From 19th – 22nd November 2025, the 9th International Istanbul Hardware Fair will open its doors to thousands of professionals, manufacturers, buyers, and decision makers from all corners of the globe, at the renowned Istanbul Expo Center, Turkey. Its previous edition welcomed 29,755 professional visitors, proving once again that Istanbul is not just a cultural and historical bridge between con...

Installing the new 7.7mm Gtreriv rivets from Rivit with battery powered riveting tools is now possible, thanks to compatibility kits for the RIV720.  Rivit, a company specialised in fastening solutions, has introduced the new compatibility kits for its battery powered riveting tool RIV720 and Gtreriv rivets – particularly used for installations in green and sustainable energy sectors such as ph...

ZAGO Manufacturing Co, a pioneer in high-performance sealing fasteners and switch boots, is excited to announce the launch of its fully localised Spanish language website. Building on last year’s successful Italian and German site rollouts, this new portal delivers the same seamless, user-friendly experience to customers across Spain and Latin America. Visitors to the Spanish site will find an...

In this article, Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at how to measure a screw effectively to ensure the right fastener is selected for an application. “In engineering, precision is everything, and that principle extends right down to the smallest components, including screws. Whether an engineer is designing a robotic arm, constructing industrial machinery or assembling components f...

Dr. Hönle AG will present its wide range of modern UV curing devices at the Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart from June 3rd to 5th, 2025.   Featured for discussion will be the curing of UV adhesives used in the production of cell contact systems. In this process, individual battery cells are combined into modules, interconnected via cell connectors, and finally combined into an overall storage s...

A landmark 10th edition of the international exhibition for the fastener and fixing industry, Fastener Fair Global, ended after three successful days at Messe Stuttgart, Germany.  Around 11,000 trade visitors from 84 countries came to see the latest fastener and fixing solutions for manufacturing, construction and industry. This year’s event placed a strong emphasis on innovation and specialist...

Bosch Power Tools has unveiled two masonry products, including the new Bulldog Xtreme8™ 8 cutter SDS-plus concrete drill bit, a first for Bosch, as well as the Blue Xtreme™ carbide-tipped drill bit. The new Bulldog Xtreme8™ concrete drill bit, which is compatible with all SDS-plus rotary hammers, debuted alongside Bosch Power Tools’ Blue Xtreme™ carbide-tipped drill bits, which includes either...

With expertise in high performance and safety critical bolting applications for harsh environments, BUMAX® not only offers the marine sector high performance stainless steel fasteners, but has developed a complete range of high corrosion resistant stainless steel fastener grades to overcome many of the technical challenges that come with a harsh environment, including its latest additions BUMAX...

Millennium PG-1 EF ECO 2, launched by HB Fuller, is an equipment-free, canister-based sprayable adhesive that uses a patented blend of naturally occurring environmental gases as a blowing agent, eliminating the need for chemical alternatives. By using naturally occurring atmospheric gases, known as the called ECO 2 Driven™ technology, Millennium PG-1 EF ECO 2 operates without the use of high Gl...

Fixi Srl offers a full portfolio including threaded inserts, clinching fasteners and welding studs, as well as blind rivets designed for applications where access is limited to only one side of the assembly. Available in aluminium, steel and stainless steel, these blind rivets are precise and reliable and are ideal for industries requiring secure and efficient fastening, as they deliver reliabl...