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Fastener Talk

Fastener Talk

Written by: Fastener + Fixing Magazine
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An insight into the global fastener industry from Fastener + Fixing Magazine

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  • More on... Total Cost of Ownership
    Nov 24 2025

    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.

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    14 mins
  • More on... Sustainable Plastic Fasteners
    Oct 29 2025

    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.

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    22 mins
  • More on... The Construction Industry
    Oct 1 2025

    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.

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    23 mins
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