Category Archives: Europe


BIAFD fastener manufacturing day “100% spot on” | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) held a one day ‘Introduction to fastener manufacturing’ at the UK manufacturing facility of Barton Cold Form, an Optimas company.(…) via BIAFD fastener manufacturing day “100% spot on” | Fastener + Fixing Magazine.



BIAFD explores BREXIT disruption risks | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

A key session at the Autumn meeting of the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) concentrated on the short-term, practical implications of the UK leaving the EU, reports Editor Will Lowry – a regular attendee at BIAFD events.(…) via BIAFD explores BREXIT disruption risks | Fastener + Fixing Magazine.



Lederer outlines EFDA strengths at IFE Las Vegas | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

As President of the European Fastener Distributor Association, Dr Volker Lederer addressed the ‘Sessions Corner’ audience at the International Fastener Expo, Las Vegas.(…) via Lederer outlines EFDA strengths at IFE Las Vegas | Fastener + Fixing Magazine.



EFDA brings them together in Rotterdam | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The European Fastener Distributor Association staged its sixth triennial conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. One hundred and twenty delegates and international guests attended a tightly organised and convivial event that demonstrated the membership growth, increasing relevance and expanding global reach of EFDA.(…) via EFDA brings them together in Rotterdam | Fastener + Fixing Magazine.



EFDA brings them together in Rotterdam | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

One hundred and twenty delegates and international guests attended the Sixth Triennial EFDA Conference at the stylish Mainport Hotel on the banks of the River Maas. The event clearly demonstrated the membership growth, increasing relevance and expanding global reach of EFDA.(…) via EFDA brings them together in Rotterdam | Fastener + Fixing Magazine.



BIAFD focuses on BREXIT | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The Spring Meeting of the British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors turned its focus on the implications of BREXIT for its membership. Matthew Fleming, from KPMG Legal Services, provided another thought provoking presentation to a strongly attended meeting.(…) via BIAFD focuses on BREXIT | Fastener + Fixing Magazine.



EFDA | European Fastener Distributor Conference 2018 in Rotterdam

EFDA will hold its triennial European Fastener Distributor Conference from 13 to 16 June 2018 in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The conference is the central event for EFDA members to discuss major issues and developments regarding the fastener business and global trade developments in general. It is a good platform to make new and further



EFDA to bring big Euro delegation to Vegas’ 2018 International Fastener Expo | Torque-Expo

Hot on the heels of record-breaking attendance at the October 2017 show, the International Fastener Expo (IFE) has partnered with Berlin-based EFDA (European Fastener Distributor Association) to bring a large delegation from 11 different European countries to IFE 2018.(…) via EFDA to bring big Euro delegation to Vegas’ 2018 International Fastener Expo.



European Fastener Distributors Association, Dr Volker Lederer, president | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

2017 has been a good year for European fastener businesses. The order situation is generally very positive due to the strong economic development in Europe and worldwide. Leading German fastener distributors reported sales increases reaching on average over 8% in the first three quarters of 2017. This is significantly higher than 2015 and 2016 when