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Who is defending the rights of

Fastener Manufacturers?
Ali BAYSAL
President & Editor-in-Chief
W
hen we compared
to many other
sectors in the world, we
awareness of the importance of their work waiting in line
to give a cheaper price, longer term, more tolerance.
In this case, even small details with little importance
alibaysal@fastenereurasia.com can see how small the are sometimes the reason for returning the products. The
fastener sector is. The slightest scratch on the bolt, the slightest micron in the
reason why the number coating, perhaps a tolerance of no importance, 10 PPM
of producers seems high is the fact that the number of even in the sorted products constitute reason for rejection.
products is high. Fastener companies often grow fast End users who want zero errors can return entire products
because there are too many customers from every sector. for 10 errors in 1 million as if their requests not met.
In fact, what grows them is not their entrepreneurship or
All of the companies in the sector are struggling
endeavors, but the end users and suppliers. Because the
individually against these demands of end users
potential for the use of fastener is very high in the world.
or wholesalers that are almost hitting the level of
We can criticize companies that do not invest in the impertinence. Often times the products are returned
business and, therefore, remain small. However, there or reclamations have to be accepted. Who defends the
are also companies that do their job really professionally. manufacturer's right? What are the functions all those
There are many producers with millions of dollars invested many associations, unions and institutions of this sector
in technology, hundreds of skilled employees, millions on in the world have? Why wouldn’t producers dictate their
promotion-marketing spending, established facilities and own rules and limits?
laboratories, and work integrated. There are important
Yes, we are a small but an indispensable sector. If
companies with R & D studies to develop new screws and
we don't unite as a whole to impose our own rules and
new thread forms for having better screws with easier
standards we will remain to be putty in the hands of
access to the sheet or wood.
customers.
The companies grow with customer demands are starting
As Fastener Eurasia Magazine, our suggestion is to
to be controlled by their customers over time and work
establish World Fastener Association by gathering all the
on their initiative. Unfortunately, the global race, free
fasteners associations in the world under one roof as
market conditions bring the manufacturers of fasteners
soon as possible. We must actively engage in putting said
to the point of competing with price and payment terms.
association into operation, the first step of which previously
They forget the value of the product they produce in this
taken and has been mentioned by us for the first time in
competition. They cannot express their own values against
the world. The rules of the game in the sector must be
the companies that underrate the work by naming it just
determined by this association. The only way to get rid of
a screw. Of course, in that case, customers' requests are
customer hegemony is to become a rule maker.
emboldened. Because there are many companies without
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Optimas
Solutions
Receives
PACCAR
Multiple
Division Silver
Award for
Excellence in
Engineering
Given for Common Plating
Project That Reduced the
Number of Specialized Frame
Fasteners by 65%
O ptimas Solutions, a global industrial manufactur-

er/distributor and service provider, announced it
received the PACCAR Silver Award for Excellence in
Engineering. Optimas was awarded recognition for
a common plating project it undertook on PACCAR’s
behalf. This is the first time Optimas has been rec-
ognized by PACCAR for the award given to suppliers
who exemplify excellence in engineering support and
capabilities.
“We are extremely pleased with receiving this
award,” said Cliff Harris, Optimas general manager
& vice president of sales. “We work hard to help our
customers achieve their business goals and PACCAR
is no exception. We are honored that they have rec-
ognized our engineering capabilities in support of the
PACCAR brand.”
According to Harris, working on the common plat-
ing design project with PACCAR cross divisional en-
gineers, Optimas was able to reduce the amount of
part numbers by 200, added lower torque fasteners
to achieve higher clamp loads and proper material
handling techniques for added worker safety and ef-
ficiency. Overall, Optimas was able to reduce frame
specific fasteners by 65 per cent, replacing them with
a group of fasteners common to all applications and
truck frames, driving efficiencies in supply continuity,
part consolidation, assembly ergonomics, and appli-
cation costs. Additionally, the 65 per cent part consol-
idation effort improved environmental sustainability
objectives with environmentally sound materials.
“We value our nearly 15-year relationship with PAC-
CAR and this award solidifies our partnership and
level of engagement even more,” said Steve Adkins,
director of engineering at Optimas. “We look forward
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CORPORATE NEWS
Made in Italy and Innovation

The Two Principles at the Basis of the Success
of Carlo Salvi as a Reply to the Pandemic
In the year of pandemic, Carlo Salvi confirms his solidity keeping

active nationally and internationally.
The company of Garlate gets good results thanks to the export (90%
of the income) and the importance of digitalisation.
2021 goals: increase digitalisation, invest in the R&D and expand
the staff (workforce, employees, human resources) choosing highly
specialised profiles.
T he over 80 years old company Carlo Salvi, the Italian

branch of the Swiss Group Hatebur is not frightened off
the Covid-19 pandemic. On the contrary after the govern-
(LC) with about a hundred of employees. In the year of
the pandemic the company reacted demonstrating to be
a trustworthy partner, in assuring that the conditions of
ment shutdown in the first half of the 2020, the company the undertaking of its customers around the world are re-
equipped at best to avoid other possible repercussions. spected, the company strengthened the service and invest
Today the company solidity remains the same, Covid-19 in digitalisation of all processes: to the shipment of each
didn’t damage the business profile. header machine follows its remote testing to check all its
Carlo Salvi is an historical institution for the industrial functions. The foreign turnover has a great importance to
district of Lecco, Lombardy. For more than 80 years it has Carlo Salvi and guarantee about 90% of the outcome. Due
its manufacturing and operating headquarter in Garlate to the plurality of the world’s markets it was possible to
CORPORATE NEWS
maintain always active the business company during 2020. highly specialised profiles to be integrated at different lev-
According to the diligence Carlo Salvi’s team demonstrated els (organisation, management and engineering). Being a
and the attention paid to the procedures to contain the leader on the market especially in a niche industry like ours
contagion, we can say that nowadays Carlo Salvi is a safe imply the continuous integration of new resources and new
reality. products on the market. The need and the consequently
“It was an immediate decision to adopt all the possible demand are always more detailed/specific for this reason
measures to face Covid-19. Our previews investments re- one of our prerogatives is having the answers before the
pay us today. Thanks to all the protective structures used, question is asked. This is the reason why we constantly
from the physical ones, through the continuous sanitization need new investments in R&D and in the human resources
of the workplaces to the strict procedures we can carry of the company” says Marco Pizzi, Chief Commercial Officer.
on in a more or less normal way our business activities Carlo Salvi is an Italian institution internationally known
and define ourselves a safe reality” comments Germano in the field of fasteners manufacturing and header ma-
Pandiani, Chief operating officer of Carlo Salvi. chines and of cold and hot heading lines of tinned/metallic
This is the spirit with which the historical company and titanium wire. The B2B market it refers to include the
of Garlate carry on the active involvement of the whole Aerospatiale, the automotive, the industrial and the one of
structure to promote the diffusion of a real working safety, the white-goods. The company which is part of the Swiss
showing once again to be perfectly aware of the essential Group Hatebur, has the same name of its founder and is
role played by the human resources on an organisation’s led in Italy by Marco Pizzi, Chief Commercial Offices and
success. This initiative is clearly aligned with the people-ori- Germano Pandiani, Chief operating officer. The innovation
ented company philosophy and the promotion of the hu- and the high digitalisation of the manufacturing are key
man resources. points of the strategy of Pizzi and Pandiani. The develop-
“According to our company philosophy we are trying to ment goals of 2021 clearly respect this principle: improve
carry on a focused and proactive recruiting campaign. We the quality of the products and find new technological solu-
strongly believe that the entrance of new resources could tions expanding the staff with highly specialised profile and
boost our company, we are investing in the recruitment of investing in digitalisation.
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CORPORATE NEWS
BERARDI keeps growing

while looking beyond Italian
Borders
B erardi has been distributing fasteners and screws for
five generations and has al-ways been known for the
high quality of its customer service.
For Berardi Fasteners, customer care is shown through
activities with great added value:
The business began in 1919 with a small shop in • Variety and breadth of the line
Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. In 1960, the shop became • Reduction in lead time and in the customer’s warehouse
a distribution company and moved to a large equipped stock
warehouse. In the ‘80s, the company makes its entry into • Definite and punctual delivery times
the domestic market, be-ing appreciated in the industrial • Product inspections: The quality team selects, inspects,
field of medium and large Italian companies. and guarantees all prod-ucts thanks to the advanced
The rising turnover volumes, the quality requirements instruments in the internal laboratory.
and the increasing demand of customized services over • Products are also guaranteed by strict supplier selection
the years require new facilities with suitable warehouses criteria
and continual organizational and capital investments. • Technical and business consulting with dedicated and
In 2006, thanks to the acquisition of historic competitors, personalized customer care
the group becomes one of the largest Fasteners distributors • Reduction in time and simplification of purchase methods
within the domestic market. for products with a low unit cost, with technical and
Today, at the fifth family generation, Berardi operates in logistics consulting
its new 11,000 square me-ters facility and. • Solving technical problems with the contribution of a
Berardi Fasteners’s mission is to support customers team of dedicated individuals to help the customer in
in breaking down the overall cost of procurement and it choosing the best solutions
achieves this by suggesting and sharing technical solu-
tions, developing innovative services that cut management Berardi’s commitment, passion, and professionalism allows
costs and offering an ever wider range of products allowing its customers to “forget” about the management of the
customers to reduce the number of suppliers. class C parts. The group aims to become a reference point,
This is reached everyday by the individuals who work with well known in the market, able to innovate to anticipate
the company and who Berardi wishes to maintain and help its needs. A push to look beyond characterized Berardi
grow through personal satisfaction and motiva-tion. For Fasteners through each generation.
this reason the group is committed to leverage the special
traits of each employee, adapt operating conditions and
make them comfortable and organize and promote training
sessions for personal and professional growth.

group
CORPORATE NEWS
Würth France invests

EUR 60 million in annex to
logistics hub in Erstein
“ At the end of 2020, we got the go-ahead for this immense

project to modernize our logistics hub. It goes to show
the close ties the Würth family has to the Alsace site and
the market, but also to safeguard jobs in the long run.
Temporary parcel storage allows for the consolidation
of customer orders in the fully automated warehouse.
also illustrates the willingness to continue the successful The specialist for fastening and assembly materials thus
operation of our company. Thanks to our sound cash flow creates its own base for the handling and consolidation
and sufficient equity capital, we can finance the project of flows of goods. If orders comprise several packages,
from our own resources. „ Claude Kopff, Managing Director the packages already prepared wait for the remaining
of Würth France. packages in the shuttle. Customers will thus receive
Würth France, the largest single company of the globally fewer individual packages. This internal consolidation also
operating Würth Group outside Germany, is set to invest reduces environmental impact.
in the modernization of its Erstein logistics hub, thus In addition to building the new annex, large parts of the
strengthening Würth's footprint in the Bas-Rhin region and existing logistics hub will be modernized. Besides installing
increasing the hub’s size by 6,000 square meters. Among a new conveyor system, the company sets great store by
others, the company plans to build a fully automated making the employees’ workstations more ergonomic.
high-bay warehouse. For Würth France, this expansion
constitutes the largest investment since the company’s Largest logistics investment at the
foundation in 1967.
Erstein site
The total investment volume for the modernization project
Greater customer proximity and the entailing reorganization of logistics processes
In the main, the optimized logistics strategy aims to amounts to over EUR 60 million. Construction works are
increase productivity, shorten delivery times, improve order set to start in 2022. Completion is scheduled for 2024. In
handling and create workstations that are more ergonomic. the 2020 fiscal year, Würth France generated sales of EUR
With this step, the company strives not only to step up 576 million with more than 4,000 employees.
customer satisfaction and remain a competitive player in

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CORPORATE NEWS
Bulten starts construction of its

new manufacturing facility in
Poland
B ulten will invest in a new manufacturing facility in

Radziechowy - Wieprz in Poland. Due to the pandemic
situation in April 2020, this investment was halted. Bulten’s
plant the company will have a state-of-the-art surface
treatment processes, both in terms of efficiency, quality
and sustainability”, says Anders Nyström, President and
Board of directors has now made the decision to restart CEO of Bulten.
the project with immediate effect. The construction of the The new manufacturing facility is located in Radziechowy-
new factory begins with a groundbreaking ceremony in Wieprz, close to Bulten’s existing facilities in Bielsko-
May 2021 and production is expected to start in the first Biala and Wilkowice. The total investment, including
half of 2023. The main operation in the new plant will be land, building and production equipment, amounts to
surface treatment. approximately EUR 31 million, of which about EUR 3.5
“I am very pleased that we finally can start the million is for the already purchased land. The investment
construction of our new facility in Poland. With this new is within the existing credit agreement.

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CORPORATE NEWS
Novaria Group Announces

Acquisition of The Young
Engineers, Inc.
N ovaria announces the acquisition of The Young

Engineers, Inc. (TYE). TYE is an expert in the design
and manufacturing of aircraft and aerospace hardware,
are looking forward to having access to TYE’s expertise
and resources, which will allow us to expand our product
line and differentiated solutions.”
with a primary focus on fasteners and inserts. The terms Since its founding in 1963, TYE has successfully
of the deal were not disclosed. introduced several product lines to the aerospace
This acquisition continues Novaria’s expansion into industry. TYE’s committed focus on its innovation and a
aerospace fasteners. “We have made several acquisitions new partnership with Novaria will allow them to continue
since April 2020, all of which are unique contributors to to expand its product portfolio and drive innovations to the
our evolving business model,” said Novaria CEO Bryan market.
Perkins. “The acquisition of TYE is an integral part of our TYE operations will continue at its Southern California
strategy to expand our portfolio of proprietary and qualified facility with its tenured, skilled employees, including former
products we offer customers.” owner and president Pat Wells.
The company’s extensive product range consists of “Incorporating our product line within Novaria is a great
industry-standard and proprietary potted, mechanically combination that will continue the over 50-year history of
attached, floating nut and panel fasteners. TYE and allow for additional growth,” Wells said. “I look
“The decision to acquire TYE was an easy one, given forward to joining Novaria, as their growth and success
its reputation in aerospace and its fit with our family of was a big factor in choosing them as partners for the next
operating companies,” said Novaria CFO Justin Tucker. “We phase of TYE.”
CORPORATE NEWS
Trimas
Announces
Agreement to
Acquire Rsa
Engineered
Products
Acquisition Adds to TriMas’ Aerospace Platform
T riMas announced that it has signed an agreement to

acquire RSA Engineered Products (RSA), a manufac-
turer of complex, highly-engineered and proprietary air
ducting products, connectors and related components for
air management systems used in aerospace and defense
applications. The transaction is expected to close during
the first quarter of 2020, at which time RSA will become
part of TriMas’ Aerospace segment.
“We are excited to announce the acquisition of RSA Engi-
neered Products, which will enhance the breadth of TriMas
Aerospace’s product line offering,” said Thomas Amato,
President and Chief Executive Officer of TriMas. “RSA also
increases our position in the defense and business jet
markets, as well as adds to our aerospace and defense
aftermarket capabilities.”
RSA manufactures highly-engineered components, in-
cluding air ducting products, connectors, flexible joints,
ozone converters and machined assemblies, predomi-
nantly used in aerospace and defense engine bleed air,
anti-icing and environmental control system applications.
RSA has one facility with approximately 100 dedicated
employees located in Simi Valley, California, where it has
engineering, testing and manufacturing capabilities. The
majority of RSA’s sales are through military, commercial,
regional and business jet end markets. RSA generates
approximately $32 million in annual revenue.
Amato continued, “We are excited to add RSA to Tri-
Mas’ aerospace platform. We look forward to expanding
our capabilities to further support our customers’ needs
through innovation and operational excellence through the
application of the TriMas Business Model. We are pleased
to welcome the employees of RSA to the TriMas family of
businesses.”
RSA Engineered Products is a portfolio company of
Merit Capital Partners and Cornerstone Capital Holdings.
Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor
and Much Shelist, P.C. served as legal advisor to RSA in
connection with the sale.

