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Dedicated timber frame fastening brochure launched

BeA, the global manufacturer of fastening technology for industrial and construction applications, has launched a new and dedicated timber frame brochure. The new brochure details the company’s specialist offer to businesses involved in the production of timber frame systems and associated components such as roof trusses and floor cassettes. It covers a variety of important topics including BeA’s extensive product range. The BeA product portfolio caters for the needs of timber frame customers of all sizes. It includes everything from fully automated nailing and stapling systems to

BeA introduces new reciprocating saw blades

BeA, the manufacturer of fastening technology, tools and consumables for the pallet industry, has enhanced its product offer. The business which is committed to offering a complete range of solutions to those involved in both pallet manufacturing and refurbishment has recently launched a comprehensive selection of reciprocating saw blades. The new blades complement a portfolio that already includes fully automated pallet fastening systems, pneumatic coil nailers and pneumatic EPAL staplers. BeA also offers an extensive choice of nails (including EPAL certified nails) and EPAL staples,

ForgeFix launches power tool accessories range

ForgeFix, one of the UK's leading suppliers of fixings and fasteners, has enhanced its product offer. The business, which already offers some 3,000 different lines, has recently introduced a new range of power tool accessories. The new range has been developed drawing on ForgeFix's thirty years of industry experience as well as specialist input from a carefully assembled panel of trade professionals including joiners, plumbers and general builders. ForgeFix is confident this unique combination of expertise and insight will ensure maximum relevancy to the needs of today's trade user

BeA maintains commitment to furniture training provider

BeA is continuing to support a specialist provider of training for the furniture and bed production sector.  The business, which manufactures fastening tools and consumables employed throughout the industry, has recently made the latest in a series of ongoing product donations to WEBS Furniture Training. Originally founded as a training association by a group of likeminded furniture and bed manufacturers in 1968, WEBS continues to play an important role in maintaining the sector’s skills base and in creating opportunities for its students. Today, it offers government sponsored City

Greater impact. Greater sales

ForgeFix, one of the UK’s leading distributors of fixings, fasteners and associated products, is showing further evidence of a commitment to the highest levels of stockist support. The business has recently extended its range of point-of-sale materials with a number of new 1 metre merchandising stands. The new 1m stands have been specifically designed and manufactured to deliver greater impact – and greater sales. Mike Pollard, national accounts manager at ForgeFix, explains: “As a business, ForgeFix has long recognised and valued the role played by our stockists in our continued

BeA pioneers new pallet fastening innovation

BeA, the manufacturer of nailing systems for the pallet manufacturing and refurbishment industry, has shown further evidence of a commitment to product innovation. The business has recently introduced two new pneumatic nailers designed specifically for two-handed operation.  The new two-handed nailers offer numerous advantages over conventional single-handed tools with particular benefits in areas such as ergonomics, fixing accuracy and most importantly, operator safety. Paul Shepherd, national sales manager at BeA, explains: “BeA has a long history of technical excellence. Our

BeA announces Timber Expo plans

As businesses across the UK and the wider world prepare for Timber Expo 2015, BeA has confirmed its plans for the leading construction industry event. At the exhibition - which runs from the 6th– 8th October at the NEC, Birmingham - the company will use its stand (Stand T3/110) to promote its extensive expertise and capabilities as a global manufacturer of nailing and stapling systems. In particular, visitors involved in timber frame and off-site construction will be able to learn more about BeA’s ability to meet their needs with a complete range of fastening solutions including

ForgeFix boosts sales office presence

ForgeFix, one of the UK's leading distributors of fixings, fasteners and associated products, has extended the opening hours of its centralised sales office.  The department, which is based at the company's Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire site, will now be on hand from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 5pm on Friday. ForgeFix has extended the department's opening hours to accommodate growing demand for its products and in line with a wider commitment to the highest levels of customer service. On a day-to-day basis, the office provides vital account management and

ForgeFix introduces smarter structural timber fixing

ForgeFix is taking smarter fixing technology to new dimensions. The business - which ranks as one of the UK’s leading distributors of fixings, fasteners and related products such as telescopic ladders and drill bits - has recently extended its TorxFast range of smart woodscrews.  In addition to multi-purpose woodscrews, the products now available under the TorxFast brand will also include a number of larger screws developed specifically for fixing into structural timber.  Available in sizes from 7.0 x 65mm up to 7.0 x 250mm, the new screws offer all of the big thinking associated

Demand grows for BeA products

BeA is seeing continued growth in demand for its products.  The business, which manufactures fastening tools and consumables for the building, timber frame and off-site construction industries, has shown strong performance for its last financial year with much of this success attributable to an increase in sales. John Mercer, managing director at BeA (UK), explains: "BeA, like many companies, continues to evolve and the UK business has seen many exciting developments over recent years. These developments have been implemented as part of ambitious plans for our future and in line with

BeA boosts sales force

BeA, the manufacturer of fastening tools and consumables for the building, timber frame and off-site construction industries, has strengthened its UK sales force to both augment and support its continued success and growth.  Nick Brock and Ricky Roberts join the business as technical sales representatives with responsibility for different geographical areas. Both individuals bring with them a wealth of highly relevant experience covering tools and fasteners. Prior to joining BeA, Nick worked in various sales roles for BLACK+DECKER. During his ten years with the global power tools

