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12 COVER PROFILE > PRK TECHNOLOGIES GMBH PRK LEVERAGES ITS EXPERTISE IN GLOBAL SOURCING AND DISTRIBUTION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDUSTRIES GLOBALLY…
14 WOMEN IN FASTENERS & TOOLS > JO MORRIS, FASTENER TRAINING INSTITUTE
16 FOCUS > QC LABS & INSPECTION
24 FOCUS > 3D PRINTING
30 FOCUS > OILS, SPRAYS & LUBRICANTS
35 NORM FASTENERS > …ON HOW ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CAN ENHANCE PERFORMANCE
36 SHOW PREVIEW > INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXPO 2024
40 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION > TIMBER ENGINEERING
48 WORLD RIVETING CONGRESS 2024 > GOEBEL GERMANY TO HOST THREE-DAY EVENT
50 SHOW PREVIEW > INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE EXPO
53 TERRITORY FOCUS > ASIA 21 PAGES OF NEWS AND INSIGHTS FROM THE REGION
74 SHOW PREVIEW > TAIWAN HARDWARE SHOW
76 OPINION > SPECTRUM ON AI IN SALES PROCESSING
78 SPOTLIGHT > MECAVIT
80 FOCUS > TRAINING & ACADEMIES
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THERE’S A LOT TO REPORT
When disruption comes to your door, it’s usually unwelcome (though you could argue that it usually presents some business opportunities), but if you’re writing or talking about the industry, it means there’s been no shortage of talking points.
Some are familiar – container prices incredibly high again? Check. Customers nevertheless craving stock and availability when they want? Check. Acquisitions in full flow? Check.
That list of acquisitions in recent months has been surprisingly long; the ever-acquisitive Atlas Copco has been picking up firms in Europe, Lesjöfors Group purchased Clifford Springs, Bossard acquired Dejond, Threaded Fasteners bought Ricco Fasteners, Mecavit was acquired (p84), and those are just the ones that spring to mind. Geo-politically, there’s been some settling down in terms of getting elections out the way in Europe, Taiwan, India, Pakistan and elsewhere. Clearly the US elections still loom large and with their potential to shift the world trading status quo these will be keenly eyed. On the topic of global developments, there are shifts underway in the supply chain, some of which we tackle in our big ‘Territory Focus – Asia’ feature (p53).
You may argue that 2024 is no more disrupted than any other and you might be right, but there’s clearly no shortage of developments to stay abreast of and we at Torque Magazine will do our utmost to keep you up to date with industry updates that matter. If you’d like us to share your news or opinions on the industry, let us know at the usual email address.
Jonathon Harker Editor jonathon@torque-expo.com
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THE ONLY CE-MARKED SECURING WASHERS
The CE marking is everywhere. But it’s only now that you’ll find it on one type of securing washers.
Bossard buys Belgium’s Dejond
of highquality fastening systems.
The Bossard Group has expanded its market position with innovative fastening technologies through the acquisition of Belgian company Dejond Fastening NV, for an undisclosed fee.
Headquartered in Antwerp, Dejond employs 68 people and expects net sales of around €15 million for the current financial year. With its own brand Tubtara®, the company is a leading manufacturers of blind rivet nuts and specialises in the distribution
Tubtara’s innovative solutions for sheet metal, profile, composite and plastic fastening solutions are suitable for a wide range of industries. Dejond’s solutions enable engineers to optimise product design and manufacturing processes, which fits with Bossard’s “Proven Productivity” philosophy. Through this acquisition, Bossard will further strengthen its market presence in the Benelux countries.
“Bossard has been working with Dejond for over 30 years,” explained Daniel Bossard, Bossard Group CEO.
“Dejond’s reliability and innovations have always impressed us. By combining Dejond’s technical expertise with our global market reach, our technical sales
expertise and our trusted access to a wide range of industrial customers, we see great potential to offer our existing and new customers even more value.”
Jan Maeyens, Director R&D and Manufacturing at Dejond, added: “Being part of the Bossard Group guarantees continuity for our existing customers and opens up completely new opportunities to expand the global market presence of Tubtara, expand our product range and invest in new technologies and sales capacities.”
The metal business, including the Metal Service Centre, is not part of the acquisition and will continue to operate independently under the name of Dejond NV. www.bossard.com
SIGNIFICANT RANGE EXTENSIONS FOR JATON RIVETING PRODUCTS
coded packaging with full batch traceability, has helped distributors gain business they previously couldn’t. These new additions will aid in growing that market share, the brand said.
JRP (Jaton Riveting Products) has continued to grow its extensive range, adding over 80 lines of blind rivet nuts.
Following customer feedback, it has introduced multiple types of rivet nuts in various materials. The new nuts are required for use in electronics, rail, automotive and agriculture.
The confidence in the quality of the JRP brand, along with its easy colour
The ranges include flat head nuts with an open and closedend round knurled body, open end full and part hexagon body, open end round JK split body and open end round PN heavyduty body.
Countersunk head nuts with an open and closed end round knurled body, and reduced head open and closed end round knurled body, open end full and part hexagon body, closed end part hexagon body, and open end round
knurled US body, have also been added.
The addition of multiple ranges of closed end rivet nuts provides additional options for manufacturers looking for a sealed end which will prevent liquid/debris ingress.
Two new rivet nut setting tools have also been added to the range, specifically for setting the JK split nuts.
The new nuts will be in stock in August. The JRP online comparison tool can be used to identify the new JRP lines against an alternative supplier. Simply enter your existing supplier’s code, and the JRP alternative will be displayed. www.jrprivets.co.uk
LEADERSHIP
TN
orm Holding has announced that effective from 1 January, 2025, Vice Chairperson and CEO Nedim Uysal will transition his CEO role to Mahmut Öztürk, Head of Industry Group. Mr. Uysal will continue as Vice Chairperson, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in its leadership.
Mahmut Öztürk started his career at Norm Fasteners Bolts as an Export Officer in 1997, later holding roles in Production Planning, Domestic Sales and Automotive Sales. From 2006 to 2017, he served as General Manager at Norm Fasteners Bolts, and has been the Head of the Industrial Group since 2017.
www.normholding.com
he board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH will have some personnel changes effective from 1 October, 2024. Katja von Raven is joining the board of management and assuming responsibility for the Power Tools division from Dr. Christian Fischer and for Bosch Global Service Solutions from Dr. Tanja Rueckert. Katja von Raven will join Bosch from the US company S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. Prior to that, she worked in executive management for various brand manufacturers in Europe and the United States.
Dr. Christian Fischer will now focus more on Bosch Group strategic growth initiatives, while retaining his overall responsibility for the Consumer Goods business sector and for BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. As CDO, Dr. Tanja Rueckert bears corporate responsibility for digital business and services and will continue to drive digitalisation forward throughout the company. She will also retain her responsibility for the Industrial Technology business sector as well as her regional duties.
www.bosch.com
GLOBAL NEWS ROUND-UP
Selected news from the fasteners, fixings and tools industries around the world…
NORTH AMERICA 01
THREADED FASTENERS ACQUIRES RICCO FASTENERS >
Threaded Fasteners Inc. has acquired Ricco Fasteners, located in Thomasville, Georgia. This move marks the seventeenth branch location for Threaded Fasteners and elevates their mission to create value in, and for the people they serve, as they position themselves for additional growth and innovation.
NORTH AMERICA 02
NEW NFDA PRESIDENT FOR 2024-2025 >
At the recent NFDA meeting, Scott McDaniel of Martin Fastening Solutions was elected as the president of the National Fastener Distributors Association for 20242025. Ed Smith of Wurth Revcar will serve as vice president, Christian Reich of Goebel Fasteners will serve as associate chair, and Jim Degnan of S.W. Anderson will remain on the Board as immediate past president.
UNITED KINGDOM 04
MIDLANDS COMPRESSED AIR DISTRIBUTOR
JOINS ATLAS COPCO GROUP >
AE Industrial Ltd. has become part of Atlas Copco Group. The company specialises in sales, installation and service of compressed air systems. Founded in 1970, the company has 40 employees and serves a wide range of industrial companies in Leeds, Stoke, Birmingham and Blidworth near Nottingham.
UNITED KINGDOM – 03
THE LESJÖFORS GROUP ACQUIRES UK SPRING MANUFACTURER >
The Lesjöfors Group has purchased spring manufacturer Clifford Springs Ltd. The acquisition expands the group’s sites to six within England. Based in Redditch, Clifford Springs manufactures and supplies a range of springs including canted, PEEK, helical, meander, continuous top rail and antiextrusion springs for markets globally.
EUROPE 05
BULTEN PARTNERS WITH FNSTEEL >
To further reduce its carbon footprint, Bulten has signed an agreement with the Dutch wire rod manufacturer FNsteel. The deal gives Bulten access to reportedly the most circular steel on the market for its own fastener production and enables the company to offer its customers a greener product option.
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EUROPE 06
WÜRTH SATISFIED WITH H1 2024 >
The Würth Group reported sales of EUR 10.2 billion in the first half of 2024, which corresponds to a yearoveryear decrease of 3.2%, and 2.6% adjusted for currencies. "Our sales development continues to be strongly influenced by the economic situation, which is particularly noticeable in the manufacturing units that supply to the automotive industry, for example," the firm said.
ASIA 07
SUNCO
LAUNCHES ENGLISH WEBSITE >
Japanese fastener wholesaler Sunco has launched its English website as part of the company’s international growth plans as it looks to expand its customer base worldwide with its extensive product offering. Working with over 1,300 suppliers, the trading company prides itself on its quick and efficient ability to ship orders from as little as one item.
ASIA 08
LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RECYCLED PAINTS ARRIVE >
The new Mowilex Recycled paints from PT Mowilex Indonesia (Mowilex) reduce water use, save energy, and cut the carbon footprint of each new 2.5litre pail of paint by up to 60%. By reusing up to 40% premium Mowilex paint in each container of Mowilex Recycled, the company also decreases potential waste without compromising quality.
PRECISION, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE
Part of the Micron Group, PRK Technologies GmbH leverages its expertise in global sourcing and distribution to meet the evolving needs of industries globally…
PRK Technologies GmbH is among those at the forefront as a prominent distributor of toptier fasteners, encompassing nuts, bolts and screws that exceed industry benchmarks across various sectors.
Founded on a commitment to sourcing and delivering precisionengineering components, PRK has evolved into a trusted global partner over time, offering what it says are cutting edge solutions.
Since its establishment, PRK Technologies has been leveraging its expertise in global sourcing and distribution to meet the evolving needs of industries globally.
A legacy of innovation
PBK Technologies is a company of Micron Group of Industries situated in India. Micron Precision Screws Ltd is a leading manufacturer of highquality fasteners, whereas PRK is a stockist and wholesaler of MPS brand products, delivering the best in precision and reliability.
// Founded on a commitment to sourcing and delivering precision-engineering components, PRK has evolved into a trusted global partner. //
Supply chain management innovation
Recognising the importance of efficient sourcing and distribution, PRK employs advanced logistical strategies to optimise delivery times and reduce costs for clients globally: “Our commitment to excellence in supply chain management ensures that we provide reliable and timely access to highquality fasteners, meeting the diverse needs of our customers with precision and efficiency.”
Engineering excellence for diverse industries
PRK Technologies GmbH specialises in offering precisionengineered fasteners sourced from a leading manufacturer – MPS in India. From socket products and hex products to specialised solutions like hex nuts, Nyloc nuts and washers, its products meet international standards, like DIN,BS, IS, ANSI. PRK Technologies GmbH continues to set high industry benchmarks in sourcing and distributing fastening solutions for automotive, construction, electronics and beyond.
MPS: “Our key partner in manufacturing excellence” MPS, founded by visionary entrepreneur Mr. Romesh Vig, stands as a cornerstone among the group’s esteemed manufacturers, embodying PRK’s steadfast commitment to quality and reliability within the fastening industry. Collaborating with MPS ensures each product meets rigorous standards, benefiting from their expertise in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing techniques, including the cold forging process. “Their dedication to innovation seamlessly aligns with our mission to deliver cuttingedge solutions to our global clientele,” says PRK: “The cold forging technique employed by MPS sets them apart in the industry. Together, we reinforce our reputation for excellence and establish new benchmarks in the fastening industry.”
Quality assurance
At PRK Technologies, quality assurance is fundamental to its operations, says the firm, “and we partner with the most reputable manufacturer – MPS, in India to source fasteners that meet the highest standards of durability and performance. By rigorously adhering to stringent quality control measures and continuously refining our meticulous sourcing practices, we at PRK Technologies consistently deliver exceptional fastening solutions.”
PRK is among those at the forefront as a prominent distributor of top tier fasteners, including nuts, bolts and screws that exceed industry benchmarks across various sectors // We are committed to integrating emerging technologies, such as precision additive manufacturing and smart materials. //
Outlook
Looking ahead, PRK Technologies is focused on innovating towards future challenges in the fastening industry. The firm says: “We are committed to integrating emerging technologies, such as precision additive manufacturing and smart materials, to drive advancements in product performance and sustainability. By anticipating market trends and investing in research and development, we are poised to continue leading in delivering cuttingedge fastening solutions across diverse global industries.”
www.prk-tech.com
INTERVIEW WOMEN IN FASTENERS
JO MORRIS FASTENER TRAINING INSTITUTE
Involved in the fastener industry since graduating from university, The Fastener Training Institute’s Marketing Director and soon to be new Managing Director, Jo Morris, has worn many hats and juggled many tasks and roles throughout her career. She talks to Torque Magazine about the fastener industry and why she is passionate about education.
How did you get into the industry?
After graduating as a business major from Arizona State University, I had two options – a pharmaceutical job in Texas or a fastener job in Arizona. My boyfriend at the time was in Arizona, so I took the fastener job. I was an administrative assistant doing entrylevel sales. It was a tremendous opportunity to learn from the ground up and I’ve been in the industry ever since.
What does your day-to-day job involve?
As marketing director for Fastener Training Institute (FTI) and coowner of Desert Distribution, my days are full! For FTI, I plan the annual training schedule, develop course curriculum, coordinate with instructors, manage marketing and event planning and find new ways and methods for training. Our new initiatives include offering Spanish courses and implementing a Learning Management System. With Desert Distribution, I work with distributors and endusers to determine applicationspecific needs for fasteners and help supply teams source parts. I’m involved across departments, including quality and engineering, with the fastener lines we represent.
What prompted your involvement in FTI?
John Wachman was my first boss, and in 2014, he was FTI’s inaugural board president. At the time, I had preschoolaged triplets and was working many hours as a sales manager for a large fastener distributor. He offered me a parttime job to launch the first FTI webinar. I worked with the late Joe Greenslade, who at the time was Director of Technology for the Industrial Fasteners Institute, and together we created a 90minute webinar called Thread Fit Matters. It was a huge success. After that, I helped
create the overall online presence and it became more than a fulltime job. Now I help run it all and I’m honoured to say I’ll become FTI’s new Managing Director in August.
What do you like most about being involved in education & training in the fastener industry?
I like having the opportunity to give back to the industry. I love being able to meet manufacturers and distributors and get to know the engineers who use our parts. We have attendees from the biggest OEMs in the country like John Deere, SpaceX and Blue Origin. The people who are really using fasteners – a lot are engineers – are coming to our classes to learn about fasteners, because when you are in school, they don’t teach fasteners. Being involved in training has really opened my eyes to the limitless opportunities you can have in the fastener industry.
There is no UK equivalent of FTI, how important do you see networks are for developing, training and retaining talent in the industry?
It is extremely important. FTI started in the early ’70s as part of the old Los Angeles Fastener Association. The founding organisers realised that, individually, no one really had the capacity to train their employees but if they came together collectively, some solid educational programs could evolve. That’s how the first fastener basics class originated. From there, FTI has really grown. If we continue to combine the efforts of our industry’s most experienced and talented people, we can continue creating great resources. Networking and associations are huge for large companies, small companies, new people in the industry and growing within our industry – it’s really an integral part.
What are the biggest changes you have seen in the industry since you started?
I think the technology overall has been wonderful. When I started, we wrote pick tickets and orders by hand and managed inventory with index cards. I just hope with technology we don’t migrate to a parts number system. To learn and grow, we need to get our hands dirty – hold the part, understand how it’s made, what can go wrong when it’s made – and understand real world applications. Technology is great, it helps with inventory and order entry, but we can’t get away from understanding the attributes of a part and only know them as a number or SKU.
Can you share some of your career highlights and milestones so far?
The first is my sales support role where we supplied millions of fasteners to a very large airbag manufacturer. I was the grunt and tasked to do it all. I saw how parts were made, packed and delivered to the line. I learned about quality by sorting bad parts in a hot warehouse and I learned to understand and review PPAP. In this role, I learned every level of the fastener process from inception, design, sources, samples, manufacturing, distribution. I’ll always be grateful for that opportunity.
Next is FTI and all the people I have met – those new to the industry, engineers, quality specialists, buyers, OEMs and the experts teaching our classes. Some of our instructors are so colourful and the best education happens when they just share lessons learned. FTI has allowed me to get involved in regional and national associations like NFDA, MWFA, PacWest, SWFA, and IFI. There are just so many highlights with FTI and I know there will be many more to come.
Finally, it was a huge honour to be recognised as the 2021 Woman in Business by Women In The Fastener Industry (WIFI) and it was an honour when a young female fastener professional recently reached out for mentorship. Being seen as a leader and to offer pearls of wisdom to others is incredibly meaningful.
What is your favourite thing about the fastener industry?
The camaraderie and networking. We all stay together. The big joke is that once you are in the fastener industry, you never leave – and it’s so true! We love to see each other succeed. There is no cap. It’s a special industry.
What do you think needs to be done to encourage more women to get involved in the fastener industry?
I think highlighting women, such as with this article, is a great way. Right now, there are some incredibly impressive female executives in the industry. Highlighting them and their success provides other women with a glimpse into the future for their careers. A few colleagues I look up to include the impressive and fearless Simmi Sakhuja and Jennifer Sturm and upandcomers Holly McDaniel and Dianna Barnes.
If you could, what piece of advice would you give your younger self as you started working in the fastener industry?