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Expander Evolves from

Pivot Supplier to Global
Pivot Expert
Nord-Lock Group has made
a large investment in its
pivot business, Expander,
to better serve the needs
of its global customer
base. The newly expanded
“Taking our market leading position to the next level requires us to invest heavily in production to
facility in Åtvidaberg,
meet customer demands. Over the years we have continued to build on our ability to provide tailor
Sweden, has increased by
made solutions quickly and efficiently – our R&D department designs over 3,000 new systems every
Ribbon cutting at the inauguration ceremony by CEO Fredrik Meuller
130 percent to 3,500
year and our Webshop includes over 80,000 pivot positions for different machine makes and
(left) and Divisional Director Expander Thomas Persson (right) at the
expanded factory in Åtvidaberg, Sweden
m² - making room for
models,” says Thomas Persson, Director of Expander System. 
modern manufacturing, a our ability to provide tailor made solutions quickly and
The factory expansion will allow Expander to increase its order volume by eight, and the new Pivot
efficiently – our R&D department designs over 3,000
premium Technical Center, new systems every year and our Webshop includes over
Performance Technical Center will further accelerate product development and support customer
as well as high-volume order 80,000 pivot positions for different machine makes and
needs. The site will also become more sustainable due to the factory’s reduced energy consumption,
models,” says Thomas Persson, Director of Expander
handling.  
improved worker environment and lower carbon footprint.  
System. 
The factory expansion will allow Expander to
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increase its order volume by eight, and the new Pivot
Fredrik Meuller, CEO of Nord-Lock Group, says: 
xpander is the original solution for expanding pivot axles
– supplying both First Fit and aftermarket. The Performance Technical Center will further accelerate
innovative pivot solutions are installed directly into the product development and support customer needs.
“This unique Swedish innovation has had highly favorable sales development since joining Nord-Lock
The site will also become more sustainable due to the
existing machine mounting without the need for welding
factory’s reduced energy consumption, improved worker
orGroup in 2016. We are now ready for the next chapter on its journey and the enlarged and upgraded
line boring - and is a permanent solution to lug wear. The
company’s production flow is completely digitized, enabling environment and lower carbon footprint.  
Åtvidaberg facility enables us to make that happen, in a more efficient, safe, and sustainable manner.
high quantities of customer-unique orders to leave the
I am very proud of what we have achieved – to manage an investment of this magnitude, together
factory within 48 hours. Expander System has over Fredrik Meuller, CEO of Nord-Lock Group, says: 
“This unique Swedish innovation has had highly favorable
35with two other factory expansion projects in other parts of our Group, in the middle of the pandemic,
years of knowledge and experience as the original
sales development since joining Nord-Lock Group in 2016.
inventor of pivot pins with expanded sleeves. These pivot
is nothing but impressive and a sign of strength. Nord-Lock Group now enjoys a very solid operational
pioneers have now delivered over 1,5 million Expander We are now ready for the next chapter on its journey and
the enlarged and upgraded Åtvidaberg facility enables
platform from which we can continue our profitable growth development and offer a better service
Systems worldwide. 
“Taking our market leading position to the next level us to make that happen, in a more efficient, safe, and
to our customers”. sustainable manner. I am very proud of what we have
requires us to invest heavily in production to meet customer
demands. Over the years we have continued to build on achieved – to manage an investment of this magnitude,
together with two other factory expansion projects in other
parts of our Group, in the middle
of the pandemic, is nothing
FACTS EXPANDER SYSTEM ÅTVIDABERG FACILITY but impressive and a sign of
Increased total area with 130% strength. Nord-Lock Group now
enjoys a very solid operational
Before expansion After expansion
platform from which we can
Production area 950 m² 2850 m² continue our profitable growth
development and offer a better
Office area 600 m² 700 m² service to our customers”.
Total area 1550 m² 3550 m²

22About Nord-Lock Group

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CORPORATE NEWS
NORMA Group Annual

General Meeting approves
dividend of 70 cents per
share
W ith a wide majority, NORMA Group’s Annual General
Meeting approved the proposal of the Supervisory
Board and Management Board to distribute a dividend of
70 cents per share, corresponding to a distribution volume
of about EUR 22.3 million. This partially compensates for
the low prior-year dividend, which was held to a statutory
minimum of 4 cents per share.
Dr. Michael Schneider, CEO of NORMA Group:
“Considering the challenges that we faced, we developed
well in 2020. We want our shareholders to participate fairly
in the tangible business recovery. I am grateful that they
have stood by us in 2020 through the uncertain situation
and helped ensure that we have weathered the pandemic
as well as can be expected so far. This dividend is also an
expression of our confidence in NORMA Group’s continued
positive development. In the future, we want to again
distribute 30 to 35 percent of adjusted net profit as part
of our sustainable dividend policy.”
Resilient business in 2020

The Corona pandemic had a significant impact on
NORMA Group’s business activities in fiscal year 2020.
The company generated Group sales of EUR 952.2 million
(2019: EUR 1,100.1 million). This represents a 12.1 percent
organic decrease in revenue. Adjusted earnings before Dr. Michael Schneider at the NORMA Group Annual General Meeting
interest and taxes was EUR 45.3 million, corresponding
to an EBIT margin of 4.8 percent. Customer demand
gradually picked up in the second half, culminating in a significant business recovery at the end of the year. Strict
cost discipline and more modest capital expenditures than
in the previous year partially offset the negative impact
of the Corona pandemic. The acceleration of the “Get on
track” change program resulted in expenses of around EUR
29 million. These were not adjusted.
Miguel Ángel López Borrego elected

member of the Supervisory Board
The Annual General Meeting elected Miguel Ángel López
Borrego as a member of the Supervisory Board by a large
majority. As CEO of Siemens S.A. in Madrid, Miguel Ángel
López Borrego heads Siemens’ Spanish business and since
2018 has been chairing the Board of Directors of Siemens
Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A., a listed manufacturer of
wind turbines in Spain. He was appointed as a new member
of NORMA Group’s Supervisory Board on March 16, 2021.
Günter Hauptmann at the NORMA Group Annual General Meeting

CORPORATE NEWS
BUMAX selected by global

construction leader Skanska to
supply fasteners for the prestigious
Slussen project
Leading Swedish Slussen construction project in Stockholm.
manufacturer of premium Photographer Holger Ellgaard.
stainless steel fasteners

BUMAX has been chosen
to supply high strength and
corrosion resistant fasteners
to global construction giant
Skanska for the high-profile
Slussen infrastructure
project in Stockholm,
Sweden.
S kanska has ordered approximately 15,000 premium

BUMAX fasteners for the Slussen infrastructure project
in central Stockholm to be used on the new water lock’s
and BUMAX SDX 109 (Super Duplex), which provide high
strength and excellent corrosion resistance. This solution
catered for conditions posed by brackish water from Lake
sluice hatches. Mälaren and also the higher salinity of the sea water from
The Slussen area in central Stockholm is being the Baltic Sea.
redeveloped with new stainless steel sluice and flood gates
– to help the region cope with the anticipated sea level
rise in the coming century. It is a massive and essential
“High strength and excellent corrosion
nine-year SEK 15.8bn (USD 1.6bn; EUR 1.3bn) project in resistance”
the heart of Stockholm, one of the biggest infrastructure “BUMAX was able to provide us with stainless steel
projects in Sweden in recent decades. It includes road and fasteners that fully met our high strength and excellent
rail infrastructure as well as rebuilding the lock and sluice corrosion resistance requirements for the Slussen project,”
system and is expected to be complete in 2025. said Bob Hamberg, Purchase Manager at Skanska Sweden.
Around 90 different types of BUMAX fasteners were
ordered for the Slussen project. The largest of these
100-year lifespan, no failures allowed fasteners were BUMAX SDX threaded rods M48x1225
Skanska, a world-leading multinational project and M36x1125, in class 80.
development and construction group based in Sweden Due to the size and strength of these largest rods, BUMAX
and one of the five largest construction companies in the collaborated with RISE (the Research Institute of Sweden)
world, was commissioned to provide new stainless steel to utilize specialist testing equipment, in order to test the
sluice and flood gates for Slussen. The gates are among mechanical strength of the fasteners. These tests showed
the largest of their type in the world and designed to resist that the rods could reach loads of 886kN (over 90 tons)
corrosion in the brackish water environment over a 100- prior to yield and 1,221kN (over 124 tons) on fracture.
year lifespan. As they cannot be removed once they are in “BUMAX premium fasteners are simply the best for
operation, their strength and corrosion resistance are of extremely demanding projects like the Slussen project,”
great importance. The gates simply cannot be allowed to said Lars Holm, Managing Director, BUMAX. “We are
fail during their long lifespan. obviously happy to be selected as a supplier by such a
Skanska turned to BUMAX to provide premium high distinguished construction companies for such an essential
strength and corrosion resistant stainless steel fasteners infrastructure project, and we look forward to providing
for the Slussen sluice hatches. The company ordered fasteners to many similar projects around the world in the
approximately 15,000 BUMAX fasteners for the project. The coming years.”
fasteners specified were a mixture of BUMAX 88 (A4/316L)

CORPORATE NEWS
Sales for the first quarter

of 2021
Upturn continues past financial year, which was marked by the pandemic,
offered opportunities that Bossard knew how to exploit:
The Bossard Group had a successful begin to the 2021 thanks to its digital competence in the field of logistics and
financial year, recording the best start of the year in the engineering services, the Group was able to drive forward
company’s history: Sales in the first quarter grew by and expand customer projects.
11.8 percent to CHF 244.8 million (previous year: CHF Sales in America rose by 1.9 percent to CHF 55.0
218.9 million). In local currency, sales even increased by million. However, the pleasing business development was
12.9 percent. In Asia, where the effects of the COVID-19 diminished by the weak US dollar, with sales growth in local
pandemic were most evident in the first quarter of 2020, currency amounting to 8.7 percent. Ongoing diversification
the upswing was above average, with a jump in sales of of the customer base also boosted growth in this market
34.5 percent in local currency. The return of growth is region.
strengthened by the focused market development and The Asia market region grew by 32.4 percent to CHF
signals cautious optimism for the remainder of the financial 42.1 million (+34.5 percent in local currency). On the one
year. hand, Asia benefited from the low baseline values from the
The favorable recovery of the Bossard Group’s business previous year, which were hit hard by the lockdown in the
in the fourth quarter of 2020 continued into the first first quarter of 2020. On the other hand, targeted focus
quarter of 2021. The broad-based upturn in all regions on growth segments led to a gratifying expansion of the
and the resulting high growth rates are strengthened by project pipeline and new customers.
the comparatively low baseline values of the previous year.
“Customers appreciate our consistent ability to deliver,
allowing us to benefit even more than expected from A cautiously optimistic outlook
the economy’s momentum. The focus on industries of The third wave of COVID-19 has thus far hit industry less
the future such as automation, electromobility, medical hard than the first and second waves, allowing most
technology and railway bore additional fruit,” stated Bossard locations to resume normal operations. The
Bossard Group CEO Daniel Bossard. market data – in particular, the purchasing manager
indices in Bossard’s most important markets – further
signal a broad-based recovery. However, the impact of
Active market development with tailwind further pandemic-related restrictions is still difficult to
In Europe, Bossard posted growth of 11.0 percent to predict and obscures the outlook. Nevertheless, Bossard
CHF 147.7 million (+9.5 percent in local currency). The remains cautiously optimistic regarding the further
positive economic environment solidified further after development of the financial year.
stabilizing in the fourth quarter of 2020. In addition, the

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CORPORATE NEWS
SFS aims to reduce its

emissions by more than
90% by 2030
Despite the significant challenges of the last year – triggered by
the COVID-19 pandemic – SFS still continued to systematically
pursue its priorities in the area of sustainability. Ambitious
targets were adopted, including a more than 90% reduction in
emissions by 2030 and a roadmap on how to reach that goal.
The number of work-related accidents was reduced by another
–13.3%, thus putting the Group closer to reaching its medium-
term goal of cutting this number by half by 2025.
Ambitious goals defined for the Number of work-related accidents reduced by

five material topics –13.3%
As a member of the UN Global Compact, SFS In the area of occupational health and safety, SFS successfully
is committed to the Sustainable Development reduced the number of work-related accidents by another –13.3%
Goals (SDGs) and currently prioritizes four of to a total of 85 accidents in 2020 (2019: 98). That puts the
those goals: SDG 4 – Quality education, SDG company one step closer to reaching its medium-term goal for 2025
8 – Decent work and economic growth, SDG of cutting the number of work-related accidents by half compared
12 – Responsible consumption and production, to 2019.
and SDG 13 – Climate action. This prioritization
reflects the five material topics as determined in
the materiality assessment conducted in 2019.
Five percent of employees participated in a
During the year under review, the main focus was dual education program in 2020
on achieving improvements in these areas and on SFS is a strong advocate of the dual-track system of vocational
making an important contribution to the global education and training. The company’s goal is to have 5–7% of the
SDGs through the Group’s set goals. workforce enrolled in a dual education program as apprentices or
employees and it achieved that goal once again in 2020 (5.0%;
2019: 6.3%). Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, it was not
CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) to possible to expand these education programs. In fact, some of
be reduced by ≥90% by 2030 them had to be curtailed, which explains the year-on-year decline.
One particularly important milestone during
the year under review was the development
and approval of the roadmap, which contains
Outlook: review of material topics in 2021
Direct, continuous dialog with stakeholders forms the basis
measurable objectives for reducing CO2
of the “Inventing Success Together” value proposition that SFS
emissions. In specific terms, this means SFS aims
actively pursues inside and outside the company. SFS critically
to reduce carbon emissions within the company
evaluates the relevance of its material topics and their position in
(Scope 1) and emissions from the generation of
the materiality matrix every two years. Extensive interviews with the
energy purchased from an external source (Scope
identified stakeholder groups are scheduled to take place again
2) by ≥90% by 2030. By 2040, the company also
in 2021, and the results of this analysis and any changes to the
intends to reduce its CO2 emissions along the
priorities will be presented in the Sustainability Report 2021.
entire supply chain (Scope 3) by ≥90%. Emission
reductions are calculated in CO2 tonnes in
relation to the value added (contribution margin
2 in CHF).

PRODUCT NEWS
All In One : KSP12-R

Sacma World Premier: New Double Blow Header model KSP12-R
with threading unit.
S acma group is well known to be leader for designing

and manufacturing of Combined Headers which are
available to produce fasteners from M4 to M24. The
life. Major set up adjustments are now motorized for a
quick and friendly changeover: S-feed wire feeder driven
by torque motor, motorized wire stock gauge and DKO,
Combined Headers are suitable to run fasteners and threading starter driven by torque motor with self-learning
special automotive screws and bolts by producing the function borrowed from Ingramatic rollers. The quality
finished parts directly from wire. These machines are management is facilitated by two gates interfaced with
the best solution for high productivity requirements, the load monitoring system and discharging NC parts
consolidation of production methods, floor space utilization respectively after the header and after the roller. An
and work flow in the fasteners manufacturing process by optional sophisticated load control system is protecting the
having the forming, pointing and thread rolling all in one machine against overloads and is monitoring the forming
machine. and rolling processes. Scraps separators in different sizes
are available when producing self-
tapping screws.
All those features make the
KSP12-R the best value for
Customer’s investment, especially
when running parts traditionally by
a line of connected machines. The
high productivity ALL-IN-ONE allows
to quick return and the legendary
long life guarantees future profits
thanks to the following concept:
VS production floor / sqm : the

relation between the floor utilized by
a 1D2B combined header against a
line of connected machines (1D2B
header + conveyor + roller ) is
normally 1 to 3.
VS production floor / ppm:
consequently, more parts produced
per area makes the overall plant
more profitable and efficient.
To complete its whole range, Sacma is introducing the

new combined header model KSP12-R to run fasteners
from M3 to M8 with max shaft length 60 mm. The machine
is a double blow header with an integrated threading
station, representing the new generation of the worldwide
known KSP11-R. Sacma is re-introducing in the product line
the 1D2B combined header to face an increasing request
of small and self-tapping screws widely used in different
industry fields.
The KSP12-R combines typical SACMA solutions, proven
by thousands of machines, with the most advanced
mechatronic technology available in the market. The one-
piece main frame, cast perlitic iron, normalized, natural
aged for at least 12 months, high precision machined,
is a guarantee of rigidity and stability for all the machine
One piece base frame

PRODUCT NEWS
VS manpower: one combined header requires one

operator. In Europe we often see one operator for two
or three small combined headers. In case of separate
machines, only one operator is not enough to attend NYLON FASTENERS
so many lines.
VS maintenance : users would also need more
maintenance staff when purchasing independent
machines: for more machines more persons are
necessary. Combined machine is one machine
doing two operations, so only one machine has to
be maintained.
VS changeover time: the total time to set up nr.2
different machines, with related feeding systems, is
higher than the one of combined machine.
VS eco-friendly: having a combined machine with
the header and threader enclosed in one soundproof
enclosure allows all of your coolant and oils to be
recycled safely and controlled in one sealed area : no
oil leakage, less pollutions, clean and safe working
place . ®
VS start up time: all Sacma machines are recognized
as “quick plug in “ equipment. After few hours the
KSP12-R is ready to start the production. The
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A combined header is consuming less than two
machines and the power monitoring becomes more
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VS Tool life: the pressed parts still warm and oily go
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PRODUCT NEWS
Large, Global Fastener Supplier

