Europe
Stud & rebar finder brand Zircon seeking distribution in Austria and Switzerland
"Original stud finder" Zircon is showcasing its line-up at Cologne's 2020 International Hardware Fair as it pushes further into the European market
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
Hilti reveals 40 new tools, including cordless metal working tools
Hilti has launched a significant 40 new tools including cordless metal working tools and with new battery-powered cordless fastening tools
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
pgb-Europe launches new through bolt with technical approval
pgb-Europe has released its newest torque-controlled anchor, the SM01BZ Through Bolt, equipped with ETA option one and seismic C1/C2 assessment.
Hilti Group grows sales for 4th year in a row, up 4.3%
Despite slower growth in the global construction sector and currency headwinds for the Swiss franc, Hilti Group grew sales by 4.3% to CHF 5.9 billion
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
Over 180 industry execs exchanged corrosion expertise at the latest Dörken Days
Corrosion protection-focused Dörken Days, held in Frankfurt, saw 180 industry experts attend the exchange of knowledge and trends in the sector
VVG announces changes in management, Honsel turns 90
Riveting and fastening specialist VVG has announced its General Manager, Frank-Michael Struck, has retired after 16 years in the role.
Hilti Liechtenstein HQ modernisation project completes another stage
The third building in Hilti's big headquarters modernisation project has now been completed. 200 staff are now in the new Office Building in Liechtenstein
EFC International adds air filter hardware components to product line
EFC International has added air filter clips and speciality air filter fasteners, manufactured by Springfield Spring & Stamping, to its product line.
Bossard increases stake in Torp Fasteners to 100%
The Bossard Group has increased its majority stake in Torp Fasteners, a specialist in high-quality engineered fastening solutions, from 60% to 100%.
Gesipa owner SFS buys German fastener business mbe
SFS has grown its fastening expertise with the acquisition of mbe - specialist in painted fasteners for high performance facade systems