Stay the course, you are on the right track. I’d say to keep your eyes open, listen and do what you are told. Your future looks very bright. I’m incredibly thankful for every opportunity given to me. I’ve had the honour to work under some incredible leaders and mentors and I wouldn’t change a thing. I love my life, my career path and how it has all evolved.
www.fastenertraining.org
// Being seen as a leader and to offer pearls of wisdom to others is incredibly meaningful. //
Jo Morris with other Women In the Fastener Industry members
Carmen Vertullo with Jo at IFE 2023
THE QUALITY FACTOR
Along with availability and – of course – price, quality is one of the very core factors for any business in the fastener and tool world. Torque Magazine rounds-up news and developments in this crucial area…
SWEDISH BOLT MAKER SELECTS GI-360T >
General Inspection of Michigan USA recently installed a Gi360T highspeed automotive bolt inspection system in Sweden. This Gi360T is equipped with multiple lasers, cameras, as well as EddyCurrent to provide complete dimensional inspection, damage detection, cracked heads and presence of heattreatment for a full range of automotive bolts (up to 35mm diameter and up to 150mm total length).
In terms of dimensional inspection, the Gi360T comes standard with multiple lasers to measure profile features (360 degrees) including threads, lengths, diameters, straightness and angles. Parts are measured to print specifications through Gi’s user friendly software, each dimension is saved and recalled by part number for fast part to part changeover.
In addition to dimensional inspection, the Gi360T laser technology detects damaged threads, rifled hex, and bent parts. The system is also equipped with two cameras; one to detect cracks, and the other to detect defective recesses
Defect detection, flexibility and inspection rates helped swing the deal with the Swedish bolt manufacturer
(chipped punch). The cameras are each equipped with advanced lighting, custom optics, and unique software algorithms developed by Gi for easy programming.
Gi’s EddyCurrent system is used to detect the presence of heattreatment. The completely digital system comes with adjustable frequencies, a complex impedance plane setup for quick programming and setup storage, and autobalancing EddyCurrent coils.
After searching the world for an inspection system with complete dimensional inspection, visual defect detection capabilities, and EddyCurrent for detecting the presence of heattreatment, the Swedish bolt manufacturer selected Gi. Defect detection, flexibility and inspection rates (up to 300 parts per minute) were the deciding factors.
www.geninsp.com
QC LABS & INSPECTION
Earlier this year, at Control 2024, the Kistler Group presented new, adaptable quality inspection and assembly solutions. Visitors saw Kistler’s new Multicapture Device for precise optical lateral surface inspection with short cycle times. There were also customisable combinations of automation and inspection solutions, precisely controllable assembly systems for highly complex processes and technical innovations for fastening technology.
Those solutions for fastening technology included the cerTEST inspection system and the caliTESTB calibration device, which promise to offer easy, standardcompliant testing and calibration of torque tools, as required by the automotive and aviation industries or in the construction sector.
cerTEST allows mobile testing in a range from 0.2 to 500 Nm with up to four integrated fastening simulators. Torque tools like cordless, rotary and impulse screwdrivers can be tested in accordance with standards such as VDI/VDE 2645 Sheet 2, VDI/VDE 2647 or DIN EN ISO 5393, even directly in the assembly line. With caliTESTB, Kistler displays a calibration device for torque wrenches or tools with an effective length of up to 1320 mm. Thanks to individually usable sensors, these can be calibrated in a range between 0.2 and 1,000 Nm in accordance with DIN EN ISO 6789. The userfriendly CEUS software guides users step by step through the measurement on both devices, it saves different measurement settings and histories and it automatically creates test reports.
// Kistler generates high-resolution test images with one camera per mirror to ensure that even the smallest defects are visible. //
Also new from Kistler was a new Multicapture Device in the KVC 821 optical quality inspection system. Thanks to eight mirrors arranged in a circle, the camera station captures the entire lateral surface of the test part. Deformations such as scratches or dents are therefore detected without the parts having to be mechanically rotated. This means that parts with highquality requirements can be inspected in a single pass, allowing cycle times of up to 400 parts per minute. Kistler generates highresolution test images with one camera per mirror to ensure that even the smallest defects are visible, and identifies them with their own image processing software KiVision. With the help of algorithms based on artificial intelligence, the software also detects previously unknown anomalies. Kistler’s latest can demonstrate how different requirements in optical quality assurance can be handled by showcasing its complete imaging portfolio. The KVC 821 can be equipped with 2D, 2.5D as well as 3D inspection methods. www.kistler.com
Kistler’s cerTEST inspection system and the caliTEST-B calibration device were launched in Q1
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square head bolts
flat headed screws
hexagon set screws
brass screws and specials
Calibrationhouse, a leader in UKASaccredited calibration services, has announced a new suite of extensive calibration capabilities to streamline and enhance equipment calibration for the manufacturing industry.
These new services are set to change the market by offering a onestop shop for calibration needs as it’s possible to perform the majority of them at a customer’s premises.
In 2023, Calibrationhouse rolled out new calibration capabilities including bore gauges, highpressure up to 700 bar, verniers, micrometers, height gauges, thermal imaging cameras, anemometers and torque wrenches to 1000nm. The company also introduced inclinometer, protractor and expanded temperature calibration capabilities.
QC LABS & INSPECTION
tionhouse's base in Peterlee for backtobase calibration completed within five working days from receipt.
Andrew Simpson, Manager of Calibrationhouse, said: “We are providing a comprehensive calibration solution of the highest quality that enables us to calibrate almost all of our customers test equipment, as recognised by our continuous accreditation as an approved vendor for the prestigious UK Defence Sector (JOSCAR).
“Traditionally, manufacturers had to rely on multiple calibration companies who could each only handle a portion of their calibration needs. Our expanded capabilities mean manufacturers can now turn to Calibrationhouse as a onestopshop. From bore gauges to temperature probes, verniers to pressure
// Calibrationhouse’s engineers can deliver calibration services directly at the customer’s premises, meaning crucial test equipment is unavailable for minutes rather than days. //
Now in 2024, the company will offer calibration of force gauges, current transformers, highpressure gauges, liquid flow, mass, gauge blocks and humidity devices to complete a wide portfolio of capabilities covering the electrical, temperature, pressure, flow, dimensional and humidity calibration disciplines.
A key advantage for manufacturers is the ability of Calibrationhouse to calibrate a wide range of equipment onsite, reducing lead times and equipment downtime. Calibrationhouse’s engineers can deliver calibration services directly at the customer’s premises, meaning crucial test equipment is unavailable for minutes rather than days. Alternatively, manufacturers can opt to send their equipment to Calibra
gauges, our extensive range of capabilities mean that we can calibrate almost the vast majority of a typical manufacturing companies test equipment, either at a customer’s premises or back in our lab.”
The comprehensive service available from Calibrationhouse makes the provider an ideal partner for manufacturers, delivering greater efficiency, reliability and reduced downtime. With over 1,500 customers already benefiting from their services, Calibrationhouse is setting comprehensive new standards for calibration in the manufacturing industry, it said.
www.calibrationhouse.com
Andrew Simpson, Manager of Calibrationhouse (centre) said the firm now acts as a one-stop-shop for calibration
QC LABS & INSPECTION
Introduced at Wire earlier this year, Dimac’s LaMille has developed from a collaboration with ITW Rivex, where the challenge was to revolutionise the 360° thread control leveraging artificial intelligence to achieve unparalleled precision up to 700 pieces per minute.
La Mille prioritises ergonomic design and userfriendliness, enhancing the experience of the sorting process for operators. This concept machine incorporates advanced hardware and software solutions, expected to set new standards as the next stateoftheart technologies, said Dimac, adding that it “establishes a new benchmark for 100% sorting quality controls, paving the way for a future with zero defects”.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE
• Mechanical Precision: Consistent high output rates with rapid changeover procedures. Robust feeding rails, featuring integrated pneumatic propulsion circuits, guarantee a jammingfree flow of parts towards the steel rotary table, says the firm. The table is driven by a brushless hollow motor of the last generation, with an integrated absolute encoder ensuring the accurate triggering of the control stations.
• Interchangeable Table Dials: The rotary table boasts interchangeable dials with slots, where headed parts are seamlessly fed in. This feature enhances flexibility and adaptability to varying production needs.
• Impressive Speeds: Achieving output rates of up to 700 parts per minute, this machine excels in sorting headed parts ranging from M6 to M8 by 35 mm. Noncontrolled pieces can be seamlessly reprocessed without disrupting the continuous flow of incoming parts.
• Intelligent Defect Recognition: The AIdriven side surface cameras station, uses three side cameras positioned at 120° with one another, covering the entire 360° surface of the threaded shank, identifying even the minutest defects in threaded areas.
• Air consumption measurement: A compressed air consumption meter is implemented in the machines to optimise and save the consumption of compressed air. Manometers and special valves allow a finetuning of the air utilisation to saving energy and compressed air.
PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Powered by a PLC on Ethercat fieldbus connected to the vision machine controller, La Mille incorporates a highresolution graphics card. The entire system is housed in an IP54 cabinet, with an active coolant system ensuring stability even in challenging environments.
• Compliance with Standards: La Mille has been conceived considering the requirements of the IATF16949 standards for the quality control of fasteners, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards. Equipped with a side profile measuring camera, La Mille guarantees accuracy validated by MSA tests.
• Proprietary Software Platform: Operating under the Windows10® system, La Mille is driven by the Dimac proprietary software platform that include the Vision System MCVx, the MCVPLC system for machine automation and the MCVAI software for AI recognition. This platform provides an intuitive user interface accessible to operators of all skill levels, featuring essential popups and simple filters for quick programming and recipe creation.
• Data Management: Thanks to the Connectivity Pack, a suite of apps for the machine connection online and remote programming, it is possible to retrieve sorting cycle data, statistics and measurements in SQL format ready to be exchanged with the company’s ERP system.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
• User-Friendly Access: La Mille’s ergonomic layout ensures the operator’s comfort during programming and mechanical setup. A mobile console with a 24inch colour touch LCD, sliding wingdoors for easy access, retractable trolley for NOK box handling, lockers for tools and stainlesssteel dirt removal trays enhance the overall user experience.
• Efficient Output Handling: A driven conveyor belt at the rear side of the machine smoothly carries conforming OK parts out into bins, however ancillary packing machines by Dimac can be seamlessly integrated for automatic box filling and changingover. Nonconforming parts are efficiently managed, as they are evacuated into segregated NOK boxes housed inside the machine body and extractable by a dedicated trolley. One of the two NOK exits is programmable, allowing isolation of nonconforming parts based on a single inspection criterion selected from the comprehensive list included in the control plan. This process ensures a seamless workflow, emphasising the machine’s capability to uphold high quality standards in fastener production.
• Retractable Trolley for NOK Parts: A retractable Trolley find space in the front of the machine to permit an easy movement of the different boxes of NOK Parts.
www.dimacsrl.com
DIMAC’S
3D PRINTING
Würth Additive Group teams with Henkel & Raise3D
Luke Cunningham, 3D Technician, Würth Additive Group, with Raise3D DF2 Printer highlighting Digital Inventory Services (DIS), with Henkel Loctite tested Resins
IMS Verbindungstechnik GmbH is a specialist in fasteners crafted from plastic, metal and spring steel, with a clientele that spans the automotive industry, aerospace and other sectors. It’s one of the first to sign up to a new collaborative project involving some big name players…
During the Rapid+TCT additive manufacturing event, Würth Additive Group (WAG), an innovator in digital supply chain solutions and part of the Würth Group –announced a strategic partnership with Raise3D, a leading 3D printing hardware and consumables manufacturer, and Henkel, renowned for adhesives and Loctite additive resin materials. This collaboration signifies the start of a customerfocused mission to bring 3D printing to everyday applications.
Since Würth Additive announced Digital Inventory Services (DIS) at the AMUG Conference in March 2024, it has initiated a new era of inventory management solutions. Würth Additive, Raise3D and Henkel Loctite’s 3D Teams have strategically synchronised their equipment, inventory platform and materials, including Loctite’s tested resins. This collaboration has resulted in tailored and simplified product applications for one of the first DIS betausers, IMS Verbindungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, experts in fasteners crafted from plastic, metal and spring steel, with a clientele that spans the global automotive industry, various other industries, wholesale trading, exportimport operations, the aviation sector and subcontractors.
This holistic collaboration marks a significant shift from conventional 3D printing partnerships, redefining standard additive manufacturing relationships among OEMs, VARs, product innovators, industrial application engineers and 3D printing endusers. Instead of limiting printing options based on conflicting priorities, these three organisations work together to integrate additive manufacturing for unique customer applications.
Raise3D products will be sold through Würth channels and be directly integrated with Digital Inventory Services, utilising Loctite’s tested resins for automated workflows and easier quality control. This collaboration focuses on enhancing the end user’s customer experience with productive 3Dprinted parts in distributed manufacturing. Würth Additive Group, Raise3D and Henkel are committed to continuously improving and meeting customer needs, and they plan to include more collaborators in the future.
Always in stock: Collaborative commentary
AJ Strandquist, CEO of Würth Additive Group, emphasises the collaborative commitment to ease of use and access to additive manufacturing: “Raise3D is not just a partner; they are a powerhouse of experience and expertise, prioritising the end user’s experience. Their printers, operating in an internal service bureau and producing hundreds of thousands of parts, demonstrate their understanding of bringing additive applications into production. Their experience has led to the development of some of the most advanced 3D systems on the market. Integrating our Digital Inventory Services (DIS) IoT Edge Device into their equipment and hardware systems opens up a world of possibilities, giving our customers complete control over their production. With Henkel strategically joining as well, we can offer customers more choices with no loss in the ease of use for our automated workflows.”
Edward Feng, CEO of Raise3D, says: “Würth Additive is the ideal partner as we look into future growth. Their DIS platform
3D PRINTING
Mikhail Gladkikh, PhD, Director of Technology, Würth Additive Group, with Raise3D DF2 Printer highlighting Digital Inventory Services (DIS), with Henkel Loctite 3D Printing Resins
enhances the utility of our products and ensures they meet the application’s needs. As a machine manufacturer and solutions provider, I’m well aware of the complexities of 3D printing. The good news is that we can simplify this complexity through a userfriendly experience and controlled workflows. Combining our core competencies, we prioritise putting the customer first and providing exceptional value to AM users.”
It’s a strategic move that signifies a major shift from traditional to digital supply chains, says Sam Bail, Director of Sales at Henkel Loctite: “We are pleased to be a part of the DIS program with Würth Additive and Raise3D. Developing validated material workflows through this partnership ensures additively manufactured parts meet the customers’ standards transitioning from digital to physical parts.”
Reflecting on the partnership’s future, Strandquist says: “We are looking forward to working together more collaboratively through this industrial partnership surrounding Digital Inventory Services (DIS) to better serve our customers by adding additive manufacturing, with ease, to their digital supply chain solution. Working together between Raise3D and Loctite, we will help bring these applications to the masses and continuously problemsolve with our customers to keep them always in stock.”
www.wurthadditive.com
WÜRTH ADDITIVE GROUP
As an integral part of Würth Industry North America (WINA), a $1 billion division of the Würth Group renowned for leading the fastener distribution market, Würth Additive Group aims to stand at the forefront of additive manufacturing innovation. With over 110 locations across North America, WINA is committed to delivering many products and services, including pioneering 3D printing and additive solutions enhanced by Digital Inventory Services. This commitment extends through its global supply chain, offering reach and personalised local services.
Würth Additive Group leverages this extensive network to provide industrial-grade 3D printing technologies, materials and applications. It aims to transform manufacturing processes across critical automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries. This collaborative effort embodies our dedication to driving innovation, ensuring high-quality product and service delivery, and revolutionising manufacturing landscapes worldwide.
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OILS, SPRAYS & LUBRICANTS
LUBRICATION ON ALL LEVELS
Developments in the lubrication sector have come about in 2024 in both the industrial and domestic markets. Technological advancements, use of plant-based materials and more can be seen in some of the new products becoming available.
STARFIRE INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANT LINE POPULARITY
Hamilton, Ohiobased STARFIRE Premium Lubricants has experienced significant growth in its EX line of industrial lubricant products. EX provides endtoend service from product blending to final ontimeinfull delivery, aided by inhouse production and routine testing to ensure the highest quality. As an independently owned lubricant manufacturer, STARFIRE avoids the red tape of large industry suppliers, ensuring more customised services and delivery options for plants of all sizes.
Top-grade products
STARFIRE EX is a comprehensive line of industrial lubricants specifically blended with select base stocks and technologically advanced additives, to protect and optimise largescale industrial machinery – in a wide variety of service applications.
End-to-end service
A benefit of the EX line is the endtoend experience featuring the inhouse blending and product testing, individualised service, consistent supply and availability. STARFIRE’s inhouse logistics offer more flexible order quantities and industryleading lead times to get facilities the products they need, in the right quantities, when they need them.
“Our ability to control all aspects of production through delivery is part of what makes the EX line so popular. It enables us to better meet customer demand by offering exceptional products and service right into their facilities.
And that benefits industrial facilities and their maintenance teams,” says Tim Wullenweber, Vice President, Marketing and Technical Sales of Coolants Plus Inc.
STARFIRE offers a comprehensive range of premium lubricants, chemicals, and antifreeze products for automotive, heavyduty, and industrial use. The company’s growth has been driven by its products and services worldwide, making it one of America’s fastestgrowing lubricant brands.
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The STARFIRE EX range of industrial lubricants
SUSTAINABLE BRAND GEAR HUGGER UNVEILS NEW SOLUTION
Gear Hugger, a brand created to preserve your favourite gear and protect the planet, has released its latest ecofriendly innovation: Rust Protection. Using a nontoxic, vegetable oil base, Gear Hugger’s Rust Protection provides a sustainable anticorrosive solution crafted from environmentally friendly additives that form a protective layer on metal surfaces and equipment parts, shielding them from corrosion against moisture and penetrating and loosening oxidation adhesions to metal.
