worldwide Outlook report published by ARC Advisory Group offers analysis and forecast of the global Warehouse Management marketplace and solution providers. The report highlights that RedPrairie saw revenue growth of almost 25 percent in a year when the total market for Warehouse Management shrank.

Steve Banker, director supply chain management at ARC Advisory Group, says in the report: “RedPrairie recognises that selling WMS is not just about the WMS solution. Today, companies across all industries and revenue levels understand WMS is just part of the greater need to optimise supply chains end-to-end, incorporating other application areas which in RedPrairie’s case includes workforce management, transportation management, performance analytics, and collaboration portals integrated to back office ERP applications. RedPrairie´s success, in large measure, reflects its ability to provide comprehensive, differentiated Supply Chain Execution solutions for companies with more complex distribution challenges.”

Martin Hiscox, president & managing director International at RedPrairie commented, “Our product and service teams work very hard to continually improve our software and implementation approach in order to give customers new ways to create efficiency within their warehouses. I am very proud that this effort is reflected in a market leadership position. We are adding further value to our customers´ supply chains through solutions for yard management, slotting optimisation, duty management, workforce management, and transportation management.”

Infor expands payment options for customers Infor has announced a new programme that enables its qualifying customers to finance the costs of licensing, supporting and implementing its business software. For a limited time, Infor is offering interest free monthly payments for qualifying customers who take advantage of this programme.

Infor says that the establishment of Infor Financing provides a wide range of benefits to Infor’s customers, enabling them to lower the total cost of ownership of their technology investment and move forward immediately with critical business initiatives while spreading payments over a number of years, preserving working capital and critical cash resources.

“Infor’s customers can put technology to work immediately in order to establish a stronger competitive edge, rather than delaying until the next budget cycle.”

Infor Financing is designed for companies of all sizes and provides the flexibility to make financing accessible to most businesses, even in this challenging economic environment.

“Limited access to available capital is one of the largest barriers to innovation and a competitive disadvantage for companies of all sizes,” said Greg Corgan, president, global field operations, Infor. “By enabling our customers to fund their technology investments over time through simple and flexible financing solutions we continue to make it easier for our customers to benefit from business software and quickly realise a competitive edge.”

Infor Financing is available now in North America. Infor plans to expand the program worldwide over the next year.

Infor’s channel partners can also offer financing to their customers through Infor Financing.

New scanner and software package launched A new scanner and software package designed to increase the speed and efficiency of the storage and retrieval of Proof of Delivery (POD) documents is being launched in August for OGL Computer’s prof.ITplus business software suite for the fixings and fastener industry.

“Fixings and fastener industry suppliers send high quantities of orders, often containing multiple items per order. Using a manual system to collect, store and retrieve POD documents is time consuming and costly, particularly when a customer raises a query against a delivery and a POD needs to be verified – even more so if the POD document cannot be located or isn’t clearly legible.”

OGL Computer has developed an automated system that enables POD documents to be scanned and downloaded into its prof.ITplus software, to enable fast and secure data storage and retrieval. Users will receive a high-speed scanning device plus software which will control the scanner directly within the prof.ITplus software. Users will be able to scan the complete delivery document including the barcode and the recipient’s signature using the scanner, and then when returning to base the scanned documents can be rapidly downloaded into the prof.ITplus software system. Once logged on the system, OGL says the delivery documents will be able to be retrieved quickly, easily and reliably.

The high-speed document scanner, which can scan up to eight pages per minute, is robust yet small enough for back-office and trade counter use and in addition to POD documents, picking notes, collection notes and purchase orders can also be scanned and downloaded into prof.ITplus.

“The prof.ITplus POD Scanning Module will provide a fast, efficient and reliable means of recording delivery document details and, equally importantly, will provide a very quick and easy way of storing and locating Proof of Delivery Documents in the event of customer queries,” says Simon McGuire, OGL Computer’s Software sales manager.

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Gaining freedom from IT Steven Hargreaves, group product director, Solarsoft Will the current economic climate finally prompt the UK’s SMEs to relinquish the high overheads and poor control associated with the in-house IT department?

As manufacturing and distribution companies face the worst outlook for 20 years, there is a pressing need to improve cost control and focus on core competences. It is time to think of IT as a utility and replace the inefficient in-house department with a supplier that can deliver the ERP solution as a service, argues Steven Hargreaves, group product director, Solarsoft.

Financial control As economic problems deepen, businesses need to impose greater cost control to counter decreasing margins and lower volumes.

Recession-beating strategies demand a clear focus on core skills – there is simply no leeway in the budget to support inefficient non-core services, such as payroll and IT. The economic viability of running these departments internally has been debated for years as organisations consider the pros and cons of outsourcing IT and payroll to specialist providers. Many organisations have made that move, gaining clarity of overheads and a higher standard of service. Many more have eschewed the shift in strategy for fear of losing control or undermining morale.

The luxury of choice has now gone. Organisations need to retain those individuals that offer essential skills and can deliver the innovation and operational know-how to ride out the financial storm. The IT department, in contrast, is built on skills that an external organisation can easily supply.

Growing pressure SMEs must face up to a stark reality: in a contracting marketplace, IT departments are often too small to be economically viable.

Organisations are faced with the untenable dilemma of either overpaying individuals whose skills are realistically only required part time or living with gaps in their skills-set and just hoping that systems and productivity hold up.

Infrastructure costs become very “lumpy” in a small business: even if management wants to reduce staff and overheads to cut costs, you can’t run with half a person or half a server so you can’t reduce costs without radically cutting service levels.

This persistent reliance on internal IT skills – typically the most expensive component of the IT overhead – creates a major operational risk and cutting IT head count simply adds to that risk. Far too many small businesses in this situation end up with outdated IT systems, poorly managed computer rooms, haphazard back-up processes and a server infrastructure that is out of warranty, even out of support. When organisations have their backs to the wall the risk increases that an interruption to operations will prove fatal to the business.

At a time when organisations most need robust, cost-effective systems many are failing to exploit proven technologies that can offer far greater performance and lower operating costs.

Confusing marketplace There is no reason for businesses to endure this level of risk. While systems have become significantly more complex in recent years, prices have fallen. The major costs associated with IT delivery are people not equipment.

With the arrival of excellent web based solutions and good bandwidth, there is no need for systems to be located in-house – enterprise level systems can be delivered and managed highly successfully from a remote site.

A good IT services provider can transform the cost/benefit argument for small and medium sized businesses. But this is a confusing marketplace with a bewildering variety of different service models – from ‘software as a service’ and hosted solutions to ‘cloud computing.’

Behind the jargon, the key fact is that it is now practical and cost effective to access enterprise software over a network so systems can be treated as a utility: a service delivered for a fee under a predefined Service Level Agreement.

Phased approach Importantly, management can take a phased approach to moving technology off site, building up confidence in a supplier throughout the process. As a first step, organisations can retain the in-house infrastructure but have a vendor manage the applications – increasingly this is done remotely to reduce costs.

As a next step it makes sense to put it in a proper data centre with proper security and back up procedures. The final step is to leverage the utility model and purchase the ERP system as a service delivered via a network connection for a simple periodic charge.

Working this way the burden of systems management can be put in the hands of a professional team with the skills and depth to support users 24/7 if needed. There are quantifiable cost and business benefits to be gained at every stage of this process – not least the reduction of risk and improvements to productivity. By the final step most organisations are looking at a cost reduction between 20% and 30% over the internal IT department.

Critically, throughout this process, there should be no need to lose existing enhancements and customisations to the ERP system. That’s important because it preserves investment in people and training and ensures continuity of operations. The result is unprecedented control over IT costs, greater operational flexibility and a quality of service few firms can achieve on their own.

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July 2009 – Taiwan Fastener + Fixing Magazine provides a unique reference guide that offers the industry a fast and easy way to source both current and upcoming product Catalogues.

Use this convenient service to call, fax or email the companies to request a copy of their latest Catalogue and up to date product information.

Essence Method Refine Co Ltd

Axiom Enterprise Co Ltd Established in 1979, we have dedicated to fulfilling the demands of our worldwide customers with a comprehensive range in the fastener product categories.

All industrial fastener parts by Forged, Machine Turned, Stamped and/or Die Cast processings are suppliable. Lamp & lighting metal components and malleable iron products are available as well.

Essence Method Refine Co. Ltd is located in Taiwan. We are a professional fastener manufacturer that specialises in various types of wood screw.

We hold some patents, ex GSWR – saw thread, acexma – spire Tri-shank. We Look forward to hearing from you.

