ISSUE 064 May 2022
CONTENTS >
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COMMENT >
5 findings from the show floor at Torque-Expo UK Telford
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STATISTICS >
A numerical-based trip through some of the recent big headlines
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COVER PROFILE >
pgb-Europe explains how being local is taking growth global
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TORQUE-EXPO 2022 AWARDS >
We take you through the 10 winners of the inaugural Torque-Expo Awards
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MARKET STATISTICS > INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS
One report puts a number on the value of the industrial fasteners market, and its potential over the next few years…
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FOCUS > STRUCTURAL FASTENERS & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Bolts & Adhesives from Owlett-Jaton and Bostik
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SPOTLIGHT > DISRUPTION INDEX
How resilient are the construction and manufacturing sectors?
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OPINION > RIGHT TO REPAIR
How will new EU laws tackling throwaway culture impact the fastener business?
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INNOVATION ZONE >
A trip through the innovations at Torque-Expo UK Telford
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NORTH AMERICA INSIGHT > ACQUISITION ANALYSIS
Peter Brett looks a little more closely at TTI’s purchase of C4 Carbides…
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COMMENT > MOELLER
CLICK-LOC® Self Locking Technology takes off
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FORWARD FEATURES >
Plan your 2022 coverage
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TORQUE DIRECTORY >
Your handy guide to distributors, suppliers and manufacturers in the industry
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TORQUE DIRECTORY NORTH AMERICA >
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