Chooses HALO for 100% Inspection
of Bolts:
No complicated bowl feeder
changeover, no changing dial
T he standard HALO inspection system is equipped
with 4 cameras with 4 backlights and 2 surface
illuminating front lights (one from the top and one from
the bottom) for 360o profile measurements and 360o
plates, no moving conveyors. surface defect detection. A patented light sequence
HALO has a simple, single point process generates 8 images from 4 cameras. The front and
track adjustment providing
the fastest changeover in the
industry. The system uses a
hang-by-the-head gravity
track to feed parts through
a comprehensive series of
cameras plus eddy-current.
These are only some of the
reasons a leading, global
fastener producer chose HALO
over more cumbersome, less
accurate dial plate sorting
machine options.
Chipped Punch Detected by HALO’s

top standard camera

PRODUCT NEWS
backlighting technique
in combination
specifically (but not
limited to) detect
dimensional and
profile defects
combined with front
lighting to perform
visual defect detection:
• 360¯ dimensional
inspection
• 360¯ surface defect
detection
• Crack detection
• Heat-treatment
verification
• Recess
measurement and
defect detection
Uniquely, the top

front light is utilized
by Gi’s Top View
Camera to detect
cracks, broken punch, Current adds the ability to detect heat-treatment.
filled torx recess and The Gi-HALO sorting machine provides the ultimate performance for bolt inspection and sorting.
presence of head Its’ unique, simplified part handling provides extremely fast part changeover. Its’ comprehensive
markings. And Eddy- sensing technologies provides complete part inspection at higher than production rates.
PRODUCT NEWS
Fumalock® – Leaving a legacy

for future generations
Atotech’s revolutionary next generation of fume suppressants
for hexavalent hard chrome plating processes - non-PFAS and
fluorine-free
A totech, a leading global supplier of specialty

surface-finishing solutions, announced the
global launch of Fumalock®, the first non-PFAS,
fluorine-free fume suppressant for hexavalent hard
chrome processes on the global market.
“We are pleased to offer the first fluorine-free,
non-PFOS, non-PFAS fume suppressant for the
global market. Thanks to Fumalock®, our customers
will no longer need to utilize PFAS substances in
their hard chrome plating operations”, said Josep
Sans, Global Product Director of Wear Resistant
Coatings at Atotech.
Fumalock® is a highly effective fume suppressing
process that is designed to form a dense foam
barrier layer, which helps to prevent the exhaust
of hazardous aerosols. The new fume suppressant
achieves two to four times lower values of
emissions compared to existing processes.
Fumalock ® provides an excellent balance
between a controlled foam blanket and the
reduction of surface tension to values below
40 (30-37) mN/m. It exhibits a wide operating
window and an adjustable foam blanket thickness.
Additionally, the fume suppressant possesses
strong resistance to hard water and excellent
tolerance to metal impurities.
Fumalock®’s effective reduction of chromic
acid mist during the plating operation facilitates a
safer working environment, and also reduces the
possibility of contaminating peripherals around the
plating tank by chromic acid fumes. As a result, it
helps to increase the longevity of plating equipment
and related ventilation systems.
With Fumalock ® Atotech has developed an
environmentally friendly fume suppressing
process, which is easy to control and operate, and
demonstrates improved performance over existing
fume suppressants available today.
Fumalock ® is one of Atotech’s innovative
contributions to a sustainable future for the hard
chrome plating industry.
Chrome plating bath showing the dense foam barrier layer

formed by the Fumalock® additives

PRODUCT NEWS
Testing safely in a vacuum – with

the right equipment
Kistler expands portfolio with low outgassing cables for space testing
Kistler now offers low outgassing

cables for their titanium housing
piezoelectric accelerometers
used for space testing. They are
suitable for on-ground tests that
take place under a vacuum and
even allow engineers to leave the
test equipment on board of the
space craft or satellite during their
mission. On-ground environmental space tests demand
equipment to withstand artificial vacuums without
emitting potentially problematic gasses.
The extreme conditions of outer space pose different challenges to

equipment. Standard components can become a problem when used
in space crafts and satellites. For example, standard cable materials
may emit gases. The amount of freed gas increases in the artificial
vacuum of environmental space tests on ground or in space itself.
These gasses can potentially condensate on sensitive equipment such
as camera lenses and might corrupt test results or even endanger
the entire mission.
To meet space test demands, Kistler has now expanded its portfolio
to incorporate a cable series with fluoropolymer jackets which meet
low outgassing requirements. Additionally, a second cable series with Low outgassing cables for triaxial accelerometers from
silicone jackets are available for applications which require more Kistler come with a fluoropolymer or a more flexible
cable flexibility as well as low outgassing requirements. Both cable silicone jacket (Kistler Cable Types 1734ALK04SP,
types have been tested by an independent laboratory and delivered 1756CLK04SP, and 1784BLK03SP).
very positive results: the TML (total mass loss) proved to be less than
one percent, while the CVCM (collected volatile condensable mass
material) ranges below 0.1 percent. The cables therefore comply with
NASA and ESA requirements and are suited for high vacuum space
environments.
Triaxial accelerometers from Kistler are used to measure forces
in different test scenarios on space crafts and satellites. The heart
of the sensor is an element that omits an electric impulse when
force is applied, the so-called piezoelectric effect. The electric load
is proportional to the external impact. Due to the element’s stiffness,
piezoelectric sensors prove to be ideal for demanding measurements
with dynamic forces such as testing of space payloads or shock and
vibration tests. Accelerometers that are used in an artificial vacuum
on ground or that will remain on board during the mission come
with a non-outgassing hermetically sealed titanium housing. The new The triaxial voltage miniature accelerometer series
cables complement the titanium housing sensors and are delivered with hermetically sealed titanium housing from
in customer specified lengths. Kistler is ideally suited for use with the new low
Images: Kistler Group outgassing cables.

PRODUCT NEWS
Statistical Process Control:

More data collected, less time
to control with Dimac’ SPC
family
S tatistical Process Control (SPC) is a methodology

that allows companies to monitor production
processes in real time with the aim of guaranteeing
the quality of their parts, forecasting the progress
of production and intervening with the logic of
continuous improvement.
As recommended by the IATF 16949:2016
standard - the revised quality management
system in the automotive sector developed by
the International Automotive Task Force - the
effectiveness of the SPC methodology depends on
the use of statistically significant and reliable data.
To meet this goal Dimac developed its SPC-LAB
family with the aim of performing human error-free
SPC controls, while objectifying and integrating the
data collected into the company ERP system.
SPC-LAB is a mobile unit for SPC controls,
suitable for parts with cylindrical geometry made
by cold forging or turning. Rapid and accurate,
SPC-LAB allows to measure simple and complex
geometries in the shopfloor. No metrology room
and no operator skills are required: one click and
all the measures are immediately available for
the company ERP system, with a time saving of
approximately 90%.
SPC-EVO is the automatic mobile unit
designed for SPC control of flat parts like washers
and elastic rings produced in multiple figures by fine
blanking. The automatic measurement of multiple
parts leads to an incredible time saving.
Interchangeable blisters are filled off
line with the parts to be controlled, the blister
feeds the part into a glass rotary table device. SPC
dimensional and surface inspection is performed
on both faces of each part by two high-resolution
digital cameras with bi-telecentric optics and
dedicated illuminators.
Last but not least, SPC-ROBOT is the innovative
mobile and robotized unit conceived for Industry
4.0, perfect for the automation of statistical
reports, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
and centralized data collection through non-
contact automatic measurements without human
intervention. As option on demand, this mobile unit
can house an NDT Eddy current station for Heat
Treatment Control or Cracks Detection.

SAN
ANALYSIS
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Capital: Moscow
Total Area: 17,098,246 km2 (6,601,670 sq mi)
Population 2021 estimate: 146,171,015
GDP (PPP) Total 2021 estimate: $ 4,328 trillion
GDP (nominal) Total 2021 estimate: $ 1.710 trillion
Export (billion USD): 435.7
Import (billion USD): 252.1
Foreign Exchange Reserve ($ billion): 563
Currency: Russian ruble (RUB)
International Organizations of Russia is a member: United people live in the urban areas, there are many people that
Nations, Council of Europe, Organization for Security and prefer living in the rural areas. The Russian Federation has
Cooperation in Europe, World Trade Organization, Eurasian got coasts on three oceans in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic.
Economic Union, Common Wealth of Independent States, Moscow, with estimated 12 million inhabitants, is the
Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Common Security Treaty capital city of Russia and the most of the population lives in
Organization, Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, the European parts of the country. St. Petersbug, along with
Conference on Cooperation and Confidence Building in Asia, Moscow, are the two most important cities in the country in
Southeast Asia Union of Countries, International Atomic that they are the cultural and financial centres. Generally,
Energy Agency. Russia is known for its extreme climate and weather
Russia, located in the eastern Europe and northern Asia, is conditions . There are vast reserves of oil, gas and precious
the largest country in the world with an area of 17,098,246 metals which are the main components of the economy of
square kilometers. Occupying one-tenth of all the land on the Russian Federation. They export their products to many
Earth, it borders 16 countries in total. Additionally, it is the European countries. It can be concluded that the natural
eighth the most crowded country in the world in terms of resources such as oil, coal, iron ore, gold, and aluminum
its population as there are 146,171,015 people living in the are among the biggest assets of the Russian Federation.
Russian Federation. While the vast majority of the Russian

ANALYSIS
*Industrial and Manufacturing zones: Republic of

Tatarstan (Alabuga), Lipetsk, Samara, Sverdlovsk, Pskov
and Kaluga regions.
*Technology and Innovation zones: Moscow, St.
Petersburg, Tomsk and Moscow Region (Dubna) and the
Republic of Tatarstan.
*Port regions (for the establishment of logistics centers):
Ulyanovsk (Volga region), Murmansk and Khabarovsk (Far
East) regions.
The focus is currently on creating technical cooperation
and clusters among companies in the regions. Togliatti SEZ
(automotive main and supplier industry cluster) in Samara
region, Litpetsk Region SEZ (automobile tires cluster),
Ulyanovsk port (aviation equipment cluster) are examples
ECONOMY of clustering studies. The privileges provided to investors in
special economic zones can reduce the investor's expenses
Main trade partners: China, Germany, Netherlands, USA,
up to 30%.
Belarus, Italy.
Major export items: Petroleum, natural gas, fuel; metals;
chemical products. Transport Infrastructure
Main import items: Pharmaceuticals, electrical devices St. Petersburg port ranks first among Russian Federation
for telephone and telegraph, machinery and equipment, and Baltic Sea ports in terms of container shipments, and
chemical products, automobiles, food and agricultural also ranks third in the Russian Federation in terms of cargo
products. transport volume (approximately 60 million tons). In rail
Main exported products: Fresh fruits and vegetables, land transport, on the other hand, St. Petersburg ranks second
transportation vehicles and their parts, textile and ready- after Moscow in terms of volume. There are 10 railway
made clothing products, electrical machinery and devices, lines connecting Russia to Finland and Estonia. Pulkova
machinery and devices used in various industrial branches, Airport, the only international airport in the city, is one of
finished products made of metals and shoes. the largest airports in Russia.
Main imported products: Mineral fuels-oils; coal;
sunflower, safflower and cottonseed oils; iron and steel; Distribution Channel
aluminum. St. Petersburg, consumption and industry the European
(IMF) According to the statement made by the region of Russia it is the main port of entry for goods, the
International Monetary Fund, the Russian economy will distribution channel has had a regular structure in recent
be 3 percent this year, 3.9 percent in 2022, 2.1 percent years. Taking advantage of this increasingly professional
in 2023, 1.8 percent in 2024, 1.8 percent in 2025, and it distribution structure, offering products to the market is
was predicted to grow 1.8 percent in 2026. getting easier to a large extent.
St. Petersburg is Russia's second largest production Successful in the market businesses move by creating
center and the Russian Federation's largest port. a mix of various options across distribution channels.
Production in the city has concentrated on the machinery A quadruple distribution consisting of manufacturers,
and equipment sector. The main production areas are importers, warehouses and product distribution in the
shipbuilding, electric generators and turbines, machine retail sector system has been formed.
tools, food industry products (including beverages and Source: www.ticaret.gov.tr
tobacco), automotive industry, metallurgy, chemical
industry and leather production.
In recent years, St. Petersburg has become a production Overview of Russian Manufacturing
center in the automotive industry. Leading automotive
manufacturers in the world such as Hyundai, Toyota,
Industry
General Motors, Nissan and Scania has investments in
the region.
Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Russia

The Russian government decided to establish "Special
Economic Zones" in order to support the vision of
transforming the country's economy based on natural
resources into an economy based on innovation. SEZs
are one of the most effective instruments in attracting
investment to the country.
According to the current legislation, there are 28 IUUs
of 4 different types:

ANALYSIS
down 7.5% YOY. Among them electric vehicles – 117

units in March 2021, up 631.3% YOY; 304 units in
January-March 2021, up 660.0% YOY.
• Light commercial vehicles including light trucks
(N1 category, without pickups) and minibuses (M2
category) – 10.946 units in March 2021, up 28.0%
YOY; 26.549 units in January-March 2021, up 14.9%
YOY.
• Pickups – 805 units in March 2021, down 7.7% YOY;
1.895 units in January-March 2021, down 27.6% YOY.
• Trucks (except N1 category) including special-purpose
vehicles – 7.701 units in March 2021, up 45.5% YOY;
Automotive Industry In Russia & Statistics 18.685 units in January-March 2021, up 12.1% YOY.
The steadily growing Russian car market, with Moscow • Buses (except М2 category) – 916 units in March
city accounting for the second largest car market 2021, down 18.2% YOY; 2.616 units in January-March
countrywide, is expected to amount to over 50 million 2021, down 24.2% YOY.
passenger and light commercial vehicles by 2021. *Without sales to military, law enforcement and diplomatic
agencies in RF.
Source: www.statista.com, www.aebrus.ru.
The Lada Brand
The national manufacturer Lada, the central player of
the Russian automotive industry, retained over 20 percent
of the market share in 2019. The brand was leading in
both primary and secondary markets as of May 2020. Two
of its models made it in the top three of the most sold
passenger car ranking, with Granta leading the list at over
84 thousand units in sales as of the first half of 2020.
Car Sales and Trade

After a gradual decline in sales of passenger cars and
light commercial vehicles (LCVs), the trend turned positive
in 2017. Sales volume climbed up to 1.7 million units in
2019. A sport utility vehicle (SUV), the most desired type
of car by the Russian customer, generated the largest
market sales turnover by the first half of 2020, with the
Korean Hyundai as the most sold brand in this category.
The second largest segment in terms of sales was B-class
with over 106.5 thousand units sold during the first nine Aviation Industry
months of 2020. Russia's aircraft industry is one of the backbone
As for trade, imports volume has been steadily shrinking branches of the country's economy. It is one of the most
over the last years. In 2019, Russian car exports exceeded science-intensive hi-tech sectors and employs the largest
the import value of passenger and light commercial number of skilled personnel. The production and value
vehicles roughly twice in volume. However, Lada exports of the military aircraft branch far outstrips other defense
to European Union have been discontinued since 2018, industry sectors.
due to ecological regulations in the European market. The aviation industry is the most developed branch of
Russian industry. The industry is characterized by a very
Vehicle Production high knowledge intensity and the need for significant
Production dynamics, similar to sales, saw a moderate capital investment. The own aviation industry is the most
improvement after 2017. However, foreign localized brands’ important characteristic of the technological potential of
production levels, which represented over 70 percent of the country's national economy. The industry is of great
aggregate passenger cars and LCV production as of the importance for the development of the state - general
first half of 2020, accelerated and are expected to reach economic, defense and scientific. This industry makes it
over 1.1 billion cars in production by 2024. Only about 12 possible to master and launch into production new military,
percent of car dealership networks were of national origin civilian and dual-purpose products.
by 2019. On April 15, 2014, the Government of the Russian
In March 2021, sales of new motor vehicles in Russia, Federation adopted Decree No. 303 "On Approval of the
based on registration data, fell by 10.4% year on year to Russian Federation State Program" Development of the
155.763 vehicles. In January March 2021, the total sales Aviation Industry for 2013-2025". The Federal Target
were 391.043 vehicles*, down 5.7% year on year, of which: Program (FTP) is aimed at addressing the competitiveness
• Passenger cars – 135.395 units in March 2021, down of the civil aviation sector in the domestic and foreign
14.3% YOY; 341 298 units in January-March 2021, markets of civil aviation equipment. The goal of the program

ANALYSIS
is a fundamental change in the strategic competitive Natural Resources

position of the civil sector of the aviation industry in Russia,
Natural resources potential of Russia is over 20% of
which consists in creating on its basis a new world center
the world’s reserves. This fact places Russia on a special
for aircraft building and winning by 2025 at least 5% of
place among industrialized countries. Natural resources
the world market of sales of civil aviation equipment.
Source: www.globalsecurity.org
used by the economy of Russia account for 95.7% of
national wealth. There are large deposits of fuel and energy
resources: oil, natural gas, coal and uranium ore.
Machine Building Russia is ranked first in the world by gas reserves (32%
Russia’s machine-building industry provides most of of world’s reserves, 30% of world production), the second in
the country’s needs, including steam boilers and turbines, oil production (10% share of world production), the third - in
electric generators, grain combines, automobiles, and coal reserves (22 coal basins, 115 fields, including those
electric locomotives, and it fills much of its demand for in European Russia - about 15.6% in Siberia - 66.8% in the
shipbuilding, electric-power-generating and transmitting Far East - 12.9%, in the Urals - 4.3%). In terms of reserves
equipment, consumer durables, machine tools, of iron ores Russia takes the first place, in tin – the second,
instruments, and automation components. Russia’s lead - the third. Russia also occupies a leading position in
factories also produce armaments, including tanks, jet the world in wood provision. In 2005 Russia was the richest
fighters, and rockets, which are sold to many countries country in gold reserves.
and contribute significantly to Russia’s export income.

