Fixings and fasteners

Optimas brings in trio of industry veterans to leadership team, including ex-Wurth & GenFast execs

Optimas Solutions has appointed 3 execs to the company’s leadership team. The industry veterans will focus on business growth and organisational strategy

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

HB42 sees sales grow 45% & sets sights on NMBS Exhibition

Following a bonanza year for sales growth, Hilton Banks has announced it will be exhibiting its HB42 range of sealant and adhesives at the NMBS Exhibition.

SMART KANBAN: Industry 4.0 in storage and assembly

Fastening technology supplier Ferdinand Gross, ambos.io, has a Smart Kanban solution which supports workers, optimises reordering and saves warehouse space

New Wickes Chairman appointed ahead of Travis Perkins de-merger

A new Wickes Chairman - Christopher Rogers - has been appointed ahead of the retailer's demerger with parent Travis Perkins

Samac Fixings expands sales team with 2 area sales managers

Samac fixings expands with the appointment of 2 new sales managers. The move means that the nails, screws and fixings supplier can expand its distribution

Forgefix owner Dormole acquires majority stake in Harrison & Clough

Toolbank owner Dormole acquires majority stake in Harrison & Clough - one of the UK's largest wholesale distributors of fasteners and fixings

Port of Felixstowe adds new rail destination, East Midlands Gateway

The Port of Felixstowe has added a new rail destination - to the East Midlands Gateway hub, recently created near Castle Donnington

SPE Offshore Europe: Industry tackles new tech, new practices and low carbon

A low carbon future is one of the challenges for the offshore sector. Torque looks at the latest SPE Offshore Europe for the trends and views

PennEngineering acquires Tokyo-based Eurotec

Pennsylvania-based PennEngineering has acquired Tokyo's Eurotec Ltd, which will join the existing brands under PennEngineering's corporate umbrella.