Anchor plates, together with fischer FAZ II Plus bolt anchors and the fischer InnoLock FES cast-in channels, are being used to anchor façade elements permanently and securely to the Estrel Tower – currently under construction in Berlin, Germany. Designed by the German-American architecture firm Barkow Leibinger, the Estrel Tower in Berlin-Neukölln, will be the tallest high-rise building in Berl...

The new Jowatherm® PUR MR 614.70 from Jowat SE is a hot melt adhesive which has been specially developed for filters often found in buildings and vehicles, offering high performance without hazard pictograms. Designed for the production of filters, the adhesive efficiently connects several layers of different filter materials while maintaining the maximum possible surface area of the activated...

HEICO Group’s HEICO-LOCK® wedge lock washers, designed for securing demanding bolted joints particularly in steel construction, as well as in safety critical applications, have now achieved CE Marking. The CE Marking is a significant milestone for HEICO, opening new opportunities in construction projects that demand the highest levels of quality and safety, as well as confirming the washers mee...

New from Laser Tools is this HGV Stud and Hub Cleaning kit, designed for professional preparation of heavy goods vehicle wheel studs and hubs. This robust kit effectively removes corrosion and dirt, ensuring clean contact surfaces for safe wheel refitting. Suitable for most HGV wheel studs up to 28mm in diameter, the kit includes six abrasive disc sizes – 50mm x 12mm, 50mm x 13mm, 50mm x 14mm,...

In thousands of applications, structural adhesives are being used as a viable alternative to mechanical connections, such as with screws, rivets, or spot welds. The use of adhesives to provide a structural bond can bring many advantages, including improved product performance, reliability improvements, greater design freedom and reductions in manufacturing costs. Here Peter Swanson, founder and...

International Hardware Fair Italy returns in 2025 with a packed programme of events focusing on important issues and the most interesting opportunities in the Italian and European hardware market. Taking place from 8th – 9th May 2025, more than 250 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation in Bergamo for two days of conferences and matchmaking.  Alice Brambilla, project manager for...

In September 2024, as part of a long-term strategy, Güde completed a new logistics hall in Plettenberg, Germany, giving the washer manufacturer 12,500 new storage spaces for mini load carriers to deliver even more flexibly and quickly, as well as enabling the company to focus on its sustainability commitments. With an emphasis on added services, lean logistics and high-quality products, Güde pr...

From 25th – 27th March 2025, industry professionals will meet in Stuttgart for the 10th edition of Fastener Fair Global – the international flagship event for the worldwide fastener and fixing industry.  After a record attendance in 2023, visitors can look forward to another event full of networking and business opportunities, with access to top tier suppliers from across the globe. The 2025 sh...

In addition to traditional solutions, the portfolio of the Klimas brand features a number of chemical anchors – including the Mount Everest epoxy anchor and Makalu universal chemical anchor. These products provide professionals with even greater strength, a wider range of applications and an extended service life. Chemical anchors work well wherever the safety of the connection is important. A...

The origins of Nord-Lock Group can be traced back to 1982, when the company introduced the original wedge-locking washer. Since then, Nord-Lock Group has grown into a global engineering group, consisting of three additional technology brands: Superbolt®, Boltight® and Expander®. Visitors to Fastener Fair Global will get to experience the latest product achievements first-hand, along with a firs...