While most rust protectors use petroleum for their bases, Gear Hugger’s product consists of a formula that excels in rust removal due to its superior penetrability, and prevents further rust from reforming, ensuring prolonged metal life, ultimately aligning with Gear Hugger’s goal of turning throwaway culture into upkeep culture. The Rust Protection is a 100% USDA Certified BioBased Product, nonflammable, and free of petroleum, fossil fuels and VOCs, making it safe to use around children and pets.
Checo Diaz, founder of Gear Hugger says: “The Rust Protection furthers our mission to introduce clean innovations that span the home, garage, outdoors and beyond. This is the perfect way to round out Gear Hugger’s existing product line as the degreaser, lubricant, and rust protector act as a sustainable ‘trifecta’ to clean, lubricate, and protect your gear.”
Gear Hugger’s Rust Protection can be used on a variety of metal surfaces and equipment parts
Gear Hugger Rust Protection joins the brand’s ecofriendly product line, including the awardwinning MultiPurpose Lubricant and HeavyDuty Degreaser. The MultiPurpose Lubricant stands out by providing a plantbased, allpurpose solution that outperforms petroleumbased products with three times better lubricity.
The HeavyDuty Degreaser boasts a plant and waterbased formula, breaking down grime sustainably without residue on various surfaces, from kitchen appliances to outdoor areas. Unlike traditional degreasers, it utilises a formula with plantbased detergents and bio solvents, leaving a polished and moisturised finish by breaking down insoluble substances at the molecular level.
Gear Hugger looks to continue its successes and recognitions from the natural products industry, hardware industry, and beyond in 2024.
www.Gear-Hugger.com
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A special magazine on sustainable practices in the fastener and tool industries, covering company initiatives, ISO 14001 certification, recyclable packaging, end of life & related topics.
THE VIEW FROM NORM FASTENERS
DR CENK KILICASLAN NORM ADDITIVE BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR
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Norm Additive, established in 2021 under Norm Holding, provides services to various sectors domestically and internationally, not only in the automotive industry but also in sectors ranging from aerospace, white goods, machinery and automation to medical applications. We offer engineering and production support to our customers for weight reduction and performance improvement in structural components, providing cost and delivery advantages compared to traditional manufacturing technologies thanks to various additive manufacturing methods including Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) for metals, and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Stereolithography (SLA) for polymers. Additive manufacturing is considered one of the
flexible production methods of the future and latest technologies enables the production of parts with flexibility in design and the use of multiple materials. We aim to produce parts previously produced under certain geometric constraints by traditional manufacturing or deemed impossible, now achievable with design modifications using additive manufacturing methods.
Norm Additive applies Norm Fasteners’ FSP model for their customers in 3D market. Leveraging our production capabilities and partner network, the FSP model serves rapid prototyping and low-volume production needs with different segments of material. Particularly in plastic production, we can print complex plastic parts such as any type of fasteners ranging from small batches to thousands of units, thanks to our powder bed systems.
In addition to fasteners, we can produce prototype complex parts required by automotive companies, such as stamped sheet metal parts and transmission components. We also supply OEM companies with parts like transmission components and produce transparent and flexible TPU parts, such as visual components (buttons, controls) and flexible hoses for automotive customers. These productions can be swiftly delivered to our customers within 2 to 4 days due to their short production times.
UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES: THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING IFE 2024
A whopping 650 exhibitors will be showcasing their innovations and ranges in fasteners, adhesives, assembly tools and more at Las Vegas-set International Fastener Expo this September. The show organisers explain why it’s a must-attend for the industry…
For professionals in the fastener industry, IFE 2024 presents an optimum platform to connect, learn and grow. Held in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, NV at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 911 September, IFE 2024 promises to be a nexus of innovation, education and networking. Here’s why attending this premier event is essential for anyone involved in the fastener and fixing industry.
Discover new innovations and opportunities
The fastener industry is continually advancing, with new technologies and products emerging regularly. IFE 2024’s Expo Hall will feature over 650 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in fasteners, adhesives, assembly tools and more. Attendees will have the chance to see these cuttingedge products firsthand, gaining insights into how they can be integrated into their operations to improve efficiency, quality and costeffectiveness.
IFE 2024 will also welcome dozens of new companies making their debut at the expo. These newcomers bring a burst of fresh energy and creativity, showcasing a diverse range of products, services and solutions within aerospace, automotive and several other flourishing industries.
Forge meaningful connections
Thousands of attendees from around the globe will gather for IFE 2024, including manufacturers, distributors, engineers and industry experts. This diverse mix of professionals offers an excellent opportunity to expand your network, forge new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships. The expo’s new networking sessions, which include nine breakout sessions categorised by region or industry, are designed to facilitate meaningful connections. Each session begins with an introduction by a prominent industry leader, setting the stage for productive discussions and collaborations.
Beyond the expo floor, IFE 2024 offers several exclusive networking events, such as the Golf Tournament and Welcome Reception. These events provide a relaxed setting to engage with peers, making it easier to build rapport and foster relationships that can lead to future collaborations and business opportunities.
Elevate your knowledge and skills
Education is a cornerstone of IFE 2024. The event offers a robust lineup of educational sessions, workshops and fireside chats led by industry experts. These formats cover a wide
range of topics, from technical advancements and manufacturing processes to market trends and business strategies. The International Fastener Expo is excited to add its keynote to the 2024 educational agenda. Beau Groover, President of The Effective Syndicate, will both inspire and motivate attendees with his keynote presentation, 4 Straightforward Components of Exceptional Execution.
IFE has always been renowned for its stellar lineup of speak
ers and 2024 is no exception. The expo will feature topnotch speakers from various fields of the fastener industry and beyond. These experts, known for their deep knowledge and innovative thinking, will share their insights through keynote presentations, panel discussions, a fullday FTI training class and fireside chats. Expect to gain valuable knowledge on the latest trends, technologies, best practices and emerging opportunities that can drive your business growth and development.
The educational component of IFE has been further enriched with the introduction of a new Marketing Workshop, led by Rosa Hearn of BrightonBest and Hali Gibson of Threaded Fasteners, Inc. This workshop will cover essential marketing strategies and tactics that can help you better position your business in the competitive landscape.
Propel your career and business forward
IFE 2024 is more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to propel your business and career forward. From networking and education to innovation and market insights, the benefits of attending are many. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this dynamic gathering of industry professionals. Mark your calendar, prepare to immerse yourself in the latest advancements, and get ready to unlock a world of opportunities at IFE 2024. Your future success in the fastener industry starts here.
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GROWERMETAL: Bringing advanced fastening solutions and innovation to IFE
NEW RANGES AND INCREASED STOCK LEVELS
Reinforcing its strategic focus on the North American region, Growermetal’s presence at the International Fastener Expo will also underscore its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the market, it explains...
From 9 to 11 September 2024, Growermetal will participate in the International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest B2B event for the fastener industry in North America. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, this expo is a key event for professionals across the entire supply chain, drawing thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors from over 30 countries worldwide.
The International Fastener Expo is renowned for its comprehensive programme of conferences, covering a broad spectrum of industries and topics pertinent to the fastener industry. Inside its extensive exhibition area companies will showcase the latest innovations and solutions in fasteners, machinery, tools and related products, discovering plenty of opportunity for networking and getting in touch with the latest solutions and technologies.
Growermetal: Showcasing innovation and excellence
At Stand 877, Growermetal will present its advanced fastening solutions, highlighting its commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.
With a history dating back to 1950, Growermetal has built a reputation for producing highquality washers and stamped parts, ensuring superior safety and performance to customers from automotive, aerospace, construction, electrical, oil and gas, and many other sectors.
The company's participation in IFE 2024 underscores its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the fastener market, whilst reinforcing its strategic focus on the North American region.
The role of Growermetal USA
Growermetal's American sales branch, Growermetal USA, plays a crucial role in bringing the company's extensive product range to customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 2014, this local presence allows Growermetal to provide timely and efficient service, catering to the specific needs of the North American market.
By maintaining close relationships with clients and understanding regional demands, the American site enhances the company’s ability to deliver customised solutions and foster longterm partnerships.
INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXPO 2024
// Growermetal will present its advanced fastening solutions, highlighting its commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. //
Core values driving success
Growermetal’s mission is to produce and sell highquality washers and stamped parts, offering safe solutions and reliable partnerships. Today, the fastener’s range includes over 4,500 standard products manufactured according to DIN, UNI, ASME, NFE and other international standards and more than 2,500 different parts created according to customer’s specifications.
One of the strengths of the company lies in its comprehensive internal production cycle, which includes mold and tool construction, blanking, coining, wire rolling, cleaning, surface finishing, quality control, packaging and shipping services, with the possibility to provide zinc flake coating and mechanical zinc flaking inhouse.
Every aspect of Growermetal’s operation is driven and rooted in its core values:
• Commitment and responsibility: attentive to the needs of colleagues, suppliers and customers, Growermetal operates with respect for regulations, the environment and its ethical code to ensure quality and safety through the management system. The company strives to achieve the best outcomes with responsibility, through a process certified according to IATF 16949, AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and EN 9100.
• Environmental respect: through the Greenmetal project, Growermetal actively promotes sustainable development, aiming to reduce energy consumption and waste production in the fastener industry. The system aligns the company’s environmental conduct to four pillars: supplier selection, material selection, process development and resource optimisation.
• Research and innovation: emphasising research and expertise, Growermetal is dedicated to creating innovative washers and systems for production, organisation and
management. Among the results achieved, it is worth considering the participation in the Joint Research Centre MATT –Metal and Transformation Technologies, the investments in the new Growermetal Innovation Centre (GIC) and the creation of a branded line of exclusive products.
• Dialogue and transparency: effective communication with partners is key to simplifying work processes. Growermetal focuses on providing accurate, clear information, fostering constructive relationships both inside and outside the company.
• Competence and proactivity: the Italian company is committed to professional growth and staying updated with industry advancements, investing in continuous learning and specialisation. Combined with constant monitoring of its processes and competitive logistics, this approach allows the company to anticipate potential issues and minimise timing, while being instep with the latest trends and requirements of the market.
Looking forward to IFE 2024
As Growermetal prepares for the International Fastener Expo 2024, it looks forward to showcasing its fastening solutions and engaging with industry professionals. The expo, which is the first event in Growermetal’s Fall calendar and one of the most pivotal exhibitions for the sector, represents an opportunity to discover the fastener’s commitment to excellence and its ability to meet the diverse needs of the fastener industry, through the complete offer of products and services.
Growermetal invites all attendees to Stand 877 to learn more about its products and services, explore potential collaborations, and witness firsthand the quality and innovation that define the company’s offerings.
www.growermetal.com
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
Wood is a versatile material and can be used in a variety of construction methods, but no matter if it is combined with wood, metal or concrete, using the rights tools and fasteners means getting the job done correctly and efficiently while maintaining standards and safety.
FERVI: THE IDEAL PARTNER FOR WOODWORKING
FERVI Orbital Sander
TIMBER ENGINEERING
FERVI – an Italian company belonging to FERVI GROUP as well as Rivit, Riflex, Vogel Germany and Sitges, active in the supply of professional equipment for the MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) market – offers several solutions for woodworking activities, both in the construction and DIY sectors. Among them, the new range of corded power tools includes tools such as circular saw, burnishing machine, jigsaw and orbital and rotary sanders, designed to meet the specific needs of each project.
The circular saw is designed to make straight and precise cuts thanks to its side guide square. It is also equipped with a dust extraction system, to which the vacuum cleaner can be directly connected, as well as tilting adjustment for angular cutting and cutting depth adjustment, thus ensuring excellent versatility.
The orbital and rotary sanders, designed for finishing wood surfaces, are both equipped with a dust recovery system, speed adjustment by means of a variable speed drive and a Dhandle for ease of use. The random orbital sander features a lockon system, which allows the machine to be used without holding down the power button. It also has a Velcro fastening system and a soft rubber handle. The orbital sander, on the other hand, is equipped with a filter cleaning system by removing the rubber plate on the bottom of the machine, a plastic dust collection container and a springloaded abrasive attachment system.
The jigsaw is a tool designed to make curved and intricate cuts in wood. Features include: the possibility of four different pendulum movements for easier cutting, angular adjustment of blade tilt, lockon function, guide square for making straight cuts, and the dust extraction system, which, by means of the air flow caused by the movement of the blade, ensures that the cutting area is always clean. By using a suitable blade, it is possible to make curved cuts or work on materials other than wood such as metals or plastics.
The burnishing machine is a product used for finishing or for work that precedes further treatment of wood surfaces. It is equipped with an adjustable depth adjustment system, dust extraction adapter, speed stabilisation system and additional handle. The restart protection system protects the operator from power failures. In fact, the machine does not restart automatically if, for any reason, the power supply to the machine should fail. By using the appropriate brush, the burnishing machine can also be used on other materials.
FERVI, thanks to its collaboration with Riflex, offers customers a complete range of flap, abrasive, velcro and fibre discs to complete the product range dedicated to the processing of wood and other materials.
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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
TIMBER ENGINEERING
FISCHER: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION
Wood is more popular than ever, whether in prefabricated houses or multistorey buildings. It’s no wonder, as it’s a natural product with many advantages. The renewable resource is climate neutral and offers excellent physical properties, a high degree of prefabrication, excellent insulating properties, a healthy indoor climate, a unique look and is quick to process. Wood can be processed safely, quickly and flexibly with fischer’s PowerFast II and PowerFull II wood construction screws.
Wood screws by fischer are an efficient and costeffective alternative to conventional fastenings in structural timber construction and feature a European Technical Assessment (ETA).
Quick and flexible connections in wood construction fischer’s new PowerFast II wood construction screw enables many different designs. With its partial thread, the screw firmly expands or pulls wood components together. Applications include wood on wood and metal on wood connections. In addition to the types of solid wood, wood materials and veneer specified in the ETA, the PowerFast II screw is also suitable for applications in fischer plugs with load values recommended by fischer. Its many different head types provide added flexibility, with available options including stepped countersunk, countersunk, disc heads and a hexagon head with a pressedon washer. The innovative stepped countersunk head can be fully inserted into the wood, allowing fixtures to be screwed in flush and wood structures to be added as superstructures. Depending on the version, users can implement mulliontransom or rafterpurlin connections, fasten metal rails to wood substructures and much more. Possible applications include rooftop insulation, facades, roof trusses and carports. The ETA provides added safety. With its three ribs, the screw tip ensures a quick bite while simultaneously providing a predrilling function. This makes it easier to place the screw and significantly reduces its splitting behaviour in the material. The higher thread pitch reduces the time it takes to insert the screw. As a result, users successfully complete their projects quicker and more costeffectively. A combination of redesigned shaft ribs and the perfectly coordi
// Wood screws by fischer are an efficient and costeffective alternative to conventional fastenings. //
The PowerFast II screw shows off its advantages whenever secure, quick and flexible connections are required in wood construction
nated core milling thread geometry reduces the screwin torque, saving time and effort during installation. The highperformance wax coating additionally reduces the screwin torque, ensuring a longer battery life with smooth and even insertion.
The innovative and patented coremilling geometry provides precise positioning and finish milling while the wood dust is conveniently removed. Thanks to this feature, the PowerFast II screw can also be used in low edge and axial spacing, enabling even more wood designs. A tangential impact screwdriver can be used to insert the wood construction screw, making installation even more convenient. Depending on the version, the new PowerFast II screw is available in diameters of 8 to 12.
Cost-effective connections for load-bearing wood structures
fischer’s PowerFull II premium full thread screw with diameters of 6 to 10mm is ideal for wood on wood and sheet steel
The fischer PowerFast II wood construction screw can be used to install rooftop insulation to reduce thermal loss and save heating costs
on wood connections. In addition to conventional softwoods, the wood construction screw is also suitable for use in solid woods. Thanks to its optimised head and thread geometry, the latest PowerFull II generation is ideal for processing while ensuring maximum force transmission, ensuring installation requires little effort and battery power. Its unique countersunk head with mill pockets below the head is ideal for fastening metal components to wood, preventing fixtures from being damaged by reaming. A version with a
cylinder head also features mill pockets that allow the screw to be neatly sunk into the fastening substrate.
The 10mm screw variants have a drill tip that creates a predrilling effect without causing the long screws to slip, reducing the risk of splitting the wood and lowering the turning torque. This also enables low edge and axial spacing.
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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
EUROTEC: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR TIMBER
In modern construction, where sustainability and efficiency are always the focus of attention, wood has gained importance as a building material. In this context, the ecological building material crosslaminated timber (CLT) is becoming increasingly popular. Due to its strength and dimensional stability, CLT enables the fast and precise prefabrication of building components in factory environments, which can then be used in modular construction to assemble entire building parts on site. In this respect, Eurotec would like to contribute to strengthening timber construction with CLT and has dealt intensively with fastening and anchoring systems for prefabricated timber elements.
The right connectors for timber engineering
Due to its various characteristics and advantages, the field of application of CLT extends over many areas. It allows the construction of complete buildings as well as multistorey residential buildings, whereby all essential components – walls, ceilings, and roofs – are manufactured using just one building material. Cross laminated timber also offers excellent sound and thermal insulation, making it suitable for largescale projects such as commercial and industrial construction as well as extensive bridge construction. The CLT construction primarily impresses with the short and uncomplicated assembly time of the prefabricated wood elements. With selected fastening and anchoring techniques, Eurotec supplies tailormade system solutions that are adapted to the requirements of CLT construction and cover all complex areas of timber engineering.
Optimum load distribution and the absorption of tensile and shearing forces are essential for many projects. The company offers a variety of solutions for highly stressed wood connections of all kinds: special system angles, shear angles for woodwood or woodconcrete connections and tie rods have been specifically designed for applications with CLT and make wood construction work considerably easier. In addition, the
Eurotec CLT inside corner fastening two wall elements with wooden floor of upper storey
company also offers pull tabs to absorb tensile forces. These are suitable for connections on wood as well as on concrete and steel. With products such as the CLT system angle or the CLT inside corner, complex connections can be created that enable transmission of major forces. Tension straps, shearing plates and standardised timber construction screws are also part of the essential modular connectors, which are characterised by their wide range of applications. Wood connectors of this type not only bring a very effective, but also an economic advantage. Important information about products such as wood connectors and screws as well as technical details can now be found in Eurotec’s detailed CLT brochure.
www.eurotec.team
Eurotec Shearing angle for fixing a wall to the concrete foundation
FASTENING TECHNOLOGY
IS OUR PASSION
TIMBER DECK AND GARDEN ROOF FAÇADE CONCRETE SOLAR
Whatever your requirements are, we provide you with everything from a single source. We manufacture with various processes such as stamping and stamping-bending technology, cold forming, injection moulding and extrusion technology.
