Fastener Talk

Join us for this edition of our 'Live from the Show' series. This time, we take you to the halls of Fastener Fair Italy, which took place 24th – 25th June.  In this episode we highlight the latest innovations showcased on the exhibition floor, as well a bring you the first-hand insights of exhibitors as they share their thoughts on the event, including: - Matthew Herbster, vice-president...

 An always popular episode, for this podcast we focus on the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Kelly Vasey, sales & marketing director at Espace Europe, about the current situation in sea and road freight over the last six months. The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee, Cheta...

In this edition of our Application Spotlight series, we sit down with Quentin Wroblak, technical support project manager at Pandrol, about the fastening innovations the company provided the Grand Paris Express metro system project in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics.  Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedia.com with the subject header 'Podcast'.  T...

This episode of Fastener Talk brings another instalment of our 'Live from the Show' series, this time bringing you to the exhibition floor of the Taiwan International Fastener Show.  Hear from several exhibitors about their take on the show, the quality and range of visitors, their thoughts and opinions on the show, as well as how it compares to previous editions. Exhibitors featured in...

In this instalment of our Live from the Show series, we bring you to the wire show which took place 13th – 17th April.  Listen to the thoughts and opinions of key exhibitors about the wire show, the quality of visitors, as well as the latest innovations in the fastener machinery sector, including:  - Alan Ocana, sales and new client acquisition at Dimac Srl. - Mehmet Fatih Uysal, chairman of the b...

In our new episode of Fastener Talk we delve into the topic of coatings and explore the critical role they play in ensuring the performance, reliability and longevity of fastening components. Editor Claire Aldridge is joined by two experts in this field, Dr. Sebastian Thau, global director, functional coatings, and Jochen Fezer, global director of electroplating products, of SurTec Group.  This po...

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In this episode of FastenerTalk, we bring you some of the highlights from the recent EISENWARENMESSE hardware fair, which took place 3rd – 6th March.  Hear from key exhibitors about their latest products, innovations, and why EISENWARENMESSE is still a must attend event.

In this first instalment of our new Application Spotlight series, exploring the fastening solutions that companies have brought to various industry sectors, we discuss the reliable fastening solutions Accu provided Tandem Ventures in two of their marine conservation projects: Mission Humpback and Project Seagrass.  We are joined by Matt Ogden, communications and partnerships manager at Accu, who a...

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 current situation in sea and road freight. The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee, from CRU Group, where we chat about developments within wire rod and s...

Shocking default values, provisional benchmarks, and demanding verification processes, Jamie McLeod of Crowe UK explains the new reality of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) report.  The release of 11 legislative acts and 13 supporting documents by the European Commission, in the middle of December last year, caused a shockwave within the fastener industry and host of new questions.  ...

For this episode of Fastener Talk, we are joined by Graham Souter, vice-president and head of the Nord-Lock business unit for Nord-Lock Group, who discusses what total cost of ownership is, as well as how it is increasingly becoming more important.  Graham highlights how engineers are considering the total cost of ownership when choosing their fastening products and how high-quality fastening solu...

In this episode, we’re joined by Sven Brehler, director of engineering and innovation at TR Fastenings to discuss TR’s work in developing sustainable plastic fasteners made from 100% recycled nylon. We also discuss the company’s commitment to engineering excellence and innovation, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with creating greener fastening solutions. From material testing...

In this episode we will be exploring the construction industry and some of the key trends impacting fastener and fixing companies - with a particular focus on prefabrication. To do this, we speak to Karol Pawlik, director of research and development at Klimas Wkret-met, who discusses how prefabrication is growing in certain markets across Europe and how it is quickly becoming a significant part of...

In this episode we will be delving into the topic of adhesives. How have adhesives developed over recent years? Are adhesives replacing mechanical fasteners? Does that depend on the industry they’re used in? To answer these questions we have Ricardo Soto, senior design and application engineer at Avery Dennison, who highlights the benefits of using adhesives, as well as looking at where demand for...

In this episode we will be exploring sustainability trends within the fastener and fixing industry and getting some first-hand accounts of how different companies are approaching the topic. To do this, we speak to Andrea Constantini, group executive vice-president at Agrati, who discusses the Group's many methods of reducing its environmental impact. We also speak to Brian Bentrim, vice-presi...

In this episode we will be once again focusing on the ongoing challenges of regulations, especially when it comes to sustainability. To do this we have Bettina Mertgen, tax lawyer, certified tax advisor, certified advisor for customs and excise taxes, as well as partner at GvW Graf von Westphalen, who discusses some of the main regulations impacting companies, such as the Corporate Sustainability...

In this episode of Fastener Talk Editor Claire Aldridge is joined by Project Manager Hanna Dudel-Wiese and Head of Project Management Christine Emde at Lederer GmbH to discuss more on... regulations. As the fastener industry finds itself in a situation where businesses are operating in a landscape that's becoming more and more regulated, I had the pleasure of speaking to both Hanna and Christ...

In this episode we will once again be focusing on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation, better known as CBAM, which continues to be a leading topic for everyone involved in the fastener and fixing industry. As part of the podcast we chat to Jamie McLeod, director of Crowe UK’s customs and international trade team, about the latest developments within the EU CBAM and how some recently...

In this episode of Fastener Talk, Content Director Will Lowry, is joined by Editor Claire Aldridge and Assistant Editor Becca England, to discuss Artificial Intelligence and how it can be used within the fastener industry. To further delve into this, we also speak to Dijam Panigrahi, GridRaster COO, who discusses what Artificial Intelligence actually is, as well as its role in the manufacturing of...

An always popular episode, for 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 discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee, Chetan Soni and Yuriy Vla...

As the first podcast in 2025, this industry review podcast is taking a new approach, by going more in depth into one particular topic or trend that has been noticeable in the most recent edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine. In this episode Content Director, Will Lowry, is joined by Editor, Claire Aldridge and Assistant Editor, Becca England, to discuss the developments within the Taiwanese faste...

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 – becoming the leading publication for the global...

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, including the steps it has taken to ensure a consistent su...

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 from high-strength bolts, automotive fasteners, scre...