Fax: +886 7222 2020 Email: axiom@ms6.hinet.net

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 7-8 Oct 2009, Hall 6 Stand A68

Karat Industrial Corporation

Lih Ta Fasteners Co Ltd

Karat Industrial Corporation is a professional manufacturer of Rivet Tools and Rivet Nut Tools in Taiwan for the professional market in Europe and USA. Karat has strong R&D, reliable production, strict QC and efficient logistics.

Quality, innovation, performance, durability and warranty are the features of Karat Tools.

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 7-8 Oct 2009, Hall 4 Stand F28

Tel: 00886 2 86303601-2 www.redwoodnilli.com

Tel: +886 6 596 5071 Email: emr@emr.com.tw

Lih Ta is a professional screw manufacturing company with 30 years experience. We’re qualified by customers and have certificate of TS 16949 and ISO 14001. The major products are automotive fasteners and miniature precision screws for 3C industry. Our licensed products of Reminc Conti Fasteners, MAThread, TORX Recess and etc. can meet your various needs.

Email: Sales@KaratTool.com www.KaratTool.com

Email: tomyuan@lih-ta.com.tw sales@lih-ta.com.tw

Redwood Industrial

Sheh Kai Precision Co Ltd

Redwood, established in 1980, is now a partner of a few share holding manufacturing factories in Taiwan and China. Redwood Products well-known recognised by several brands,such as “NILLI”, “KRISEH”, “DURABLE” & “FIX-BOLT” and all are registered brands.

Manufacturing Facilities include: Injection,Extrusion, Press, Forming, Lathe, Drilling, Sliting, Welding, Alum & Zinc Diecasting Machineries and Zinc, Nickle, Chrome, Paint Spraying facilities.

SHEHKAI PRECISION CO., LTD. is the largest leading manufacturer and exporter of the 300 series Austenitic Stainless Steel Bi-Metal Self-Drilling Screw as well as the A2/A4 Stainless Steel Screw in Taiwan. We have implemented our Quality Control System and obtained ISO 9001:2000 certificates. Product customization is one of our major services and distributed into more than 20 countries throughout the world.

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email: info@shehkai.com.tw www.shehkai.com.tw

Shih Hsang Ywa Industrial Inc

Shin Chun Enterprise Co Ltd

ShihHsangYwa has been a nut and bolt manufacturer with more than 30 years experience, facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. We offer standards parts and customer products. Our goal is to provide high quality products and customer satisfaction with prompt response, flexible delivery and competitive pricing. Our contact information is as below.

We are a professional screw manufacturer in Taiwan with certificates of ISO-9000, ISO-14000, and TS-16949.

We have an experienced team, well-equipped lab., and rich experience in developing new special products.

Please visit our website. You will know we are good. RoHS and PPAP Level III are available.

Tel: +886 7 6212286 email: shyindco@shy.com.tw

Sumeeko Industries SUMEEKO is a specialist in fastener manufacturing, providing competition for your most developing project SUMEEKO provides High-Quality parts in the market with an economical cost point SUMEEKO provides Value-Added service and total solution SUMEEKO always work with you for new parts development, and existing parts cost-saving.

Email: sumeeko@sumeeko.com www.sumeeko.com

Email: paul@sce.com.tw www.sce.com.tw

Top Screw Metal Top Screw was established in 1975, and is specialised in manufacturing Blind Rivet Nuts, Special Blinds Rivets, Sex Bolts, Threaded Inserts and Clinching Parts with various sizes and materials.

Also, capable of customized parts productions.

An ISO 9001:2000 & 14001 approved company.

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 7-8 Oct 2009, Hall 6 Stand D2

Weigh Anchor Fasteners Ltd

Tel: +886 4 7237159 EXT. 11 Email: recept@topscrew.com.tw

YI HUNG WASHER CO., LTD.

WEIGH ANCHOR FASTENERS LTD. specialises in cold forging standard, and custom parts. We are capable of manufacturing not only screws and bolts, but also insert nuts and threaded inserts. Moreover, we devote ourselves to the development and manufacturing of turning parts. Our self-clinching parts are the best-selling products in our catalogue.

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YI HUNG WASHER CO., LTD. has been established in Taipei since 1995. YI HUNG is a professional supplier of Washers, Screws or Nuts of Plastic, O-ring, Leaf Springs, Terminal and Electronic parts.

Materials: Teflon, Polyester, Nylon, Rubber, Fiber Board.

Email: weigh.anchor.tw@gmail.com www.weigh-anchor.com.tw

Tel: +886 2 2685 5932 email: sales@yh-washer.com.tw

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July 2009 – China Fastener + Fixing Magazine provides a unique reference guide that offers the industry a fast and easy way to source both current and upcoming product Catalogues.

Use this convenient service to call, fax or email the companies to request a copy of their latest Catalogue and up to date product information.

Haiyan Haiyu Hardware Co Ltd Manufacturer of threaded rods/ bent bolts / hexagon nuts/ stamping products.

• Threaded Rods DIN975 sizes from M3-M52, plain, zinc and hdg, class 4.6/4.8/8.8; • Bent bolts -L , J shape, U bolts and according to customer’s drawing; • Hexagon nuts DIN934; • Stamping products; ISO9001: 2008 certified Email: sales@haiyu-w.com www.haiyu-w.com

Harbin Machinery Imp & Exp Co Ltd Harbin Machinery Imp & Exp Co., Ltd is a leading exporter of fastener machine & tools in China.

Our multi-stations bolt maker & part former passed CE certificate, provides users with threading machines, tapping machines, and other high-performance automatic auxiliary equipment, widely applied to the fastener manufactures & non-standard units of auto, motor bicycle, etc.

Harbin Machinery Import & Export Co Ltd.

Tel: 0086 451 84212848 807 Fax: 0086 451 84211375

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 7-8 Oct 2009, Hall 6 Stand B18

Shanghai Jingyang Import & Export Co Ltd

Shanghai Qiangyi Fastener Co Ltd

SHANGHAI JINGYANG is a professional fastener manufacturer of China, dedicated to serve customers with quality products in competitive prices. Product range covers self-clinching fasteners; panel fasteners; inserts for plastics; spot welding studs and standoffs; Knurl nuts; self-tapping threaded inserts; blind rivets & rivet nuts, machine screws, washers and customized parts.

SHANGHAI QIANGYI FASTENER Co Ltd is a professional fastener manufacturer in Shanghai, China.

Our strongest products are weld nuts for automobile parts, and nylon insert lock nuts, flange nuts, cap nuts, etc. We can offer you DIN, JIS, GB, ANSI, BSW and ISO9001:2000 and TS16949 certification. For the quality, we can get 20ppm. Our main markets are America and Europe.

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 7-8 Oct 2009, Hall 6 Stand E38

Email: info@shjingyang.com www.shjingyang.com

Shanghai Rivet Manufacture Co Ltd We have advanced quality control system and concept. We are ISO9001:2000 certified and will get attestation of TS16949 soon. Our main products are rivet nuts, blind rivet, insert nuts, nylon locknuts, welded nuts, flange nuts and other kinds of auto standard parts.

Our products are well received domestically and also exported to America, Japan and Europe.

Tel: +86 21 37286065 Email: chinarivet@gmail.com

Tel: +86 21 57277525 Email: mei@shqiangyi.com

Fastener Fair Stuttgart 7-8 Oct 2009, Hall 4 Stand F50

“Youli” - Wenzhou Junhao Industry Co Ltd “YOULI” is a high quality symbol.

It is specializing in socket head bolts. Grade is refer to 8.8 / 10.9 / 12.9. Hex head bolts & screws are worked by “Youli” also.

Advanced machine, high quality, perfect service will be supplied by “Youli”, just try!!

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Tel: +86 574 87299920 www.youlifastener.com

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Getting more out of exhibitions Part 3.

By Colin Turnbull Colin Turnbull is a veteran of international trade fairs and says he has the scars to prove it.

His first involvement with the trade fair industry was at Photokina, Cologne in 1978. Since then he has been an exhibitor, visitor or organiser at more than 500 trade fairs in European, Japanese and US major venues. As an exhibitor he has managed blue chip companies with trade fair budgets well in excess of US$1 million to SMEs struggling to find budget. He has been involved in organising every Fastener Fair and has become a familiar figure to many exhibitors and visitors. Hard as it may be to believe he still maintains he does it for the fun.

His passion and enthusiasm for trade fairs, he admits, is occasionally tinged with frustration when he witnesses lost opportunities but he remains totally committed to applying his experience to make shows personal, fun and successful for visitors and exhibitors alike.

