Issue: 150 (Nov - Dec 2024)

This is the 150^th issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and we are very proud to have reached such a milestone and provided breaking news and analysis on the fastener sector for over 25 years. We have established ourselves as the ‘go to’ news source within the industry and we promise to go on providing the intelligence and insight that helps inform our global readership.

A new face

Some more big news at Fastener + Fixing Magazine is that Claire Aldridge has been promoted to editor, so it will be the last time you see my (older than I would like to admit) photo on this page. Claire has been with the magazine for 12 years and has been a key part of the success and growth of the Fastener + Fixing brand, ensuring we supply the insight that we are renowned for within the industry.

I will still very much be part of the magazine and my role as content director will be to look at the strategy of the publication, and different media channels, as well as where we can provide even further analysis when it comes to the fastener and fixing industry – ensuring we focus on the topics and issues our readership want to read.

With all that in mind, I will leave it to Claire to give you a breakdown of what to expect in this special 150^th issue.

Claire Aldridge, editor

Fastener + Fixing Magazine has continuously grown over the last 150 issues, thanks to a simple commitment – to keep the fastener industry better informed. In a special timeline feature, we underline some of the highlights in our journey, as well as the exclusive articles we have published to help further support our readers.

That commitment is even more evident in this issue, with an article in our News section on the European Commission’s decision to launch a new anti-dumping investigation, as well as an article from Alexander Kolodzik, secretary general of the European Fastener Distributor Association, who outlines how the association is continuing to help its members meet the challenges of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation.

Our Cover Story is an exclusive interview with Nord-Lock Group’s new CEO Daniel Westberg, who discusses the Group’s recent reorganisation period, as well as how Nord-Lock is actively trying to accelerate growth through investments, internal initiatives and acquisitions.

We also have a special ‘Made in eastern Europe’ feature that gives an in-depth look at the latest developments from eastern European fastener manufacturers, with an underlining theme of investments and a focus on sustainability.

Finally, we have a special ‘sealants + adhesives’ feature in Construction Fixings, a ‘renewable energy’ feature in Application Technology, an ‘inspection + packing’ feature in Manufacturing Technology, as well as a ‘tapes + adhesives’ feature in Products – it really is a busy issue.