Chemical Industry
The centers of the chemical industry traditionally
have been areas where critical raw materials and allied
industries were available. As oil and gas input increased
in the second half of the 20th century, new chemical
plants were built, particularly in the Volga, Ural, and North
Caucasus zones and in other regions served by pipelines,
which helped to reduce the dependence on traditional
resources. The major divisions of the chemical industry
are paints and varnishes, rubber and asbestos products,
synthetic tar and plastic products, mined chemical
products, household chemicals and washing compounds,
mineral fertilizers, chemical fibers and filaments, and paper In Russia there are five major oil and gas provinces located
and pulp. Chemical industries requiring large quantities in European part of the country and in Western Siberia in
of electric power, such as those based on cellulose, are 10 regions and 11 provinces and republics: West Siberian,
particularly important in Siberia, where both timber and Volga-Urals, Timan-Pechora, the North Caucasus and the
electricity are plentiful industries requiring large quantities Caspian Sea area.
of electric power, such as those based on cellulose, are In addition, metal ores are mined on the country’s
particularly important in Siberia, where both timber and territory ores: iron, nickel, copper, aluminum, tin,
electricity are plentiful. polymetals, chromium, tungsten, gold, and silver. There is
a great variety of non-metallic ores: phosphates, apatites,
Trade talc, asbestos, mica, potash and salt, diamonds, amber,
Russian main exports are energy (oil and petroleum- precious and semiprecious stones. Very common are
products, gas, coal), rolled steel, ferrous and nonferrous construction materials: sand, clay, limestone, marble,
metals and minerals. The greater part of Russian exports granite and other materials.
belongs to oil and petroleum products. Other leading Source: www.countrystudies.us, www.britannica.com, www.advantour.
com.
exports are natural gas, timber, fertilizers, machinery and
equipment, armaments. The foreign countries receive
from Russia over 300 million tons of oil and approximate- Steel Industry
ly 250 billion cubic meters of gas. Russian steel output continues to increase. Russian
Russia imports machinery and equipment, vehicles, steelmakers produced 4.96 million tonnes of non-alloy
consumer goods, foodstuffs, chemical products, industrial semi-finished steel in February, up by 5.3% on-year,
consumer goods. Major trading partners of Russia are according to national statistical service Rosstat data
Germany, Italy, China, Turkey, Poland, Switzerland, United monitored by Kallanish.
Kingdom, United States, and Finland. In January, output is estimated to have reached 5.33mt,
Russia provides most of the needs of the Commonwealth more than 7.5% on-year. January’s finished steel output was
of Independent States (CIS) countries in oil and oil up by 2.1% on-year at 1.56mt. However, pipe production
products, gas, timber, machinery and equipment. For the decreased 9.8% to 840,000t. In 2020, Russian crude steel
majority of CIS countries Russia remains the main trading production reached 73.4mt, up 2.6% over 2019.
partner.

ANALYSIS
-RosBuild - Russian Construction Week, -CABEX - CABLE,

WIRE AND ACCESSORIES - International specialized
Exhibition of Cables, Wires, Fastening Hardware and
Installation Technologies, -METALLOOBRABOTKA.
SVARKA Ural - International Metal Processing, Welding
Equipment and Materials Trade Fair, -MosBuild (ehem.
WorldBuild Moskova) - Moskova International Building
and Construction Exhibition, -AutoWorld - International
Motor Show, -InterStroyExpo - International Exhibition of
Building and Finishing Materials, -NEFTEGAZ - Exhibition
of Equipment for the Oil and Gas Industries, -CranExpo
- Specialized Exhibition of Material Handling Equipment,
-METALLOOBRABOTKA - International Exhibition on
Metalworking Equipment and Supply, -Bauma CTT Russia
- International Trade Fair for Construction Equipment and
Fitch Ratings forecasts Russian demand in 2021 Technologies, -Litmash Russia - International Foundry,
to increase by 4-6% on-year. The implementation of Foundry Materials and Equipment Exhibition, -Wire
infrastructure investment projects with government support Russia - The International Wire and Cable Trade Fair in
and the gradual recovery of the automotive industry brings Russia - Uluslararası Tel ve Kablo Ticaret Fuarı, -MIMS
along a growth in construction volumes. Automechanika MOSCOW - International Moscow
The agency believes the negative effect of the new Automotive Sub-Industry Fair, -Interauto - International
wave of Covid-19 will be much more moderate versus last Automotive Industries Fair, -ChipEXPO - International
spring, as the Russian government aims to avoid another exhibition on electronics, components, technologies
lockdown. and equipment, -RADEL & AUTOMATION International
ING bank says that “reduced global demand for oil, which Electronics and Automation Instruments, and Production
has led to Russia’s OPEC+ commitments and is resulting Technologies Fair and Forum, -TECHNOFORUM -
in an ongoing circa 10% on-year drop in oil output” is a risk International Specialized Exhibition for Equipment and
factor that could further hamper any industrial recovery in Technologies for Processing of Metal, Wood, Stones,
Russia. “The metals sector is showing uneven performance Organic, Polymer and Composite Materials, -Metal Expo -
in recent months, suggesting high dependence on the International Industrial Exhibition - Moscow International
volatile global mood,” ING adds. Metal Exhibition Incorporating Metallurgy, Machinetools
Russia is the world's fourth-largest steel producer, & Metalworking, Pipes & Cabels, -5pEXPO - International
behind China, Japan and the United States. The steel Forum of Exhibition Industry, - FastTec - International Trade
industry includes more than 1.5 thousand enterprises and Exhibition of Fasteners.
organizations, 70% of them city-forming, and more than
660 thousand employees. According to FastTec's (Russia - International Trade
Russia's biggest steel producers are Severstal, Evraz
Exhibition of Fasteners) records;
Group, Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works and Novolipetsk
Steel.
Source: www.eurometal.net
*Visitors are looking for:
Building fasteners – 265 (68%)
Engineering, automotive fasteners – 153 (40%)
Fasteners & Fairs Furniture fasteners, accessories – 146 (38%)
Fasteners for electrical – 116 (30%)
Consumables (drills, crowns, drills, diamond and grinding
Some important fairs the fastener industry products) – 115 (30%)
participated in Russia Plastic fasteners – 111 (29%)
(RUSSIA FAIRS 2021-2022) Fixture for plumbing and heating – 98 (25%)
Household fasteners – 97 (25%)
*Multiple choice answers

ANALYSIS
List Of Fasteners Imported By List Of Fasteners Exported By

Russian Federation Russian Federation
List Of Fasteners Exported By Russian Federation
List Of Fasteners Imported By Russian Federation
Unit: US Dollar thousand Unit:

Unit: US US Dollar
Dollar thousand
thousand
Unit: US Dollar thousand
Imported Imported Imported Exported Exported Exported
Exporters Importers
value in 2018 value in 2019 value in 2020 value in 2018 value in 2019 value in 2020
Total 855,206 896,034 828,392 Total 94,407 95,362 91,754
China 339,149 368,536 346,802 Kazakhstan 22,635 24,346 23,904
Germany 106,017 93,099 87,779 Belarus 23,493 21,257 20,161
Taiwan 53,251 51,965 48,842 Uzbekistan 4,351 5,170 6,489
Belarus 41,746 45,781 46,755 India 4,895 5,434 6,064
Italy 39,363 40,596 39,739 Germany 6,511 6,485 5,786
France 38,977 42,038 32,670 Ukraine 6,718 4,781 4,178
USA 27,872 31,033 27,526 France 3,236 3,346 2,718
Japan 34,985 38,475 27,164 China 1,856 2,530 2,422
S.Korea 28,837 28,609 23,050 Armenia 529 896 1,360
Turkey 14,296 15,167 16,548 Turkey 88 448 1,290
UK 9,377 10,820 12,692 Latvia 230 438 1,289
Czechia 7,301 9,118 12,321 Austria 1,407 1,426 1,168
Poland 11,756 11,368 11,698 Lithuania 720 955 1,116
Switzerland 10,967 10,321 10,283 Sweden 930 1,790 1,018
India 8,396 8,971 10,072 Poland 863 2,552 979
Finland 5,518 7,421 8,306 Azerbaijan 1,406 1,003 938
Spain 7,676 9,702 8,091 Bangladesh 107 429 933
Sweden 5,608 6,101 6,284 Estonia 346 410 672
Denmark 1,440 4,642 5,643 Kyrgyzstan 500 650 642

Source: ITC Source: ITC

ARTICLE
Mechanical Anchors
Through the Years
By Nikki Allen
Marketing Executive Of Celo Fixing Systems
D id you know that while the use

of mechnical anchors has been
around for decades, the popularity of
different types of anchor hasn’t always
been the same? Below we take a look
at 3 different types of mechnical
anchors, to compare their usages,
advantages and popularity through
the decades.
The Start of The it will expand against the base

material, giving it a strong hold that
During this time we saw the rate
of construction growing in places like
Millenium (2000) distributes the load along the length the Middle East and there was an
Sleeve anchors have always been of the embedment. Their thicker increasing demand for wedge anchors
the most popular form of mechnical width, provides them with a higher due to its benefits in ceiling and other
anchor, providing a strong and shear resistance making it the best applications. There was also growing
reliable hold in concrete. Commonly mechanical anchor for installations awareness of the concrete screw and
used for connecting structural and on walls. its faster installation time. Which is
non-structural elements to concrete. Back in 2000 it is estimated why by 2010 the use of the sleeve
The anchor has an expansion cone, that around 90% of all fasteners in anchor was now around 70% globally,
which expands the sleeve through its concrete were sleeve anchors. Their a 20% reduction compared to the
internal threading. As it is tightened popularity with experts was due to previous decade.
their versatility of being applied to
cracked or non-cracked concrete, as
well as providing a suitable option in
countries like Chile and Japan, where
seismic activity needs to be taken in
to account.

2010
By the time 2010 came around other
mechanical anchors like the wedge
anchor started to become popular, as
well as the use of chemical anchors.
The wedge anchor provided a cheaper

alternative to the sleeve anchor, due
to way it is designed and behaves on
installation. Unlike the sleeve anchor
the wedge anchor gets its hold from
just a small area with a short collar
at the base of the anchor that will
open as the anchor is tightened. It is
this collar that makes it suitable for
ceiling applications as it can readjust
in case of cracking from the pressure
of weight. Wedge anchors are also
typically thinner than sleeve anchors,
reducing the time and effort needed
Technical drawing of sleeve anchor when drilling a pilot hole. Technical drawing of wedge anchor

ARTICLE
2020 (Now) Overall the concrete screw provides the fastest installation method while still
maintaining good values, and has taken up about 20% of the mechanical anchor
Innovation, technology and
market.
efficiency have been the theme of
recent years in many aspects of life.
In the mechnical anchor world, this
has lead to an increase in popularity
of the concrete screw. The concrete
screw provides a simpler method
of installation, by only needing to
predrill a pilot hole and then screw
it in. This reduces installation times
dramatically while still providing
good tension and shear values. The
concrete screw is also perfect in those
“close to the edge“ applications where
the minimum edge distance is small
and the screw will not produce any
excess expansion and pressure on
the base material.
The popularity of the concrete screw
market is increasing in Europe while
the market is much more mature in
Due to its efficiency, time and cost saving properties, we expect the popularity
the USA, where popular brands such
of the concrete screw to increase in the years to come, which is why CELO
as “Tapcon” brought the screw a faster
has developed a large range of concrete screws for all types of heavy duty
introduction to the market.
installations that come with ETA approval and are fire resistant.
Celo's range of BTS screws
All data provided in this article based off of CELO’s demand for sleeve anchors,
wedge anchors and concrete screws.
About CELO
CELO is a family-owned international company that is dedicated to
the design and manufacturing of high-quality screws and fixings; with
manufacturing plants in Spain, Germany, China and the United states,
as well as 10 logistics centres across four continents.
Technical drawing of concrete screw

PRODUCT NEWS
MacDermid Enthone Industrial

Solutions Announces Intention to
Acquire Coventya
M acDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, a manufactur-

er of chemical compounds used in surface coating ap-
plications, has signed an agreement to acquire Coventya, a
and Americas businesses will be well-situated to benefit
from Coventya’s complementary operations. We view this
acquisition as one of many steps that we are taking to
privately-held international chemical company specializing position our industrial business for continued growth as
in surface finishing products. we work with customers to solve the complex challenges
Coventya develops, manufactures and distributes spe- associated with plating solutions.”
cialty chemicals for the surface finishing industry in over 5 Coventya CEO Erik Weyls said, “This transaction is a great
continents and 60 countries. The business is headquar- milestone for our company. We expect Element Solutions
tered in France and has manufacturing sites in Europe, Asia to provide Coventya and its people with resources and ca-
and the Americas. Its products serve customers globally pabilities that will accelerate our growth. This has long
across a diverse set of end-markets including automotive, been a logical combination which we believe will provide
fashion, construction, electronic, consumer goods, energy customers with a broad suite of enhanced solutions that
and aerospace / military. will be differentiated in our markets. I am incredibly proud
“We are very excited about the opportunity to acquire of the team that has enabled Coventya’s success to date
Coventya. Coventya has a long history of providing innova- and thankful for their effort to build such an outstanding
tive and high-quality technical solutions used in the plating company. The future is bright for our business and its peo-
and finishing industries. Many of their technologies are ple, and we are all looking forward to becoming a part of
complementary to ours, and we are delighted to add to the dynamic company that the team at Element Solutions
the breadth of capabilities at our disposal to support our is building.”
customers and theirs. This has long been a logical com- This acquisition is aligned with MacDermid Enthone
bination, and we will be pleased to welcome this team on Industrial Solution’s strategic goals and priorities of driv-
board” said Ben Gliklich, Chief Executive Officer of Element ing growth through the delivery of innovative solutions,
Solutions Inc, the parent of MacDermid Enthone Industrial products and services in the plating and surface finishing
Solutions. industries. Coventya’s leading initiatives will amplify the
Richard Lynch, Senior Vice President of MacDermid En- already strong partnerships in the MacDermid Enthone
thone Industrial Solutions added, “We believe that Cov- Industrial Solutions business and will enable continued
entya’s customer relationships, innovative solutions and focus on high-growth segments, such as automotive, con-
broad end-markets will enhance our position in delivering struction, industrial, consumer goods and electronics. We
high-quality solutions to our customers. The proposed ac- expect this acquisition to close by or in the fourth quarter
quisition will give MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions of 2021, subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals,
the ability to accelerate its growth in Europe, unlocking completion of required employee consultation procedures
tremendous opportunities for the business while the Asia and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

PRODUCT NEWS
Sustainable cladding
of aesthetic facades
With the CROSSFIX®
substructure system
EJOT is revolutionizing rear-ventilated facade construction

with the CROSSFIX® substructure system. The CROSSFIX®
console made of A4 stainless steel, in addition to the
requirements for the implementation of aesthetic facades,
also takes into account the constantly growing ecological
and economic requirements such as energy saving and
climate protection.
For all architectural challenges

CROSSFIX® is the first substructure made of stainless
steel that can be used for horizontal and vertical support
profiles. In addition to the resulting maximum flexibility,
the stainless steel material used offers further significant
advantages over systems made of aluminium.

CROSSFIX® substructure system for sustainable cladding of aesthetic

facades.
The high strength of stainless steel enables maximum load-

carrying capacity and thus expands the design freedom in
the planning and execution of rear-ventilated facades. In
addition, the console made of stainless steel creates only
a minimal thermal bridge compared to aluminium. This
energy efficiency enables a lower insulation thickness in
the substructure and thus an increase in the usable area
- this enables the achievement of significantly improved
U-values.
Winner of the DETAIL Product Award

2020
CROSSFIX® was recently awarded the "Product Award
2020" from the renowned architecture magazine DETAIL
in the roof and facade category. When determining the
award winners, the aspects of design, innovative character,
functionality, sustainability and integration capability were
assessed in particular.
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PRODUCT NEWS
Patented and certified Bolt-Check

system developed by R&D A/S offers
accurate bolt tension measurements and
traceability for wind turbines
• Reduced repairs costs, increased reliability and support

for long-term monitoring among key benefits of accurate
tensioning.
• Correct bolt tension is hard to achieve but essential to safety
and product reliability.
bolt can trigger a domino effect that, at worst, could result

in the failure of the entire turbine.
The Bolt-Check system measures the length of the bolt
as it lengthens in response to the application of load -
torque or tension. These values are converted into accurate
clamping force. During the bolt tensioning process at the
assembly level, the operator observes the data live on the
screen, and stops applying load once the desired tension
has been achieved. Once in service, measurement of the
bolt tension is possible without the need to loosen the
bolts. This is because the system uses ultrasonic and
mechanical length measurements as well as information
about the material properties of the bolt batch. Combining
these three values, makes it possible to measure and
calculate the actual clamping force.
Accurate to within five percent, the Bolt-Check systems
M easuring and maintaining the right tension of bolted
joints to meet the exact needs of the wind turbine
industry increases safety and reliability, and minimises
offers a superior advantage over traditional torque and
tension methods, for which error tolerance can be as
much as 30 percent. Compared to existing measurement
the risk of failure and downtime. Applying these criteria, solutions, Bolt-Check can be implemented at a fraction of
R&D A/S, a Danish engineering expert within the wind the price and used directly on standard bolts.
industry, developed the Bolt-Check solution that accurately “We noticed our engineers were often called to perform
measures bolt tension using ultrasonic sensors and root cause analysis in relation to lose or broken bolts. We
software analysis. Recently approved by the challenging started analysing this issue and found out that the clamping
DNV-GL independent certification process for bolt clamping load obtained by applied torque or tension often was found
verification, the patented Bolt-Check solution can also to be insufficient. So, we decided to find a solution for
digitally track individual bolts over their lifetime, which that and this is how Bolt-Check was developed,” says
helps ensure that each bolt remains at its optimal tension. Søren Schmidt Kellenberger, Sales Director, Technology
Although essential to safety and product reliability, & Solutions, R&D A/S.
correct bolt tension is hard to achieve using the traditional “The Bolt-Check system is not only highly accurate, it
torque and tension methods. And, as wind turbines also has a competitive price tag compared to other sensor-
continue to increase in size, it is more important than based systems. The benefits to the wind turbine industry
ever to maintain the integrity of the bolted joints in these are wide-ranging and include reduced installation and
structures, which need to withstand higher centrifugal and maintenance costs and, of course, call-out charges and
bending forces, as well as stresses and vibrations. downtime costs, which can be significant, particularly in
A wind turbine consists of thousands of different sized the offshore sector. Reduced risk of overall wind turbine
bolts holding structures together, often interdependently. failure ultimately offers peace of mind to wind turbine
Correct bolt tensioning is therefore critical, as one loose manufacturers,” adds Kellenberger.