The stand is built, all the exhibits have turned up and are in place, the last minute stand hitches have been sorted. It’s the first morning of the show, and you are all ready for business… aren’t you?

The half hour before the show opens is invaluable time to ensure all stand personnel know where everything can be found, know where they should be and when, know what is expected of them. A quick, guided stand tour and a short briefing will pay dividends. It’s the simple stuff again: • Where are the contact forms – and the stapler!

• Where are the literature stocks?

• Does everyone have their business cards?

• If it’s going to be demonstrated – does it work?

• If it is on display does everyone understand it?

meeting visitors at the exhibition – so that should be the absolute priority. Phones should be switched to voicemail or, if possible, diverted to an office where someone can, at least, explain your non-availability and, hopefully, meet the callers needs immediately.

Having a phone glued to your ear or texting/emailing frantically simply tells a potential prospect you’ve got better things to do – not a good signal to send.

Final thought on the pre-show briefing. If your stand is of the size where this matters agree ‘territories’ for individual stand personnel. That may well be driven by expertise, to ensure a competent demonstrator or sales person is located close to a particular exhibit. What you do not want is stand personnel clustered in one area. People are intimidated at the prospect of approaching a group of strangers, so make sure your team are approachable.

A quick ‘features, advantages, benefits’ question and answer session on exhibits should wake everyone up (although hopefully it was not a late night before) and highlight any uncertainties while there is still time to spend a bit of one-to-one training time.

OK, so you don’t want a formal parade and inspection … but appearance does matter so, again, time to make sure everyone looks professional. It’s also time for a few reminders about conduct on the stand.

Increasingly, exhibition centres are no-smoking areas anyway. If not a reminder that staff personnel should not smoke on the stand is essential in my view. Chewing gum is another big turn off for the visitor so make it clear it is not acceptable. Eating on the stand is generally better avoided anyway. It’s hard to prevent crumbs and litter detracting from overall presentation. More importantly, it will offend some visitors and others will be too polite to want to interrupt when someone is eating. Either way it’s bad for business.

So, before everything starts, agree the rota to allow stand personnel some time off stand to eat and take a break. Give some thought to alcohol consumption, too. Maybe you prefer to be able to offer your visitors a beer or a glass of wine but do think about the impact of stand personnel breathing alcohol fumes on the visitor who hasn’t had a drink themselves!

I’ve got one other bëte noir – mobile phones. You’ve invested in

Engaging the visitor If you don’t engage visitors they will walk by – taking their potential with them.

We talked previously about trying to gauge the traffic flow when designing the stand and its graphics. Stand personnel do need to be positioned to face the visitor flow – and that may mean some adjustments after an hour or so of actually being able to see how the visitors approach your stand.

Otherwise the rules of engagement are simple: • Make eye contact • Smile • Greet (Good Morning/Good Afternoon) • Ask an open question Yes, we all know about open questions in selling but, honestly, how many of us do it, unless the questions have been rehearsed and trip easily off the tongue. So prepare the right questions and make sure everyone is happy to use them – and does.

• What kind of fasteners do you purchase?

• Which industry is your company in?

• Which of our products caught your eye?

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The important thing is that the question demands an answer and makes it difficult for someone to ignore you – especially if eye contact is made and the smile delivered.

Closed questions, of course, get closed answers: • Can I help you? – ‘No thanks’ • Do you buy our products? – ‘No’ • Are you interested in our products? – ‘Not really’ The window of opportunity is measured in seconds – wrong question and it is too late, the visitor has gone past.

One thing is certain, if a member of the stand team is sitting at the back of the booth, on their laptop or mobile, they are not going to be in the least engaging. Sitting gives the impression you don’t care and if you are concentrating on something else very few visitors will interrupt you. Worse still, if you do not notice their presence and react immediately you have just announced that the customer is not the focus of your attention.

If you are in discussion with a colleague when a visitor approaches, break off the conversation immediately. If everyone on the stand is already engaged with a customer at least try to acknowledge the new arrival, even if all you can do is make it clear that someone will be with them as soon as possible.

There is, incidentally, a fine line between skulking at the back of the booth and becoming a border guard – barricading the aisle or blocking the visitor’s view. Up front, yes please – in your face, no thanks.

Finding out It’s another old one, but no-where is it more important. Sell with your ears!

With a new contact you generally have very little to go on, so asking questions is crucial. There is little point in spending 20 minutes pitching to a visitor to find they are not big enough to buy in your quantities, they are the arch rival of your biggest customer in the area, or just they are not really interested in your product.

It is also no good quoting prices without knowing purchasing potential. Quoting a good deal to a small spender is, at best, a waste of your time – at worst it can disrupt the market place and upset your major customers. Giving uncompetitive pricing signals to a large prospect may, of course, be equally catastrophic.

So qualify. Find out first by asking questions. In particular try to find out: Need:

Does the company need your product type?

Authority:

Who influences/makes the purchase decision?

Identity:

Name, job title and contact information of relevant people.

Time:

That is the time frame for making a purchasing decision?

Obstacles:

Are there any barriers to doing business?

follow up is not required or worthwhile.

Information and impressions gained are vital in deciding the priority you attach to that prospect. Train stand personnel to evaluate the contact at the time. Record all hard information obtained – size of company, purchasing budget, current suppliers. Include subjective evaluation – ‘good prospect’, ‘interested in product A’.

Attach business cards to the contact report (where IS that stapler?) and be sure to list agreed actions and commitments.

Some shows will offer badge scanners that allow you to record visitors coming to your stand. These are relatively inexpensive to hire and do help to ensure that a record of all your stand visitors is kept for you to follow up. Some will allow you to set up action lists for follow up. They certainly overcome the risk of losing prospects’ business cards but there remains no real substitute for a diligently completed contact report.

Final thought on contact reports. Without exception they should all be collated and returned to the office for a planned, concerted follow up. Individual stand personnel should not be permitted to collect their own leads and disappear with them at the end of the show.

Following up Speed is crucial – too long and the lead has gone cold. One way to give a clear signal that you valued the visit is to prepare, in advance of the show, a courteous standard follow-up email. It need only thank them for visiting, assure them that their interest is being followed up and give a realistic deadline for a more detailed response to their interest. Of course, if you set a deadline be sure that you will achieve it.

The contact reports can then be used to prioritise follow-ups. It is often said that only about a fifth of visitors actually receive the literature, quotation or samples promised to them. If that is true, firstly it is criminal, and secondly: Doing what you promised will rapidly shorten the odds of winning business!

It is also important to use the contact report to make your follow up relevant. Refer to details of the discussion on your booth in your response – prove you were paying attention. What better complement can you pay?

Secondary opportunities It is a fact of life that most exhibitions will have quiet periods – so be prepared to treat them as opportunities. You may be able to sell to or buy from other exhibitors. If not, you can still learn about markets, technologies or simply techniques for improving your own presence at the next exhibition. There is very little really new in this world and nothing shameful about adapting someone else’s good idea for your purposes.

Increasingly shows build in social or networking events, often to encourage visitors arrive earlier or stay later. Whatever the motivation welcome parties, boat trips, dinners, can all be used to good effect. They may not be the time for intensive selling, they are certainly the time to make contact, to learn and to build relationships.

One final thought?

Contact reports Having found out – write it down. Collecting a business card is not enough.

Of course you should always exchange cards but prepare contact report sheets and use them every time – even if it is to note that

People deliver sales results – not exhibition stands.

Have a great show!

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Torque back Sealey has just launched a new ½ inch square drive limited torque air impact wrench into its power tool range.

The SA6035 impact wrench features a pin clutch design which limits output torque, preventing over-tightening that can result in wheel or wheel fixing damage. The limited torque allows final tightening of nuts with a calibrated torque wrench to manufacturer’s specification.

Full torque is still transmitted in reverse direction for rapid fixing removal and anodised fixings enable easy identification as a limited torque wrench when amongst other models.

The SA6035 is currently on offer in Sealey’s power tool promotion and comes with a free ½ inch square drive calibrated micrometer torque wrench.

You can get your hands on a copy of Sealey’s power tool promotion and its latest catalogue from a Sealey distributor or directly from Sealey.

More power to the elbow Laser Tools believes that its new Laser ½ inch diameter extending ratchet (Laser Part Number 4585) can offer the solution for when users need that extra bit of leverage or extended access.

The ½ inch diameter ratchet has an extending function; which means that by simply releasing the spring loaded mechanism on the handle allows the ratchet to grow from 460mm (18 inches) to 601mm (24 inches).

The extending ratchet is manufactured from polished chrome vanadium and has a 72 teeth gearing for a smoother operation.

