ISSUE 068 / October 2022

CONTENTS >

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COMMENT >

A look at recent acquisitions that have hoovering up some new innovations and technologies.

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STATISTICS >

Graduate schemes, milestones and sales results form our statistical round-up.

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COVER PROFILE > GESIPA

If you missed the launch of the lightweight cordless riveting tool, the Birdie, at GESIPA’s Open Day or Cologne’s Hardware Fair, allow us to fill you in.

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FOCUS > RIVETS, RIVET TOOLS & RIVET TECHNOLOGY

Structural blind rivets from GOEBEL and the latest range extension of battery tooling from JRP.

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NORTH AMERICA INSIGHT >

Has one of the world’s largest tool makers lit a fire under the market’s sustainability efforts?

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FOCUS > PLUGS, PLASTERBOARD & CAVITY FIXINGS

Products worth stocking from JCP Fixings and pgb-Europe.

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SPOTLIGHT > EJOT UK

Torque Magazine recently went on a tour of EJOT UK’s brand newly expanded facility in Yorkshire.

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SPOTLIGHT > REYHER

Ever wondered how one of the giants of the fastener world ensures all important quality?

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NEW PRODUCT > NORD-LOCK

Superbolt unveils what it believes is the easiest to use bolt tensioner in the world

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FOCUS > JANITORIAL SUPPLIES

Can Big Wipes and Rozone make a difference to mucky workshops?

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COMMENT > MOELLER

CLICK-LOC® Self Locking Technology takes off

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