PRODUCT NEWS
Each bolt uniquely tagged

The Bolt-Check system can be used when installing
new bolts and when evaluating existing bolts as part
of determining the lifespan of wind turbines. As part
of the full Bolt-Check system, a unique traceability-tag
is added to each bolt, supporting pre-failure diagnosis
and traceability, including the location of each bolt
as well as its schedule of service and maintenance.
No pre-treatment of the bolts is required.
Patent granted
In September 2020, R&D A/S was granted a
patent for its Bolt Tension Measuring Device and
Method innovation. Although the use of ultrasound
for measuring distance is not new, Bolt-Check can
be used to determine the actual clamping force in
existing bolted joints, without loosening the bolts,
something which is not possible with other systems.
That not only saves a step in the process, but also
makes it quicker to use.
DNV-GL product certificate

At the end of last year, the Bolt-Check system
obtained DNV-GL product certificate allowing the
Bolt-Check solution to be used for service and
maintenance inspections as an alternative to torque
or tension tools. The certificate provides independent
verification that Bolt-Check fulfils the stringent
standards of wind turbine tools and services. All DNV-
GL type certification services are accredited by the
German accreditation body DAkkS.
Bolt-Check, which is produced in Denmark and
is supplied to wind turbine customers in several
continents, is scheduled to be presented at the
Husum Wind exhibition 14th-17th September 2021.

PRODUCT NEWS
Non-linear spring model for

realistic anchor designs in
concrete
Innovative design method optimises group fastening planning
processes
T he fixings specialist fischer presents an innovative

design method in a new white paper: The non-linear
spring model allows the resistance of anchor groups to be
calculated realistically taking into account the base plate
geometry and anchor layout as well as the existing stiffness
of base plates and individual anchors.
The non-linear spring model picks up where current
standards and guidelines on designing fastenings under
tension loading in concrete based on the Concrete Capacity
method (CC method) reach their limits. The limitations of
applying these concepts become apparent when it comes
to the base plate geometry, for instance. The European
EN 1992-4 standard and its American equivalent, the ACI
Be it bridge constructions, enormous plant or office structures or in
football stadiums – anchorings in concrete provide safety and stability to
all types of supporting structures around the globe. This is why practical
methods such as the non-linear spring model to realistically verify
sufficiently stiff base plates are all the more important.
Image: bialasiewicz / 123 rf
318, only cover rectangular groups of up to nine anchors

with a maximum 3x3 configuration, for example. These
regulations also require a sufficiently stiff base plate.
This is a prerequisite in order to determine the internal
force distribution of an anchor group with a linear strain
distribution approach, which additionally takes leverage
forces into account. Definitions and regulations to
determine sufficiently stiff base plates are not covered by
current regulations and guidelines, however.
In practical construction, the requirements and suitable
fixings solutions often deviate from designs covered by
current guidelines. The non-linear spring model is a
potential solution that allows the overall non-linear
behaviour of fastenings to be taken into account. The
new calculation method allows deformations and stresses
within the base plate to be calculated under the influence
of force. It also allows the load distribution or load transfer
between individual fastenings of a group to be determined.
Examining sufficient base plate stiffness is therefore no
longer required, as the model automatically determines
The non-linear spring model presented by fischer in the latest white

paper provides added precision, safety, flexibility and efficiency while
considerably eliminating the limitations of current standards for the
design of fastenings in concrete.

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The projected area system is applied to individual anchors of a group

In this example, the base plate and the connecting profile are trans- with the non-linear spring model. The established correction factors of
ferred to an FE network, the fastenings and the spring contact are the CC method are generally not required for this purpose.
modelled and everything is combined within an FE calculation. Image: fischer
Image: fischer
the resistance of the group while taking into account the

existing base plate and anchor stiffness.
In addition to the transferable forces, the performance-
based (displacement-based) concept thereby also includes
displacements and deformations of an anchorage under
the influence of force in the calculation. The method
realistically takes into account design rules in terms of
anchor configuration, base plate thickness as well as load.
As a result, the spring model enables a better assessment
of the overall system than calculations based solely on
load-bearing capacity.
The concept is based on the assumption that within an
anchor group, the anchors resist the tension forces, while
the compression forces are transferred directly into the
concrete by the base plate. The spring model approach
is combined with the FEM (Finite Element Method) for The non-linear spring model was verified through numerous pull-out tests
design purposes. The base plate and the connecting profile with anchor groups in concrete as part of Boglárka Bokor’s dis-sertation
are divided into finite elements. Tension-only springs can at the University of Stuttgart.
Image: fischer
be used to model the fastening points and the contact
between the base plate and the concrete. The calculation
is carried out by applying the FEM. The projected area the realistic calculation of the anchor group resistance
system is applied to individual anchors of a group while in the form of a load-displacement curve. The non-linear
its individual resistance is considered. spring modelling approach was developed and verified as
The influence of the component corner and neighbouring part of a dissertation at the University of Stuttgart (to be
fastenings is also taken into consideration. Displacement- published in 2021) by Boglárka Bokor, who works at the
controlled non-linear analysis is performed to model the fischer Group of Companies as Senior Expert Technology
precise force distribution between the anchors of the group Transfer and International Standardisation.
and the displacement of the base plate. This results in The “Spring models for realistic anchor designs in
The load-
displacement
curve of an
individual
anchor is
idealised in
the non-linear
spring model.
The anchor
characteristic
curve is limited
in terms of
maximum load
and maximum
displacement.
Image: fischer

PRODUCT NEWS
concrete” white paper is available to download from the

fischer website: https://www.fischer.de/de-de/service/
federmodell. It provides planners and structural engineers
with further details on the new approach. Models and
examples illustrate the potential applications of the
innovative design method. It examines the differences
between the linear and non-linear spring model as well
as the CC method in regard to the possibilities and
limitations of the approaches when designing tension
loaded anchorages in concrete.
Modelling a group of 4 anchors under eccentric load.

Image: fischer
The influence of the base plate thickness on the characteristic re-sistance

in an eccentric design situation according to the non-linear spring
modelling approach and the CC method.
Image: fischer

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Cytotoxicity
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FMed is a two part
epoxy adhesive and
sealant designed for
use in the assembly
of medical devices. It
meets the ISO 10993-
5 requirements and is
not considered to have
a cytotoxic effect. “This
product has been formulated to provide excellent electrical
and thermal conductivity properties, while keeping in mind
processing constraints for heat sensitive components in
sensors used for medical devices or wearable electronics,”
says Rohit Ramnath, Senior Product Engineer.
As a silver filled system, EP77M-FMed provides excellent
electrical conductivity, with a low volume resistivity of 10-3
ohm-cm. It provides a thermal conductivity of 1.44-1.73 W/
(m•K), resists thermal cycling and has a Shore D hardness
of 40-50 at room temperature. It can withstand exposure
to water, liquid sterilants, anti-microbial disinfectants
and EtO sterilization. It offers a tensile strength of 2,000-
3,000 psi and a tensile modulus of 250,000-300,000 psi
at 75°F. This system is serviceable over the temperature
range of -100°F to +250°F.
EP77M-FMed has an easy to use one to one mix ratio
by weight or volume and is fast setting, especially when
compared to other silver filled systems. It sets up in 15-
20 minutes at 75°F and fully cures at room temperature
in 24 hours. This compound has a flowable paste like
consistency and bonds well to a variety of substrates
including metals, glass, ceramics, rubbers and many
plastics. It is packaged in 20 gram, 50 gram, 100 gram,
one pound and multiple pound cans. The color of Parts A
and B is silver. EP77M-FMed does not contain any solvents
and is RoHS compliant.
Master Bond Biocompatible Epoxy

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Master Bond EP77M-FMed is a two component epoxy
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Typically, medical grade adhesives, sealants, coatings
and potting/encapsulation compounds need to be non-
cytotoxic and show compatibility with blood and body
fluids..

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Optimising weight with direct screw fastenings into plastics
Innovative fasteners for

high-performance plastics
When it comes to fastening plastics there are many different
influencing factors at play. The challenge is to find a geometry
for the screw fastening that balances out any negative effects
such as tolerance fluctuations. Moreover, it is important that
the fastening solution is optimally adapted to the material's
properties and the type of load it will need to bear.
We find direct screw

fastening into plastics anywhere
where lightweight construction,
strong forces and cost optimisation
come together. Whether in PCBs,
where the installation space is
extremely limited and it is not
possible to use inserts or in
heavilystressed
components such as wing
mirrors, pumps, valves and oil filters.
T he strength of the material, the way it is conditioned, the

fibre orientation and the type of fibre, the visco-elastic
deforming behaviour, the component and screw tolerances
This prevents the screwdriver from stopping in the event
of fluctuation before the head setting has been reached,
or from ripping out the formed nut thread. Moreover, the
such as the diameters of the core hole and the screw, and optimum tightening torque is defined by the delta torque,"
even the precision of the screw-driving system − are all commented Sinja Strobl. She is the Application Sales Man-
factors to bear in mind when implementing direct screw ager at Arnold Umformtechnik with responsibility for screw
fastenings into plastic materials. And to find out whether fastening design and expanding applications, as well as
a particular screw geometry is suitable for the application for providing technical application advice in the fields of
in question, it is also important to know the quality char- plastics and electrification.
acteristics required of the direct screw fastening into the
plastic material. Quality characteristics are high overturn
Direct screw fastening into
torque, low insertion torque, and high pre-clamping and thermoplastics
pull-out forces. The pre-clamping force is not generally monitored during
"Looking at a traditional graph line for a screw connec- series production. Which is why the torque is the measure
tion, the aim is to achieve the highest possible pre-clamp- used. In tests carried out at Arnold Umformtechnik the
ing force with a moderate driving torque and an overturn pre-clamping force is determined by connecting a load cell.
torque that is as high as possible. At the same time, to Using this method a specific force can be assigned to every
ensure a secure fastening it is important to achieve a suf- recorded torque.
ficiently high delta torque between driving and overturn. Another assessable quality characteristic is the point
of failure. Here destructive tests are used to discover how

PRODUCT NEWS
“In many plastics applications, with strategic

design of the fastening points, it is possible to
use direct screw fastening into the plastic.”
Sinja Strobl, Application Sales Manager,
ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK
atively high speed is used when making a direct screw

fastening into plastics, the material heats up and softens
locally during the screw-driving process. Due to the radius
profile of the Remform screw thread flank, the flow be-
haviour of the plastic is fully utilised and, with the greater
volume of material, the plastic is compressed towards the
load-bearing flank without creating any pronounced stress
peaks. The steep 12° load flank has the task of generating
the necessary pre-clamping load, while at the same time
providing a high degree of assembly reliability. The plastic
must therefore be able to accept the pre-load force applied
the thread fails. "The optimum point of failure is when the evenly, without risking a boss break caused by too much
nut thread overtightens due to the repair solution used. radial stress.
And of course, in plastics with a high proportion of glass As the screw is inserted, the heat created makes the
fibre, the screw could break. However in normal fastening plastic malleable. To keep the stresses as low as possible,
situations the plastic is always the weaker element and particular attention needs to be paid to the flank angle.
is therefore the first to fail," explained Strobl. "We need "The comparatively flat incline on the load-bearing flank
to prevent what is known as boss cracking. This type of makes it possible to have a steeper orientation of the force
failure is nearly always down to the wrong boss design. vector in the axial direction. This means that the tube is im-
pinged with less load during the screw-driving process and
the risk of the boss breaking is minimised," explained Sinja
Thread-tapping screws with asymmetric Strobl. In addition, the radius profile produces a torque
thread profile. that steers the plastic directly to the steep flank during the
Direct screw fastenings into plastics are appropriate for screw-in process. The asymmetrical geometry thus reduces
fastening plastic components as a reliable and cost-opti- the radial force and increases the axial force. Compared to
mised solution. Remform screws from Arnold Umformtech- a symmetrical profile this signifies a much higher thread
nik − thread-forming screws with an asymmetrical thread engagement and higher pull-off force. The high thread en-
profile − offer a number of advantages over conventional gagement also ensures that the cutting surface is bigger.
screws for plastics with a 30° flank. The optimised thread This increases the fastening's overtorque. The lower load
core greatly increases resistance to vibration as well as on the nut material also allows higher pre-clamping forces,
the screw's breaking torque. This results in a more stable creating a long-lasting connection at maximum residual
join, but in the case of high-strength plastics it also allows pre-clamping force. To be able to meet these high require-
for a higher assembly torque without the risk of the screw ments for direct screw fastenings into plastic, a material
breaking. of strength class 10 is used.
A further improvement to the 30° flank is represented
by the radial profile of the thread flanks. Since a compar-
The optimised thread core of REMFORM For particularly demanding applications ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK
® screws greatly increases resistance tovibration as well as their break- manufactures the REMFORM® II™ HS. This is used in cases
ing torque, resulting in a more stable join. where there is a requirement for fasteners with a high load-bearing
(Source: ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK) capacity, demonstrating high pre-clamping force and a high degree of de-
tach- security, for example in the case of harder, fibre-reinforced plastics.
(Source: ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK)

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A comprehensive range
of the latest testing equipment and
screw fastening technology at the
Fastener Testing Center. Every
investigation is recorded in a detailed
test report.
(Source: ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK)
The advantages of
direct screw fastenings
into plastics and the
applications
Besides the high level of assem-
bly reliability and the high assembly
pre-clamping force, the geometric and
material characteristics of REMFORM®
also mean that it is possible to achieve
reliable repeat screw fastenings. This
means that end customers can repair
components containing screw fasten- dial profile of the thread flanks. This means that there is
ings made directly into the plastic. As opposed to conven- no deformation of the thread flanks when screw-fastening
tional plastic screw fastenings which use a sleeve, a screw, fibre-reinforced plastic, thus generating a secure screw
and a nut, these screw fastenings can be screwed into the connection with high load-bearing capacity. The steep load
plastic from one side, thus reducing the complexity of the flank has the task of generating the necessary pre-clamp-
component as well as the number of small parts. ing load while at the same time providing a high degree of
And last but not least, the process involved for direct assembly reliability. The reduced pitch on the load-bearing
screw fastenings into plastics is much slimmer than for flank and the higher proportion of plastic resulting from
conventional screw fastenings for plastics. The component the radial profile on the contact surface makes it possible
can be injection moulded directly with optimally designed to have a steeper orientation of the force vector in the
core holes and then assembled with the plastics screw. axial direction. This reduces the risk of a boss breakage
This eliminates cost and time drivers such as handling dif- by minimising the radial stress, while at the same time
ferent small parts, higher tool costs and processing times increasing the transferable force. "This innovative geometry
for the insert process. is what makes the Remform II HS the ideal product for use
"We find direct screw fastenings into plastics anywhere in high-performance plastics," commented Strobl.
where lightweight construction, high forces and cost opti-
misation come together. Whether in PCBs, where the instal-
lation space is extremely limited and it is not possible to
Testing, predictions, and calculation
Arnold Umformtechnik's customers can make use of the
use inserts or in heavily-stressed components such as wing
firm's laboratory to examine whether the fastening solu-
mirrors, vacuum cleaners and oil filters. Using strategic
tion they have chosen is appropriate for the application
design of the fastening points, it is possible to use direct
in question. A comprehensive range of the latest testing
screw fastening in many plastics applications," comment-
equipment and screw fastening technology is available at
ed Sinja Strobl as she described some of the application
the Fastening Testing Centre. The techniques used meet
areas.
IATF 16949 requirements. When necessary, we can also
provide access to other internal and external laboratories,
Fastenings for harder, fibre-reinforced for example for testing materials or to generate a micro-
plastics graph. Every investigation is recorded in a detailed test
For particularly demanding applications Arnold Umform- report, tailored to the Client's requirements.
technik manufactures the Remform II HS (high-strength) on And if the actual component is not yet available, custom-
a highly accurate production plant, based on the relevant ers can make use of the Fast Designer Plastics prediction
test data. This is used in particular in cases where there tool to predict the assembly process and the assembly
is a requirement for fasteners with a high load-bearing pre-clamping forces as early as the design stage. This can
capacity, demonstrating high pre-clamping force and a high considerably reduce the scope of testing, which can be
degree of detach-security. It is distinctive for its optimised, expensive. "With the Fast Designer Plastics facility, we
enlarged thread core, which in addition to its vibration re- can determine the driving torque, the optimum tightening
sistance, also considerably increases the breaking torque torque and the predicted pre-clamping force. This should be
of the screw. This results in a more stable join, but in the followed by a validation process using tests on the original
case of high-strength plastics it also allows for a higher component," said Strobl, as she pointed out some further
assembly torque without the risk of the screw breaking. options for developing a perfectly tuned fastening solution.
A further improvement is represented by the rounded ra- Author: Annedore Bose-Munde