Stanley Bostitch set to floor the competition International pneumatic tool company Stanley Bostitch has announced the launch of its new manual hardwood flooring nailer, the MFN201-E, which carries a 7 year limited warranty.

The new MFN201-E manual flooring nailer, which doesn’t require an air compressor or hose, features a ratcheting drive mode that allows the user to strike the driver multiple times if the cleat is not set flush after the first blow. This reduces re-working from fasteners that are not fully driven thanks to a functional, more forgiving design than non-ratcheting models. The drive mode can also be changed to a single blow operation in seconds, without the need for tools.

The MFN201-E can drive ‘L’ shaped flooring cleats from 38 – 50mm and comes with a magazine capacity of 200 fasteners.

The tool is supplied with a robust yet lightweight soft faced graphite mallet, which can be used to position each piece of flooring as well as for driving the cleats. The tool itself is made from aluminium for added durability and weighs 4.3kg. Additional foot plates for precise positioning and placement of the tool are also included, as well as a heavy-duty carry case for easy transportation.

Tim Ramsey, European marketing manager, commented: “The new manual flooring nailer is a strong addition to our flooring range and will make light work of what can be a time consuming, uncomfortable job. Everything users need to get started is included, such as the graphite mallet and foot plates, and the carry case makes it really easy to keep everything together. This is what makes the MFN201-E perfect for anyone who installs hardwood flooring.”

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Engineering education with Dormer Tools A group of budding engineers from Rotherham, UK, have been given the chance to learn the tricks of the trade – thanks to Yorkshire-based engineering firm, Dormer Tools, who hosted a master-class in engineering for students from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology (RCAT).

The workshop, held at Dormer’s productivity centre on May 26, saw the students learn about Dormer’s range of innovative cutting tools and drills, as well as witnessing the company’s machines in action.

Dave Kettell, lecturer at RCAT said “It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to get first-hand experience in an engineering environment. Dormer Tools has created world-class training facilities at its new premises on the Advanced Manufacturing Park - and in turn, is providing new prospects for the region’s next generation of engineers.”

Nick Garner, managing director of Dormer Tools said “Dormer

believes that the training and development of young engineers is crucial to the future of both the region’s economy and the engineering sector as a whole. Our new premises at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) have been designed to make training a priority. The top of the range facilities, combined with Dormer’s years of skills and expertise, make it an ideal place to learn the ins and outs of engineering.”

Dormer Tools’ multi-million pound facility at the AMP is located between Sheffield and Rotherham and features a major research and development facility, an international export service and a custombuilt international standard training centre.

Nick added “These are challenging but also exciting times for the engineering sector – we are breaking new ground and it’s essential that we share these developments with the next wave of engineers.”

DuBoff named Arrow president Masco Corporation of Taylor, Michigan, USA, has announced that Gary DuBoff has been named president of Arrow Fastener Company.

Founded in 1929, Arrow Fastener Company, Inc is a manufacturer of manual and electronic staple & nail guns, glue guns, rivet tools and supplies for the building trade professional and do-it-yourself markets.

Gary DuBoff joined Arrow Fastener from MASCO Bath where he recently served as senior vice president of sales. Prior to MASCO Bath, DuBoff served as vice president of sales & marketing for American Shower & Bath (A Masco Company), as well as vice president of sales for Joel Manufacturing.

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Wiha Stubby magazine wins award A jury of experts from the red dot award product design 2009 accorded the Wiha Stubby magazine bit holder the “red dot” seal of quality as a recognition of high design standards. This award is given only to especially creative, innovative and qualitative products. This year a total of 3,231 products from 49 countries were entered for judging.

The Stubby magazine bit holder is a small, space-saving screwdriver containing a bit magazine. If the cap of the Wiha SoftFinish® multi-component handle is removed, six bits designed for all common types of fastening then become accessible. Simply select a suitable bit, insert it and begin fastening.

“Products that are successful are different to less successful products in that they are able to assert themselves in real situations,” stated the design expert Professor Dr Peter Zec, initiator of the red dot design award. “An award from an internationally renowned design competition such as the red dot design award is in this regard an important indication as to whether a product has the potential to assert itself on an international level.”

Judging of products entered for the red dot design award is carried out by an international jury of renowned design experts. They inspect and test the products and assess them according to such criteria as level of innovation, functionality, ergonomics, service life, ecological compatibility and level of self-declaration.

“We are not satisfied with mediocrity but are intent on only offering our customers mature and durable tools of premium quality,” explains Wilfried Hahn, managing director of Wiha Werkzeuge GmbH.

Making fastener installation easier Tappex Thread Inserts Ltd has introduced a new range of hand tools that it says makes the installation of self tapping fasteners for plastics and metal alloys much easier and quicker, as well as ensuring a more reliable joint.

The key features of the hand tools include the metric hexagon drive which is more universal than the previous square drive, which Tappex says makes insertion quicker and easier. The hand tools also feature an ‘O’ ring that prevents the alignment bush from falling off during use.

“Another feature of the hand tools is that the nose is designed to install the insert to the correct depth. Spigot on the nose of the mandrel exactly positions the fastener sub-flush with the host material to provide a more reliable joint. Also, the nose is extended which enables the tools to be used where access is restricted.”

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Bring torque testing in-house Norbar Torque Tools Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of torque tools, has introduced a bench-top Power Tool Test Fixture for testing a range of pneumatic torque wrenches such as Norbar’s Pneutorque® range, allowing users to bring torque testing in-house and significantly reduce costs.

Used in conjunction with the TruCheck™ Plus 1000, the new fixture simulates the conditions of a bolted joint. Its use can reduce the cost associated with testing, which Norbar says makes it one of the most costeffective ways of testing a wide variety of pneumatic torque wrenches with outputs up to 1,000Nm (750 lb/ft2).

Philip Brodey, sales & marketing director at Norbar commented “The Power Tool Test Fixture cuts costs by reducing tool downtime for Pneutorque users. Users will no longer need to send their tools away for testing when they can test them in-house. Heavy users of pneumatic wrenches, such as production lines, will be able to implement regular tests of the wrenches with no external cost. Any suspected issues with a tool can be identified immediately and corrective action taken if necessary. This tester has the potential to pay for itself many times over.”

The Power Tool Test Fixture consists of a Joint Simulation ‘Rundown’ Assembly, ¾ inch and 1 inch sockets and the required base plate and fittings. The Joint Simulation ‘Rundown’ Assembly can be purchased separately for users wishing to design their own reaction fixtures.

Gage Bilt’s big guns Gage Bilt has announced the release of three new “big guns” for large diameter fasteners. These tools can be used to install a wide range of diameters, including: ½ inch, 5/8 inch, ¾ inch and 7/8 inch C50L and Avdelok LD®, ½ inch, 5/8 inch and ¾ inch HP8, Huck BOM® and Avbolts, as well as 12mm, 16mm, and 20mm Huckfit Huckbolts®.

The first of the new “big guns” is the GBP2630 which Gage Bilt says is its most powerful gun. When attached to a power unit, it generates 56,000lbs (249kN) of pulling force with a stroke of 1.906 inch (48.8mm). It weighs only 22.4lbs.

“We recommend this tool for installing 7/8 inch diameter bolts. The GBP2630, as well as the GBP2628, incorporate an integral handle and reduced piston diameter for improved power to weight ratios and easier grip.”

The GBP2628 tool generates 45,700lbs (203kN) of pulling force with a 1.812 inch (46mm) stroke and weighs only 20.8lbs. Gage Bilt suggests that the tool is used for ¾ inch and 20mm diameter bolts.

The final tool is the GBP7624B which incorporates a stacked piston design. This design allows for a sleeker barrel that gives a closer edge distance as well as nearly doubling installation speeds.

The GBP7624B tool generates 40,000 lbs (178kN) of pulling force with a 2 inch (51.28mm) stroke. It weighs 15lbs. The tool is suitable for ½ inch, 12mm, 5/8 inch and 16mm bolts. It is also capable of installing ¾ inch diameter bolts at 9,400p.s.i.

To add to the new set of “big guns” Gage Bilt also has a full line of smaller guns for a variety of commercial and aerospace applications.

PREBENA expands range PREBENA has enlarged its innovative product range of finish nailers with the introduction of the improved PKT-2-J50SD. The PKT-2-J50SD can either be used as a cordless tool with the PREBENA air cylinder KT-1000 or with the included adaptor as a normal air nailer with a standard compressor.

The PKT-2-J50SD uses, as the previous model, 18 gage brads type J from 16 - 50mm to fix a wide range of applications including decorative moldings, glazing beads, hardwood trim and various others.

