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  1. Executive Insights: Freight and Raw Materials

    FEB 3

    Executive Insights: Freight and Raw Materials

    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 steel long products. Podcast Details Espace Europe has a full range of worldwide services, including UK and European standard and express road, sea, air, air charter and hand-carry. Website:  www.espaceglobalfreight.com More information on how Espace can help with customs requirements: www.espaceglobalfreight.com/customs CRU Group is a business intelligence company - offering independent, reliable commodity news, market analysis, prices and consulting across mining, metals and fertilizer global markets. Website: www.crugroup.com

    50 min
  2. The new reality of CBAM

    JAN 22

    The new reality of CBAM

    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.   In this podcast Jamie goes through the key points fastener companies need to know!

    39 min
  3. More on... Total Cost of Ownership

    11/24/2025

    More on... Total Cost of Ownership

    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 solutions, such as those that Nord-Lock can provide, can result in lower costs throughout the product’s life cycle.  Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedia.com with the subject header ‘Podcast’. To listen to the podcast, click the play button at the top. You can also download and listen to the podcast via the major streaming services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    14 min
  4. More on... Sustainable Plastic Fasteners

    10/29/2025

    More on... Sustainable Plastic Fasteners

    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 to ‘real world’ applications, Sven shares insights into how TR is integrating sustainability into design and production, whilst collaborating with customers around the world. Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedia.com with the subject header 'Podcast'.    To listen to the podcast click the play button at the top. You can also download and listen to the podcast via the major streaming services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    22 min
  5. More on... The Construction Industry

    10/01/2025

    More on... The Construction Industry

    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 the construction landscape. Use this link for the latest digital version of Fastener + Fixing Magazine: https://fastenerandfixing.com/latest-issue/   Use this link to subscribe to Fastener + Fixing Magazine:  https://www.fastenerandfixing.com/Account/Register    Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedia.com with the subject header 'Podcast'.    To listen to the podcast click the play button at the top. You can also download and listen to the podcast via the major streaming services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    23 min
  6. More on... Adhesives

    08/29/2025

    More on... Adhesives

    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 this type of bonding could increase in the future. Use this link for the latest digital version of Fastener + Fixing Magazine: https://fastenerandfixing.com/latest-issue/   Use this link to subscribe to Fastener + Fixing Magazine:  https://www.fastenerandfixing.com/Account/Register    Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedia.com with the subject header 'Podcast'.    To listen to the podcast click the play button at the top. You can also download and listen to the podcast via the major streaming services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    15 min
  7. More on... Sustainability

    07/30/2025

    More on... Sustainability

    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-president of global sustainability at PennEngineering, about how PEM®’s mechanically attached fasteners are a more sustainable choice and how PennEngineering looks to support its customers with sustainability goals through product design and installation methods. As well as this, we speak to Sytze Dijkstra, Netherlands country manager at Simply Sustainable, about how sustainability is becoming a broad topic for companies –and how many are taking a step back to rationalise and measure what’s actually important  when it comes to sustainability. Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedia.com with the subject header 'Podcast'.    To listen to the podcast click the play button at the top. You can also download and listen to the podcast via the major streaming services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

    42 min
  8. More on... Sustainable regulations

    06/18/2025

    More on... Sustainable regulations

    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 Due Diligence Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Plus, much more.

    23 min
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An insight into the global fastener industry from Fastener + Fixing Magazine

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    Fastener + Fixing Magazine
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    2020 - 2026
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