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ISSUE 070

January 2023

CONTENTS >

Navigate the magazine by using the arrows below and read the full features in this latest issue...

COMMENT >

The perils of trying to change customer behaviour to meet your objectives.

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STATISTICS >

Prices, training and products form part of our latest statistical round-up.

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PROFILE > pgb-Europe

Improved product information, personalised dashboards and more have been packed into pgb-Europe’s brand new website, designed to save time for customers.

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SHOW PREVIEW > Fastener Fair GLOBAL Exhibitor Guide

Want to make the most of your visit? We take you through some of the key exhibitors and the show itself for a hint at what to expect in March.

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FOCUS > IT services, software & e-business

A selection of software offerings and how they can bolster your business.

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FOCUS > EV fasteners and supply chain

The factors influencing electric vehicle growth and the fasteners keeping them together.

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VIEWS FROM RETAIL > On the front line

Our anonymous contributor gives us his no holds barred opinions of the market.

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FOCUS > Smart tools and battery technology

Assembly is one area that smart tools come into their own, offering error proofing and more.

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NORTH AMERICA INSIGHTS > Trade defences

It’s a no from the WTO on Section 232, but will that affect the steel business in the US?

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SHOW REVIEW > Fastener Fair Italy

Numbers, info and images from the Milan show.

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FORWARD FEATURES >

Plan your 2023 coverage.

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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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Contacts

PUBLISHER > Jerry Ramsdale
EDITOR > Jonathon Harker
DEPUTY EDITOR > Rachel King

ACCOUNT DIRECTORS

UNITED KINGDOM > Claire Warman
INTERNATIONAL > Harry Whyte
CIRCULATION MANAGER > Tracy Howell
HEAD OF PRODUCTION > Luke Wikner
DESIGNER > Dan Bennett
DESIGNER > Victoria Arellano

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