As an integral element of the supply chain of European fastener distributors, Fastbolt has developed a wide range of digital connectivity tools to support the purchasing processes of its customers. With our own team of software developers we are able to provide customized EDI- and API-based connectivity and offer access to FBonline - our market leading e-commerce solution allowing customers efficient and intuitive digitized processes, information and documentation in purchasing.
Ideal for making reliable electrical connections between copper or aluminium busbars, PCBs, or cable terminals. There are certain topics within the fastener sector that, as a magazine, we can always guarantee will elicit a response from an interviewee or company, for instance anti-dumping, freight prices and delivery, as well as raw material prices.
The fastener sector has seemingly faced geopolitical issues almost every year since Covid, and it seems that for the challenge fastener distributors are facing is how they handle the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM regulation, which is requiring a lot of time and effort to not only understand the regulation, but ensure the right data and information is being collected.
Nearly every article within the Fastener Distribution feature discusses CBAM, with each business outlining how they are tackling the topic, as well as some of the issues they are facing. Another leading business within the fastener distribution sector is Fastbolt Group, with the company the focus of our Cover Story. Managing Director Ekkehard Beermann explains how the business is preparing to be one of the first in the world to pilot an automated compact storage system in order to further strengthen the supply chain for distributors in Europe.
The feature also does highlight some positive developments within the sector as well, including warehouse extensions, automated warehouses, and new warehouses located outside Europe, as well as new product lines, new services, plus investments. As always there are a host of other insights, articles and new developments throughout the magazine, so please do make sure you give every section a read to keep yourself better informed about what is happening within the fastener and fixing sector.