PRODUCTION POSSIBILITIES
• Screws with 40 mm to 3000 mm, with a diameter of 3 – 16 mm are produced on fully automated machines
• Single thread
• Double thread
• Reduced thread
SURFACE PROCESS
• Drill point tip
• Different materials
• Different coating
• Different tip geometries
• Customer specific requirements
From blue galvanized zinc to special coatings for long-term resistance in weathered areas (C4 – C5).
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
BECK: LIGNOLOC NAILS AND TOOL FOR TIMBER
The FASCO® F33 CN15PS40 LIGNOLOC® coil nailer is a lightweight pneumatic nailer with a robust housing, specially developed for efficient processing of the LIGNOLOC wooden nails with stepped shaft. Tailored for precision, it excels in tasks such as detailed work on interior construction, furniture or kitchen construction, as well as applications in store fitting or set construction. The insertion depth can be easily adjusted at any time using the integrated depth adjustment wheel.
LIGNOLOC is the world’s first shootable wooden nail, ideal for ecological and circular timber construction and ecological wood processing. The LIGNOLOC wooden nails are made from indigenous beech wood. Their mechanical properties allow the nails to be driven into solid structural timber (for wood weighing 350 to 500 kg/m³) and wooden materials with the FASCO® LIGNOLOC pneumatic nailer, without predrilling, to form an inseparable bond with the timber.
The LIGNOLOC with a diameter of 3.5 mm and a length range of 2240 mm is ideal for filigree precision work, particularly in kitchen or furniture construction, as well as for fine work in interior fittings or interior wall panelling. The nail with head impresses with its stepped shaft, which minimises wood splitting, making it a perfect choice for carpenters and joiners.
NAILER TOOL FEATURES
• Specially designed for LIGNOLOC wooden nails with stepped shaft
• Tool-free depth of drive adjustment
• Lightweight and well-balanced for comfortable handling positioning
• Pneumatic feeding and positioning system
• No-mar tip, to avoid marks on the surface of the wood
• Single sequential actuation for maximum safety or contact actuation
LIGNOLOC WOODEN NAILS
• Ecologically sustainable
• No wood glue necessary
• Much faster than wood dowels
• Made of German beech wood
• No corrosion and streaking on wood
• Minimised wood splitting
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// LIGNOLOC is the world’s first shootable wooden nail, ideal for ecological and circular timber construction. //
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WORLD RIVETING CONGRESS
Goebel Germany is inviting buyers, distributors and manufacturers to its World Riveting Congress in September to discover the latest developments in blind rivets and riveting machines, plus insightful technical lectures, with some time for some fun as well.
The World Riveting Congress (WRC2024) is set to be the top event of the year for those involved in rivets. Goebel Germany is the host for the 3day event held at the company’s facilities outside Dusseldorf and in nearby locations from 26 to 28 September, 2024.
The programme will run in both German and English and features an impressive lineup of technical lecture speakers including Fraunhofer Institute, Deloitte, Smart Cert and many more. The event is aimed at buyers, distributors and manufacturers interested in blind riveting fasteners. Topics covered include corrosion and surface protection, SMART batch traceability, standards, new products, case studies, ESG supply chain law and much more.
A Kenworth truck from the USA and used by the American armed forces in Iraq will be on display. The vehicle was restored with the GGrip® from Goebel at the plant. GGrip® is the new and innovative allstainless steel multirange locking ring bolt system. There will also be tours of the Goebel factory to see how blind rivets are manufactured with the predicate Made in Germany. In the new showroom, ‘Riveting World,’ guests will get the chance to test the latest blind rivet developments and the new riveting machines, such as robot arms and automatic feeding systems.
There is an opening party in one of the most famous clubs in Düsseldorf on the 27th, where guests can celebrate the opening of Made in Germany. To end the WRC2024 on the 28th, there will be a golf tournament – Texas Scramble style, for willing participants.
The space and availability to attend is limited. Goebel as the host carry all costs except the travel expenses. If you want to join, please send a qualified application to: marketing@goebel-group.com to review it.
IHT x TiTE COMING IN OCTOBER
THardware specialists, IHT and TiTE, are coming together to innovate, integrate and dominate when the hardware expo opens at the Taichung International Exhibition Centre over 16-18 October.
he largestscale hardware industry exhibition in Taiwan, IHT x TiTE (International Hardware Expo Taiwan x Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo) will be held in Taichung over 1618 October 2024.
Lanza International Co. Ltd. & Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacture’s Association, have combined together marking the first collaborative marketing effort of Taiwan’s metal hardware industry towards the global market, and are jointly organising the event. This partnership showcases an international exhibition highlighting Taiwan's ecosystem of metal materials, processing techniques, precision equipment, diverse products and innovative services.
The event will feature main exhibition areas covering: Tools & Accessories, Fasteners & Fitting, Building & Locks, Metal Processing, Equipment & Work Safety, Automotive Part & Maintenance Equipment, DIY, Agricultural Machinery, Garden & Outdoor and Smart Manufacturing.
Lanza International Co. Ltd. was established in September 2021, led by General Manager Andrew Liu, who has rich international experience and over ten years of experience in commercial exhibition planning. Lanza focuses on the hardware tools and metal machinery industry, aiming to enhance Taiwan's competitiveness in the international market and promote the sustainable development of Taiwan's industries on the global stage. In addition to the hardware tools and metal machinery industry, Lanza actively participates in other fields such as commercial exhibitions, conferences, forums, press conferences, business development, event marketing and
design; also engages in government tenders, providing clients with comprehensive marketing and exhibition services. Lanza has won the trust and praise of clients with its professional, innovative and efficient services.
For more information and to register for free entry to the exhibition, visit the website: www.hardwareexpotw.com/en-us
Booth information can be found at: lihi.cc/orvHl
EXHIBITION INFORMATION
16-18 October 2024
• Wednesday & Thursday: 9am – 5pm
• Friday: 9am – 4pm
Taichung International Exhibition Centre
Telephone: +886-2-7746-2868
Email: IHT@lanzaexpo.com
www.hardwareexpotw.com
FASTENER MAKERS
ASIA TERRITORY FOCUS
As the world looks beyond China to diversify its supply chain, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors from other parts of Asia are stepping up to show what they are capable of.
ASIA TERRITORY FOCUS
SUNCO
Sunco Industries was founded in 1946 as a wholesaler specialising in wooden screws. It started as a general trading company selling fasteners and related products but has recently moved into nonfastener related items such as protective equipment and safety shoes. Working with more than 1300 suppliers, Sunco currently has over 300,000 products in stock and is constantly adding new items to ensure it can meet the demands of customers, claiming “there is nothing we don’t have.”
With sales figures approaching 36 billion yen last year, Sunco has over 800 employees working across its multiple locations in Osaka and Tokyo. While Japan has been its primary market, the company is looking to expand its reach and broaden its customer base. The dedicated International Trade team are happy to help distributors and users worldwide with their enquiries.
Osaka is the central hub for fastener manufacturing in Japan, meaning Sunco’s facilities are wellpositioned for ease of access to about 300 local manufacturers. The stateoftheart East Osaka Distribution Centre processes around 35,000 orders per day from around 2,000 companies, totalling around 1.8 million products.
Sunco has automated various aspects of its warehousing operations for around 30 years, with multiple advancements in the systems, space and capabilities over that
The Distribution Centre processes thousands of orders each day
A part of Sunco’s automated warehousing
time. The company prides itself on remaining at the forefront of technology, efficiency and accuracy with plans to trial the use of robots in the near future. Whether it’s small singular items through to large pallets, different processes from packing, sorting and bagging are automated. The external warehouses located around the logistics centre stock around 28,000 pallets with over 550,000 cartons, and two of the warehouses are fully automated through online instruction from the computers in Sunco’s head office.
To maintain accuracy of the items being shipped from the external warehouses, barcode scanners are used to check each of the items in the order. First, barcodes with information on customer orders are scanned. Next, the ITF barcode attached to each case of goods is scanned. If the wrong item is scanned, the barcode scanner will display an error message. If the scanned item is correct, shipping labels are attached to the boxes. Finally, the products are delivered to the shipping companies.
The distribution centre is also equipped with an automatic box sealing machine to simplify packing and packaging operations. Alternatively, items can be repackaged and bagged as per the customer’s request.
Sunco can ensure the quality of the products in stock through its Quality Assurance Control Office. There are 10 types of inspections available including hexagonal nut and the screw inspection machines, tensile testing, spectrometer and even camera dimension measuring machines, all of which are used to check the quality of Sunco branded goods.
So, whether it is JIS standard items, nuts, bolts, screws, safety equipment or one of its many other items, Sunco will promptly deliver the highest quality fasteners and make happy happen for its customers wherever they are in the world.
www.jisscrew.com
NISSEI COMPANY LTD.
Nissei Company Ltd., a global supplier of Precision Machinery and Inventor of the NEW PLB v2 System is currently looking for applica tions for the PLB v2 System. The Nissei Company Ltd is committed to building distributor and manufacturing locations in the US, Europe and Australia in 2024.
singlemotion assembly process.
The Nissei extensive support team is dedicated to launching the new PLB v2 System, and they will provide the global technical networking needed to develop applications for the PLB v2 System.
The new and improved PLB v2 System
The parts will be manufactured to fit the application and produced to the appropriate material process specifications as required by the customer. The Nissei objective is to always provide the best solution to your product assembly needs.
Toshinaka Shinbutsu, CEO of Nissei Company Ltd., has announced that he has appointed Michael Shutt as their North
American Director of Technical Sales. He can be contacted at shuttm@aol.com or by
Michael has over 45 years of experience in fastener manufacturing processes and product design. He has an excellent knowledge of the manufacturing processes in automotive, industrial, and commercial industries. His commonsense approach has provided excellent cost savings through process innovation and product development.
Michael and Nissei will work with customers and manufacturers to:
• Assist in the resolution of joint retention issues utilising the new PLB v2 System.
• Coordinate product development activity with engineering, manufacturing, and plant personnel to develop effective performance solutions.
• Provide the direction for obtaining Nissei PLBv2 Samples and License to Manufacture and Sell products in the USA.
Meanwhile in Europe, Nissei Company in cooperation with Güde GmbH is investigating further market research not only in the railway industry but also in many applications in the region. Research has proven that the greatest advantage of adding the spring lock washer to the PLB v2 system is providing the world's best antiloosening and reusability performance that no other fastener system can claim.
Nissei’s European Partner, Güde GmbH, can be contacted via phone: +49 2391 91 90 0, email: sales@guede.net or visit the website www.guede.net. Güde GmbH is located at Dieselstraße 8, D58840 Plettenberg.
www.nisseiweb.co.jp
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SHUENN CHANG FA
Shuenn Chang Fa Enterprise Co., Ltd (SCF) has 40 years of experience manufacturing long length screw parts in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The diameter ranges from M3 to M12 and the length from 10mm to 1000mm. SCF has acquired IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 17025, ETA18/1100, DUNS #656265279, and ISO 140641. The company has been working on “Twin Green & Digital Transition” or now as “Digital and Sustainable (Twin) Transformations” and the results are notable for a small to medium enterprise (SME).
SCF has prioritised sustainability since 2004 when they achieved ISO 14001 certification. As part of its environmental
initiatives, SCF has its own Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Removal Plan. After 2015 the Paris Agreement, SCF provided the power, water and waste data based on CDP to customers who want to make the world a better place. In 2018, SCF believed saving energy and energy efficiency would be key to helping the planet. From 2019 to 2023, SCF saved 226,379 KhW, which is a reduction of 113.606 Ton·CO2e. How was SCF able to achieve such a huge amount of GHG removal? SCF generated about 2,300 ~ 2,800 Ton·CO2e per year and made it a goal to reduce 1% power every year. The results did not include other steps such as moving forklifts from diesel to electric, the power coming from solar panels and
waste recycling. At the same time, SCF studied ESG which allowed the company to apply for ISO 140641. SCF then became one of leading ESG factories in Taiwan and now is working on ESG that fits GRI rules.
SCF knew sustainability would become a key to success in the future. SCF also understood that industry emissions needed to be reduced and participated in both regulated and voluntary programs to reduce power consumption. SCF is looking for customers with the same philosophy. Sustainability is a continuous journey, not just for SCF, but for everyone.
www.scffastener.com
CHIN TAI SING PRECISION MANUFACTORY
One of the most professional manufacturers in Taiwan, Chin Tai Sing Precision Manufactory offers various precision brass insert and clinching metal fasteners.
The company offers a wide variety of precision plastic molds in brass inserts and clinching metal fasteners for preheating, ultrasonic pressin and screwin.
CTSP Manufactory was formed by several professionals with over 20 years of production expertise who came from reputed brass insert, CNC and metal parts companies in Taiwan. CTSP possess the best technical staff, experienced manufacturing operators and outstanding foreign sales specialists.
The technical staff at CTSP provide its customers with the best quality parts and special OEM and ODM services. The company aims to provide a premium quality control system to ensure that every part from CTSP is perfect, in order to give customers the most competitive quality on the market.
The team’s highly experienced manufacturing operators have the ability to connect
with the factory, QC and sales departments. CTSP uses team members’ wealth of knowledge to make every process run smoothly. This saves unnecessary costs that might be incurred when the factory and sales are not on the same page. These cost savings, due to CTSP’s efficiency are reflected in the company’s prices. It’s just another benefit that is offered to customers, to ensure that they are given the most competitive prices on the market.
The foreign sales specialists at CTSP have great English language skills and excellent levels of service. This avoids any communication issues between both parties and also shortens the distance between suppliers and customers. CTSP not only provides the very best goods and services to its customers, but also hopes that customers will become partners, growing with the company to help beat competitors together.
With support from both the factory department and sales department at CTSP, the team can provide its customers with a range of production services.
www.ctsp-insert.com.tw
// The foreign sales specialists at CTSP have great English language skills and excellent levels of service. //
TAIWAN PRECISION FASTENER CO., LTD
Taiwan Precision Fastener Co., Ltd. (TPF) is dedicated to being the most reliable supplier of the best quality products. The company strives to exceed customers’ requirements and expectations in every possible way.
As a professional producer of wood screws, TPF’s products include wood screws, Mill Point selfdrilling screws, chipboard screws, selfdrilling screws, and selftapping screws. Furthermore, TPF can provide its own patented designs of wood screw for professional users.
TPF has strong design capabilities and products that are unique and innovative. The company’s designs can help customers (with their private label) expand their market, increase their market share, and gain greater profits.
If you are tired of losing customers over price concerns, and need screws with unique and excellent performance, TPF’s patented designs can fully satisfy your expectations, the firm says.
In addition to CE, now TPFXDC point is also available on ETA (ETA 19/0779) wood screw.
www.taiwan-precision-fastener.com
BOSS PRECISION WORKS
Boss Precision Works Co., Ltd., was established in 1994. The company is a fastener product supplier which produces various fasteners such as wellknown Timber Structure Screws (ETA 19/0739) and SelfDrilling Screws (CE EN: 14566) in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Boss offers professional technical services recommending the most accurate fasteners with the proper applications to customers. With many years of experience and knowledge in the fastener industry, the team are happy to work with customers through the design and development process to accommodate individual requirements, no matter where the customer is located in the world.
Boss says it is a trustworthy supplier, able to assist your business and can maintain product consistency and managing quality control in every development phase, given that the company is an ISO9001 2015 certified supplier and have ET Assessment 19/0739 and CE EN: 14566 Certificates.
The main products in the company’s portfolio are Timber Structure Screws, SelfDrilling Screws, Roofing Screws, Wood Working Screws, Drywall Chipboard Screws, Particle Board Screws and Machine Screws.
www.screwboss.com
KINGWIN
Founded in 2003, Kingwin Precision Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor specialising in designing and producing the highest quality forming tools for fastener manufacturers worldwide.
It says: “We are the second generation of the Wan Yi Group, carrying on over 25 years of excellence. Our commitment is to lead the company into a new era in the global market while providing our customers with reliable solutions and the best forming tools.”
Able to do more than what you might expect, Kingwin have CNC Turning, CNC Grinding and EDM divisions. The company has over 40 CNC machines capable of operating 16 hours a day across two shifts, and able to fulfil orders from as few as five pieces to 3,000 pieces.
Kingwin Precision Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001: 2000 registered company by Amer
ican Systems Registrar. Built in the spirit of craftsmanship and concern of quality, it has proven its commitment to excellence through the years. Each tool made is inspected by strict quality control procedures to ensure its best performance before shipping. The fourstage quality
assurance process covers the initial inspection, selfquality inspection, patrol inspection and final inspection.
Kingwin prides itself on being an experienced supplier you can rely on.
www.kingwin.tw
JERN YAO ENTERPRISES CO. LTD.
Jern Yao Enterprises Co. Ltd. was established in 1993 and has now grown to have over 250 employees. The company focuses on three main types of machinery: Nut former, Parts former and Bolt former – with the latter the biggest seller in the company’s portfolio.
As one of the largest forming machine builders in the world, the company sells to over 40 countries globally, with over 100 clients. It has a fairly even mix of domestic and foreign sales, with a strong market presence in Japan although the company are expanding into new markets such as South America.
Where they are unable to have their own
// Customers can be certain that an investment in Jern Yao machinery is a sound decision. //
presence, Jern Yao has knowledgeable, experienced agents in all major territories. These agents ensure the highest quality service and support to all Jern Yao customers.
With the industry’s focus on sustainability and improving ecocredentials, Jern Yao has looked at various ways its machinery can operate cleaner and greener. Operators can benefit from cleaner air with advancements in ventilation and the company is constantly looking at ways to improve energy use.
Machinery can be customers to order as required and Jern Yao pride themselves on their service. The combination of experienced people coupled with the latest in
technology software allow Jern Yao to offer product development, total design and tool analysis with the highest level of confidence.
