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 …

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, includin…

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 fr…

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 S…

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 l…

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.…

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 …

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 tw…

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…

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…

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. Sin…

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 o…

One of our most popular podcast series, in 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 di…

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the September issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which includes an in-depth Made in eastern Europe feature, as well as interviews with Bossard, Hilti and EIFI, plus much more. Use this link for the digital version of the September issue: https://fastenerandfixing.com/latest-issue/ Use this link …

In this episode of Fastener Talk we speak to Johannes Wilfried Huber, senior vice-president for the diamond systems business at Hilti Group, as well as a member of the executive management team, about the crucial role of productivity and process improvements within the construction sector and how Hilti can provide solutions and support. Do you have…

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the July issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discusses a variety of topics, including the magazine's huge sustainability feature, as well as a key insight into how the upcoming CBAM regulation will impact the fastener industry. Other topics covered within the podcast include the latest acquisi…

In this episode of Fastener Talk we speak to Jason Bader, principle at The Distribution Team, about the world of distribution and some of the challenges and strategies involved in making sure a distribution channel is fully optimised. Jason Bader is a holistic distribution advisor who is passionate about helping business owners solve challenges, ge…

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the May issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discusses a variety of topics including the recent Fastener Fair Global show, the winners of the Route to Fastener Innovation Competition, the latest acquisitions within the fastener industry, as well as exclusive interviews and insightful features. …

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 six months. The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee and …

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the March issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discusses a variety of topics including the latest financial reports and challenges within the nickel market, as well as the Brazilian fastener manufacturing, construction regulations, and heading and forging technology. Want to get involved with t…

For the second time Fredrik Meuller, CEO at Nord-Lock Group, joins Fastener Talk and discusses a range of topics including sustainability, the role of regulations and requirements, challenges within the end user markets, as well as the role of innovation within Nord-Lock Group and how it plans to grow in the future.…

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the January issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discusses a variety of topics including regulations and compliance requirements, digitisation, sustainability, as well as the Fastener Fair Global show in Stuttgart, Germany. Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedi…

In this podcast, Will Lowry, content director and Claire Aldridge, deputy editor reviews the November edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discuss a variety of topics such as sustainability, investments in European manufacturing, as well as a focus on the Italian fastener market - with exclusive insight from leading players within the sector. …

Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge speaks to Derek Barnes at Cold Forging Solutions, to discuss how cold forming has developed and why it's pivotal to provide proper training to machine setters in the fastener and fixing industry.Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In this podcast, Claire Aldridge, deputy editor reviews the September edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discuss a variety of topics such as European manufacturing, anti-dumping, investments in personnel, as well as the Construction Products Regulation - with exclusive insight from leading players within the sector. Have some news you want t…

Scott Beatty, Michael Martin, Evan Conn and Joey Wright take your calls and texts after Illinois' 24-3 win over Virginia.

Scott Beatty, Evan Conn and Michael Martin take your calls and texts after Illinois football's 23-20 loss to Indiana in the second week of the 2022 season. Joey Wright delivers scoreboard updates.

Back by popular demand, we once again look at developments within the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Kelly Vasey, head of sales and marketing at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight over the last 5 months. The second part of the podcast is …

Scott Beatty, Evan Conn and Michael Martin take your calls and texts after Illinois football's season-opening win over Wyoming to kick off the 2022 season. Joey Wright delivers scoreboard updates.

In this podcast we review the July edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discuss a variety of topics such as fastener distribution, anti-dumping, raw materials, inflation, freight and sustainability - with exclusive insight from leading players within the sector. Have some news you want to tell us? Send an email to editor@verulammedia.com or vi…

For this podcast we have an interview with Anders Karlsson, president of the European Industrial Fasteners Institute (known as EIFI). We chatted about a wide range of topics and challenges facing European fastener manufacturers, such as energy and raw material prices and the potential effects of secondary inflation; the unpredictable supply from As…

In this episode of Fastener Talk, Content Director Will Lowry and Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge take you through the May edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and the latest developments within the market. Topics include the wire Düsseldorf show and the latest developments within fastener machinery. An insight into the Turkish fastener market throu…

For this podcast we have two interviews both focusing on crucial topics impacting not only fastener companies, but a variety of sectors. Firstly, there is an interview with Geoff Yates, head of commercial development at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight since the beginning of the year. The second part of the podcast is a di…

Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip host the final basketball postgame show of the year, as Illinois falls to Houston 68-53 in Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament.

Chattanooga led for 39+ minutes, but the Illini pulled ahead when it counted for a 54-53 win over the Mocs. On to Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament!

In this podcast Content Director Will Lowry speaks to Jesus Herrera, general manager at Fast Trade - part of the Fontana Group, about how the company has developed since being founded in March 2020 and how it has adapted to meet the challenges of the market.Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip recap Illinois' 65-63 loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament on the Fasteners Etc. Postgame Show.

In this episode of Fastener Talk, Editor Will Lowry and Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge take you through what to expect in the March edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine. Topics include the announcement of the anti-dumping duties, Fabory Group celebrating its 75th anniversary, insights into European manufacturing, as well as features on heading and …

Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip take your calls and texts after the Illini earn a share of the Big Ten title, beating Iowa at a crazy State Farm Center, 74-72.

A win is a win, right? Evan Conn recaps the game as Illinois squeaks past Penn State, 60-55.

Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip take your calls and texts after the Illini win in Ann Arbor, beating Michigan, 93-85.

Hoo-boy. This one hurt. The Illini rally falls short as Ohio State wins 86-83 at the State Farm Center. Evan Conn and Mike LaTulip recap the game.

Editor Will Lowry speak to Steve Kettle, vice-president - MENA-APAC at Triplefast Middle East Ltd (part of the Lonestar Group) about how the company operates within the Middle East; the benefits of being based within the region; and the challenges of supplying the oil and gas sector.Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In this episode of Fastener Talk, Editor Will Lowry and Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge take you through what to expect in the January edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine. Topics include anti-dumping, circumvention, a retrospective of 2021 and prospects for 2022 in our Janus Perspective, as well as features on chemical anchors and resins and torque…

In this episode of Fastener Talk, Editor Will Lowry and Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge take you through what to expect in the November 2021 edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine.Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Editor Will Lowry speaks to Scott Bibby, managing director at CoreHaus, about developments within the modular housing market and the relationship between prefabrication technology and the fastener and fixing sector.Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In this episode of Fastener Talk, Editor Will Lowry and Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge take you through what to expect in the September 2021 edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine.Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Editor Will Lowry talks to Pasquale Cozzolino, tier 1 manager EU GMF - Region Europe/India GMF at Atotech, about the company, its capabilities, and the developments within coatings when it comes to fasteners.Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In this episode of Fastener Talk, Editor Will Lowry and Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge take you through what to expect in Issue #130 July 2021 of Fastener + Fixing Magazine.Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Editor Will Lowry speak to Karl Bitzer, head of product management and strategy at DELO, about developments within the adhesives market and the relationship between adhesive technology and the fastener market.Fastener + Fixing Magazine