Exclusive interview with Radoslaw Koelner, talking about what is happening at Rawlplug, Srubex and the Koelner Group as a whole.

Exhibition reports

International Hardware Fair/Practical World, Cologne including Innovations Showcase winners and products
WIRE 2008, Dusseldorf
Fasttec 2008, Moscow
Fastener Fair UK preview

Implications of global trade
Bufab President Hans Bjorstrand on the global fastener market

World’s largest clamp manufacturer
Taking a look at Norma Group operations in the UK

What is driving fastener prices?
Special report on factors driving fastener prices including raw materials, steel, freight, China and antidumping.

Construction Fixings Association
UK association launches Approved Distributor scheme and calls for new code of practice

What’s in a name?
Furniture Fixings relaunches as Aptus Fastening Technologies

Puma is lean and fast
National Machinery introduces PumaFX and LeanFX coldformers.
National Group Global CEO Andrew L. Kalnow talks about new machine and the first year of manufacturing at Suzhou, China.

Seeing it’s torqued
Morrtork nut offers visible torque check

Turning the wheel on product piracy
The OSA mark that ensures abrasive and cutting wheel safety

Adding a cutting edge
TIMco extends Addax drilling and cutting range

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