Jern Yao has been an ISO9002 registered company since 1999 and became a ISO9001:2015 registered company in 2015. It also has certified CE standard machines, for the European market.
With a neverending commitment to build stronger, faster, and more durable machines, customers can be certain that an investment in Jern Yao machinery is a sound decision with quality products that provide value for money.
www.jernyao.com
Bolts former machinery is the biggest seller for Jern Yao
JOKER INDUSTRIAL CO LTD
Joker Industrial Co Ltd was established in Changhua, Taiwan in 1984, and is a manufacturer of fasteners, anchors and hardware. In 1988, the President, Mr. Huang invented an innovative stamping technique for nut production. This replaced the traditional time consuming and highcost milling method. By applying it to the production process for hollow wall anchors, this huge improvement enabled Joker to launch into the international market successfully.
Joker has developed its business and product line through this innovation so that it has become one of the main manufacturers in Taiwan. The company has also successfully achieved an ETA option 1 (ETA14/0374) for concrete screw in 2014 and nonstructural system applica
tion (ETA21/0177) in 2021. Additionally, Joker have obtained C1/C2 seismic and A4316 stainless steel concrete screw approvals.
In addition to the hollow wall anchor and concrete screw, Joker have the other product ranges, such as, blind jack nuts, cavity and plasterboard fixing, express nail, anchor tool and much more. Joker have more than 50 experienced craftsmen in metal anchor stamping, screw cold forging and threading, welding, heat induction, nut forming, and zincalloy diecasting, and the team are very confident in the capabilities and quality of the products.
The company is happy to be involved in the development of new products for customers and provide better solutions with low manufacturing costs and stable
quality. This is also thanks to Joker’s experienced and talented employees that enable the company to keep moving forward.
Quality control is assured as the team carry out inspections throughout the production process, from raw materials to final product to supply the best quality to the customers.
As a professional manufacturer, the team at Joker Industrial are fully prepared to accept and solve various production requirements from customers. At the same time, they are willing to share the company’s rich experience and knowledge with customers in order to provide them with better solutions.
www.joker-fastener.com
CHAN CHANGE MACHINERY CO. LTD.
Founded in 1990 by two young and enthusiastic individuals, Chairman Ko Chinghung and General Manager Li Te I, Chan Change Machinery, which is also known as Chang Horng International, specialises in Screw Head Making Machinery. The machinery is designed for specialised screws and rivets and the company’s goal is to meet customer’s needs with the ability to customise machinery to make their designs a reality.
The second generation of the Ko family have now taken over the management of the business, having worked in roles across various departments including design, engineering and administration, so they are well placed to solve problems for their customers and lead the company into the future.
Innovation remains at the forefront of the company’s operations with develop
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ments being made across the product catalogue. Items in the range include 2 die4 blow, 1 die2 blow, and 3 die6 blow screw heading machines, 3 die3 blow and 4 die4 blow high performance formers, through to a 6 die6 blow bolt parts former, among others. The company is moving into highspeed machinery that can make over 300 items per minute. They have also strengthened the precision of the machines and provide more humanised operation to make the machinery easier to use.
Besides selling all types of screw heading machines, the company also offers related technical consulting, training, repairing and maintenance. Chan Change’s policy is to serve customers with the best technique, competitive price, and high quality. With machinery supply in stock, orders can be fulfilled quickly and are
often simply dependent on delivery times. Since its inception, Chan Change has maintained high standards it set itself on everything it produces and prides itself on the service it provides for customers. The company preferring to keep after sales service inhouse rather than working with agents to ensure quality is upheld at all times.
With global sales all over Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and beyond, the company is looking to work with customers who they can grow with, providing sustainable development and sustainable operations into the future. Chan Change aim to serve clients with a sincere attitude, firstclass technology, reasonable prices and a strict quality guarantee.
www.chan-change.com
NORD-LOCK GROUP ESTABLISHES MALAYSIA OFFICE
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Lock Southeast Asia & Taiwan, part of the NordLock Group, a provider of advanced bolting and engineering solutions, announced the inauguration of its regional office in Q Sentral, located at the heart of the capital’s transportation hub, KL Sentral. NordLock Group’s move to relocate its regional office from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur underscores the group’s commitment to expand its presence and serves as a hub for its operations in the APAC region, to better serve its customers and partners.
Norbert Hentschel, Head of APAC, NordLock Group, says:“NordLock Group’s investment in this new regional office underscores our longterm vision for growth in Malaysia. Over the years, Malaysia has emerged as a key market for us, offering a skilled workforce, strategic location, and a conducive business environment. This relocation strengthens our presence in the region and marks the start of an exciting chapter in NordLock Group’s journey to establish closer relationship with our distributors, strengthen our global presence and deliver excellence to our customers regionally.”
The Malaysian office will be helmed by Kang Tzee Chang, General Manager, NordLock Southeast Asia & Taiwan. He says: “Our new office in Kuala Lumpur represents a significant milestone for NordLock as we continue to expand our footprint in Southeast Asia. We are committed to investing in Malaysia, fostering local talent, and contributing to the country’s economic development. This move is a testament to our belief in the immense potential of the Malaysian market.”
NordLock takes a longterm view of its presence in Malaysia with plans to continue investing in its operations, including establishing a regional distribution centre by the end of the year.
Kang adds: “Our Malaysian office is staffed by a dynamic and professional workforce with indepth expertise – our plan is to further expand this established and experienced team.”
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UNIVERSAL PRECISION SCREWS: QUALITY, INVESTMENT & HUGE POTENTIAL ASIA > INDIA
Fresh from exhibiting at the UKset Farnborough International Airshow this July, Universal Precision Screws (UPS) is flying high. The UK is just one of many territories that the sizeable fastener manufacturer is now exporting to, a list that includes North America, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, UK, Switzerland, France, Austria, Denmark, China, Australia and Singapore, to name a few.
Likewise, aerospace is one of a number of sectors that UPS serves with its ranges. That breadth of markets also includes automotive, renewable energy, defence, industrial, and mould and die.
UPS has a substantial internal infrastructure to supply those markets. The considerably large business, which formed in 2006, has three manufacturing facilities, equalling a 50,000 m² area, with a total 12,000 metric ton installed capacity. Its breadth of facilities includes recent additions including a heat treatment furnace & automatic plating plant, established in 2022.
Other recent developments have seen UPS funding work in 3D printing and it will be buying multispindle Swiss machines from Tornos to enhance its existing capacity in precise machining components.
Universal Precision Screws has the inspection and testing facilities to back up its quality credentials and certifications –of which there are many, including certifications from ISO, IATF, NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors), ECOVADIS, RDSO (Research Design and Standards Organisation), PED (Pressure Equipment Directive), to name a few. UPS’ chemical and metallurgical test facilities are backed by metrological test facilities, fluorescent penetrant inspection equipment and much more.
India market insights
UPS tells Torque Magazine that conditions for the fastener business are positive in India right now. Firstly, there is strong economic growth, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increasing the GDP forecast
for FY 20242025 to 8.1%. There’s been monthonmonth increases in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection, which has in turn given extra room for the government to spend on infrastructure development and other projects which boost growth.
There have been some notable developments in terms of sectors too – not least automotive. The auto industry has recorded increased growth from the last three years, largely in the passenger vehicle segment. OEM companies like Maruti, Hyundai, Tata and Mahindra are spending to increase their production capacities and Tier1 companies are increasing their capacities. There’s also the fact that India is becoming a global supplier base for European and USAbased automotive companies and to prove it, Indian automotive components manufacturing companies have recorded five times growth in the last five years in export to Europe and the USA.
Other broader trends – like a China+1 policy – and norms from the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) are helping locali
Universal Precision Screws (UPS) provides Torque Magazine with an update on its progress and evolution as well as an on-the-ground insight into its home market in India…
sation of automotive parts, in turn increasing demand.
And more broadly still, UPS points to stability in government helping boost investor confidence and attract investors to invest in India. There are other unique factors at play with India too, including at least one huge contrast with much of Europe – India is a young country with the world’s largest population (now surpassing China’s). So, the demand and potential is huge. Therefore, there’s manpower available – including skilled and technical – to meet the requirements of the fastener industry at a reasonable cost.
There are challenges in India of course (we’ll get to them shortly), but UPS also points to another set of advantages for business in the territory: Urbanisation and people’s buying power has substantially increased in the past decade, the fact it is the fastest growing economy in the world and also that language is not a problem for global companies.
There’s no immunity from those collec
tive challenges facing many businesses and economies, however. Familiar issues like those related to the current situation in the Red Sea and other global supply chain problems play their role, as well as other geopolitical issues including war.
There are also reported long government approvals when setting up new manufacturing plants and the Foreign Direct Investment Policy of India, shaken up in 2020, also has come in for some criticism. Likewise, BIS norms to qualify products hasn’t been smooth sailing.
Targeting growth
Aside from seeking to expand in business terms, UPS also looks to make gains in terms of positive social initiatives, including a sizeable tree growing project it has been running since 2013. In that year, UPS opted to dedicate itself to running a tree plantation project annually. With the support of the community, UPS identifies various planting sites such as schools, colleges, parks and government institu
// India is becoming a global supplier base for European and USA-based automotive companies. //
Universal Precision Screws has three manufacturing facilities and has invested in heat treatment and 3D tech
tions in Rohtak and nearby villages. UPS’ plantation team visits these sites to carry out the planting activities. Notably, the firm also ensures that the site owners and organisations take responsibility for the ongoing care and maintenance of the plants. Tree species that provide the highest oxygen output are selected.
In addition, UPS has adopted many roads starting from the entrance of the city and planted trees and tree guards to help maintain these trees. In 2023, UPS planted 7,000 trees and this year the target is to finish 2024 with 10,000 trees planted.
Looking further ahead, UPS has a place booked at Fastener Fair Global in Stuttgart next March, as well as some major plans in the works: “We are investing more in new plant and machinery. We had a groundbreaking ceremony of our new plant early this year. The total land area will be 60,000 m² and construction work is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.”
www.upsind.com
MADE IN INDIA, MADE FOR THE WORLD
Gala Precision Engineering's journey from India to global markets started in Mumbai and has recently seen it establishing a new state-of-the-art facility for wind energy…
Gala Precision Engineering was born with the intent to create a world class manufacturing facility in India with the quality and standards of global excellence. With perseverance and a commitment to excellence, Gala Precision began to carve its niche in the precision engineering sector.
A synthesis of tradition and modernity
Located in Mumbai, Gala Precision Engineering Ltd epitomises India’s continuing growth in technical brilliance, with Gala not just another manufacturing firm, but firmly aimed at the top tier of precision engineering businesses. The company’s product line is diverse and sophisticated, including high tensile fasteners, technically advanced disc springs and Gallock wedge lock washers. Each product is crafted with an understanding of the challenges faced in modern industries, particularly those focusing on renewable energy, industrial machinery and mobility solutions.
At the core of Gala Precision Engineering’s philosophy is a persistent pursuit of
Gala’s diverse product line includes technically advanced disc springs
quality, guided by stringent international standards. The company’s commitment to excellence is demonstrated in its adherence to multiple global standards including German DIN standards, known for their rigour and precision. This dedication extends to its quality certifications, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and APQP certification for supplying to wind turbine manufacturers, underscoring a global benchmark in manufacturing and quality control.
Products and industries
Gala’s product line is diverse and sophisticated, including high tensile fasteners, technically advanced disc springs, and Gallock wedge lock washers. Each product is crafted with an understanding of the challenges faced in modern industries, particularly those focusing on renewable energy, industrial machinery and mobility solutions.
Gala’s influence extends far beyond the shores of India. As one of Asia’s leading exporters of disc springs and one of the fastestgrowing fastener manufacturers,
the company’s presence is felt across the globe. There are more than 175 global active customers in more than 25 countries. Gala said it has achieved a remarkable feat, securing a significant percentage of the global market share in disc springs. Furthermore, its Gallock wedge lock washers have risen to prominence, becoming the goto option for global fastener distributors as well as OEMs. Adding to these significant achievements, Gala’s high tensile fasteners are reportedly a trusted component for six of the top 10 global wind turbine manufacturers. In the rapidly evolving renewable energy market, Gala Precision Engineering’s solutions are pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of wind and hydro turbines. The company’s disc springs, high tensile fasteners and bolts and Gallock wedge lock washers play a critical role in anchor foundation, blade pitch control mechanisms, tower connections, nacelle generator, yaw mechanism and rotor braking systems. These vital components aid the secure assembly and operation of wind turbines, contributing significantly to the industry’s projected expansion. Gala’s innovative products not only bolster this growth but also align with the industry’s sustainability objectives.
Similarly, the hydro energy industry relies heavily on precision engineering for efficient and safe operations. Gala Precision’s springs and fasteners are well suited in hydroelectric plants. They facilitate precise turbine control, effective vibration dampening and ensure robust structural integrity. These products are meticulously designed to meet the unique demands of hydroelectric systems, ensuring uninterrupted energy generation. As the hydro energy sector continues to grow, the demand for such specialised, highquality components is anticipated to rise, highlighting Gala Precision’s crucial role in supporting this essential renewable energy sector.
TERRITORY FOCUS
ASIA
Gala’s springs and fasteners assume a pivotal role in the electrical and automation industry by guaranteeing secure electrical connections, facilitating mounting and assembly and providing protection against environmental factors. Additionally, they dampen vibrations, making them instrumental in the efficient and dependable operation of electrical and automation systems. By using topquality materials, adherence to rigorous standards and a commitment to continuous innovation, these components fuel the progress of the electrical and automation field, enabling groundbreaking technological advancements that shape our modern world.
Gala’s journey is marked by key milestones and a vision for future growth. The company’s foray into supplying compression springs for European Metro Rails and entering the automotive transmission segment in India highlight its diverse capabilities and adaptive strategies. Looking ahead, Gala is focused on continuous innovation, expanding its global presence, and maintaining its leadership in the precision engineering sector.
Expanding horizons in renewable energy
The global wind energy market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2024 to 2028. During this period, India, Europe and USA will see growth rates of
5.74%, 20.26% and 17.46%, respectively. In the next five years, 791 GW of new capacity will be added globally, with India contributing 22.8 GW, Europe 154.3 GW and USA 81.8 GW
India aims for 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, including 140 GW of wind with expected investments of around $25bn. To support this, Gala Precision Engineering is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the establishment of a stateoftheart facility in Chennai, India’s hub for wind energy manufacturing. This strategic move is set to broaden Gala’s product offerings, positioning it as a comprehensive solutions provider in the renewable energy sector. The Chennai plant will specialise in producing high tensile bolts and other essential fasteners, streamlining Gala’s ambition to be a onestop solution for its clients. This expansion not only strengthens Gala’s footprint across India but also complements its existing manufacturing sites.
Strategically located, the new facility positions Gala in close proximity to key customers in the region, including leading wind turbine producers such as Vestas, Nordex and Enercon, all of which are scaling up their operations in the southern part of India. The Chennai plant is a significant leap forward for Gala, enabling the introduction of an innovative line of hexagonal high tensile bolts, specifically
designed for wind towers and nacelles. Additionally, the plant will house advanced inspection and coating facilities, including automated spraybased zinc flake coatings, a crucial technology in the wind energy industry.
Gala’s journey towards becoming a key player in renewable energy extends beyond wind turbines. The company’s expertise in precision engineering caters to a diverse range of industries, including industrial, railway and automotive sectors. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Gala continues to provide essential fasteners and springs to OEMs and distributors worldwide, underlining its versatility and global reach in the realm of precision engineering.
Gala Precision Engineering Ltd. stands as a paragon of Indian engineering, blending traditional wisdom with modern innovation. The company’s journey from Mumbai, to a global leader in precision engineering solutions is a testament to its commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation. Gala embodies a vision for a sustainable future, powered by engineering excellence. As Gala continues to innovate and expand, it carries forward India’s rich legacy of engineering, contributing significantly to various industries worldwide and paving the way for a brighter, greener future.
www.galagroup.com
Gala Precision Engineering’s expertise lends itself to a range of industries, including industrial, railway, automotive and renewable energy
UPCOMING FASTENER EVENTS IN ASIA
With its large population, diverse manufacturing sector and continuing development into new technologies and more sustainable practices, it’s no surprise that more events are being held across Asia that are relevant to the fastener, fixing and tools industries. We’ve compiled a list of some of the upcoming events for those wishing to see what the region has to offer.
EVENT
Hardware Tool & Fastener Expo Southeast Asia
Vietnam International Industrial Fair
LOCATION
Indonesia
Vietnam
August 2024
August 2024 Wire China
Tools & Fastener Expo
World 2024 Osaka
Vietnam
China
Delhi, India
Chi Minh City, Vietnam
October 2024 MTA Hanoi Hanoi, Vietnam
Tool Japan Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
IHT x TiTE Taichung, Taiwan
India Fastener Show
2024
India
China International Hardware Show Shanghai, China
Taiwan Hardware Show Taipei, Taiwan
Wire India Mumbai, India
October 2024
October 2024
October 2024
October 2024
October 2024
October 2024
November 2024
Hardware & Tools Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 5-7 December 2024
International Hardware Fair India New Delhi, India 6-8 December 2024
Manufacturing World Fukuoka Fukuoka, Japan 11-13 December 2024
Inafastener Jakarta, Indonesia 21-23 May 2025
Manufacturing Expo Bangkok, Thailand 18-21 June 2025
EXPANSION PLANS FOR THS
TThe Taiwan Hardware Show continues its expansion growth path for the 2024 edition as the new co-located show Refrigeration & HVAC TAIWAN is introduced to the line-up to meet the demand for engineering product expertise in the segment.
he Taiwan Hardware Show (THS), the hardware show organised in the home ground of Asia’s most competitive hardware manufacturing market – Taipei, Taiwan, is scheduled to be held from the 23 to 25 October at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, as announced by its organiser, Kaigo Co; Ltd. Amplifying its objectives to facilitate regional trade flow by ‘Bridging Borders, Empowering Supply Chains in Taiwan,’ THS will build on its successful path to strengthen local manufacturing capabilities as Taiwanese companies serve global partners better and with more innovative products marked with trusted quality standards.
