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Hexstone on China’s coronavirus shutdown: “We have contingencies in place”

UK fastener giant Hexstone on the coronavirus shutdown in China's factories "we are ready with contingency meausres if shutdowns extend"

Coronavirus: "Companies need to urgently review their supply chain"

Thanks to the continuing impact of coronavirus on the supply chain warnings from supply chain experts are targeting those reliant on China's factories

Industrial fasteners market to hit $109.61 billion by 2025; automotive dominates while plastic grows

The global industrial fasteners market is expected to reach $109.61 billion by 2025, with automotive sector and the non-threaded fasteners lead growth

Cologne Hardware Fair confirms "heightened vigilance" as coronavirus concerns ramp up

Amidst concerns over the spread of Coronavirus, the organisers of the Cologne International Hardware Fair have issued a statement

Bulten acquires PSM International for $24.5 million

Bulten has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in PSM International Holdings for $24.5 million to strengthen its international position.

Ship & Shore Environmental: Meeting the growing demand for industrial eco solutions

Ship and Shore Environmental: The technicalities of RTOs, a growing demand for industrial eco solutions and tackling China's pollution problem...

Atlas Copco celebrates 100th year in the UK

2019 is Atlas Copco's 100th year in the UK which it has celebrated with a series of events honouring the past and looking ahead at future industrial trends

Torque Tested: Karbonhex Work Gloves

Peter Brett gives Karbonhex work gloves the Torque Tested treatment and reviews the workgloves including 3 of the key Karbonhex glove options for the trades