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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of Fastener Talk Editor Claire Aldridge is joined by Project Manager Hanna Dudel-Wiese and Head of Project Management Christine Emde at Lederer GmbH to discuss more on... regulations.

As the fastener industry finds itself in a situation where businesses are operating in a landscape that's becoming more and more regulated, I had the pleasure of speaking to both Hanna and Christine to discuss how the ever-changing regulation landscape is impacting the fastener industry.

Use this link to read the Deloitte article mentioned in the podcast: https://fastenerandfixing.com/insight/navigating-a-regulatory-jungle/

Use this link for the digital version of the May-June issue: 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.

In this episode we will once again be focusing on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation, better known as CBAM, which continues to be a leading topic for everyone involved in the fastener and fixing industry.

As part of the podcast we chat to Jamie McLeod, director of Crowe UK’s customs and international trade team, about the latest developments within the EU CBAM and how some recently introduced simplifications could help make the process easier when confirmed.