PREBENA also highlights that the PKT-2-J50SD offers further advantages such as increased shot capacity, easy release system, adjustable pressure regulation, single or bump-fire and an ergonomic design.

Finally, the PKT-2-J50SD is also delivered in a plastic-case including one air cylinder (KT-1000).

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Coiled spring pins solve design requirement The automotive industry historically has used machined solid dowels to align various engine components to the block. The sole purpose of the dowels is to provide finished assembly alignment to the engine block. In an effort to reduce cost, total assembly weight and installation forces a manufacturer approached Spirol Industries’ applications engineering department to determine the best alignment pin for a new design of engine oil pump.

Following a comprehensive design review, Spirol recommended the use of a standard duty coiled spring pin as the alignment pin in the new oil pump application. Coiled pins are designed such that their pre-installed diameter is larger than the recommended hole. The diameter of the coiled pin is compressed during insertion which prevents deformation of the hole in the pump resulting in a good ‘press fit’ between the pin and the hole.

Once installed, the coiled pin retains itself by exerting constant radial force against the hole wall as it attempts to recover back to its pre-installed diameter.

Retention values can be quite high depending on the hole size, host material and ‘duty’ of the pin. Spirol says that standard duty coiled spring pins offered the optimum balance of strength and flexibility that exceeded all of the performance requirements for this application. This low cost solution was within Spirol’s standard range and therefore prototypes were supplied quickly for testing and evaluation in the assembly.

“By replacing the rigid solid dowel with a coiled spring pin, the customer was able to achieve the primary goal of reducing cost - the customer has realised an annual component cost savings of £25,000. Savings were also achieved through the reduction in hole preparation time, reduction in weight of the final assembly, lowering of installation forces and the decrease in total assembly time.”

Beating the heat Adhesive tape specialist tesa has developed new products for the automotive industry that it says offer cost effective protection against radiated heat. Two innovative tapes, designated tesa 68000 Heat Reflective, are thinner and more flexible than alternatives.

Supplied in roll form they can be ‘kiss cut’ (die cut on a liner) and offer easy handling without additional conversion costs.

Both grades, tesa PV0 and PV7, are constructed from aluminium foil and glass cloth with a solvent free acrylic adhesive and a transparent red MOPP film liner. Type PV7 features a thin PET fleece outer layer to reduce noise from vibration should the tape come into contact with a body shell or enclosure.

The adhesive formulation allows the tapes to be applied in two ways – cigarette wrap style or flat covering – because it has been designed to ensure a secure bond to substrates as well as itself, when the tape overlaps. Grade PV0 is especially suitable for covering flat areas, for example the plastic fuel tank on a car.

Both tapes have passed thermal and durability tests at Ford, Lear, GM, Audi, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen. They also meet SAE J2092 - Recommended Testing Methods for Physical Protection of Wiring Harnesses - for use on ground vehicle electrical distribution systems as well as LV312, a 3,000 hour test for cable wrapping tapes.

“In use the high temperature products offer outstanding flexibility and conformity and they do not delaminate or degrade over time. Additionally they offer excellent tear resistance and are not flammable. Resistance extends to engine oil, petrol, gasohol, diesel, power steering fluid, auto transmission oil, engine coolant and battery acid.”

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Boost for manufacturer after tool improvement A precision components manufacturer from the UK has received a boost in its attempts to beat the recession by reducing manufacturing time and costs on a specific contract.

H Mullins (Earby) based in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, has improved machining time by 140 hours to produce a complex part for equipment used in oil exploration. The company gained the saving, which in monetary value equates to more than £6,500, after turning to Dormer Tools to provide the tooling.

H Mullins required four holes to be drilled and tapped, as well as a deep slot to be machined into the stainless steel component. Dormer provided a 10mm S250 four flute carbide cutter for roughing, a 25mm by 20mm slot in three-millimetre steps. A 12mm S250 then finished the component in one pass. “These two tools helped to cut the milling processes alone from 25 to 11 minutes per piece after Dormer advised on the running conditions required to gain maximum output.”

Peter Scott, H Mullins’ senior engineer, said “Dormer’s tools did the whole job, which the previous tools could not do. The accuracy of the component produced improved as well, while our customer benefitted because delivery time was cut by weeks.”

Geoff Robinson, sales engineer at Dormer, added “It’s not just a financial saving the company benefits from. The carbon emissions to produce the component are reduced because the machine time has been cut.”

(Left - right: Peter Scott, H Mullin’s Senoir engineer, Geoff Robinson, Sales engineer at Dormer Tools and Mark O’Rourke, MD at H Mullins)

LNG vessel uses Araldite® adhesives Huntsman has shared in a unique series of ‘firsts’ for the Chinese shipping industry with the use of Araldite® adhesives in the construction of the first LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) carrier vessel, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard and owned by China LNG Shipping holdings. The country’s first LNG import project employed Araldite® adhesives, to be built for use in the containment system.

LNG ships are among the largest transportation vessels in the world. They carry massive supplies of LNG to energy customers across the globe.

China’s first domestically built LNG carrier, the Dapeng Sun, with an impressive capacity of around 147,000 cubic meters went into service in late 2007. Huntsman’s Araldite® LNG epoxy adhesive, XD 4460-2 / XD 4461-2 is primarily used to create high performance, durable seals between the inside of the LNG vessels and the internal insulation box that helps to keep the gas stable at temperatures as low as -170˚C and up to +40˚C. It also has to be able to tolerate conditions of high humidity and salt water, with vessels at sea for at

least 20 days.

The Hudong-Zhonghoa shipyard engineers use a mix/meter dispensing system to apply the adhesive in a malleable rope shape.

Huntsman points out that with its low density, smooth pumping and zero slump, the adhesive is easy to handle and apply. Once cured, it has high compression strength and low creep.

“Huntsman Araldite® LNG products are recognised by many major shipping organisations and industry specifiers as being of very high quality. Huntsman supports technical expertise in the application and use of these adhesive and mastic solutions for China LNG Shipping holdings.”

QEF Global offers solution When BE Aerospace discovered a design problem during production of one of its aircraft seats it turned to QEF Global for the solution. The designed product was difficult to fit and failed in retaining the wiring it was designed to hold. With production disrupted, QEF Global’s Northern Ireland business development manager, Paul Thomas, was tasked to find a solution.

“It was clear that there was no standard solution,” said Paul Thomas. “With the support of Richco International, one of our premier partners, a hybrid solution was prepared. The solution not only resolved the production issues but also delivered BE Aerospace a significant cost saving.”

David Bishop, director of supply chain & logistics at BE Aerospace commented “QEF Global have been very helpful in assisting me solve a manufacturing problem we had here at BE Aerospace with regards to cable clips. Working with Richco, QEF Global has created a hybrid part and this new part will alleviate a major portion of the fluctuation and disruption on our production lines and the solution is giving us significant operator savings. I really appreciate the effort put in by the team at QEF Global to make the transition happen.”

As a globally positioned supplier of fastenings and assembly hardware, QEF Global offer design solutions and support to all customers.

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Optimisation of the assembly Besides a variety of hand tools for manual assembly, UK based company Avdel® offers assembly stations and automatic assembly machines for series production.

Avdel says that in these times of strong cost pressure these machines offer important benefits due to optimised assembly processes and the associated potential savings.

“Our approach is the assembly, because there is the largest potential for rationalisation. In fact the installed fasteners only have a relative small part in the total cost of the assembly.”

The assembly stations are either designed for single riveting or allow, as multi-head riveting station, the simultaneous fastening of multiple components in one operation. They are independent workplaces that can be integrated into existing processes. The high flexibility is due to the Avdel® platform strategy and the modular design. The conception for each application is carried out according to customer requirements. Depending on the application a variety of different riveting systems can be applied. Even a combination of blind riveting and self-pierce riveting systems is possible.

The single riveting stations are ergonomic small workplaces where the riveting tool can be operated suspended, in a linear moveable tool stand or built into the workplate. Actuation is feasible by hand release or by a foot pedal. Single riveting stations can be optionally designed as stand or seated workstation.

“Multiple riveting stations increase productivity and output by simultaneous installation of several fasteners. Compared to the

manual riveting the assembly is far faster. The user only handles the components, and integrated component fixturing provides a fast and exact positioning of the components. Twisting does not occur because all rivets are placed at the same time. Tolerances are maintained and finally the quality of the end product is increased.

Due to the use of the quick Avdel® Speed Fastening® technology the assembly process obtains an additional optimisation.”