This 24th edition of the TAIWAN HARDWARE SHOW in 2024 will see an expanded show floor with the introduction of another colocated new show; the first Refrigeration & HVAC TAIWAN RHVAC – the dedicated trade platform for Taiwan’s refrigeration, heating, ventilation and airconditioning sector. iMT Taiwan – the International Metal Technology Taiwan and TSAFE – the Occupational Safety Show for Taiwan will continue their colocation with THS for their 9th and 2nd editions respectively. Together, the four synergistic shows will deliver a wholesome manufacturing focused trade platform for suppliers and distributors to sell or buy indemand production and engineering technologies from reliable Taiwanese manufacturers with multisector product deliverables.
Kaigo Co; Ltd and THS Executive Director, Alexander Keim, says: “THS’s decadeslong success in identifying growth sectors within Taiwan’s hardware market and its verticals across different application sectors as well as linear manufacturing value chain has organically paved the need for new dedicated shows to be developed. iMT Taiwan, TSAFE and Refrigeration & HVAC TAIWAN all stemmed from THS’ expansive product categories ranging from power tools, fastener and fittings, machinery and plant equipment plus other related exhibits that consistently score top buy interest and sourcing target quantities.”
According to Statista Market Insights Dec 2023 report, Taiwan’s the Hardware & Building Materials market is projected to generate a revenue of US$8.55bn in 2024 and will continue to experience an annual growth rate of 4.51% (CAGR 20242028). The growing demand for housing and lateral need for home renovation locally as well as in neighbouring Asian markets or further across Europe and the Americas will
drive Taiwan's hardware and building materials market upwards as Taiwanese manufacturers gain more supply demands due to their advanced manufacturing capabilities and quality product innovations.
“THS’ patterned success mirrors the market positive trajectory as we are on track to achieve 15% growth in exhibitor participation, with an 84% rate of returning exhibiting companies from the 2023 edition. The presale privileges for early booth signups have been fully exhausted so this gives us good indication that companies are enthusiastic about the sales return of investment of their participation at THS 2024,” says Keim. He also drew upon the parallel strategy of exhibiting companies to boost their brand visibility and optimising access to new global customers through participation at a dedicated trade show like THS where they will meet genuine buyers and distribution partners who are confident of Taiwan’s manufacturing performance and supply operations. Confirmed exhibiting companies with outstanding booth showcase plans are also assured of valueadded services such as exclusive networking sessions with VIP visiting delegations led by international industry associations, curated media tours for product spotlight publicity and other integrated marketing outreach privileges to enhance their preshow introductions to over 25,0000 potential trade buyers from over 80 countries welcomed to visit the show. Key exhibitors are also invited to present at the various seminars, including an international forum featuring more than 10 notable industry experts as speakers to deliver their insights regarding the developments of the global hardware industry.
Exhibitors will showcase a diverse range of products covering THS’s ten exhibit categories: power tools, tools & accessories, fasteners & fittings, building supplies, machine & plant equipment, garden & plant equipment, garden & outdoor equipment, automotive supplies & accessories, locks & fittings, plumbing hardware and safety equipment and products.
More information on exhibiting benefits and procedures are available via direct contact with the THS team at: ths@kaigo.com.tw
taiwanindustryweek.com.tw
THE ROBOTS ARE COMING ALREADY HERE
Handling sales efficiently could hardly be a more crucial part of any business, but it’s an area where technology is changing the game. Following up its Torque-Expo 2024 seminar, Spectrum discusses the next revolution in sales order processing. Head of Technical Consulting Richard Fishburn explains all…
Suppliers have multiple ways of processing incoming customer orders, which involves determining what the client wants and entering the data into the ordering system. Each method described below has its pros and cons and can often be automated to an extent. However, the biggest challenge remains processing unstructured natural language orders.
The first and most obvious way of processing orders is manually over the phone. The benefit of having people take orders and manually entering them into the ERP system is human oversight. The sales agent can assist the customer, providing opportunities to upsell and crosssell. The significant drawback of this method is the cost of staffing.
The next method is via email attachment. Often, customers will enter their order requirements into their own ERP system, which generates a structured PDF and emails it to their supplier. This is convenient for the customer as it automates sending the order directly from their ERP system. The attachment is then keyed into the supplier's own ERP system. Although this requires high data entry costs, intelligent document processing can significantly reduce this burden and automate the process to a significant extent. This approach relies on a structured order document as the email attachment.
Another commonly used method to automate the exchange of order data is electronic data interchange (EDI). This involves the customer sending their order to the supplier in a known format such as Excel, XML, CSV, or JSON. The supplier can then translate the file into their own format and import it into their ERP system. This requires cooperation between the customer and supplier and can involve high setup and running costs but provides a high level of automation. This is usually reserved for highvolume transactions.
Suppliers may choose to provide an online storefront where customers can pick from a product catalogue and enter orders. This allows the supplier to target their
customers with additional information such as marketing and special prices directly at the point of order and has obvious benefits. However, customers are less likely to accept this method of ordering as they are likely to have already keyed the order into their own ERP system and don’t want to duplicate data entry.
All these methods have their strengths and weaknesses and can have automation strategies applied to reduce the costs of document handling and data entry. They are all likely to play a role in the supplier's overall order entry strategy.
THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN SALES ORDER PROCESSING
Historically, the biggest gap in this automation strategy has been entering natural language orders from the body of emails. Orders placed in natural language are generally completely unstructured, and automation systems weren't able to take this unstructured content and create a structured output that could be accepted as an order. This is changing due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM). We are now able to pass the natural language from the email to the LLM and receive structured and even matched data back.
TAKE
THIS EXAMPLE:
“Please can I order the following:
• AP300 Water Resistant Boot size 10 in black.
• A pair of size 8 safety trainers, cheapest you have, black preferably.
• Murray black waterproof boots size 10.
• A set of the knee pads you have on offer at £15.99.”
Using the power of AI and LLMs, we can output matched structured data, allowing us to create partly or fully structured orders that can be manually reviewed or even entered touchless.
Furthermore, we can extend this strategy to enquiry management, where the body of every incoming email is read and the communication classified. This results in ordered and manageable work queues that can be assigned to teams based on their classification. Classifications such as ‘Order’, ‘Sample Request’, ‘Delivery Chase’, or ‘Complaint’ can be assigned the correct priority and directed to the appropriate work queues. Leveraging technologies such as EDI, intelligent document processing, and large language models can significantly impact the efficiency of sales agents, heavily reducing manual data entry and document handling, and freeing up time which can be better spent on valueadded customer service tasks.
// Leveraging technologies can free up time which can be better spent on value-added customer service tasks.
It’s behind you: Richard Fishburn explains how AI can back your sales processing for efficiency gains
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Takeaway 1: In today's fastpaced business environment, suppliers are constantly seeking efficient ways to process customer orders. Automation technologies are now more accessible than ever, making it possible to streamline order processing and reduce manual labour.
Takeaway 2: With the rise of automation, suppliers have multiple options for handling incoming orders. While each method has its advantages, the challenge of processing unstructured natural language orders remains a significant hurdle.
Takeaway 3: The integration of advanced technologies into order processing is revolutionising how suppliers manage customer requests. From manual entry to fully automated systems, the landscape is rapidly evolving.
Takeaway 4: Efficient order processing is critical for suppliers aiming to maintain a competitive edge. Various methods can be leveraged to achieve this, each offering unique benefits and challenges.
Takeaway 5: Automation is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a presentday reality transforming order processing. Suppliers now have a range of tools at their disposal to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
NEXT STEP
Ready to optimise your order processing? Contact us today to learn how our automation solutions can streamline your operations and enhance productivity. Feel free to call us on 01482 586732 or email us at seetomorrow@spectrum.tech.
www.spectrum.tech
LAUNCH REPORT
DESIGN BY KNIPEX –THE FUTURE?
Earlier this year, KNIPEX held a press launch for its new ranges at the Design Museum in Kensington. Peter Brett was there for Torque Magazine, giving KNIPEX’s new products the once-over…
The steady stream of welldesigned pliers, pipe cutters and wrenches, from Germanybased company KNIPEX, over the last few years has been, in my view, quite phenomenal. The tools all have the unmistakeable imprint of a crack design team that has not only kept the old hands happy, but also introduced lots of new, efficient and timesaving tools that appeal to newly qualified professional users too.
When the invitation to examine some of the latest tools from KNIPEX dropped into my inbox I was straight onto the case. Interestingly, the new Design Museum in Kensington, London, was chosen for the launch. The museum holds a marvellous, and growing collection of tools, gadgets and consumer stuff, so it was an appropriate choice. Plus, there are lots of reminders in the museum that design means only intrinsically good design.
To prove how important this launch was, KNIPEX ensured that both the UK and German teams were present – and we got the whole picture from all the angles – design, production, marketing and social media.
An introduction from Marc Andre, a Product Manager, guided us through the innovations and design intentions. Some flesh on the bone from other team members followed, and then the select few (we journos and chosen endusers) were given the opportunity to try out the range of new tools with the slight challenge that the NDA we signed meant that we weren’t able to go to print with our impressions until the summer.
And now the good news – the official embargo on the tools has passed and so we are free to examine some of the products in detail.
The StepCut XL – claims 60% easier cutting of multi-conductor cables
I like the StepCut cable cutter – made in three sizes, all with slim heads for easy cutting access, it uses the wellestablished principle of a cutting blade that is curved to enable easy starts to a cut without the friction and contact that a straight blade would give. As the blade goes through the cut, the curved blade cuts only small sections at a time – thus requiring less squeeze pressure from the user. The proof is in the pliers – the largest pair will cut solid copper and aluminium cables up to 35mm thick. The adjustable high leverage bolted joint keeps the blades and handles straight and tight for maximum guillotinestylecutting action.
The blade edges are stepped to prevent a cable from moving under the pressure of the cut. While the pinch guard ensures that users’ fingers don’t get trapped in the handles.
The New TubiX S Pipe Cutter
Compact size was the design goal for the TubiX S. Plumbers value the ability to cut a pipe close to a wall, but with accuracy and speed. With a working radius of only 39.5mm the tool’s QuickLock mechanism allows onehanded operation to clamp the pipe and locate the cutting disc onto the pipe. Presizing the TubiX to the pipe also allows the user to push the cutter over the pipe rather than using the blue screw tightening mechanism.
Hidden in the top of the blue screw tightener is a spare cutting wheel that can be fitted quickly with basic tools and nous.
New and sharp cutting wheels are readily available for
different metals like stainless steel and copper they are all a standard size and can be used on other tube cutters in the KNIPEX Range.
When I tried the TubiX S I was amazed at how quickly I got used to using the tool – it really makes the job of cutting into small spaces easier – and as a bonus the bright blue and red livery makes it easy to spot in a crowded toolbag, despite its small size.
KNIPEX Stripping Knife – an Original
This knife deserves a name like the KNIPEX Katerpillar because that is what it reminds me of as the blade creeps down, cutting the insulation in a controlled and precise line.
I certainly think that the KNIPEX design team earned their laurels when developing this one.
In my limited use of electrical cables I have always found the cutting back of the cable outer insulation to reveal the inner cables, a difficulty. I usually use a craft knife to carefully cut the outer insulation, but I don’t always manage to not damage the inner cables. Another chunk off the end and start again is the only solution.
This brand new compact Stripping Knife uses a ratchet action connected to a hooked blade to pull its way down the cut end of the cable to cut the outer insulation so that it can reveal the inner cables, ready to be connected. The action is slow, deliberate and controlled and the small protective shoe on the end of the cutting blade prevents it from cutting the insulation of the inner cables as it is pulled by the gear action. I must admit that it took a few tries to get the cutting action and angle of the blade just right, but when it works – it works well and is also pretty effortless. The tool is a quite short at around 150 mm long, so will fit easily into a trouser pocket. The sharp blade is folded back into the body, as are the thumb grips, so no sharp pieces are left to cut an unwary hand.
www.knipex.com
RANGES AND INCREASED STOCK LEVELS
NEAR AND FAR Training in Bologna and worldwide
With programmes tailored for individual needs, the FAR Academy isn’t just a Training Centre in Bologna, but also remotely available any time a FAR client needs support, with a wide variety of educational programmes on offer...
Aproud Italian manufacturer, FAR has the ability to produce 100% of its product range at its factory in Bologna in the north of Italy. Through an extensive stock capability, the company is also able to deliver its goods everywhere in just a few days – either by truck, sea or air. FAR is one of the few international leading player in fastening technologies with cross competences in manufacturing different technologies under the same roof, such as:
blind rivets / rivnuts professional portable tools (industrial level) tools for assembly lines (for high volumes / operator friendly) semiautomated systems (for operators or robotic systems)
To convey its wide range of fastening technologies to more than 75 markets worldwide through Authorised Distributors, Dealers and Tool Repair Centres FAR has organised a complete and diversified basket of educational programmes targeting both technical and commercial professionals.
The origin of FAR Training Centre in Bologna dates back to the ‘90s with the aim to train tool specialists from different part of the worlds and transfering them specific knowhow in mounting and dismounting FAR installation tools. During the training courses you learn which desk toolings to adopt to handle FAR tools with maximum care and learn the tricks which makes things go smoothly when you’re facing issues.
Mr Massimo Generali, FAR Managing
FASTENER TRAINING & ACADEMIES
Director, says: “We realised the importance of reorganising our training courses by main themes… fasteners, rivets and rivnuts, and installation tools require different competences, different technical approach. Nowadays it has become of vital importance to design customised training courses, each time, for our clients… whether they are Distributors, Tools Repair Centres or end users, for different applications. FAR Academy means many things...
“The real point of difference and great added value is our FAR specialists, who are responsible for assisting clients the entire day and who have tremendous experience and handle an high volume of cases and issues every year. Have you ever imagined the resolution of a technical problem at the assembly line by hearing the tool functioning by phone? It’s normal at FAR. Also, end users contact FAR specialists regarding fasteners and submit their applications for consultancy. Together they study suitable and viable solutions, then get solid results.”
Pierluigi Cassani, Export Sales & Marketing Director adds:
“A zero walls principle is a distinctive point for all FAR educational programmes. It is our intention to bring all “alumni” into the knowhow of fastening systems and break the monopoly of this specific knowhow. Visiting FAR for training become a immersive experience into FAR technologies, crosscompetence capabilities and experiences. FAR Academy does
not mean to manage courses only in Bologna. It means to provide a wide variety of educational programmes online any time one of FAR Client needs support.”
FAR offers exclusive programmes: each training course is exclusive for every specific client and is custom made to its exact needs. FAR provides something more similar to “private lessons” rather than standard courses. With the growth of automated systems the range of specific needs and complexity have expanded, and the commitment of FAR specialists has as well.
The FAR show room is like a gym, where you can trial different tools to get introduced to innovations, create your new mindset of fastening technologies and solutions.
The FAR web site – www.far.bo.it – is rich in technical information, videos and photos. Each installation tool is well explained, each single component well outlined. End user clients and tool repair specialists can follow the leads there and find support. This FAR Academy by the web is a modern and flexible tool available 24 hours a day.
“The FAR Academy concept,” concludes Mr Generali, “is the logical, fluent and effective solution to adapt to each market specific requirements and to provide clients a qualified exclusive service.”
www.far.bo.it
FASTENER TRAINING & ACADEMIES
“IT’S STILL PEOPLE WHO RUN THE SHOW”
We often talk about investment in plants, equipment and the environment here at Torque Magazine, but the other big area where businesses spend their cash is people…
The Würth Fastener Academy can tailor training for individual company needs
“As impressive and fastchanging as our technology is, it’s still people who run the show.” Those are the words that open the Würth Fastener Academy site, which adds: “Investing in people allows us to be a better partner and provide the expertise to help drive your business forward.”
The Würth Fastener Academy is another where engineers from the group are able to tailor training programmes depending on the needs of the companies attending. It’s also one that offers a certain level of remote training, including through the Würth Knowing YouTube series, where everything from basics to complex concepts are discussed, demonstrations, testing and more.
And then there’s the likes of Hilti, which runs a sizeable academy as part of its Lichtenstein HQ, where it regularly wins plaudits as a good employer. But they are far from the only ones…
HECO Academy
Which screw is the right one? How is a screw manufactured? How do I measure my construction project with HCS 4.0? The HECO Academy has been established a number of years, training thousands of apprentices and trainees. It offers intensive support and an exciting and varied training programme.
Earlier this year, the HECO Academy welcomed prospective master carpenters from the Rottweil training academy, learning all the above and more during a training course at the HECO Academy.
The new generation of trainees can expect a diverse range of tasks that will give them indepth insights into their chosen professional fields. This includes external training and working on challenging projects. They are trained and supported by experienced specialists – for an optimal start to their working life. High retention rates also offer the opportunity to continuously expand their professional future at HECO.
FTI will run courses in Chicago and Cleveland before year end
Fastener Training Weeks lined up for remainder of 2024 North America’s Fastener Training Institute still has two Fastener Training Weeks lined up for 2024, taking place in Chicago, IL on 1923 August and then in Cleveland, OH over 1822 November.
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is a nonprofit provider of fastener product and technical training and expertly instructed courses. FTI’s flagship training, Fastener Training Week, is a weeklong programme dedicated to enhancing fastener knowledge across the industry, recognising those who complete the course and pass a final exam as a Certified Fastener Specialist™. The week includes handson exercises, case studies, networking opportunities, learning labs as well as plant tours to witness all stages of the manufacturing process.
“Fastener Training Institute is dedicated to keeping our industry safe with robust training and Fastener Training Week is the pinnacle program which develops the best of the best fastener professionals. We are privileged to provide support,” shared Rodney Holmes, Vice President of Sales for Birmingham Fastener – the firm is sponsoring the FTI’s Training Weeks of 2024.
“Birmingham Fastener’s mission to provide customers with quality products aligns with our commitment to train the industry that uses them. We are thrilled to have their support,” said Jo Morris, Marketing Director, FTI.
