Henkel has added to its well-known LOCTITE® HB adhesives with the new LOCTITE® HB XE Line. Manufactured in response to the increase in fire protection requirements, the new adhesive addresses the growing importance of fire resistance in European timber buildings.  LOCTITE® HB XE is a high performance structural adhesive specifically designed for the surface bonding of cross-laminated timber (CL...

As Growermetal prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Italian manufacturer of safety washers and fastening solutions is bringing its innovation and research to new levels in 2025 – with the launch of a brand new innovation at Fastener Fair Global. Details are being held under wraps for now, but the manufacturer is promising a new, innovative product designed to deliver cutting edge sol...

To guarantee optimum setting processes, the new range of RIVKLE® NEO B battery powered tools from Böllhoff – NEO B107 and NEO B109 – feature electro-hydraulic technology combining performance and reliability making them more compact and easier to handle, as well as being suitable for mass production use. The RIVKLE® brand of tools represents Böllhoff blind rivet nuts and stud technology and is...

Makita has released the new 40V max XGT® two piece combo to provide powerful solutions for drilling, driving and fastening.  The new kit features a 40V max XGT® brushless ½ inch hammer driver drill and a 40V max XGT® four speed impact driver, in a kit form that includes two 40V max XGT® 4.0Ah batteries, a 40V max XGT® charger and a tool bag.  “Makita is pleased to announce this new two piece co...

Offering a solution that combines innovation, precision and adaptability in automatic inspection systems, Dimac’s new proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) software is redefining fastener quality control. With the AI software, Dimac Srl enables fastener manufacturers to achieve unprecedented levels of defect detection and classification. Unlike traditional vision systems that rely on pre-set...

As a leading provider of functional coating solutions, SurTec is setting new standards with its latest innovations – precote® 85 PFAS-free, a pre-applied coating for screw locking, and precote® 15, a high performance solution for immediate thread sealing. Demands on industrial fastening technology are constantly increasing. Whether in the automotive, mechanical engineering or electromobility in...

In today’s fast-paced construction world, efficiency isn’t just a goal – it’s a necessity. Rising costs and tighter deadlines mean every project must run like a well-oiled machine. For this, Hilti has introduced SPEC2SITE, a system that connections every phase of construction – from design to installation – ensuring projects are not only completed on time and within budget, but also with qualit...

Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co KG, in collaboration with W Gessmann GmbH, has combined the GESSbot Gb350, an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), with the ORSY®mat vending machine to provide a mobile vending machine capable of transporting materials in the warehouse – directly to specific workstations. Würth states this special solution aims to optimise decentralised material dispensing, reduc...

Thanks in part to a focus on renewable energy in European countries, a growing number of opportunities are arising to install solar panels on carports. In this Q&A, Luc Dupont, business development manager for Europe/Middle East/Africa for ARaymond Energies, talks about the opportunity and what ARaymond’s role has been so far in this emerging market.  Can you tell us about ARaymond Energie...

When it comes to securing fixtures to concrete, block, or brick, the CONFAST® 410 Stainless Steel Hex Washer Head Masonry Screws are an ideal choice for professionals. Available in 3/16 inch and ¼ inch diameters, these high performance screws are designed to deliver strength, durability and ease of installation. CONFAST® offers a complete line of masonry screws, ensuring users can find the per...