Avdel® automated assembly stations are designed for the use in automatic production processes. The machines are modular built and the single components are linked by flexible, plug-type connections. The rivets are transferred via the blow feed unit. During operation processing diagnostics of all functions can be provided by sensors. All parameters are shown on a clear and simple control display. The modular design allows a high reusability during component modifications or model change.

Holding strong A uniquely formulated epoxy adhesive has come to the rescue in a cryogenic wind tunnel model bonding application.

The state of the art wind tunnel poses a difficult challenge to engineering thermoplastics, not only in terms of the low temperatures and vacuum conditions, but in terms of thermal cycling and mechanical shear stresses. Cooled to 113°K at a rate of 40°K per hour and then reheated over a 4 hour cycle, the model’s stainless, aluminium, neodyne magnet and fiber reinforced plastic substrates are all deforming at their individual CTEs, thus inducing further stress on the parts and adhesive joints. “Certainly any metal adhesive would have a difficult time meeting any one of these challenging

performance requirements, all the more so all of them at once.”

As a NASA qualified low outgassing epoxy, Master Bond says its multifunctional EP21TCHT-1 was found to be ideal for the high vacuum testing application. Being a toughened, two part epoxy the cryogenic adhesive was a good match for the assembly of the difficult to bond substrates used in the wind tunnel model.

Developing a high bond strength of 2,200psi in shear at ambient temperatures, it retains significant adhesive strength at both high temperatures, up to 205°C, and low temperature, cryogenic environments, down to 4°K. The bonds produced are resistant to thermal cycling and many chemicals. As an added bonus, the hardened adhesive exhibits high thermal conductivity useful in the model’s overall temperature cycling performance.”

Tolerance Rings help suppress CVT noise Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol has conducted research that suggests that the de-coupling effects of tolerance rings can help reduce the vibration within the bearing of a CVT chain adjuster, as well help reduce the amount of vibration energy being transferred to noise.

Continuously variable transmissions, or CVTs, are a type of automatic transmission that can be found in cars from Audi, Ford, Honda, Nissan and other car manufacturers.

The attraction of this type of transmission for car manufacturers and ultimately the driver is that the CVT provides more useable power, better fuel economy and a smoother driving experience than a traditional automatic. However, one of the major drawbacks

associated with CVTs is chain noise. This noise, in principle, is caused by the impact of the chain links on the pulley sets.

Acoustic tests identified that the impulse between the chain and the pulleys is carried as structure-borne noise via the pulley set bearings into the transmission housing and continues from there as airborne noise. Rencol says that by utilising the de-coupling effects of tolerance rings, the structure-borne noise at the bearings is suppressed significantly.

“We found that as the stiffness of a joint using a tolerance ring is lower than that of a more traditional press fit or glue bearing mount, the transmitted force through the bearing into the housing is reduced. In addition, with a tolerance ring mount, the damping ratio is increased, effectively absorbing more of the vibration energy.

Hence, with less vibration, there’s less noise produced during running.”

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Green and pleasant coatings Brighton Best introduced mechanical zinc coatings to its range eight years ago. Due to its continued popularity the programme has now been expanded and covers a whole range of new products.

The new products on which mechanical zinc coatings are now available includes socket cap screws, ranging from No. 4 UNC through to ¾ inch UNC and No.10 through to 5/8 inch in UNF. As well as socket set screws, the coating is also available on countersunk and button No 4 UNC through to ½ inch UNC. During coating the product is not exposed to any process that might result in hydrogen being introduced to the steel and as a result de-embrittelment is not required.

The coatings conform to Ford specification ESF-M1P67A, General Motor specification GM4346M-5415 and Chrysler specification PS-1536.

The all round answer for industrial centrifuges Henkel, manufacturer of Loctite and Teroson products, has produced a comprehensive guide that it says provides quick and easy assistance for professionals who service decanter centrifuges, and who are interested in reliability, longevity and cost reduction.

“This guide will help users select just the right product for both servicing existing assemblies and for proactively preventing wear on new equipment,” explains Colin Chapman, marketing manager at Henkel. “In addition, there are details about the various support functions that we offer – such as application advice, on-site training and a national distributor network.”

The brochure shows a number of typical servicing and preventative maintenance applications and then offers the solution using the appropriate adhesive, sealant, anti-seize, cleaning or lubrication product.

“Just about anywhere that centrifuges are used, there is a call for one of these products,” says Colin Chapman. “Our aim is to make the selection of those items as easy as possible.”

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Adhesive manufacturer ThreeBond has announced a flame retardant version of its established TB1530 series 1-component moisture curing elastic adhesives.

Tremco illbruck says that over the past 25 years its tapes have become recognised as the products of choice for a huge range of construction and industrial applications, and details of it fully updated range is now available in an easy-to-use Product Selector.

The TB1537 is certified to UL94 V-0 and is both phosphorous and halogen free. ThreeBond says that this makes it especially of interest in electronics/electrical applications such as bonding of inverters/converters onto substrate, motor coils, sensor potting, sealing of battery packs for laptops etc.

“The main composition of the TB1537 is a silyl-radical-based special polymer which cures rapidly with moisture in the air to achieve a fast skinning time and very low shrinkage. The cured adhesive is a tough elastomer providing good adhesion to many substrates. In addition TB1537 can be used for applications such as sealing/potting where RTV silicones may otherwise be used. Since TB1537 does not contain low-molecular cyclic siloxanes it does not cause electrical contact failure. TB1537 is available in white, black or grey.”

Applications range from the sealing and bonding of construction materials through to the specific demands of glazing, automotive, marine, HVAC and manufacturing. To meet these demands, Tremco illbruck is continually researching, developing and utilising new technologies. The result is a bespoke range of tape systems that can be tailored to meet specific movement, thermal, vibration or acoustic specifications.

Manufactured at the company’s purpose-built facility in Washington, Tyne & Wear, UK, the range includes PVC, PE, Acrylic and Impregnated foams, with single- or double-sided adhesive configurations.

In-house log slitting means that tapes are custom-cut to width, which Tremco says ensures rapid turnaround and accurate order fulfilment, with 24 – 48 hours standard delivery available on the majority of products.

“This combination of world-class products, technical expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing is backed up by an experienced customer service team, which can assist with accurate product selection, order fulfilment and after sales support.”

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Plug-in instead of screw-in Bäcker GmbH & Co KG has introduced the plug-in nut, a spring washer nut made of polyamide 6.6 and available in sizes M3 – M6. Bäcker says that the nut is characterised by its fast and time-saving plugging onto nuts or threaded bolts and is tightened or released by twisting.

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Bäcker says that assembly times, especially with long-threaded nuts, are shortened by up to 50% compared to standard nuts. This helps contribute to economising on labour costs and optimising profits.

Additional advantages of the plug-in nut that Bäcker highlights are its low weight, insulating properties, non-corrosiveness, excellent attenuation, high vibration resistance and easy handling.

Newly designed weld studs Heinz Soyer Bolzenschweißtechnik GmbH has recently launched its innovative threaded weld studs with a reduced flange diameter.

Heinz Soyer says that the new design weld studs exhibit a considerably smaller contact area when welded on than conventional threaded CD weld studs with an ignition tip and a flange.

“This, however, hardly affects the strength of the welded joint.”

Threaded studs with a reduced flange diameter are available from M3 x 6mm to M8 x 60mm and allow the complete usage of the stud thread up to the surface of the work piece.

The weld fasteners, with a reduced flange diameter, made of copper-plated steel and stainless steel are available as threaded stud, pins and tapped bosses.

EMKA continue to develop The EMKA 1100 program of swing handles is under continuous development to meet the needs of specialist panel builders in the UK.

EMKA explains that this widely configurable range provides a structured set of key options, a small number of fixing hole formats and is designed to facilitate the interchange of most application components between different models.

1100 program handles have also now been developed for operation as part of EMKA’s innovative electronic lock system. In addition EMKA has recently seen the introduction of the 1154 type as a vandal-resistant handle in both die-cast and stainless steel.

Both with the handles recessed into the cabinet for additional security.

EMKA says that it has developed the 1100 series over many decades to give a broad coverage of customer needs - based initially on ‘the right sized handle to suit the door.’

Swing Handles were originally designed by EMKA for improved safety, looks and ergonomics, recently progress has been with a focus even more on safety, by further reducing the front protrusion when closed.

“Long term evolution of this dynamic product range has encouraged the production of many specialist variants, such as push button, non-keyed, padlockables, combination locks, electronic lock and now more than sixteen different cylinder variants.”

If the cap fits Precision Technology Supplies Ltd, a specialist supplier of stainless steel metric micro fasteners, says it can now offer from stock M1.4 and M3.5 Socket Capscrews (Din 912).

