The world’s first wall plug, patented in 1911 under the number 22680/11, changed the technology of finishing works for good, ultimately becoming the very foundation upon which the Rawlplug® brand was founded, but also gave birth to a completely new perception of the fixings and fasteners sector. Everything started more than 100 years ago. In 1910 the British Museum was being prepared for major...

Nord-Lock Group points out that a new external test report confirms it is the only company in the industry that can promise 1,000 hours of corrosion resistance for all steel washers. RISE, the National Research Institute of Sweden, has performed corrosion tests according to the ISO 9227 standard and concluded 1,000 hours of salt spray resistance on all Nord-Lock steel washers is verified. This...

Founded on its experience of more than 40 years, NORM Holding has continuously moved forward – with an integrated manufacturing and quality service – to become a solution partner for major manufacturers, and well known brands, in domestic and global automotive markets. NORM Holding continues to be a leader and pioneer in the fastener industry and is committed to a superior quality policy and wi...

High costs during assembly, operations, and maintenance, can be avoided by optimisation in the design phase, for joining technology too. The new 3D printing service RRP – REYHER Rapid Prototyping supports companies improving component design, reducing development costs and shortening time-to-market. In a very short time RRP – REYHER Rapid Prototyping facilitates producing a prototype in-line wi...

Italian-based Mustad SpA has proudly announced that it has recently achieved the new IATF 16949:2016 certification, issued by the prestigious certification body Lloyd’s Register. IATF 16949 certification, which is a revision of the technical specification ISO/TS 16949, places particular emphasis on the concept of defect prevention and reduction of variability and losses in the supply chain, whi...

An innovative all-in-one overmoulded fastener and ‘tow steered’ reinforcement fabric fixing system, providing much greater productivity and higher fastening performance in use for less weight, by avoiding fibre damage, and dissipating point loads and cluster stresses. Specialist UK fixing systems producer, Adhesion Technologies Ltd. (ATL) has launched its latest fastening solution, primarily de...

With demand for dyed wire thread inserts greater than ever before, WTI Fasteners Ltd has invested in a new specialist dyeing machine – capable of colouring large quantities of inserts with increased speed and efficiency, without compromising on quality. For 30 years, WTI has been serving OEMs and distributors across a range of industries – all with individual and changing requirements. A recent...

Kommerling UK has announced that its new adhesive, Korapop 257 is now available to the UK market following a robust testing procedure carried out in collaboration with one of the country's leading truck and trailer manufacturers. The one-component sealant has been developed in response to market demand for improved sealant performance in the areas of weather and moisture resistance. "The majori...

Challenge Europe has found that alongside its core threaded fastener range, there is a demand for sealing O-rings on an urgent basis – and has consequently decided to enhance stock levels to meet this need. Common requirements for O-rings come in Nitrile (NBR), EPDM, Viton®, silicone, polyurethane and neoprene with many others also called for to suit the needs of practically every industrial se...

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has received an order from a leading battery manufacturer to design and manufacture line systems for thermal management of the batteries in hybrid vehicles. These line systems will be used in the passenger cars of a major international automobile manufacturer. Production of the systems will begin in 2020. By 2024, a total of...