PRODUCT NEWS
Simpson Strong-Tie Adds Washer-

Head Profile to Comprehensive
Line of Code-Listed Titen HD®
Anchoring Solutions
S impson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural

connectors and building solutions, announced on
March the launch of its Titen HD Washer Head screw
anchor, a heavy-duty screw anchor for use in cracked and
uncracked concrete and masonry. With the introduction
of the washer-head design, the Titen family of concrete
and masonry anchoring solutions offers a full range of
versatile, high-performance products designed for strength
and reliability in a variety of applications.
The carbon-steel, zinc-plated Titen HD Washer Head
provides builders and contractors with a design ideal
for situations when a minimal head profile is necessary.
Offered in sizes suitable for use in sill plate applications,
the washer head’s low installed profile means modular wall
and floor systems can be installed on top of the sill plate Titen HD Washer Head anchor’s 6-lobe drive eases driving
without the need to notch wall framing to accommodate and is less prone to stripping. Additional features of the
the anchor. Titen HD washer-head anchor include:
With the introduction of the washer-head design, the
comprehensive line of Titen HD anchors now includes • Qualified in accordance with ICC-ES AC193 and ACI
solutions for concrete and masonry anchoring applications 355.2 for cracked and uncracked concrete for static,
requiring a washer-head, hex-head, or countersunk profile. wind and seismic loading conditions
“The broad range of Titen HD solutions offer versatility, • Available in 1/2″ and 5/8″ diameters; hole size matches
high performance and fast, easy installation for virtually anchor size
any application,” says Simpson Strong-Tie Senior Product • Designed to install using standard-sized ANSI tolerance
Manager Mike Steiber. “Backed by our extensive code drill bits
reports, rigorous testing, and expert engineering, each • For added convenience, a 1/2″ socket adapter and two
of our innovative screw anchors is designed to ensure T-drive bits are included in each box
superior quality, efficiency and strength. And with reliable, • Anchors are easily removable and ideal for temporary
widespread product availability and support, builders and anchoring or applications where fixtures may need to
contractors will have the solutions and the know-how to be moved
help them build better than ever.” • Washer head allows for screw anchor applications
Designed for fast, simple installation on the jobsite, the incompatible with hex-head anchors

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ANALYSIS
Capital: Canberra
Total Area: 7.692.024 km2 (2.969.907 sq mi)
Population 2021 forecast: 25.726.900
GDP (PPP) 2021 forecast Total: $ 1,416 trillion
GDP (nominal) 2021 forecast Total: $ 1.618 trillion Approximately one-fifth of Australian imports are made
Exports (fob-billion USD): 272.9 from America.
Import (fob-billion USD): 251.6 Generally obtaining an import license for import
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD) to Australia by individuals or companies there is no
application procedure. However, the importation of some
goods may be subject to permission and the permits
in question are obtained from different organizations
depending on the product.
Australia, particularly with certain goods suspected
of harming the public, as well as pollution or it imposes
strict bans or quarantine on agricultural products that
are likely to spread disease. Some of the goods whose
import is subject to control and requires permission from
Australia Economic Overview the relevant institution are as follows; medicines, weapons,
antiques, communication materials, trade with some
Major Trade Partners: China, Japan, South Korea, USA.
Major Export Items: Ore, slag, mineral fuel, oil, pearl, meat, countries, vehicles, food, plants and animals.
cereals.
Main Import Items: Mineral fuel, oil, machinery, vehicles,
electrical and electronic product.
MARKET FEATURES
There has been a tremendous increase in consumption
Australia is rich in energy resources and minerals. It is
expenditures in Australia for the last 10-15 years. It is
the world's largest exporter of coal and diamonds.
predicted that consumption will increase slowly but
Chemistry, electronics, food and mining are among the
steadily in the upcoming period, Australia will stand
leading industries in Australia. Australia, which attaches
stronger compared to other developed countries that
great importance to education as a sector, also conducts
are more affected by the global financial crisis and will
advanced research in the fields of scientists, space
continue to be an attractive country for foreign investors.
technology, medicine, computers and engineering.
The Australian economy is similar to the American
economy. Manufacturing has a share of 14% in the
economy, while mining, agriculture, forestry and banking
INDUSTRIES
The basic sectoral structure of Australia according to the
have a 4% share. data of 2019, the share of the manufacturing industry in
Australia is a relatively small market with a population GDP components is 5.48%, agriculture, forest and fishing
of 25.6 million. It is a country where local products are 2.1%, mining 8.72%, electricity gas and water 2.43%,
imported and competition is very high in the market. construction 7,06% and services are at the rate of 74.21%.
Australia makes about one fifth of its exports to Asia. Japan When the share of the sectors in the gross domestic
buys almost a quarter of Australia's total exports. America, product in Australia is compared with the values of the
on the other hand, is Australia's biggest import source.

ANALYSIS
previous year, it is seen that the mining sector, which is one When the manufacturing industry in general is examined
of the vital sectors for the country's economy, continued in terms of sub-sectors, food, beverage and tobacco sectors
in 2019, when the sector's contribution to GDP continued take the lead in terms of their contribution to GDP. This
in 2019, following the contraction in 2016 and 2017. On is followed by the petro-chemistry and coal sectors and
the other hand, the value of the manufacturing sector in the sub-sectors of machinery and equipment production.
GDP at current prices decreased by 0.4% in 2019 and it is Manufacturing industry implements special industry
seen that the shrinking trend in the sector's share in GDP programs including different instruments in terms of
continued in 2019 as in the previous five years. sub-sectors, and it is noted that new programs focus on
Although Australia is geographically isolated and has innovation and the development of more environmentally
a relatively small population, it is predicted that it will friendly products.
continue to be an attractive and rapidly growing market Despite the relative improvement in the sectoral
with its population approaching 25.7 million and nominal employment level as a result of the support programs
GDP of 1.4 trillion as of the end of January 2020. focused on the manufacturing industry in recent years,
Distribution channels can be created through direct sales, One of the important indicators of trend-based shrinkage
use of distributors or agents, or direct investments / joint in the manufacturing industry in terms of contribution
investments. Companies that want to market their products to GDP; the three manufacturing companies, which are
to Australia generally cooperate with agencies, distributors, subsidiaries of General Motors producing under the brands
franchisees and licensed companies. Ford, Toyota and Holden, have terminated their production
activities in the last few years. As a result of this process,
car production in Australia has completely ceased and the
Manufacturing Industry sector has become dependent on imports.
As a result of the implementation of high tariff and quota
policies until the 1980s in order to develop its domestic
industry, Australia increased its share of the manufacturing Automotive Industry
industry in GDP and provided a significant employment. There was a transition in Australia's automotive
Thanks to the reduced tariffs and other liberal policies manufacturing industry. Ford, Holden and Toyota have
after 1980, the manufacturing industry has gained a more ceased manufacturing in Australia. However they maintain
competitive character and export-oriented growth has been a significant Australian presence through sales and
achieved in the automotive, machinery, pharmaceutical distribution, engineering services and design and product
and similar sectors. development.
While the share of the manufacturing industry in GDP
was 6.65% in 2013, it followed a decreasing trend every
year for the last five years and decreased to 5.48% in
2019. Australia's manufacturing industry policy is mainly
based on increasing business innovation, productivity, and
increasing and strengthening growth opportunities and
competition in international markets. For this purpose, with
the 21st Century Innovation Agenda package launched
in 2009 with a budget of 3.1 billion Australian dollars,
comprehensive policies have been implemented to
develop the innovation system for future sectors such as
nanotechnology, biotechnology and information technology.
Although the vitality of the manufacturing sector in Australia
is seen as the key to the future welfare of Australia, the
problems experienced by the sector are also remarkable.
The high cost structure of the sector arising from the
relatively high transportation costs, energy, labor and The Australian Government’s support regions and
rental costs, causes the Australian manufacturing industry communities affected by the wind-down of the car
to have a harder time competing with the world. manufacturing industry. The transition support provided
through government-funded programs is encouraging. The
Australian, South Australian and Victorian governments
designed complementary transition plans to support
supply chain businesses to plan, re-invest and develop
new capabilities and markets.
Businesses that participated in the Automotive Transition
Scheme, about 75% remain in business, albeit with
reduced workforces. Ford, Toyota and Holden allowed
a 3-year transition to wind down their operations. This
allowed for supply chain businesses to transition and
diversify their business.

ANALYSIS
Natural Resources and Mining

Australia is one of the countries with important mineral
and fuel resources close to the earth and is a country rich
in fossil fuels and uranium. In general, it is among the top
five countries in the world in terms of natural resources,
both in terms of reserves and production and exports. As a
natural result of this position, the mining sector constitutes
the sector that earns the highest export income.
market, and is among the top ten largest countries in

the world in energy production. It is also a net energy
exporter country that exports more than 70% of the
energy it produces. It is also considered as a chance that
Australia has other natural potential riches such as solar
energy, wind, geothermal resources to turn towards a low-
carbon world and to maintain its comparative advantage
in energy production. Natural gas is generally accepted as
Based on the previous data, Australia is the world's a transition fuel to a low carbon economy. Australia has
largest exporter of coal, iron ore, precious metal ores and abundant natural gas reserves with eastern Australian coal
concentrates, and aluminum oxide. It is the second largest seam gas in addition to the extensive reserves off the coast
exporter of aluminum, zinc, tin and liquefied natural gas of Western Australia.
(LNG) and the third largest exporter of copper. Australia
ranks second in the world in terms of accessible iron ore
reserves. In terms of coal reserves, it has the fifth largest The Australian Construction
reserves in the world. Industry
Construction is the third largest industry in Australia for
Steel Industry the number of people it employs and its share in the GDP
(Gross Domestic Product) of the country. Over 1,15 million
The steel industry supply chain accounts for tens of people were employed in construction (it’s 9.0% of all jobs
thousands of jobs nation-wide, with every dollar of steel in Australia). A further 118,800 jobs are projected to be
production generating an additional gross output of $2.30 added by May 2023. This means we will witness a 10%
across the Australian economy. Further, Australia is a global rise in employment in construction.
leader in innovation and cutting-edge products in particular
steel sectors.
Energy and Gas

Australia is among the major supplier countries that
are rich in natural energy resources (uranium, coal and
natural gas), providing energy raw materials to the world
Construction is a huge industry in Australia’s economy.

However, an industry of such big perspectives and with
so many vital tasks to accomplish cannot bypass hurdles
and tribulations. According to the IBISWORLD construction
sector report, there are approximately 363,300 enterprises,
large and small, within the sector, 59% of these enterprises

ANALYSIS
are non-employed private companies and 40% are small The Australian Government has clear long
companies with employment between 1 and 19 people. term these objectives for aviation:
The Australian construction industry is expected to fall by
*A competitive and efficient aviation sector, *A safe,
an estimated 4% in 2020, rebound in 2021 and grow 2.6%
secure and environmentally sustainable aviation sector,
in real terms.
*Ensuring minimum access to essential aviation services.
The total value of construction work completed in the
The Australian Government is committed to working with
country declined by 2.8% year on year (YoY) in the first
state, territory and local governments, and with industry,
three quarters of 2020, according to the Australian Bureau
to transition the aviation sector to a more sustainable long-
of Statistics (ABS). This is attributed to a fall in building
term basis, while avoiding the loss of essential connectivity.
construction activities, which was slightly offset by a
Broad policy areas that the
marginal increase in civil engineering works. Growth in
2021 will be driven by the Australian government's focus
on an infrastructure-led economic revival, through new Australian Government is considering are:
and accelerated infrastructure spending. the industry is 1. Reducing the regulatory burden to reduce costs for
expected to gain further momentum and register annual aviation businesses, encourage greater competition
average growth of 3.4% between 2022-2025, supported and local investment, and lower prices for Australian
by the government's investments on road and rail travellers.
infrastructure projects. 2. Greater local decision making by ensuring state and
local governments have the flexibility and autonomy to
determine local aviation priorities, and respond to the
The Future of Australia’s Aviation changing needs of their communities.
Sector 3. Targeted assistance for critical strategic aviation
infrastructure and services to improve connectivity and
The Australian Government is examining options to
essential service delivery.
further support and strengthen the aviation industry, both
to manage the current impacts of the COVID-19 downturn,
Delivering against these objectives during this period
support the recovery and look at pathways for longer-term
of upheaval and uncertainty will require leadership and
reform.
planning. Based on the Submissions on the Issues Paper
While responding to the immediate COVID-19 crisis, the
and ongoing consultation with the industry, the Australian
Australian Government is also looking ahead, to ensure
Government will release the Five-Year Aviation Plan in 2021.
the aviation sector is on a sustainable long term footing
The Plan will set out a program of longer-term reforms to
once travel bans and border restrictions are lifted. This is
help deliver against these objectives and assist the sector
challenging task, which requires the expertise and input
return to strength and sustainability. Stakeholder feedback
of the sector and those that rely on it.
is welcome on any aspect of aviation policy. However, the
The government is seeking public input to inform a Five-
focus of this Issues Paper and the Five-Year Plan will be
Year Plan, to strengthen and grow the Australian aviation
on the policy responses needed to adapt to the long-term
sector beyond COVID-19.
impacts of COVID-19.
Aviation is central to Australia’s economy and quality of
life. Aviation underpins Australian business (transporting
workers, tourists and high value freight). The sector directly
employed over 90,000 people and contributed $20 billion
to the economy before COVID-19. Furthermore, the sector
indirectly enables the tourism, mining, manufacturing and
higher education sectors.
Source: www.infrastructure.gov.au
Fairs and Fasteners In Australia

Owned by Amtil, and Co-located with Austech, Australian
Manufacturing Week is the largest event focused on all
aspects of engineering and manufacturing being held in
The Government's Five-Year Plan for Aviation Australia in 2022.
The Australian aviation sector was already facing Owned and operated by the Australian Manufacturing
challenges prior to COVID-19, particularly in regional Technology Institute Limited (AMTIL), Australian
Australia. Some airlines, airports and allied aviation Manufacturing Week is an industry exhibition encompassing
businesses have thin margins and high fixed operating all aspects of manufacturing in Australia. Since 2000, AMTIL
costs. Other parts of the sector faced difficulties in attracting has also operated Austech, Australia’s premier advanced
skilled workers. Technology in the sector is evolving quickly, manufacturing and machine tool exhibition. Co-located with
with the potential to generate new commercial, economic Australian Manufacturing Week, Austech is the only show
and social opportunities, if supported by appropriate legal, specifically targeted at the metalworking, machine tool and
regulatory and policy frameworks. ancillary market held in Australia.

ANALYSIS
Exports
Metalliferous ores reached a record high in March,
$16,402m. Driving the increase was iron ore, up 21% and
copper ore up 62%.
T he increase in iron ore was predominantly due to an
increase in quantity exported. Iron ore accounted for 39%
of all Australian merchandise exports in March.
Copper ore recorded its third highest export value on
record at $745m. March is the second month on record
that Australian copper ore has fetched a unit value above
$4.50kg. The recent price strength is demand driven, as
green technologies are significantly more copper intensive.
The increase in gas was led by liquified natural gas up
$326m (12%), with increases also recorded in liquified
butane gas and liquified propane gas.
Austech covers advanced manufacturing products and March 2020 - March 2021
processes including: CNC Machinery / Lathes / Mills,
March 2021 exports are $703m (2%) higher than March
Contract Manufacturing / Precision Machining, Cutting Tool
2020, driven by:
s/ Tooling & Tool Holding, Forming & Fabricating Machines,
• metalliferous ores, up $4,724m (40%)
Plasma / Laser / Waterjet & Ultrasonic Machines, Ancillary
• cereals, up $542m (85%)
equipment suppliers.
Offsetting the increases were non-monetary gold, down
Austech provides a comprehensive exhibition which
$1,664m (-47%), coal, down $1,408m (-29%) and gas,
attracts all of the key metal machinery dealers, ancillary
down $1,376m (-30%).
equipment suppliers and thousands of visitors.
Showcasing 10 Zones: Additive Manufacturing, Air
Top five export destinations - Key country movements:
Technology, Engineering Solutions, Machine Tools
• China increased $1,926m (17%).
& Ancillary Equipment, Weld Solutions, Robotics &
• Japan increased $858m (26%).
Automation, Manufacturing Solutions, Manufacturing
• Singapore increased $188m (10%).
Safety, Digitalisation IoT, Australian Manufacturers Pavilion.
• South Korea increased $117m (5%)
Sydney Build is Australia's leading construction,
• India declined $1m (0%).
architecture and infrastructure expo. Now in its 5th
year, Sydney Build has become the best-attended B2B
Exports to Japan increased driven by metalliferous ores,
construction tradeshow in the whole of Australia. This
up $243m (35%), driven by iron ore, up $288m.
is the only event of its kind to offer 300+ accredited
Despite a decline of $331m in non-monetary gold,
presentations, 500+ exhibitors and incredible networking
exports to Singapore increased overall, with petroleum
opportunities all of Sydney's construction professionals.
and metalliferous ores both up.
Sydney Build EXPO offers a unique platform to network
The increase to South Korea was driven by metalliferous
with thousands of senior-level decision-makers, buyers and
ores, up $347m (41%).
influencers from the building, construction, architecture,
transport, and infrastructure industry.
Sydney Infrastructure Expo features over 500+
exhibitors and 300+ Speakers in 21 Summits across 8
Stages. Sydney Infrastructure is part of the Sydney Build
Expo. This is Australia's largest event for the construction,
architecture, transport and infrastructure industry.
The Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchor
Council (AEFAC) is an industry initiative seeking to enhance
the specification, selection, design and installation
of structural anchors and fasteners in the Australian
construction industry. AEFAC is a consortium made up of
Founding Board Members: namely Swinburne University of
Technology, Leviat, Hilti (Australia), Hobson Engineering Co,
Ramsetreid, Stanley Black & Decker (Powers) and Würth
Australia; and Supporting Members, namely Allthread
Industries, Iccons, Macsim, Simpson Strong-Tie Australia
and United Fasteners Australia.