Birmingham Fastener, based in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fasteners. “With 16 locations from New York, to California, to Mexico our company is fortunate to have the very best team and best customers in the industry. Our heavy foundation in manufacturing and broad offering in distribution have allowed us to become a renowned partner for companies in the Americas. We are forever indebted and will always be supportive of the fastener industry, as it is who we are at Birmingham Fastener,” said Holmes.
www.fastenertraining.org
HECO Academy recently welcomed prospective master carpenters
COMMUNITY
Würth supports UNICEF with €400,000
As part of a worldwide campaign week, the Würth Group supported the UN Children's Fund UNICEF by making a donation to an aid programme that provides children in Sri Lanka with access to highquality education and psychosocial support.
It was the sixth time Würth presented a donation cheque to the aid organisation. On the occasion of the RW WORKOUT Week, which is held worldwide and sees office and sales staff working together, €400,000 was raised by the company.
“Children should be able to fully develop their skills,” said Bettina Würth, Chairwoman of the Advisory Board of the Würth Group and member of the UNICEF Committee for Germany. “They need unrestricted access to education. With the donation for schools in Sri Lanka, we want to make a contribution to enabling children to attend school on a regular basis and to providing school materials and meals for them.
In addition to the economic and energy crisis, the country suffers from frequent natural disasters, which threaten the families' ability to afford basic needs, especially those of their children. In addition, the majority of schools remained closed in 2022. The lack of access to school education and the economic crisis also
threaten children’s mental health.
Thanks to the donation, children receive learning materials such as pencils, notebooks and worksheets.
Moreover, schools, especially in poor areas, are supported in providing regular meals. In close cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the programme also focuses on highquality education through training and qualification measures for teachers. The donation also benefits the children’s mental health and psychosocial support. The measures are designed to help children regain their courage and look ahead in times of crisis.
www.wuerth.com
MECAVIT ACQUISITION: PRESERVING ITS LEGACY
, but the same goal remains – ensuring the continuation of the company’s high standards, quality and tradition...
In a testament to the value and potential of Mecavit, a consortium of local and foreign investors, led by Novastone Capital, has successfully completed the acquisition of this fastener manufacturer.
Founded over four decades ago, Mecavit has been a trusted name in fastener manufacturing. Its three dedicated shareholders have steered the company through years of growth, building a reputation for highquality products, technical expertise and reliability.
Mecavit, based in Castel Guelfo, Bologna, Italy, specialises in manufacturing standard and special screws made of carbon steel, as well as hardened and tempered steels. Its internation
ally certified quality system adheres to UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards, granted by TUV. Mecavit has maintained, documented and recognised standards of excellence in their production processes.
Mecavit is also a preferred supplier for the automotive industry, providing highquality screws that meet stringent standards. Its commitment to excellence and certified production processes makes it a reliable choice for automotive manufacturers.
Now, as part of the acquisition, these shareholders will reinvest in the company, ensuring continuity and preserving the legacy they’ve worked hard to establish.
The appointment of Nicoletta Nutrito as the new CEO further solidifies the commitment to excellence. A local resident with deep roots in the area, Nicoletta brings a wealth of experience in operations and engineering. Her vision is clear: to maintain the company’s high standards while driving innovation and growth.
“Our goal,” says Nicoletta, “is to build upon the foundation laid by our predecessors. We’ll continue to prioritise quality, technical knowhow, and reliability, ensuring that our customers receive nothing less than the best.”
Two of the three original shareholders have expressed their joy at continuing this journey alongside Nicoletta. Their active involvement in the company will provide valuable continuity and expertise.
www.mecavit.it
The newly acquired Mecavit is based in Castel Guelfo, Bologna, Italy
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Abbott Fasteners Ltd
n Stocked Imperial & Metric
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n Largest stock of Genuine Helicoils in the UK
T +44 (0) 1268 532 434
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Achilles Seibert
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n Hexagon socket screws/bolts
n Hexagon head screws/bolts
n Special/drawing parts
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ADI Supply Ltd
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E sales@adisupply.co.uk
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Alloy & Stainless Fasteners
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T +1 713 929 0480
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Apex Stainless Fasteners Ltd
n Stainless steel fasteners & fixings
n Aerotight nut
n Stainless steel screws/nuts
n Stainless steel washers
T +44 (0) 1788 537979
E sales@apexstainless.com
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Avon Stainless Fasteners
n Marine products
n Stainless fasteners
n Stainless steel semi-standard
T +44 (0) 117 972 8560
E sales@avonstainlessfasteners.co.uk
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Albert Pasvahl
n Fit Bolts
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n Brass
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n Special scews
T +49 [0] 40-532852-0
E info@pasvahl.de
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Ambrovit Bolts + Screws
n Carpentry wood screws
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T + 39 (0)382 810280
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Arma Fixing Systems
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BASS GmbH
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Bodegraven Metaal N.V. S.A.
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T +44 (0)1278 727272
E sales.uk@crcind.com
W www.actioncan.com
Eurotec GmbH
n Deck construction and landscaping
n Timber engineering
n Wood construction screws
n Wood connectors
n System connections for cross laminated timber structures
T +49 2331 6245-0
E info@eurotec.team
W www.eurotec.team
Global Fasteners Limited
n Bolts & nuts
n Security screws
n Woodscrews
n Machine screws
n PPE
T +44 (0) 1384 480793
E sales@global-fasteners.co.uk
W www.globalfasteners.co.uk
Boltfast
n 10.9 hex bolts/set
n 10.9 allthread
n Class 10 full nuts
n Grade 10 nylocs
n Thru hardened washers Din6916
T +44 (0) 1922 749 357
E info@boltfast.co.uk
W www.boltfast.co.uk
BOMET UK LTD.
n Threaded rods
n Threaded studs
n Studding
n Allthread studs
T +32 (0) 11 55 91 14
E Sales.UK@bomet.com W www.Bomet.com
Brighton Best International
n Hex Head Bolts/Sets 931/933
n Socket Screws
n Dowel Pins
n Stainless Fasteners
n Washers/Nuts
T +44 (0) 1384 568 144
E sales@brightonbest.org
W www.brightonbest.co.uk
Deligo
n Wedge nuts
n Channel nuts
n Wire suspension systems
n Heavy and light duty fixings
n Electrical accessories
T +44 (0) 1384 824100
E sales@deligo.co.uk
W www.deligo.co.uk
Ferdinand Gross GmbH & Co. KG
n C-Parts Management
n Special/Drawing Parts
n Railway-Specific Parts
n Connection Technology
n Technical Ranges
T +49 711 1604-0
E info@schrauben-gross.de W www.schrauben-gross.de
DS Fasteners Ltd
n All metal self locking nuts
n Fine pitch nuts
n High grade nylocs
n Serrated flange bolts
n Stover nuts
T +44 (0) 1842 763 000
E nuts@dsfasteners.co.uk
W www.dsfasteners.co.uk
EJOT UK Ltd
n Advanced Industrial Fastening
n Advanced Automotive Screws
n Construction Concrete Anchoring
n Liebig Heavy Duty Anchors
n Rainscreen Fastening Systems
T +44 (0) 1977 687 040
E info@ejot.co.uk
W www.ejot.co.uk
Goebel Group
n Blind Rivets
n Blind Rivet Nuts
n Rivet Setting Tools
n 18V Cordless Riveting Tools
n Lockbolts
T +49211-245000-0
E info@goebel-group.com
W www.goebel-group.com
FIXI Srl
n Threaded Inserts
n Blind Rivets
n Self-Clinching Fasteners
n Welding Studs
n Brass Inserts
T +39 011.7072398
E info@fixi.it
W www.fixi.it
Grand Metal Manufacturing GMM
n Clinch & sheet metal fasteners
n Self-clinching nuts, standoff, studs
n Welding studs & standoff
n Cage nut, rivet bushes, rivet nuts
n Brass inserts for plastic
T +86-139-2920-4841
E enquiry@grandametal.com W www.grandametal.com
Gesipa Blindniettechnik GmbH
n Blind rivets
n Blind rivet nuts
n Automatic riveting
n Blind rivet tools
n Setting process control
T +49 (0) 6105 962 0
E info@gesipa.com
W www.gesipa.com
Güde GmbH
n Spring lock washers
n Sperrkant washers
n Sperrkant spring washers
n Contact washers
n Conical washers
T 0049 2391 9190-0
E info@guede.net
W www.guede.net
GWR Fasteners
n Stainless & High Tensile
Fasteners & Fixings
n Captive Screws & Washers
n Aluminium Fasteners
n Spacers / Stand-off Collars
n Bar Materials
T +44 (0)1691 654979
E sales@gwr-fasteners.co.uk
W www.gwr-fasteners.co.uk
Hafren Fasteners
n Security fasteners & fixings
n Bespoke special security fasteners
n Security fastener tooling
& accessories
n Security fencing bolts
T +44 (0)1686 621 300
E info@hafrenfasteners.com
W www.hafrenfasteners.com
Intact Software
T +44 (0)1442 878879
E info@intactsoftware.com
W www.intactsoftware.com
IVT Verbindungselemente GmbH
n Weld screws
n Weld studs
n Special parts
T +49 2394 911 007
E info@i-vt.de W www.i-vt.de
Joker Industrial Co., Ltd.
n Concrete screw (ETA approval)
n Cavity & plasterboard fixing
n Blind Jack nut
n Hammer-in & frame fixing
n Hollow wall anchor setting tools
T +886-4-7580187
E info@joker.com.tw
W www.joker-fastener.com
K-Engineering
n Allthread 1Mtr/3Mtr/3Ft
n Washers
n Nuts
n Cup square
n Roofing bolts
T +44 (0) 1922 749 350
E info@k-engineering.co.uk
W www.k-engineering.co.uk
KRONUS
n Wooden packaging
n Pallet collars
n Pallets
n Wooden packaging accessories
n Delivery solutions
T +371 67515952
E info@kronus.eu
W www.kronus.eu
ND Industries, Inc.
n Self-Locking & Sealing Fasteners
n Adhesives & Sealants
n Thread-Locking & Patch Products
n NAS Fasteners
T +1 248 288 0000
E info@ndindustries.com
W www.ndindustries.com
Lederer GmbH
n Stainless steel fasteners
n Special parts by drawing
n C-parts management
T +49/2333/8309-0
E info@lederer-online.com
W www.lederer-online.com
NE Fasteners Ltd
n Furniture Fasteners
n Woodscrews
n Kitting
n Decking Screws
n Drywall Screws
T +44 (0)121 559 8866
E nefasteners@aol.com
W www.nefasteners.co.uk
Harrison & Clough Ltd
n Fasteners & Fixings
n Hand Tools
n Power Tool Accessories
n Industrial Consumables
T 0844 571 22 22
E sales@harclo.com
W www.harclo.com
JET FAST COMPANY LIMITED
n Rubber Nut-Insert
n Metal Rivet Nut
n Nylon Nut-Insert
T +886-7-3740160
E jetfast@ms34.hinet.net
W www.jetfast.com.tw
Kebrell
n Commercial fasteners & fixings
n Automotive fasteners
n Flange joint sets
n Specials to drawing
n 20,000 tonnes of stock
T +44 (0) 121 526 6049
E kebrell@kebrell.co.uk
W www.kebrell.co.uk
INDEX A Perfect Fixing (Técnicas Expansivas S.L.)
n Fixings (metal, chemical, plastic, ETICS…)
n Screws, fasteners + accessories
n Clamps (metallic and plastic)
n Installation systems (Profiles, supports, accessories…)
n Fixings for photovoltaic panels
T +34 941.272.131
E info@indexfix.com
W www.indexfix.com/en
Jiaxing Goodway Hardware
n Cold forming parts
n Hot forging parts
n CNC machining parts
n Stamping parts & Casting parts
n Metal injection moulding parts
T +86-573-82765508
E jackchang@goodway-fastener.com
W www.goodway-fastener.com
KINGWIN PRECISION CO.,LTD.
n Punches
n Molds
n Forming Tools
n Machining Parts
n Accessories
T +886-7-6967721
E service@kingwin.tw
W www.kingwin.tw
MATATAKITOYO TOOL CO., LTD.
n Torque Tester
n Digital Torque Wrench
n Torque Wrench
n Torque Screwdriver
n Torque Multiplier
T +886-4-2533-5893
E matatakitoyo@gmail.com
W www.matatakitoyo.com
Metabo (UK) Ltd
n 12 Volt cordless tools
n 18 Volt cordless tools
n 18V Garden tools
n Building trade and renovation
n Metal craft and industry
T +44 (0) 2380 732000
E info@metabo.co.uk W www.metabo.co.uk
n Extensive standard socket screw range ex-stock
n Master distributor for Unbrako products
n Manufacturer of specials to drawing
n All thread locking + finishes inc Zinc, Geomet, Delta etc...
T +44 (0) 121 515 0121
E sales@nssocketscrews.com
W www.nssocketscrews.com
Nylon Fasteners Ltd (Nyfast)
n Threaded Fasteners
n Washers & Spacers
n PCB & LED Fasteners
n Snap Rivets & Panel Fasteners
n Cable Clips & Clamps
T +44 (0) 1256 533 088
E sales@nyfast.co.uk
W www.nyfast.com
Optimas
YOUR HANDY GUIDE TO DISTRIBUTORS, SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS IN THE INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
n OptiSpec Bill of Materials Management Solution
n Engineered Fastening Solutions
n OptiTech Managed Inventory Systems
n C-Class Components
n Fastener Manufacturing
n Standard Fasteners
n Sofrasar Tunnel Solutions
E support@optimas.com
W www.optimas.com
Precision Technology Supplies
n Stainless steel fasteners and fixings
T +44 (0)1342 410758
E info@pts-uk.com
W www.pts-uk.com
SCHRODER
Peter Schröder GmbH
n Inch Sized Fasteners
n USA Fastener
n MS – AN – Na
n ASTM Standards
n Special Screws and Parts
T +49 713299600
E info@schroederschrauben.de
W www.schroederschrauben.de
PEARSON INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
n Auto Rivets for the locking parts
n Anchor Rivet bush nuts
n Self-clinching fasteners
n Fasteners for automotive parts
n Sheet metal fasteners
T +886-3-212-1160
E pearson8@ms29.hinet.net
Rapid Industrial Fasteners
n Special fasteners and turned parts manufacturer
n Duplex fasteners
n Rapid manufacturing lead-times
n Galvanised Threaded Bar
n Galvanised Nuts, Bolts and Washers
T +44 (0) 121 501 3903
E manufacturing@rapidfast.co.uk
W www.rapidfast.co.uk
F. REYHER Nchfg. GmbH & Co. KG
n Automotive Fasteners
n DIN/EN/ISO Standard Articles
n Galvanised Fasteners & Fixings
n Stainless Steel Fasteners & Fixing
n Wood & Construction screws
T +49 40 853 630
E mail@reyher.de
W www.reyher.de
Scell-it Ltd
n Heavy Duty Anchors
n Chemical Anchors
n Concrete Anchors
n Rivets
n Rivet Installation Tools
T +44 (0) 1785 246539
E sales@scellit.co.uk
W www.scellit.co.uk
SPIROL Industries Ltd
n Coiled Spring Pins
n Inserts for Plastic
n Compression Limiters
n Disc Springs
n Shims
T +44 (0) 1536 444 800
F +44 (0) 1536 203 415
E info-uk@spirol.com W www.spirol.com
Schäfer + Peters GmbH
n Screws
n Nuts
n Washers
n Bolts
n Stainless steel
T +49(0)7941 6094-0
E info@schaefer-peters.com W www.schaefer-peters.com
Star Fasteners
n Huck® Lockbolts & Blind
Structural Fasteners
n Associated Tool Hire, Service & Repair
n VVG / Rivdom Tool Distributor
n Fasteners & Fixings
n Sealants & Adhesives
T +44 (0) 115 932 4939
E sales@starfasteners.co.uk
W www.starfasteners.co.uk
pgb-Europe nv
n Bolts & Nuts
n Wood, chipboard and decking screws
n Light duty anchors
n Heavy duty anchors
n Chemical anchors
T +32 9 272 70 70
E info@pgb-europe.com
W www.pgb-europe.com
S&P
n Design software for anchoring
n Structural timbers
n Installation systems
n Reinforced concrete
T +49 341 4424610
E info@sup-scs.de
W www.sup-scs.de
Smith Bullough
n Blanks and finished stock
n Metric and inch in all grades
n Non standard bolting
n Special forgings
n Stainless and special alloys
T +44 (0)1942 520250
E sales@smithbullough.com W www.smithbullough.com
Socketfast
n Socket caps
n Socket countersunks
n Socket buttons
n Socket shoulder screws
n Socket flange buttons
T +44 (0) 1922 749 363
E info@socketfast.co.uk W www.socketfast.co.uk
Taiwan Precision Fastener Co., Ltd.
