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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
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
Employers urged to host events for National Apprenticeships Week
Employers are being encouraged to hold events and take part in twitter Q&As for 2020's National Apprenticeships Week to boost interest in the initiative
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.
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
Atlas Copco opens new calibration laboratory
Atlas Copco has opened a new calibration laboratory, accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) to deliver complete audit traceability.
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