The range includes M1.4 x 2 to M1.4 x 16 and M3.5 x 5 to M3.5 x 30. Both diameters are available in A2 and A4 material.

Precision Technology Supplies commented “There are no minimum quantities, and there are no expensive machining costs. We are also planning to introduce some new ranges later in the year.”

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bigHead says it has developed TwinDisk to withstand tensile and torque values far in excess of traditional insert fasteners.

“Permanently bonded to the sandwich panel skins, TwinDisk provides a secure fixing that is also very neat. Available in both male and female, TwinDisk can be manufactured to suit most panel materials and thicknesses.”

Lee Spring® launches catalogue at Subcon Lee Spring® launched its latest catalogue, featuring new high performance beryllium copper battery springs, REDUX wave springs, constant force springs and more sizes of stainless steel Lite Pressure compression springs, at the recent Subcon 2009 exhibition held in Birmingham, UK. The new product listings amount to hundreds of additional items that swell the catalogue to 172 pages containing over 16,000 different spring types including compression, extension, torsion and Belleville spring washers plus engineers’ spring selection kits.

To add to the new catalogue, Lee Spring’s custom spring design and manufacturing service has also been strengthened with a dedicated email and technical team in place to handle the provision of tailored solutions. Full details are included in the catalogue along with a suite of reproducible specification forms for spring variants covering compression, extension, torsion, conical, swivel hook, drawbar, battery, wave, constant force and Belleville spring washers.

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Fast Orange won’t peel skin ITW Permatex’s Fast Orange brand, with its new distinctive packaging, is now available in Europe through a network of distributors.

ITW Permatex says that its Fast Orange hand cleaner is based on special properties developed from a natural citrus formula. It has a polymeric skin conditioning system that leaves hands feeling smoother, while it quickly and gently deep-cleans the toughest dirt. The cleaner removes ground-in grease, tar, grime, ink, paints, sealants, adhesives and other difficult soils.

Fast Orange is also safe to use, as it contains no oil-based solvents, whilst protective ingredients including lanolin, aloe vera and glycerine safeguard the skin from dryness and cracking.

“Fast Orange comes in a choice of liquid hand cleaner or pre-moistened cleaning wipes. The wipes are textured on one side and smooth on the other. They are ideal for cleaning heavy duty soils from hands, tools and work areas. They are packed in bright orange plastic containers of 25 wipes. The special pumice hand cleaner has no harsh chemicals that might sting cuts or abrasions. This cleaner has a unique formulation which makes it less abrasive than ordinary pumice cleaners and works deep into pores without causing soreness. It is available in a 3.8 litre plastic bottle with hand pump and also in a smaller 443ml bottle with nail brush.”

ITW Permatex specialises in the design and manufacture of premium chemical products for the automotive and industrial maintenance repair markets and its recognised brands include Permatex, Ultra Series, Right Stuff and Fast Orange.

Ondrives metal bellows coupling Precision mechanical engineers, Ondrives Ltd of Chesterfield, UK, has added a range of metal bellows couplings to its latest, biggest-ever, all products handbook.

Ondrives says that metal bellows couplings are used everywhere due to their high torsional stiffness capacities and flexibility even when high torques have to be transmitted absolutely backlash free. At the same time, they are able to compensate misalignments between actuation and output shafts caused by production tolerances, with only a minimum of reset force.

Miniature bellows couplings with both set screws and collet clamps, with torque ranges from 0.1 to 10Nm, are available as standard along with another miniature version complete with an expanding clamp. Others in the range include those with inner or outer conical hubs and those for flange mounting from 18 - 5,000Nm torque ranges.

“Other advantageous features include the fact that they consist of only one part and can be quickly and easily mounted, especially with the collet clamp version as these only require tightening on one hub. There are no traces left on the shafts after demounting the coupling and there are no frictional faces during usage which makes them very long lasting and maintenance free.”

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Polyethylene adhesive requires no pretreatment Master Bond MB514 polyethylene adhesive etches away at the bonding challenges presented by non-polar and low energy polyolefin surfaces.

Typically, a pretreatment stage, which may include flame treatment, etching or roughening, is required before being able to bond polyolefin substrates.

Master Bond says that its MB514 is specially formulated to eliminate this time consuming stage, and the MB514 polyolefin based hot melt is particularly suited for use on untreated surfaces of polyethylene, polypropylene and combinations of these substrates.

The only required processing steps are melting these compositions and then applying the molten hot melt to the surfaces to be bonded. Excellent bond performance is retained over a temperature range of -20°F to 190°F (-29°C to 88°C).

“MB514 adhesive is VOC free as it is comprised of 100% solids and contains no solvents. Bond strengths develop rapidly with no need for clamps or post cure during assembly. One of the main advantages of this polyethylene adhesive is the rapid speed of cure, which makes it ideal for high-speed assembly operations as the bonds are formed immediately upon cooling.”

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L.S.S. impliments project office L.L.S, an Italian manufacturer of titanium, aluminium 7075 and other light alloys fasteners for the last 20 years, has recently implemented a project office which now allows it to focus on 2D, 3D, CAD-CAM drawings and structural FEM analysis.

The new project office has also recently been equipped with a new movable or fix headstock 8 axles lathe, and with a new laser machine for screws and nuts marking.

L.L.S points out that quality control is achieved using sophisticated and innovative instruments, such as an optical microscope up to 180 magnifications and a profile projector up to 50 magnifications, which is also equipped with an optical probe.

As well as producing metric fasteners L.L.S. also produces American threads UNC, UNF, UNEF, NPT, tapered and cylindrical GAS, and WITHWORTH BSW. A new article, of recent production, is the WING NUT DIN 315 M8, made in titanium grade 2, for a prevalent use in chemical/galvanic context.

The company is already UNI EN ISO 9001-2000 certified, and it’s now developing the UNI EN 9100 certification, which is specifically required for aeronautical screw production.

Putting together the dots According to Intertronics dispensing of micro-dot quantities of adhesives, greases, inks and oils is now literally ‘at hand’ with its new Tridak Micro-Dot™ which allows for quick, accurate and reliable application.

“The Micro-Dot™ dispenser is a brilliant little tool,” explains Peter Swanson, MD at Intertronics. “It uses a standard 10ml syringe barrel filled with pretty much any liquid you like and is ideal for manual dispensing of small quantities in every area from medical device manufacture to electronic assemblies and no compressed air is required, so it is fully portable.”

The Micro-Dot™ features a positive displacement thumb operated action with simple stroke adjustment for volume setting from about 0.003ml to 0.200ml enabling indefinite repetition with accuracy. In operation the Micro-Dot has a twist safety interlock to prevent accidental activation by leaving the Micro-Dot’s plunger completely free until the syringe is fully rotated into position and secured into the dispenser’s body. The simple incremental piston advance then expels the liquid micro-dot exactly when and where required.

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New stainless steel disc springs Spirol Industries has expanded its range of disc springs with the addition of new stainless steel versions. Although stainless steel is not part of the DIN 2093 standard, all the disc springs produced by Spirol are controlled to that exacting level.

Two types of stainless steel disc springs are now available. The new austenitic stainless steel version, X10CrNi18-8 (1.4310), is suitable for low cycle applications and is available as a standard product. For high cycle applications, Spirol offers, to special customer order, the precipitation hardened X7CrNiAl17-7 (1.4568) Disc Spring. Spirol highlights that both have excellent corrosion resistance.

Disc Springs are conically-shaped, washer-type components designed to be axially loaded. They can be continuously or intermittently statically loaded as well as dynamically subjected to continuous load cycling. They can be used singularly or in multiples - stacked parallel, in series or in combination.

TFC springs go metric TFC Europe Ltd has launched the new Smalley metric sized springs which it is introducing to accommodate European sizing.

Crest to Crest Wave Springs are manufactured in sizes as small as 6mm and will now be available for a host of new applications using the metric standard where the imperial sized versions were not suitable. Applications using metric bores and shafts are now fully serviced by the new metric sizes, which TFC says will open up a wealth of opportunities for the industry to realise the benefits of the Crest to Crest spring.

Crest to Crest Springs are available from stock in carbon spring steel and 17-7 stainless steel but can be manufactured in exotic alloys if required. The springs are manufactured from a continuous coil of single filament pre-tempered, round edged flat wire, and TFC says the springs have a unique advantage over round wires springs in the form of assembly space.

“Crest to Crest Springs can maintain the same force and load specifications, yet occupy 50% or less of the axial space. As a result, they allow lower operating heights, free heights and solid heights when being used to replace coil springs, making them ideal for the tightest load/ deflection specifications.”