SUNCO INDUSTRIES JAPAN
n Metric fasteners
n Many kinds of rare-size fasteners
n Many kinds of SEMS screws
n Hexagon socket head cap screws
n Many kinds of materials screws
T +81 6-6539-3560
E export@sunco.co.jp W www.sunco.co.jp
n Patented Wood Screw
n Wood Screw
n Mill Point Self-Drilling Screw
n Self-Drilling Screw
n Self-Tapping Screw
T +886-7-616-2089
E sales@taiwan-precisionfastener.com
W taiwan-precision-fastener.com
Smith
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TesT GmbH Testing Machines
Testing machines and measuring devices for:
n Bolts and fastening elements
n Components
n Materials
n Custom applications
T +49 211 209903-0
E test@test-gmbh.com
W test-gmbh.com
TOGE Duebel GmbH & Co. KG
n Concrete Screws
n Insulating Panel Fasteners
n Heavy Duty Fasteners & Fixings
n Adhesive Screw Anchors
n Bridge Cap & Parapet Anchors
T +49 (0)911 659 68-0
E sales@toge.de
W www.toge.de
DEEPAK FASTENERS LIMITED
n Socket Head Shoulder Screws & Dowel Pins
n Tension Control Structural Bolt
n Studbolts / Threaded Rods
n Locpin
n Stainless Steel Fasteners
T +91 161 713 1111, 513 1111
E sales@deepakfasteners.com
W https://unbrako.com
Victory Fasteners Limited
n Un threaded blanks
n 10.9/12.9 Hex Bolt/Set
n Din 6921 / ISO 4162 Hex Flge
n Hardened Washers
Din 6916/F436
n B7/L7 European Bolting
T +44 (0)1902 544 480
E sales@victoryfasteners.com
W www.victoryfasteners.com
The Insert Company (UK) Limited
n Zinc alloy inserts
n Steel inserts
n Brass threaded inserts
n Furniture connectors
n Special turned parts
T +44 (0) 121 4397329
E sales@theinsertcompany.com
W www.theinsertcompany.com
Tite-Fix Ltd
n Construction & Engineering Screws
n Decking Screws
n Screw-Tite Multi-Purpose Screws
n Specialist & Bespoke Screws
T +44 (0) 1756 699 996
E sales@tite-fix.co.uk
W www.tite-fix.co.uk
TOBSTEEL GmbH
n High corrosion resistant fasteners & fixings
n Stainless steel A2, A4, 1.4571, 1.4462, 1.4529
n 1.4462 (DUPLEX), 1.4529 (HCR)
n DIN 125, 127, 439, 912, 931, 933, 934, 976, 980, 985, 1587, 6334, 7991
T +49 (0) 7941 6073-0
E info@tobsteel.com
W www.tobsteel.com
TR Fastenings
n Sheet Metal Fasteners
n Enclosure Hardware
n Plastic Hardware
n Fasteners for Plastic
n General Fasteners
T +44 (0) 8454 811 800
E sales@trfastenings.com
W www.trfastenings.com
UNION FASTENERS
n Hexagon Bolts/Blanks All Grades
n F436/6916 Metric Washers
n Turned Parts
n Bespoke Exotic Special Fasteners
n In House Forging
T +44 (0) 121 526 6010
E sales@union-fasteners.com W www.union-fasteners.com
Volt Industrial Plastics
n Nylon products
n Plastic fasteners
n Plastic nuts
n Plastic washers
n Plastic spacers
T +1 (870) 449-8027
W www.voltplastics.com
Trutek Fastening Systems UK
n ETA approved products
n Direct fastening
n Chemical resins
n Lightweight fixings
n Carbide drilling
T 0800 0129030
E info@trutekfixings.co.uk
W www.trutekfixings.co.uk www.trutekfasteners.eu
Universal Precision Screws (UPS Lakshmi)
n Shoulder Screw
n Pins
n Cylinder head bolts
n High temp application fasteners
n Piston pins
T +91 1262 205110
E amit@upsind.com W www.upsind.com
Ttapdrive AS
n Wood and construction screws
n Wood screws
n Construction screws
n Drilling screws
n Decking screws
T +47 38 07 01 00
E info@ttapdrive.com W www.ttapdrive.com
Valenta ZT s.r.o.
n Threaded rods
n Nuts and screws
n Washers
n Trapezoidal thread
n Timber connectors
T +420 315 698 020
E sales@valentazt.cz W www.valentazt.com
YESWIN MACHINERY CO., LTD.
n 3-7 Dies Progressive Headers
n 3,4,5 Dies Bolt Forming Machines
n 5,6,7 Dies Bolt Parts Former
n 5,6 Dies Nut Parts Former
n Cold Forging Machines for all fastener parts
T +886-6-2729939
E yeswin@twyeswin.com
W www.twyeswin.com
ZAGO Manufacturing Co.
n Sealing Screws
n Sealing Nuts
n Sealing Washers
n Security/Tamper-Proof Seal
Screws
n Switch Boots
T +1 (973) 643-6700
E info@zago.com W www.zago.com
UNCOMPROMISING PERFORMANCE
New hydropneumatic tool
high performance for rivet nuts M4 - M12
With a stroke of 10 mm and force of 32 KN which can be easily adjusted RIV943 is the ideal solution for every fastening requirement. Even the most challenging ones.
BOLTING: ANCHOR BOLTS, ASSEMBLED BOLTING, BSW HEXAGON BOLTS, BSW HEXAGON SETSCREWS, CUP SQUARE BOLTS, CUP SQUARE HEX BOLTS WITH NUTS, FINE PITCH HEXAGON BOLTS, FINE PITCH HEXAGON SETSCREWS, GUTTER BOLTS AND NUTS, HEXAGON BOLTS, HEXAGON SETSCREWS, SERRATED FLANGE BOLTS, UNSERRATED FLANGEBOLTS, ROOFING BOLTS AND NUTS, SQ SQ HOLDING DOWN BOLTS AND NUTS, UNC HEXAGON BOLTS, UNC HEXAGON SETSCREWS, UNF HEXAGON BOLTS, UNF HEXAGON SETSCREWS. NUTS: 4-PRONGED TEE NUTS, BSF FULL NUTS, BSW FULL NUTS, DOME NUTS, FINE PITCH FULL NUTS, FINE PITCH NYLON INSERT NUTS T TYPE, FULL NUTS, LOCK NUTS, NYLON INSERT FLANGE NUTS, NYLON INSERT NUTS P TYPE, NYLON INSERT NUTS T TYPE, SERRATED FLANGE NUTS, SQUARE NUTS, SQUARE PRESSED NUTS, SQUARE ROOFING NUTS, SQUARE WELD NUTS, STOVER LOCKING NUTS, UNC FULL NUTS, UNC LOCK NUTS, UNC NYLON INSERT NUTS, UNF FULL NUTS, UNF LOCK NUTS, UNF NYLON INSERT NUTS, UNSERRATED FLANGE NUTS, WELD NUTS, WING NUTS. WASHERS: EU WASHERS, EXTERNAL SERRATED WASHERS, EXTERNAL TOOTHLOCK WASHERS, FORM A WASHERS, FORM B WASHERS, FORM C WASHERS, FORM G WASHERS, INTERNAL SERRATED WASHERS, INTERNAL TOOTHLOCK WASHERS, MUDGUARD WASHERS, SINGLE-COIL RECTANGULAR SPRING WASHERS, SINGLE-COIL SQUARE SPRING WASHERS, SQUARE PLATE WASHERS, T3 HP WASHERS, T3 LP WASHERS, T4 HP WASHERS, WASHERS, CRINKLE WASHERS, FLAT WASHERS, SCREW CUP WASHERS. STUDDING: STUDDING CONNECTORS, STUDDING, ALL THREAD STUDS, BSW STUDDING, UNC STUDDING. MACHINE SCREWS: POZI COUNTERSUNK MACHINE SCREWS, POZI PAN MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED CHEESE MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED COUNTERSUNK MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED PAN MACHINE SCREWS. SELF-TAPPING SCREWS: SLOTTED PAN SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI PAN SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI PAN SELF-TAPPERS B POINT, POZI COUNTERSUNK SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI COUNTERSUNK SELF-TAPPERS B POINT, POZI FLANGE SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, ROUND HAMMER DRIVE, INDENTED HEAD HEX SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI RAISED COUNTERSUNK SELFTAPPERS AB POINT, POZI FLANGE SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, HEX SEMS AB COMPLETE WITH WASHER, ROUND HAMMER DRIVE TYPE U, POZI PAN SELFTAPPERS BT POINT TYPE 25, POZI COUNTERSUNK SUPERTITE SCREWS, HEX WASHER HEAD SUPERTITE SCREWS, POZI PAN SUPERTITE SCREWS. WOODSCREWS: GENERAL PURPOSE WOODSCREWS, CHIPPY SCREWS, SINGLE THREAD WOODSCREWS, TWIN-THREAD WOODSCREWS, COACH SCREWS, EXTERIOR WOODSCREWS, DECKING SCREWS, TIMBERDRIVE EXTERIOR WOODSCREWS, MIRROR SCREWS, CARCASS SCREWS, ANTIVANDAL SCREWS, DRYWALL SCREWS, SELF-DRILLING DRYWALL SCREWS. MATERIALS: CARBON STEEL, A2-304 STAINLESS STEEL, A4-316 STAINLESS STEEL, BRASS, PHOSPHOR BRONZE, COPPER, ALUMINIUM, METAL, NYLON, PLASTIC, RED FIBRE. FINISHES: SELF-COLOUR, BRIGHT ZINC PLATED, GALVANISED, ZINC AND YELLOWPLATED, BLACK JAPANNED, MAGSHO GREEN 7494C, GREEN ORGANIC COATING MAGNI 599, BLACK OXIDE, BLACK PHOSPHATE, ELECTRO BRASSED. GRADES: A2-50, A2-70, A2-70, A4-70, A2-304, A4-80, A4-316, SAE GRADE 5 , GRADE 4.6, GRADE 4.8, GRADE 8.8, GRADE 10.9 GRADE 12.9, GRADE R, GRADE NE2, GRADE 1, GRADE 2, GRADE A, CLASS 17H, CLASS 10, CLASS 12, CLASS 4, CLASS 6, CLASS 8, AISI 301. BOLTING: ANCHOR BOLTS, ASSEMBLED BOLTING, BSW HEXAGON BOLTS, BSW HEXAGON SETSCREWS, CUP SQUARE BOLTS, CUP SQUARE HEX BOLTS WITH NUTS, FINE PITCH HEXAGON BOLTS, FINE PITCH HEXAGON SETSCREWS, GUTTER BOLTS AND NUTS, HEXAGON BOLTS, HEXAGON SETSCREWS, SERRATED FLANGE BOLTS, UNSERRATED FLANGEBOLTS, ROOFING BOLTS AND NUTS, SQ SQ HOLDING DOWN BOLTS AND NUTS, UNC HEXAGON BOLTS, UNC HEXAGON SETSCREWS, UNF HEXAGON BOLTS, UNF HEXAGON SETSCREWS. NUTS: 4-PRONGED TEE NUTS, BSF FULL NUTS, BSW FULL NUTS, DOME NUTS, FINE PITCH FULL NUTS, FINE PITCH NYLON INSERT NUTS T TYPE, FULL NUTS, LOCK NUTS, NYLON INSERT FLANGE NUTS, NYLON INSERT NUTS P TYPE, NYLON INSERT NUTS T TYPE, SERRATED FLANGE NUTS, SQUARE NUTS, SQUARE PRESSED NUTS, SQUARE ROOFING NUTS, SQUARE WELD NUTS, STOVER LOCKING NUTS, UNC FULL NUTS, UNC LOCK NUTS, UNC NYLON INSERT NUTS, UNF FULL NUTS, UNF LOCK NUTS, UNF NYLON INSERT NUTS, UNSERRATED FLANGE NUTS, WELD NUTS, WING NUTS. WASHERS: EU WASHERS, EXTERNAL SERRATED WASHERS, EXTERNAL TOOTHLOCK WASHERS, FORM A WASHERS, FORM B WASHERS, FORM C WASHERS, FORM G WASHERS, INTERNAL SERRATED WASHERS, INTERNAL TOOTHLOCK WASHERS, MUDGUARD WASHERS, SINGLE-COIL RECTANGULAR SPRING WASHERS, SINGLE-COIL SQUARE SPRING WASHERS, SQUARE PLATE WASHERS, T3 HP WASHERS, T3 LP WASHERS, T4 HP WASHERS, WASHERS, CRINKLE WASHERS, FLAT WASHERS, SCREW CUP WASHERS. STUDDING: STUDDING CONNECTORS, STUDDING, ALL THREAD STUDS, BSW STUDDING, UNC STUDDING. MACHINE SCREWS: POZI COUNTERSUNK MACHINE SCREWS, POZI PAN MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED CHEESE MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED COUNTERSUNK MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED PAN MACHINE SCREWS. SELF-TAPPING SCREWS: SLOTTED PAN SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI PAN SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI PAN SELF-TAPPERS B POINT, POZI COUNTERSUNK SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI COUNTERSUNK SELF-TAPPERS B POINT, POZI FLANGE SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, ROUND HAMMER DRIVE, INDENTED HEAD HEX SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI RAISED COUNTERSUNK SELFTAPPERS AB POINT, POZI FLANGE SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, HEX SEMS AB COMPLETE WITH WASHER, ROUND HAMMER DRIVE TYPE U, POZI PAN SELFTAPPERS BT POINT TYPE 25, POZI COUNTERSUNK SUPERTITE SCREWS, HEX WASHER HEAD SUPERTITE SCREWS, POZI PAN SUPERTITE SCREWS. WOODSCREWS: GENERAL PURPOSE WOODSCREWS, CHIPPY SCREWS, SINGLE THREAD WOODSCREWS, TWIN-THREAD WOODSCREWS, COACH SCREWS, EXTERIOR WOODSCREWS, DECKING SCREWS, TIMBERDRIVE EXTERIOR WOODSCREWS, MIRROR SCREWS, CARCASS SCREWS, ANTIVANDAL SCREWS, DRYWALL SCREWS, SELF-DRILLING DRYWALL SCREWS. MATERIALS: CARBON STEEL, A2-304 STAINLESS STEEL, A4-316 STAINLESS STEEL, BRASS, PHOSPHOR BRONZE, COPPER, ALUMINIUM, METAL, NYLON, PLASTIC, RED FIBRE. FINISHES: SELF-COLOUR, BRIGHT ZINC PLATED, GALVANISED, ZINC AND YELLOWPLATED, BLACK JAPANNED, MAGSHO GREEN 7494C, GREEN ORGANIC COATING MAGNI 599, BLACK OXIDE, BLACK PHOSPHATE, ELECTRO BRASSED. GRADES: A2-50, A2-70, A2-70, A4-70, A2-304, A4-80, A4-316, SAE GRADE 5 , GRADE 4.6, GRADE 4.8, GRADE 8.8, GRADE 10.9 GRADE 12.9, GRADE R, GRADE NE2, GRADE 1, GRADE 2, GRADE A, CLASS 17H, CLASS 10, CLASS 12, CLASS 4, CLASS 6, CLASS 8, AISI 301. BOLTING: ANCHOR BOLTS, ASSEMBLED BOLTING, BSW HEXAGON BOLTS, BSW HEXAGON SETSCREWS, CUP SQUARE BOLTS, CUP SQUARE HEX BOLTS WITH NUTS, FINE PITCH HEXAGON BOLTS, FINE PITCH HEXAGON SETSCREWS, GUTTER BOLTS AND NUTS, HEXAGON BOLTS, HEXAGON SETSCREWS, SERRATED FLANGE BOLTS, UNSERRATED FLANGEBOLTS, ROOFING BOLTS AND NUTS, SQ SQ HOLDING DOWN BOLTS AND NUTS, UNC HEXAGON BOLTS, UNC HEXAGON SETSCREWS, UNF HEXAGON BOLTS, UNF HEXAGON SETSCREWS. NUTS: 4-PRONGED TEE NUTS, BSF FULL NUTS, BSW FULL NUTS, DOME NUTS, FINE PITCH FULL NUTS, FINE PITCH NYLON INSERT NUTS T TYPE, FULL NUTS, LOCK NUTS, NYLON INSERT FLANGE NUTS, NYLON INSERT NUTS P TYPE, NYLON INSERT NUTS T TYPE, SERRATED FLANGE NUTS, SQUARE NUTS, SQUARE PRESSED NUTS, SQUARE ROOFING NUTS, SQUARE WELD NUTS, STOVER LOCKING NUTS, UNC FULL NUTS, UNC LOCK NUTS, UNC NYLON INSERT NUTS, UNF FULL NUTS, UNF LOCK NUTS, UNF NYLON INSERT NUTS, UNSERRATED FLANGE NUTS, WELD NUTS, WING NUTS. WASHERS: EU WASHERS, EXTERNAL SERRATED WASHERS, EXTERNAL TOOTHLOCK WASHERS, FORM A WASHERS, FORM B WASHERS, FORM C WASHERS, FORM G WASHERS, INTERNAL SERRATED WASHERS, INTERNAL TOOTHLOCK WASHERS, MUDGUARD WASHERS, SINGLE-COIL RECTANGULAR SPRING WASHERS, SINGLE-COIL SQUARE SPRING WASHERS, SQUARE PLATE WASHERS, T3 HP WASHERS, T3 LP WASHERS, T4 HP WASHERS, WASHERS, CRINKLE WASHERS, FLAT WASHERS, SCREW CUP WASHERS. STUDDING: STUDDING CONNECTORS, STUDDING, ALL THREAD STUDS, BSW STUDDING, UNC STUDDING. MACHINE SCREWS: POZI COUNTERSUNK MACHINE SCREWS, POZI PAN MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED CHEESE MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED COUNTERSUNK MACHINE SCREWS, SLOTTED PAN MACHINE SCREWS. SELF-TAPPING SCREWS: SLOTTED PAN SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI PAN SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI PAN SELF-TAPPERS B POINT, POZI COUNTERSUNK SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI COUNTERSUNK SELF-TAPPERS B POINT, POZI FLANGE SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, ROUND HAMMER DRIVE, INDENTED HEAD HEX SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, POZI RAISED COUNTERSUNK SELFTAPPERS AB POINT, POZI FLANGE SELF-TAPPERS AB POINT, HEX SEMS AB COMPLETE WITH WASHER, ROUND HAMMER DRIVE TYPE U, POZI PAN SELFTAPPERS BT POINT TYPE 25, POZI COUNTERSUNK SUPERTITE SCREWS, HEX WASHER HEAD SUPERTITE SCREWS, POZI PAN SUPERTITE SCREWS. WOODSCREWS: GENERAL PURPOSE WOODSCREWS, CHIPPY SCREWS, SINGLE THREAD WOODSCREWS, TWIN-THREAD WOODSCREWS, COACH SCREWS, EXTERIOR WOODSCREWS, DECKING SCREWS, TIMBERDRIVE EXTERIOR WOODSCREWS, MIRROR SCREWS, CARCASS SCREWS, ANTIVANDAL SCREWS, DRYWALL SCREWS, SELF-DRILLING DRYWALL SCREWS. MATERIALS: CARBON STEEL, A2-304 STAINLESS STEEL, A4-316 STAINLESS STEEL, BRASS, PHOSPHOR BRONZE, COPPER, ALUMINIUM, METAL, NYLON, PLASTIC, RED FIBRE. FINISHES: SELF-COLOUR, BRIGHT ZINC PLATED,
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