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An insight into the global fastener industry from Fastener + Fixing Magazine
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In this episode we will be exploring the construction industry and some of the key trends impacting fastener and fixing companies - with a particular focus on prefabrication. To do this, we speak to Karol Pawlik, director of research and development at Klimas Wkret-met, who discusses how prefabrication is growing in certain markets across Europe and how it is quickly becoming a significant part of the construction landscape. Use this link for the latest digital version of Fastener + Fixing Ma...
In this episode we will be delving into the topic of adhesives. How have adhesives developed over recent years? Are adhesives replacing mechanical fasteners? Does that depend on the industry they’re used in? To answer these questions we have Ricardo Soto, senior design and application engineer at Avery Dennison, who highlights the benefits of using adhesives, as well as looking at where demand for this type of bonding could increase in the future. Use this link for the latest digital version ...
In this episode we will be exploring sustainability trends within the fastener and fixing industry and getting some first-hand accounts of how different companies are approaching the topic. To do this, we speak to Andrea Constantini, group executive vice-president at Agrati, who discusses the Group's many methods of reducing its environmental impact. We also speak to Brian Bentrim, vice-president of global sustainability at PennEngineering, about how PEM®’s mechanically attached fasteners are...
In this episode we will be once again focusing on the ongoing challenges of regulations, especially when it comes to sustainability. To do this we have Bettina Mertgen, tax lawyer, certified tax advisor, certified advisor for customs and excise taxes, as well as partner at GvW Graf von Westphalen, who discusses some of the main regulations impacting companies, such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Plus, much more.
In this episode of Fastener Talk Editor Claire Aldridge is joined by Project Manager Hanna Dudel-Wiese and Head of Project Management Christine Emde at Lederer GmbH to discuss more on... regulations. As the fastener industry finds itself in a situation where businesses are operating in a landscape that's becoming more and more regulated, I had the pleasure of speaking to both Hanna and Christine to discuss how the ever-changing regulation landscape is impacting the fastener industry. Use this...
In this episode we will once again be focusing on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation, better known as CBAM, which continues to be a leading topic for everyone involved in the fastener and fixing industry. As part of the podcast we chat to Jamie McLeod, director of Crowe UK’s customs and international trade team, about the latest developments within the EU CBAM and how some recently introduced simplifications could help make the process easier when confirmed.
In this episode of Fastener Talk, Content Director Will Lowry, is joined by Editor Claire Aldridge and Assistant Editor Becca England, to discuss Artificial Intelligence and how it can be used within the fastener industry. To further delve into this, we also speak to Dijam Panigrahi, GridRaster COO, who discusses what Artificial Intelligence actually is, as well as its role in the manufacturing of today. We also spoke to Lonni Kieffer, COO at SmartCert, about predictive analytics and the chal...
An always popular episode, for this podcast we focus on the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Geoff Yates, commercial director at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight over the last six months. The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee, Chetan Soni and Yuriy Vlasov, from CRU Group, where we chat about developments within wire rod and steel long products. P...
As the first podcast in 2025, this industry review podcast is taking a new approach, by going more in depth into one particular topic or trend that has been noticeable in the most recent edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine. In this episode Content Director, Will Lowry, is joined by Editor, Claire Aldridge and Assistant Editor, Becca England, to discuss the developments within the Taiwanese fastener manufacturing market. To further delve into this, we all speak to Jocelyn Hung, respons...
In this episode Editor Claire Aldridge reviews the November - December issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which happens to be our 150th issue packed full of the latest developments within the fastener and fixing industry. To celebrate our 150th issue, we take a look back at our journey over 26 years ago and it’s fair to say we’ve come a long way – becoming the leading publication for the global fastener market. We have created a timeline of our progress and some of the key points in our dev...
In this episode we have special interview with Scott Hayfield, inside sales manager technical, quality and engineering specialist at Fabory UK. In the podcast we discuss how Fabory UK fits in as part of the larger Fabory Group, the company’s new business strategy, as well as how it looks to support customers with key products and services, including the steps it has taken to ensure a consistent supply of high strength structural bolting assemblies according to EN 14399. Use this link to s...
In this episode Editor Claire Aldridge reviews the September - October issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which features an exclusive ‘Made in Italy’ feature, as well as being our biggest issue to date! We highlight our 74 page ‘Made in Italy’ feature with articles from 42 Italian companies – both SMEs and global leaders – producing everything from high-strength bolts, automotive fasteners, screws, rivets, nails, mechanical and chemical anchors, retaining rings and washers, threaded rods ...
An always popular listen, in this episode we focus on the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Geoff Yates, commercial director at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight over the last 10 months. The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee, Chetan Soni and Yuriy Vlasov, from CRU Group, where we chat about developments within wire rod and steel long products. Podc...
In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the July – August issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which focuses on fastener distribution and the challenges companies are facing, especially CBAM. This includes highlighting some of the key articles that focus on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation and how companies are looking to manage the topic, as well as how the European Fastener Distributor Association is looking to support members when it comes to CBAM. The...
In this episode of Fastener Talk we have a special interview with Jamie Mcleod, senior manager and part of the customs team at Crowe UK, where we discuss the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and how it’s going to impact the fastener industry. Jamie outlines what CBAM is, what it entails, as well as the challenges that fastener companies may face. He also outlines the introduction of a UK CBAM and what this will mean for fastener companies working in both the EU and UK markets....
In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the May - June issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which underlines the global reach of the magazine with articles from around the world. This includes insightful pieces from the USA, Germany, Italy, UK, China and Ireland within our Insight section. There is also a special first-hand report from wire® Düsseldorf, as well as special features on heavy-duty anchors, threading, machining + secondary operations, as well as marine applications. ...
In this episode of Fastener Talk we have a special interview with Stefan Reuss and Helmut Eisenkolb from Würth Industrie Service, where we focus on the role of automation within the company, as well as the fastener industry as a whole. Stefan Reuss is head of digital solutions and IT at Würth Industrie Service, having joined the Würth Group over twenty years ago. Helmut Eisenkolb has been within the Würth Group for over 12 years, with various positions in Germany and Asia, befor...
In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the March - April issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which includes the exclusive Fastener Machinery Spotlight – a feature that provides a unique and exclusive insight into the key developments within the fastener machinery sector. The podcast also focuses on the Made In India feature and how it provides a first-hand insight into the Indian fastener market and also underlines some of the key fastener manufacturers based in India. ...
In this podcast I speak to Dries Paulussen, operations manager at Nedschroef Machinery, about the latest developments within the cold forming sector and the role machinery and tooling can play in making fastener production more efficient and cost effective. During the conversation we also discuss how topics such as digitisation, automation, lack of skilled labour, as well as the requirements for complex parts, will impact the sector. For more about Nedschroef Machinery visit: www.nedsc...
In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the January issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which includes the exclusive Janus Perspective – a unique feature that brings together thought leaders from every facet of the industry, from around the world, to give us their retrospective on 2023, as well as prospects and challenges for 2024. Since the last Janus Perspective in January 2022, it has once again been a very challenging period for companies, with a multitude of challenges imp...
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