Janus Perspective 2026: European Fastener Distributor Association 2026-01-22
Alexander Kolodzik, secretary generalThe European fastener distribution industry is facing unprecedented challenges due to profound technological, geopolitical and regulatory changes. While in recent years our companies have primarily groaned under the burden of additional bureau...
MoreBolt Science Highlights Preload as Key Factor in Heavy Vehicle Wheel Safety 2026-01-13
Recently, fastener technology organization Bolt Science Ltd published a study indicating that the main cause of wheel bolt failures in heavy vehicles is not, as commonly believed, over-tightening, but fatigue failure caused by insufficient preload. Insufficient preload can allow ...
MoreChina Zinc Market Sees Mild Pullback as Inventory and Sentiment Weigh on Prices 2026-01-08
China’s zinc prices edged lower on January 7, with the SHFE zinc main contract closing down RMB 37/mt at RMB 24,343/mt. Market sentiment turned volatile amid geopolitical tensions, which had supported prices earlier in the week. However, the closure of China’s zinc ingot export...
MoreThe Building of Industrial Bellwether: Development History of International Fastener Show China 2026-01-06
Co-organized by the China General Machine Components Industry Association, China Fastener Industry Association, Shanghai Afastener Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., the International Fastener Show China 2026 (IFS China) will be held from May 20-22, 20...
MoreChina’s BF Steel Mill Production Picks Up in Late December 2026-01-04
According to Mysteel’s latest survey, production at China’s blast furnace (BF) steel mills increased during December 26–31, as improved air quality in northern regions allowed some mills to resume or ramp up operations.Among the 247 BF steel mills monitored by Mysteel, the ave...
MoreInternational Fastener Show China 2026: A Global Industry Event Set to Open in Shanghai 2025-12-29
The globally anticipated annual event for the fastener industry—International Fastener Show China 2026—will be grandly held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from May 20-22, 2026. This edition features a comprehensive scale upgrade, with an expected ...
MoreCanada to Tighten Steel Trade Policy Starting December 26, 2025 2025-12-23
The Canadian government has announced that, starting December 26, 2025, it will tighten its steel trade policy by reducing steel import quotas and imposing a 25% tariff on certain “steel derivative” products. Affected items include fasteners, wires, prefabricated structures, an...
MoreKaleliler Fasteners Supports Renewable Energy with Tailored Solutions 2025-12-19
Wind, solar and tidal energy systems operate in harsh environments, placing high demands on fastening performance. Kaleliler Fasteners addresses these challenges by working closely with OEMs and project partners to develop custom fastening systems for renewable energy application...
MoreINDEX Launches SF Short Concrete Screws for Shallow Fixings 2025-12-16
INDEX Fixing Systems has introduced the new SF range of short concrete screws, designed for fast and secure fixings in applications with limited thickness or restricted access, where traditional anchors cannot be used.The SF screws allow shallow embedment without plugs, thanks to...
MoreShaping the Future of Fastening: Market Growth, Materials, and Regional Forces 2025-12-11
The global fastener market is expected to reach USD 91.32 billion by 2026, and further grow to USD 125.95 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of approximately 4.1%.Market growth is driven by both traditional and emerging industries. The automotive sector contributes the largest ...
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