Decking fixing gets smart

Trade professionals and accomplished DIY enthusiasts looking for a better way of fixing into decking now have a new solution to their needs thanks to ForgeFix. The business, which ranks as one of the UK’s leading distributors of fixings, fastenings and associated products such as telescopic ladders and drill bits, has recently enhanced its TorxFast range. This range already includes a number of intelligently designed woodscrews which ForgeFix markets as smarter fixing technology thanks to their innovative capabilities.  Now, a choice of larger screws which display similar levels of

ForgeFix plans a great deal for NMBS Exhibition 2015

ForgeFix has confirmed its plans for the 2015 NMBS Exhibition.  At the leading trading event for independent merchants, the distributor of fixings, fastenings and associated products such as drill bits and hop-up work platforms will promote and offer major deals on some of its bestselling lines.  It will also focus on its recently extended range of TorxFast smarter wood, timber and decking screws. Commenting, Mike Smith, sales and marketing director at ForgeFix, said: “The NMBS Exhibition remains a key diary date for ForgeFix. As a company that’s committed to the success of

ForgeFix confirms plans for Totally DIY and Totally Tools 2015

ForgeFix, the leading distributor of fixings, fasteners and associated products like hop-up work platforms and drill bits, has confirmed its plans for the 2015 Totally DIY and Totally Tools exhibition. At the show in February, the business will use its stand (Stand number J51) to promote a number of new additions and exciting enhancements to its already comprehensive range. Specifically, visitors will be able to learn more about the company's recently extended TorxFast range. For some time, ForgeFix has offered a selection of woodscrews under this brand which employ technical

ForgeFix adds advanced lubricant

As part of its commitment to offering a complete range of fixing and fastening solutions, ForgeFix has made another new addition to its product portfolio. The business - which already offers a diverse range of products including not only screws, nuts, nails and bolts but related items like telescopic ladders and drill bits - will now carry a high performance and technically advanced multi-purpose lubricant. Known as Q20, the lubricant is new to the European market but enjoys strong popularity across the wider world and market share of over 70% in its native South Africa. It owes much

BeA stages World Cup charity donation

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ now in full swing and the planet continuing to be gripped by footballing fever, BeA has shown its support for a football-focused charity closer to home. The business, which ranks as a major manufacturer of fastening tools and consumables for sectors such as construction, fencing, pallet manufacturing and furniture production, has made a donation with a difference to Street League - a nationwide charity that uses football to engage with and enhance the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. John Mercer, managing director at BeA,

ForgeFix launches biggest ever product catalogue

ForgeFix is making it easier than ever for people to browse and buy from its range of over 3000 different products. The business - which ranks as one of the UK’s leading distributor of fixings, fastenings and associated hardware - has just published a brand new, 160 page product catalogue which details its entire selection of screws, fixings, nuts, bolts, nails, drill bits, hop-up work platforms, telescopic ladders and much more. Aside from providing key technical and application information on each product, the new catalogue, which is designed to complement ForgeFix’s existing e-

BeA launches new range of timber connectors

BeA, the German manufacturer of fasteners and fastening tools for the construction and wider industrial markets such as fencing, packaging and furniture production, has extended its product portfolio with the introduction of a new range of timber connectors. The new products, which are made in the UK specifically for the UK market, comply with Euro Code 51 timber construction standards and are fully CE compliant. They have also been developed making full use of BeA’s extensive expertise as a globally respected supplier of fastening technology with over 100 years of technically focused

BeA service engineer retires after 33 years’ service

BeA, the German manufacturer of fastening technology, is bidding a fond farewell to a long-serving member of its team. Stuart Horan, a field-based service engineer, retired on the 31st March 2014 after an impressive 33 years working for the business. Since 1980, Stuart has worked as part of a nationwide team supporting UK customers in the furniture production, fencing, pallet manufacturing and off-site construction industries. With specific responsibility for North West England, he was involved in the provision of planned preventative maintenance on BeA’s pneumatic tools and automated

ForgeFix challenges merchandising conventions

ForgeFix is breaking new ground when it comes to merchandising fixing and fastening products. The leading distributor of fixings and fasteners to the trade has just launched two new cardboard merchandisers which rewrite the rulebook when it comes to flexibility, environmental credentials and ease of use. Mike Smith, sales and marketing director at the company, explains: “Traditionally, merchandising fixing and fastening products has entailed the use of large merchandising units made from metal. Such units certainly have their benefits but their size and weight can make them difficult to

Complete fixing success. Even for the complete fixing novice

ForgeFix has extended its range with a new product which makes it easy for even the complete novice to achieve complete fixing success. The distributor of fixings, fastenings and related products like ladders and drill bits has introduced a new wall fixing kit which uses colour-coding to help users choose the right screw, the right plug, the right drill bit and even to drill holes to the right depth. Mike Smith, sales and marketing director at ForgeFix, explains: "Some people don't encounter the need to fix items to walls as frequently as others and for this group of customers

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