Fastener Talk

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 and tie rods, to precision turned parts, power tools and well as machinery for every step of the fastener manufacturing process.

The podcast also discusses Cover Story company Ambrovit SpA who explains how, in the era of Industry 4.0, technological innovation is transforming every sector – with logistics no exception. It also mentions other key news and developments within the fastener and fixing sector.

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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.

Podcast Details

Espace Europe has a full range of worldwide services, including UK and European standard and express road, sea, air, air charter and hand-carry.

Website:  www.espaceglobalfreight.com

CRU Group is a business intelligence company - offering independent, reliable commodity news, market analysis, prices and consulting across mining, metals and fertilizer global markets.

Website: www.crugroup.com

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 podcast also discusses Cover Story company Fastbolt Group and how it is looking to support customers, as well as pointing out some fascinating articles from PennEngineering® and KAMAX Group within the Automotive feature in Application Technology. It also mentions other key news and developments within the fastener and fixing sector. 

 Use this link for the ‘What is CBAM’ podcast: https://fastenerandfixing.com/podcast/what-is-cbam/

Use this link for the digital version of the July – August issue: https://fastenerandfixing.com/latest-issue/ 

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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.

The podcast also discusses other key news and developments within the fastener and fixing sector. 

Use this link for the digital version of the May issue visit: https://fastenerandfixing.com/latest-issue/ 

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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, before taking over the role of head logisitics for Würth Industrie Service in Germany back in 2017. 

Both Stefan and Helmut provide some great insight into the steps Würth Industrie Service has taken regarding automation and why it believes it is such a key topic both now and will continue to be so in the future. 

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.

The podcast also discusses other key news and developments within the fastener and fixing sector. 

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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.nedschroef.com

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 impacting the market, including geopolitical issues, increased energy prices, high interest rates, overstock and a slowdown in the market – making this feature a must read. 

The podcast also discusses other key news and developments within the fastener and fixing sector. 

Use this link for the digital version of the January issue visit: https://fastenerandfixing.com/latest-issue/ 

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In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the November issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which includes an in-depth Made in Germany feature, an update on the requirements of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation, as well as further news and developments within the fastener and fixing sector. 

Read the latest edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine: https://fastenerandfixing.com/latest-issue/

Listen to what the current situation is within the freight and raw materials markets: https://fastenerandfixing.com/podcast/whats-the-current-situation-in-the-freight-and-raw-material-markets/

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