Route to Fastener Innovation winners announced 26 March 2025

During today’s Fastener Fair Global the top three winners of this year’s ‘Route to Fastener Innovator competition were announced.

Fastener + Fixing Magazine once again sponsored the competition in which innovative products were presented by twenty applicants. After careful consideration of all the innovations, first place was awarded to Growermetal SpA with the GROWER ECONICAL®, launched to the market just yesterday. The innovation offers higher spring force, improved elastic recovery and higher residual deflection after load release.

Second place was awarded to Bollhoff Group with the QUICK FLOW® Plus. It features a unique screw geometry that ensures quick and reliable assembly, significantly boosting efficiency.

And finally, with a battery tool that offers versatility, as well as speed, reliability and power, the BT-18N battery operated riveting tool from BRALO was awarded third place.

You can find out more about the winners and all the entrants in this year’s Route to Fastener Innovation will be featured in the May-June issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, alongside a detailed report of the Fastener Fair Global show.

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Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.

Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.