The new range of metric springs will be in addition to the standard imperial sizes which will remain available to customers in Europe and throughout the UK.

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Three times the grip Self-clinch fasteners Protex Fasteners Ltd, based in Redditch, UK, has introduced the 490-9000 MSZN, which it says is its highest performance latch to date.

Codenamed ‘Big Bertha’, the new fastener and dedicated catchplate (Part No: 04-9000 MSZN) have been developed to meet the types of super heavy duty application found in earthmoving, mining equipment, aggregate conveyors, agricultural plant, freight and off-highway vehicles.

The zinc plated, mild steel latch assembly achieves an Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of 7,500kgf and provides up to 30mm grip range adjustment. At maximum capacity, it measures 85mm wide, 40mm high and 392mm long, including catchplate.

A sealing facility is also incorporated in the catchplate as standard, to provide additional security.

According to Protex’s systems and development manager, Adrian Symons “Big Bertha has been developed to meet customer requirements for reliable fastening under the most demanding operating conditions, including extremely high dynamic and vibrational loads. It perfectly complements our existing fasteners for light, medium and heavy duty applications. But with around three times the ultimate tensile strength of our largest 40, 41 43, and 44 series catches, the new 490-9000 MSZN extends our products’ capabilities into a completely new area of high strength fastening requirements.”

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Allan Nielsen, managing director at Headland Engineering Developments explains “We have supplied Self-clinch fasteners to a number of our customers for some years and have now included the products in our standard range. Any customers who would like to find out more about our product range and technical information should visit our website.”

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Southco’s removable handle latch Southco® says that is new Troller Removable Handle Latch provides an easy way to access engine cupboards, floor hatches and storage compartments in a variety of applications, allows quicker, easier access than screw-tightened connections, and minimises protrusion on the exterior of the panel when the handle is removed. Its washer sealed design delivers watertight performance with or without the handle in place.

Durable, all-stainless construction in 304 SS and CF-8M, the cast equivalent of 316 stainless steel, it resists corrosion to provide long-lasting service. A roller-style keeper mounted inside the compartment engages the latch cam and draws it down to its lowest point with a snug fit, creating a seal against water intrusion with a degree of grip tolerance in gasketed applications.

Stops on each side of the cam help to maintain the latch firmly in the engaged position and to resist vibration, while an interior actuation feature offers a safe exit opportunity for anyone accidentally caught inside the enclosed area.

The easy-to-remove handle is held firmly in place with detent balls that can be disengaged by pressing a pushbutton built into the handle. This feature functions like a key to enhance access control by keeping the enclosure off-limits to individuals who do not have ready access to the handle.

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Three bonds from ThreeBond The ThreeBond 7700 Gold Label series of premium cyanoacrylate instant adhesives has recently been joined by the TB7737 and TB7738, offering ultra high peel and impact resistance by virtue of their added elastomer toughening.

ThreeBond says that this strength enables the TB7737 and TB7738 to be used in areas where conventional ‘instants’ would not survive, e.g. hotter/harsher environments. They are produced as semi-gel’s, with viscosities of 2,000cps and 5,000cps respectively, making them drip free, so they can be used on vertical surfaces and for electronic parts, speaker components or vehicle weather strip, yet are fluid enough to dispense or apply to small parts.

“TB7737 and TB7738 both offer increased lap shear strength (resistance to peel) and much improved impact resistance compared to conventional products, especially under high heat stress and hest cycling. They are characterised by their differing performances dependant on the adherent substrate so it is important to select the appropriate adhesive for the material involved.”

In addition, the Gold Label series is also enhanced by the introduction of TB7797, a new high-reliability multiprimer for instant adhesives which is especially valuable on difficult to bond plastics such as nylon, PBT, PE, PP and PTFE. TB7797 primer can be used with any of the 7700 Gold Label series or TB1700 series, with ThreeBond highlighting that it features improved adhesion for difficult adherends, is quick drying and has good workability with easy application by brush, cotton swab or other.

“We believe that these three specialised products successfully address the whole ‘raison d’etre’ of instant adhesives – to perform instantly over a very wide range of substrates and in varied conditions.”

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Environment friendly wipes A biodegradable heavy duty clean-up wipe for all types of tradesman has been jointly developed by waterless cleaning specialist, Sycamore UK and Dulux.

The new Industrial Green Big Wipe has the same broad cleaning powers as the standard Big Wipes but unlike its predecessors will decompose and is therefore additionally suited to applications involving the removal of non-hazardous substances where the wipes can be disposed of in the normal waste or composted with ‘green’ waste where these facilities exist.

Available nationally through Dulux Decorator Centre, Travis Perkins or online, the new environment friendly wipes are disposable plant derived viscose fabric cloths which have been pre-impregnated with a new natural oil based cleaning solution, which is also biodegradable.

“These industrial strength wipes will swiftly remove all trace of oil and water based paints, varnish, instant grab adhesives, silicone and acrylic sealants, PU foam, oil, tar, grease, permanent marker and general grime from hands, tools and surfaces; and they can even remove fresh paint spills from clothes, curtains and carpets.”

“Dermatologically tested and, unlike many cleaning wipes, fully compliant with the recently updated EU Cosmetics Directive, these wipes are kind to hands – even to sensitive skin. With added vitamin E and Aloe vera they condition the skin and leave it pleasantly scented.”

The generously sized 20x30cm ready to use cloths come in foil sealed tubs which have an airtight lid to keep the contents moist once the seal has been broken.

New FAR products respond to customer needs FAR Srl, an Italian based company which specialises in a wide range of blind rivets, threaded inserts and fastening tools, all “Made in Italy”, says that it has recently introduced a host of new and important products into the market.

Firstly there is the stainless steel sealed rivets in diameters 3.2mm, 4mm and 4.8mm, as well as the structural Farbolt rivets, also in stainless steel, in diameters 4.8mm and 6.4mm.

FAR has also introduced M12 FTTE threaded inserts, made of steel, with cylindrical head and hexagonal shank.

Finally FAR mentions the KJ45S tool for threaded inserts, to replace the old KJ45 tool. FAR says that in comparison with the previous model the KJ45S has an innovative and faster system of mandrels change, which allows the user to save time in setting up the various sizes of inserts. It also has on/off valve for the compressed air feeding connection, which allows for faster detaching of the air when changing the mandrel stroke.

“The introduction of all these new products is very important news for us, and highlights that we always pay attention to our customer needs.”

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AGENTS / DISTRIBUTORS WANTED P.M.T. S.r.l. is looking for skilled agents or distributors, who are well introduced in the markets of building construction, sealants and automotive, in order to promote and sell our items to the wholesalers, in the following countries or areas: U.K., France, Benelux, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Asia, Africa, Arabia and South America.

We are a dynamic company based in the North of Italy, which has produced and sold worldwide a wide range of professional PU foam guns, sealants guns, and spray guns for 25 years. We can also supply our items in private label.

If you would like to have further information about our company or our products please visit our web site: www.pmt.it.

Do not hesitate to contact Mr. Davide Sacco via the following e-mail address: info@pmt.it or please call: +39 0363 905025.

Senior Development & Research Chemist

Chemical Manufacturer West Yorkshire England

Permanent Vacancy ⁄ £30000 - £35000 + Pension Chemfix is a highly successful chemical manufacturer supplying a full range of products to 32 countries across 5 continents. In the current economic climate they are continuing to maintain their profitability and are now looking to drive forward technical innovation within the business.

Leading the technical department you will be responsible for combining laboratory work and production knowledge to develop formulations from concept to process development through to full production.

Daily responsibility will include: • Conduct a technical evaluation of processes and products to build platform for technical development • To manage technical project portfolio ensuring appropriate prioritisation, resourcing and delivery.

• Support raw material evaluation and the continuous review of formulations • Research and Development, designed to improve on existing formulations while also developing a new range of products • Manage all development operations, including production of commercial batches.

• Work cross-functionally with key departments including purchasing, quality, operations, sales and externally with suppliers as appropriate.

• Compliance with new product introduction procedure including preparation of all associated administration.

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Who we're looking for: Suitable candidates will fit the following criteria: A proven track record leading and initiating research and development of resin / thixotropic chemistry based products within a manufacturing environment.

At least degree qualified in a chemistry discipline Ability to think cross-functionally and communicate at all levels internally as well as with suppliers and customers where appropriate Proven track record of managing and developing technical function Significant experience in working with UK and European technical legislation and approvals

For further info, apply or phone on to Michael Thomas 0113-3889052 or send CV to michael.thomas@michaelpage.com

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