Fastener Talk

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

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June 1, 202615 min

Application Spotlight: Pandrol in the rail industry

In this edition of our Application Spotlight series, we sit down with Quentin Wroblak, technical support project manager at Pandrol, about the fastening innovations the company provided the Grand Paris Express metro system project in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 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. This podcast is sponsored by FastFixTechnology.com: https://fastfixtechnology.com/

April 30, 20269 min

Live from the Show: Taiwan International Fastener Show

This episode of Fastener Talk brings another instalment of our 'Live from the Show' series, this time bringing you to the exhibition floor of the Taiwan International Fastener Show. Hear from several exhibitors about their take on the show, the quality and range of visitors, their thoughts and opinions on the show, as well as how it compares to previous editions. Exhibitors featured in this episode include: - Rachel Lin, Chuan Hung Precision Industry- Lucy Liu, Evereon Industries- In Wang, Chi Ning- YoYo and Gerhard Hubmann, TENZ International

April 22, 202615 min

Live from the Show: wire 2026

In this instalment of our Live from the Show series, we bring you to the wire show which took place 13th – 17th April. Listen to the thoughts and opinions of key exhibitors about the wire show, the quality of visitors, as well as the latest innovations in the fastener machinery sector, including: - Alan Ocana, sales and new client acquisition at Dimac Srl.- Mehmet Fatih Uysal, chairman of the board at Norm Holding.- Maziyar Nesari, chief product officer and head of SaaS, Enkotec A/S.- Roberto Razza, area sales manager at Carlo Salvi SpA.- Jerry Bupp, vice president sales operations and marketing at National Machinery LLC.

April 8, 202630 min

Inside fastener coatings: How coatings shape fastener performance

In our new episode of Fastener Talk we delve into the topic of coatings and explore the critical role they play in ensuring the performance, reliability and longevity of fastening components.Editor Claire Aldridge is joined by two experts in this field, Dr. Sebastian Thau, global director, functional coatings, and Jochen Fezer, global director of electroplating products, of SurTec Group. This podcast is sponsored by Nord-Lock Group: https://www.nord-lock.com/

March 26, 2026Episode 518 min

CBAM 的故事

你了解 CBAM 法规及其对企业的影响吗？收听 Fastener + Fixing Magazine 播客，了解什么是 CBAM，以及遵守 CBAM 的好处。CBAM 的故事LINK HEREFastener + Fixing Magazine 是碳边境调节机制（CBAM）方面的领先权威。欲获取该主题的最新新闻和报告，请访问并免费订阅：www.fastenerandfixing.com

March 11, 20269 min

Live from the Show: EISENWARENMESSE 2026

In this episode of FastenerTalk, we bring you some of the highlights from the recent EISENWARENMESSE hardware fair, which took place 3rd – 6th March. Hear from key exhibitors about their latest products, innovations, and why EISENWARENMESSE is still a must attend event.

March 2, 202627 min

Application Spotlight: Accu in the marine industry

In this first instalment of our new Application Spotlight series, exploring the fastening solutions that companies have brought to various industry sectors, we discuss the reliable fastening solutions Accu provided Tandem Ventures in two of their marine conservation projects: Mission Humpback and Project Seagrass. We are joined by Matt Ogden, communications and partnerships manager at Accu, who also reveals the UK-based distributors' exciting new venture into the world of fighting robots. 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.

February 3, 2026Episode 250 min

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 DetailsEspace 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.comMore information on how Espace can help with customs requirements: www.espaceglobalfreight.com/customsCRU 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

January 22, 2026Episode 138 min

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!

November 24, 2025Episode 1113 min

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.