ANALYSIS
The decline in exports to India was driven by a $188m

decline in non-monetary gold and several other smaller
decreases in non-ferrous metals, dyeing and tanning
materials, and electrical machinery, partially offset by an
increase in coal, up $193m.
Exports to China
Driving the increase to Australia’s largest trading
partner, China:
• metalliferous ores, up $1,325m (15%)

• non-monetary gold, up $218m
• textile fibres, up $117m (60%)
The increase in metalliferous ores to China was driven by

iron ore, up $1,291m to $10,113m, wholly offsetting the
February decline. March’s iron ore increase was primarily
driven by quantity, up 5.25 million tonnes (11%), with unit
value increasing 3%.
Imports 5. Germany declined $2m (0%).

Imports key movements The increase from Japan was driven by road vehicles, up
Imports of goods in March 2021, increased from the $330m (31%), with increases across a range of passenger
revised February 2021, estimate of $24,106m by $3,643m vehicle categories.
(15%) to $27,749m. The increase from Thailand was driven by road vehicles,
specifically larger diesel vehicles used for the transport of
In March 2021: goods.
• Non-monetary gold increased $529m (117%). The increase from the USA was driven by non-monetary
• Petroleum increased $459m (21%). gold, up $245m to $276m, the second highest gold import
• Road vehicles increased $350m (10%). from the USA.
• Electrical machinery, increased $345m (24%). The increase from China was driven by petroleum,
• Medicinal and pharmaceutical products increased, predominantly diesel, up $199m (189%) to claim the
$267m (29%). second highest diesel import from China on record.
The decline from Germany was driven by road vehicles,
Road vehicle imports reached another record high in down $130m (-47%).
March, the second since December 2020. The increase in
March was led by major diesel vehicle categories. Hybrid
vehicles also increased, building on an already strong start Source: The Australian Bureau of Statistics, www.abs.gov.au.
to the March quarter.

Electrical machinery also recorded a record high, led by
an increase in assembled solar arrays and solar cells.
The increase in medicinal and pharmaceutical products
was driven by medicaments, immunological products and
vaccines. Vaccines increased 101% to their highest value
on record, $106m, the majority made up of seasonal flu
vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines.
March 2021 imports are $3,696m (15%) higher than

March 2020, driven by:
• Road vehicles, up $997m (34%).
• Electrical machinery, up $492m (38%).
• Petroleum, up $459m (21%).
Top five source countries:

1. Japan increased $572m (37%).
2. Thailand increased $495m (43%).
3. The USA increased $260m (10%).
4. China increased $189m (3%).

ANALYSIS
Australian Fasteners Export Values

Exported value in Exported value in Exported value in Exported value in Exported value in
Importers
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Total 105286 108313 136588 132073 109224
Indonesia 49674 38522 59495 45258 25160
New Zealand 14725 16340 16229 21213 22003
United States of America 6113 6321 13629 16304 15947
China 2209 4023 3646 5562 8754
Papua New Guinea 5090 6485 6339 6559 5732
Ghana 654 1326 1229 3901 3478
Malaysia 857 1005 884 771 3364
Taiwan 797 1221 1432 1385 2455
India 311 235 1662 3194 1975
Singapore 2803 2846 2000 2072 1783
Thailand 2770 2413 2512 2483 1559
New Caledonia 863 971 863 1750 1451
Botswana 3 0 0 358 1319
Spain 94 17 167 56 914
Germany 407 2377 893 623 894
South Africa 1471 721 701 1249 860
Fiji 1959 2262 1269 1145 799
Panama 270 978 814 337 770
France 175 305 1167 1950 728
Source: ITC

ANALYSIS
Australian Fasteners Import Values

Imported value in Imported value Imported value Imported value Imported value
Exporters
2016 in 2017 in 2018 in 2019 in 2020
Total 419839 521748 585959 567114 534056
China 142493 194495 240723 233592 222019
United States of America 82857 98360 92596 96316 85076
Taipei, Chinese 78334 80611 95880 83551 84885
Germany 21643 24971 33717 32409 28651
Italy 11405 16744 18774 17035 18317
Japan 20536 18717 16215 18984 15984
United Kingdom 9889 11747 12895 10742 10030
France 6520 6255 7914 7904 7122
India 4011 6881 7773 8141 6754
Korea, Republic of 6714 6745 4316 4898 5916
Viet Nam 2611 3283 4416 4118 5119
Sweden 2731 3529 3810 4435 4571
South Africa 644 3132 2487 3889 3855
Canada 2653 3493 3269 3822 3134
Switzerland 1605 3181 3722 3497 3113
Indonesia 1669 6742 2859 2495 2915
Malaysia 3199 2796 2784 2551 2660
Thailand 3120 3039 3063 3300 2395
Spain 1089 2130 2626 1739 2253
Source: ITC

CORPORATE NEWS
Intelligent Multi-Tumbler solution produces absolutely consistent

shot peening results on spring band clips
Quick, efficient and gentle

processing of work piece
batches
products include components for automotive chassis, car
bodies and drivetrains. Besides serving the automotive
industry, the Mubea group also manufactures components
and assemblies for aerospace and home appliances and
offers custom-engineered solutions for other industrial
applications. With over 700 different types Mubea also
markets the worldwide largest range of spring band clips,
generally known as hose clamps. More than one billion of
these hose/pipe union connection elements are produced
at locations in Europe, Asia and North & South-America.
Simulation helps reduce the cycle time

for peening of spring band clips
To make these components, manufactured from high-
strength alloyed tool steel, more resistant against the
constantly changing loads in vehicles, their tensile strength
is improved by shot peening them. For this purpose the
Mubea Automotive Poland sp. zo.o. purchased a second
Rösler shot blast machine. The Multi-Tumbler RMT 70
allows the fully automatic shot peening of spring band
Photo: Mubea Automotive Poland sp. zo.o. clips in batches weighing up to 1,800 kg. A key factor in
the customer’s decision for this machine type was the
The Multi-Tumbler RMT 70, equipped with wear-resistant high
performance turbines, allows the fully automatic shot peening of spring unrivalled geometry of the blast barrel. A simulation of the
band clips. It produces absolutely consistent results in short cycle times work piece behavior in the blast barrel provided valuable
and causes zero rejects. design pointers making sure that the work pieces are
perfectly mixed. This helped shortening the actual peening
time. The unique barrel design also helped prevent any
A leading, globally active automotive supplier increases
the tensile strength of spring band clips by shot
peening. For this purpose the company purchased a second
rejects by work pieces getting stuck and, thus, helped
improve the overall productivity.
Rösler shot blast machine for its plant in Poland. The Multi-
Tumbler RMT 70 shot blast machine, equipped with a High cost efficiency and reduced
highly wear-resistant Rutten high-performance turbine, was requirements for maintenance
designed for fully automatic operation including loading To comply with the strict specifications of Mubea
and discharging of the work pieces. A simulation of the Automotive Poland, the Multi-Tumbler is equipped with a
work piece behavior provided valuable design pointers Long Life Rutten blast turbine with curved throwing blades
making sure that in the actual barrel the work pieces in “Y” shape and an installed power of 30 kW. The precisely
are perfectly mixed. This guarantees the safe and gentle calculated curvature of the blades generates an extremely
processing of the work piece batches and shortens the high throwing speed along with a precise media guidance.
actual peening time. This results in an optimal blasting efficiency. At the same
When it comes to developing and manufacturing of time the turbine requires a lot less energy reducing the
automotive components for lowering weights and reducing energy consumption by up to 25 %. The throwing blades are
CO2 emissions, the worldwide active Mubea group is made from a highly wear- resistant alloy, and their special
without any doubt one of the global leaders. The company’s “Y” design allows using both blade sides. For this reason

CORPORATE NEWS
– depending on the used blast media – the Rutten

high performance turbines achieve a 10 to 16 times
higher uptime compared to conventional blast turbines.
This results in a significant increase of the equipment
availability and drastically lower costs for maintenance.
An automation concept that is

precisely tuned to the customer’s
requirements
To completely automate the shot peening process, the
shot blast machine was equipped with a special work
piece loading system that includes a weighing cell and
the required software integration. This allows calculating
the optimum batch weight during the automatic work
piece load operation. The PLC adapts the shot peening
time to the actual weight of the respective work piece
batch. Throughout the peening operation the barrel is
completely sealed with a lid. The barrel and turbine RPM
are automatically adjusted with frequency inverters. All
these features, combined with the optimum mixing of
the work pieces in the barrel, make sure that absolutely
consistent, repeatable peening results are achieved in
surprisingly short cycle times. Of course, the continuous
monitoring of all critical process parameters also
contributes to the process safety and stability.
The blast media recycling and cleaning system is
adapted to the overall system and guarantees the
consistently high blast media quality required for the
shot peening process.
For over 80 years the privately owned Rösler

Oberflächentechnik GmbH has been actively
engaged in the field of surface preparation and
surface finishing. As global market leader we
offer a comprehensive portfolio of equipment,
consumables and services around the mass
finishing and shot blasting technologies for
a wide spectrum of different industries. Our
range of about 15,000 consumables, developed
in test centers located all over the world,
specifically serves our customers for resolving
their individual finishing needs. Under the
brand name AM Solutions we offer numerous
equipment solutions and services in the area of
additive manufacturing/3D printing. Last-but-not-
least, as our central training center the Rösler
Academy offers practical, hands-on seminars to
the subjects mass finishing and shot blasting,
lean management and additive manufacturing.
Besides the German manufacturing locations
in Untermerzbach/Memmelsdorf and Bad
Staffelstein/Hausen the Rösler group has a global
network of 15 manufacturing/sales branches and
150 sales agents.

BRAZILIAN NEWS
Sergio Milatias
Editor, Revista do Parafuso
(The Fastener Brazil Magazine)
milatias@revistadoparafuso.com
Brazilian automotive production

dropped 32%
After start 2020 with predicts to overcome 3 million units it finished
the year as the 2nd worst result among in a list with the 20 biggest
producer countries worldwide
A fter the recession 2015-2016, the last 3

years were economic recovery in Brazil,
unfortunately, it was up to Covid to do the
Countries
WORLD AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION - TOP 20
2019 2020 Variation
dirty work. However, the pandemic not af- 1° China 25.720.665 25.225.242 -2,00%
fected just there, as we will see next. 2° USA 10.880.019 8.822.399 -19,00%
Specially analysing about the automotive 3° Japan 9.684.298 8.067.557 -17,00%
sector - one of the propeller springs on fas-
tener manufacture - Brazil until had living a 4° Germany 4.661.328 3.742.454 -24,00%
better economic moment. During the 2019 5° India 4.516.017 3.394.446 -25,00%
year his production was 2.984.988 motor 6° South Korea 3.950.617 3.506.774 -11,00%
vehicles, a rise of +2.2% comparing with
7° Mexico 3.986.794 3.176.600 -21,00%
2018. At percentage, the result was the
biggest among in a list containing the 20 8° Spain 2.822.355 2.268.185 -20,00%
biggest countries from the sector, in which 9° Brazil 2.944.988 2.014.055 -32,00%
17 produced above more than one million 10° Russia 1.719.784 1.435.335 -17,00%
at 2019, fell 15 at last year.
To Brazilians all perspectives were to final- 11° Thailand 2.013.710 1.427.074 -29,00%
ly 2020 overcoming 3 million of unit barrier 12° Canada 1.916.585 1.376.623 -28,00%
and get closer or overcome the 2014 result 13° France 2.202.460 1.316.371 -39,00%
that was 3.146.386 vehicles produced.
During the last year China (1º) also got
14° Turkey 1.461.244 1.297.878 -11,00%
negative result in his automotive produc- 15° Czech Republic 1.433.963 1.159.151 -19,00%
tion, but just -2% (25,225,242 units), while 16° UK 1.381.405 987.044 -29,00%
the best result was in Iran (18º) was +7%
17° Slovakia 1.100.000 985.000 -11,00%
(880,997 units). The worst results hit Brazil,
with -32% (9º) and Indonesia (20º), a fall off 18° Iran 821.060 880.997 7,00%
-46% (691,286). 19° Italy 915.305 777.165 -15,00%
When this article was writing the lo- 20° Indonesia 1.286.848 691.286 -46,00%
cal automotive production on Q1 closed
with 597,7 thousand units. That result Sources: www.oica.net / www.anfavea.com.br
was +1.99% comparing Q1 2020 (585,9 World Automotive Production - TOP 20 (schedule)
thousand), but -13,35% than the Q1 2019
(697,8 thousand) and -14.64% comparing
with 2018 (700,2 thousand).

BRAZILIAN NEWS
Inox-Par has got 11% growth

average and search partners out of
Brazil
With more 35 years of activities, the company is a stainless-steel
fasteners expert, until at his own name
T ranslating to Portuguese language, “stainless steel”

means “aço inoxidável”, however is quite common hear
Brazilians pronouncing simply as "inox", such as a nick

name. Normally, when someone refers to fasteners them

use the word “parafuso”.
So, joining a combination of some words, in 1986 was
founded the Inox-Par Industry and Commerce Ltd. Current-
ly, the Inox-Par has more than 70 direct employees and 30
indirect, his operates in his industrial and storage unit has
more than 5,000m² space, located 10 minutes distant
from the International Airport São Paulo, Brazil.
Co-founder and Commercial Operations Director Inox-
Par, Eduardo Lopes told that company has a mixed activity, Eduardo Lopes, front of Inox-Par Company
acting as manufacturer and importer, mainly stainless-steel
fastener. "We have gotten growth 11% average from the last years.
So, during the most important fasteners shows around However, as the Inox-Par can go still further, the way for
the world is each more common to find the Inox-Par exec- us can be to get some international companies from Asia,
utives attending on searching good supplier partners, to Europe, or North America, to form alliances to let us a rise
increase his operates to distribution through the Inox-Par on operations and good results, not just in Brazil, but also
efficiency system on the big and diversified market existing on your South America neighbours, especially after has
in Brazil, mainly on energy, windows frame, and industries got greats results even during the pandemic, that make
from food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sector, with high- us believe a big and fast expansion from the Q3 2021”,
light to solar energy, that, currently, has keeping share at told Lopes.
more than 35% from all Inox-Par business. Source: www.inoxpar.com.br ,eduardo@inoxpar.com.br.
Fastener press machines import

taxes has felling to zero
Among the products lines able to make fasteners there
are bolts, screws, rivets, pins, and similar pieces from
common metal wires with maximum cutting diameter
between 5 and 10mm, with 2 forming stages, stamping
force between 22 and 70 tonnes, length maximum cut
between 54 and 230mm, maximum extraction between
38 and 102mm, with production capacity from120 to 350
ppm. The same text includes nuts, too.
The current Brazilian economic officials have been more
favourable to fall barriers, such as import machinery to
use by local fastener industries, mainly because of almost
P ublished in the Brazilian Official Diary (Diário Oficial da

União) since 02/17/2021, one of most recent reducing
import taxes from Brazilian Government, also, involves
non-existence from similar machines in Brazil.
Source: https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/resolucao-gecex-n-155-
press machines to manufacture fasteners and special de-11-de-fevereiro-de-2021-303795062
parts.

BRAZILIAN NEWS
Fastener export/import on Q1 2020

and 2021
The Brazilian currency depreciation could have been the cause
to exports rise on volumes, but fell on revenue; instead, the
imports rise.
D uring the first month 2021

the Brazilian fastener import
achieved US$52.27 million, with
12,293.09 tonnes on volumes. In
February were US$ 54.31 million,
12,638.75 tonnes. Closing the
Q1, March achieved US$ 121.28
million, 25,624.64 tonnes.
So, the last Q1 2021 total were
US$ 227.86 million, 53.81%
bigger than US$ 148.14 million
from 2020 and 50,556.48 tonnes,
60.66% above the 31,467.34
tonnes imported last year.
The 2021 export in January
were US$ 8,74 million, with
volumes total at 2,258.77 tonnes.
February were US$ 9,19 million, The last Q1 2021 total exports had got revenue of US$ 31.07 million, but 4.5%
2,202.12 tonnes, ending March less than US$ 32.54 million from 2020, and volumes of 8,211.08 tonnes, a rise 56%
with US$ 4,4 million, 1,491.42 on compare with 5,267.47 tonnes from Q1 2020, a resulting from high depreciation
tonnes. from the real, the Brazilian currency.

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JAPANESE NEWS
By Shun Otsuki
President § Editor in Chief
KINSAN Fastener News,
ohtsuki@neji-bane.jp
www.neji-bane.jp
Metalnics lightweight and heat resistant

CFRTP bolt
M etalnics (Aich) introduced CFRTP
bolts that are lightweight and
have excellent heat resistance at
can contribute to static electricity
countermeasures. It has many
features such as non-magnetism,
"Nagoya Manufacturing World 2021" corrosion resistance, and chemical
(April 7-9, Port Messe Nagoya). resistance. The molding method is
CFRTP bolts are bolts molded by injection molding and there is no
CFRTP using PEEK, a thermoplastic secondary cutting process.
resin, as the base material of carbon The company imports and sells
fiber reinforced plastic. CFRTP bolts from Europe. The lineup
It weighs about one-sixth that of is M4 to M6 sizes of countersunk
metal fasteners and is about 50% screws (DIN991). Bolt (DIN912) M3
stronger than resin fasteners. It also to M6 sizes. M4 to M6 of the nut
has excellent heat resistance (about (DIN934).
250 degrees), high conductivity, and
Vibration-resistant ActiveX developed by

Yamazaki Active
Y amazaki Active (Nagano
Prefecture) exhibited at the 12th
"Vibration Technology Exhibition"
At the exhibition booth, they said,
"Even if a big impact is applied, it
absorbs the impact and does not
(March 17-18, Pacifico Yokohama) sink the seat surface. By appealing
and introduced the anti-loosening the feature that can suppress and
bolts, nuts and washers "ActiveX". reduce the vibration that causes
ActiveX is a bolt / nut product slack, it prevents the slack of other
that has a uniquely shaped skirt companies. We can differentiate
on the head to provide a high anti- ourselves from our products. "
loosening effect. ActiveX is being adopted in fields
This product has a mechanism to with a lot of vibration such as
create an expanded internal space construction machinery and forging
in the skirt and absorb vibrations machinery, and it is said that M36
and shocks by elastic deformation. products for forging machinery
It does not require a double nut are currently the largest size in
and can be used over and over practical use.
again. NAS3350 standard and
Junker type vibration test data are
also released. In addition to bolts,
nuts, and cap bolts, the company
also has a lineup of washer types
that can be attached to standard
bolts to add ActiveX functions.

JAPANESE NEWS
Nitto Seiko develops medical

magnesium for implant materials
N itto Seiko (Kyoto Prefecture) has

succeeded in developing "Medical
biosoluble high-purity magnesium" that has
been jointly researched and developed with
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and
University of Toyama with the support of Kyoto
Prefecture. They filed a patent application for
the world's first technology.
Magnesium, which has been attracting
attention as a medical implant, has a problem
that it dissolves in a living body for a very
short period of time and disappears before
the treatment of the affected area.
In the joint research, they developed a
pure magnesium material that can control
the period of dissolution and absorption in
the living body, and technically established
that it can be used for specific implant parts.
According to the company, it is the world's first
technology to control the dissolution period
using pure magnesium.
The pure magnesium produced in this
research succeeded in reducing the total
amount of impurity elements such as Al, Zn,
and Pb to 0.05% or less of the weight by using
their unique metal refining technology.
Unlike magnesium alloys, it is pure
magnesium with a purity of 99.95% or higher,
so it has extremely high affinity for living
organisms and can be expected to be applied
to implant products with excellent biosafety.
It is unlikely to affect imaging by X-ray
imaging in the medical field, and it is easy to
observe the imaging site because there is little
difference in X-ray transmittance from bone
and body fluid.
Due to the characteristics of magnesium
material, which is stronger than resin and
softer than titanium alloy and stainless alloy, it
has the advantage of being easy to process into
an implant shape that matches the patient's
treatment site.
I n the future, the company will proceed with
preparations such as approval of medical
devices in order to introduce medical implants
using the same material to the market.
Intramedullary nails, screws, bone plates, etc.
can be expected to be applied. It eliminates
the need for implant removal surgery after
osteosynthesis, which was previously required
for metal implant surgery, and can reduce the
burden on patients.

JAPANESE NEWS
Shibaura Institute of Technology

and The University of Edinburgh
develop technology to detect loose
bolts with ultrasonic waves
A research group led by Professor Naoki Hosoya of the

Department of Functional Engineering at Shibaura
Institute of Technology (Tokyo) and Dr. Francesco Giorgio-
results, it was found that when the object is hit and
vibrated, the natural vibration of the vibration mode type
at the tip of the bolt increases when the bolt is tightened,
Serchi of the Faculty of Engineering at The University of and decreases when the bolt loosens.
Edinburgh (UK) has developed a method that can detect It was confirmed that there was a clear relationship
loose bolts by measuring ultrasonic vibrations. between the natural frequency of the bolt tip and the axial
force, and it was shown that the frequency decreased as
the axial force decreased. In past experiments, they have
succeeded in associating the relationship between the
natural frequency and the axial force by hitting the head
side of the bolt.
Professor Hosoya of the research group majoring in
vibration and acoustics said, "Technically, it is possible to
measure by completely non-contact using a pulse laser,
but in terms of cost, this hammering inspection is a highly
practical method."
In the future, they are also aiming to realize remote
Accidents caused by loose bolts have occurred in all fields measurement and automation, and they are also starting
such as infrastructure, airplanes, and vehicles, but the joint development with companies.
technology to detect looseness has not been completely
established. There is a human tapping sound test as a
conventional method, but it depends largely on the skill
level, and it can only be judged
by the level of sound that can
be heard by humans. There
is also a problem that such
skilled workers are lacking.
The developed method
measures and quantifies the
slightest vibration when a bolt
is hit with a hammer with an
accelerometer, and can detect
even the slightest looseness
that cannot be detected by the
tapping sound inspection.
If it can be put into practical
use, it will be possible to
inspect at low cost with
a general-purpose test
device without relying on
the proficiency level of the
inspector. Since there is no
new device to be added to the
bolted joint, it is also a great
feature that the existing joint
can be inspected.
According to the research

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AUTOMOTIVE
New Passenger
Car Registrations
European Union
Passenger car registrations:
+24.4% four months into 2021;
+218.6% in April
B russels, 19 May 2021 – In April 2021, new car reg-

istrations surged by 218.6% in the European Union
because of last year’s low base of comparison. Despite
this big percentage increase, last month’s sales volume
was almost 300,000 units lower than that recorded in
April 2019.
New passenger car registrations in the EU
In April 2021, new car registrations surged by 218.6% in

the European Union because of last year’s low base of
comparison due to coronavirus restrictions. Indeed, de-
spite this big percentage increase, last month’s sales vol-
ume was almost 300,000 units lower than that recorded
in April 2019. Many markets across the EU region posted
double- or even triple-digit percentage gains in April. Italy
recorded the biggest uplift (+3,276.8%) of the major mar-
kets, followed by Spain (+1,787.9%). France (+568.8%)
and Germany (+90.0%) also showed strong gains com-
pared to last year.
From January to April 2021, EU demand for passen-
ger cars increased by 24.4% to reach 3.4 million units
registered in total, with the last two months providing a
substantial boost. Looking at the four largest markets,
Italy and France posted the biggest gains (up 68.4% and
51.0% respectively). At the same time, positive April results
brought the cumulative performances of Spain (+18.8%)
and Germany (+7.8%) into positive territory for the first
time this year.

AUTOMOTIVE
NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS BY MARKET

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS BY MARKET
EUROPEAN UNION1 + EFTA + UK
EUROPEAN UNION1 + EFTA + UK
April April %Change Jan-Apr Jan-Apr %Change

2021 2020 21/20 2021 2020 21/20
AUSTRIA 22,296 11,220 +98.7 85,818 65,900 +30.2
BELGIUM 37,192 5,296 +602.3 156,429 132,712 +17.9
BULGARIA 2,400 824 +191.3 7,984 6,751 +18.3
CROATIA 4,147 1,077 +285.1 14,621 11,078 +32.0
CYPRUS 925 234 +295.3 3,671 3,175 +15.6
CZECH REPUBLIC 18,976 10,679 +77.7 68,510 60,873 +12.5
DENMARK 15,525 10,198 +52.2 59,418 59,045 +0.6
ESTONIA 2,395 824 +190.7 8,123 6,471 +25.5
FINLAND 8,840 5,981 +47.8 36,819 34,253 +7.5
FRANCE 140,426 20,997 +568.8 582,217 385,676 +51.0
GERMANY 229,650 120,840 +90.0 886,102 822,202 +7.8
GREECE 10,198 2,434 +319.0 33,637 23,824 +41.2
HUNGARY 10,521 6,176 +70.4 42,714 38,847 +10.0
IRELAND 7,164 343 +1,988.6 55,205 50,138 +10.1
ITALY 145,033 4,295 +3,276.8 592,181 351,703 +68.4
LATVIA 1,396 683 +104.4 4,838 4,553 +6.3
LITHUANIA 3,613 1,378 +162.2 11,227 12,106 -7.3
LUXEMBOURG 4,327 1,192 +263.0 16,783 13,104 +28.1
NETHERLANDS 23,846 15,322 +55.6 104,497 118,375 -11.7
POLAND 40,149 15,239 +163.5 158,014 122,875 +28.6
PORTUGAL 14,809 2,749 +438.7 45,848 48,031 -4.5
ROMANIA 6,862 4,321 +58.8 27,624 32,300 -14.5
SLOVAKIA 6,787 3,424 +98.2 22,189 22,390 -0.9
SLOVENIA 4,281 1,846 +131.9 20,572 16,354 +25.8
SPAIN 78,595 4,163 +1,787.9 264,655 222,866 +18.8
SWEDEN 21,873 18,916 +15.6 112,743 85,057 +32.5
EUROPEAN UNION (EU) 862,226 270,651 +218.6 3,422,439 2,750,659 +24.4
EU142 759,774 223,946 +239.3 3,032,352 2,412,886 +25.7
EU123 102,452 46,705 +119.4 390,087 337,773 +15.5
ICELAND 781 374 +108.8 2,870 2,856 +0.5
NORWAY 13,166 7,425 +77.3 49,475 39,783 +24.4
SWITZERLAND 22,054 9,382 +135.1 78,551 64,834 +21.2
EFTA 36,001 17,181 +109.5 130,896 107,473 +21.8
UNITED KINGDOM 141,583 4,321 +3,176.6 567,108 487,878 +16.2
TOTAL (EU + EFTA + UK) 1,039,810 292,153 +255.9 4,120,443 3,346,010 +23.1
WESTERN EUROPE
(EU14 + EFTA + UK) 937,358 245,448 +281.9 3,730,356 3,008,237 +24.0
SOURCE: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATIONS

NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS BY MANUFACTURER
AUTOMOTIVE
NEW PASSENGER CAR REGISTRATIONS BY MANUFACTURER

EUROPEAN UNION + EFTA + UK
April Jan-Apr
%Share Units %Change %Share Units %Change
'21 '20 2021 2020 21/20 '21 '20 2021 2020 21/20
VW Group 27.0 29.2 280,262 85,333 +228.4 25.5 26.5 1,051,124 888,269 +18.3
VOLKSWAGEN 11.6 12.7 120,627 36,971 +226.3 11.0 11.7 451,798 390,028 +15.8
SKODA 5.5 7.5 56,799 21,927 +159.0 5.3 5.6 218,920 186,144 +17.6
AUDI 5.5 5.2 57,438 15,269 +276.2 5.2 5.3 212,952 176,088 +20.9
SEAT2 3.8 2.9 39,015 8,542 +356.7 3.4 3.5 141,412 115,797 +22.1
PORSCHE 0.6 0.8 5,886 2,422 +143.0 0.6 0.6 24,193 18,539 +30.5
OTHERS 0.0 0.1 497 202 +146.0 0.0 0.0 1,849 1,673 +10.5
STELLANTIS 21.7 16.9 226,000 49,328 +358.2 21.7 20.1 895,328 672,776 +33.1
PEUGEOT 6.8 5.2 70,361 15,103 +365.9 6.9 6.0 285,537 201,276 +41.9
OPEL/VAUXHALL 4.3 4.1 45,125 12,004 +275.9 4.3 4.4 177,741 146,338 +21.5
FIAT 4.4 2.9 45,317 8,424 +438.0 4.2 3.9 174,320 130,376 +33.7
CITROEN 4.1 3.6 42,700 10,431 +309.4 4.1 3.9 169,666 130,296 +30.2
JEEP 1.1 0.6 11,791 1,621 +627.4 1.1 0.8 46,913 27,941 +67.9
LANCIA/CHRYSLER 0.5 0.0 5,154 112 +4,501.8 0.4 0.4 18,169 12,838 +41.5
DS 0.3 0.3 3,319 921 +260.4 0.3 0.4 13,185 14,004 -5.8
ALFA ROMEO 0.2 0.2 1,931 654 +195.3 0.2 0.3 8,452 8,821 -4.2
OTHERS 0.0 0.0 302 58 +420.7 0.0 0.0 1,345 886 +51.8
RENAULT Group 8.1 9.8 83,916 28,763 +191.7 8.4 8.9 344,285 297,092 +15.9
RENAULT 5.3 6.3 54,994 18,550 +196.5 5.5 6.1 225,785 202,880 +11.3
DACIA 2.7 3.4 28,590 10,032 +185.0 2.9 2.8 117,484 93,212 +26.0
ALPINE 0.0 0.0 152 38 +300.0 0.0 0.0 523 293 +78.5
LADA 0.0 0.0 180 143 +25.9 0.0 0.0 493 707 -30.3
BMW Group 7.4 8.8 76,740 25,774 +197.7 7.4 7.3 303,413 242,749 +25.0
BMW 5.8 7.4 60,623 21,668 +179.8 5.9 5.9 243,141 196,233 +23.9
MINI 1.5 1.4 16,117 4,106 +292.5 1.5 1.4 60,272 46,516 +29.6
HYUNDAI Group 7.5 6.4 78,495 18,808 +317.3 7.3 7.2 300,529 240,684 +24.9
KIA 4.1 3.3 42,408 9,678 +338.2 3.8 3.7 156,220 122,705 +27.3
HYUNDAI 3.5 3.1 36,087 9,130 +295.3 3.5 3.5 144,309 117,979 +22.3
TOYOTA Group 6.2 5.6 64,818 16,418 +294.8 6.3 6.0 260,934 201,101 +29.8
TOYOTA 5.9 5.4 61,128 15,733 +288.5 6.0 5.6 245,308 187,052 +31.1
LEXUS 0.4 0.2 3,690 685 +438.7 0.4 0.4 15,626 14,049 +11.2
DAIMLER 6.3 5.7 65,138 16,712 +289.8 6.0 5.9 248,962 197,731 +25.9
MERCEDES 5.9 5.6 61,809 16,314 +278.9 5.8 5.8 237,295 193,822 +22.4
SMART 0.3 0.1 3,329 398 +736.4 0.3 0.1 11,667 3,909 +198.5
FORD 4.9 5.1 50,676 15,038 +237.0 5.1 5.3 208,721 175,886 +18.7
VOLVO CAR CORP. 2.4 3.2 24,689 9,335 +164.5 2.7 2.4 112,770 81,400 +38.5
NISSAN 1.9 1.5 19,598 4,338 +351.8 2.4 2.7 97,221 91,610 +6.1
JAGUAR LAND
ROVER Group 1.8 0.6 18,344 1,852 +890.5 1.6 1.6 65,435 52,202 +25.3
LAND ROVER 1.3 0.3 13,629 999 +1,264.3 1.2 1.1 50,392 36,707 +37.3
JAGUAR 0.5 0.3 4,715 853 +452.8 0.4 0.5 15,043 15,495 -2.9
MAZDA 1.3 1.1 13,855 3,127 +343.1 1.2 1.2 47,788 39,305 +21.6
MITSUBISHI 0.6 1.4 6,228 4,092 +52.2 0.6 1.1 23,020 36,702 -37.3
HONDA 0.5 0.4 5,532 1,067 +418.5 0.5 0.7 19,415 23,491 -17.4
Source: ACEA MEMBERS
Source: www.acea.be

22. Uluslararası Pencere, Panjur, Cephe Sistemleri ve
Aksesuarları, Profil, Üretim Teknolojileri ve Makineleri, Yalıtım
Malzemeleri, Hammadde ve Tamamlayıcı Ürünler Fuarı
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Accessories, Profile, Production Technologies and Machinery, Insulation
Materials, Raw Materials and Auxiliary Products Fair
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Aksesuarları Sistemleri
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Facade Systems and and Closing
Accessories Systems
11. Uluslararası Cam Ürünleri ve Uygulamaları,

Üretim - İşleme Teknolojileri ve Makineleri,
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13. Uluslararası Kapı, Kepenk, Kilit, Panel,

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13th International Door, Shutter, Lock, Panel,
Board, Partition Systems and Accessories Fair
3- 6 Kasım / November 2021

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SECTOR NEWS
World Steel in Figures

2021
The World Steel Association has published the 2021 edition of World Steel
in Figures. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of steel
industry activities, stretching from crude steel production to apparent steel
use, from indications of global steel trade flows to iron ore production and
trade.
E dwin Basson, Director General, worldsteel,

said, ‘We have said many times that the steel
industry is at the heart of the global economy
and equally so at the core of our sustainable
modern society. Despite the influence of the
pandemic, through its different regional impacts,
the global steel industry was fortunate to end
2020 with only a minor contraction in steel
demand. Steel use in China expanded while
it contracted in the rest of the world. We look
forward to normalisation in demand during
2021, owing to steady progress on vaccines and
changed behaviour in the global society.
We believe that the pandemic has accelerated
some key trends, which will bring about shifts in
steel demand. The steel industry will see exciting
opportunities from rapid developments through
digitisation and automation, infrastructure
initiatives, reorganisation of urban centres and
energy transformation.’
World crude steel production 1950 to 2020 (million tonnes

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