In today's interconnected global marketplace, the prevalence of counterfeit products poses a significant threat to industries, including manufacturing. Alarmingly, counterfeit versions of MiniTec's Powerlock fastenings have infiltrated the market, posing significant risks to safety and quality. These imitation products not only misrepresent their origins but also compromise on quality and safety standards.

Magnus Wrigell has assumed the position of CEO at Industrilas Sweden, the largest hub within the Industrilas Group. He succeeds Stefan Karlsson, who retires after nine years as CEO.

Rotor Clip has received the Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award. This certificate is awarded to suppliers who consistently demonstrate excellence in service and delivery performance, meeting or exceeding Caterpillar's stringent standards for product quality and on-time delivery.

Cooke Brothers offers a cut-to-length service to help door manufacturers, joiners, architectural ironmongers and professionals in the door trade achieve a perfect finish on continuous hinges - and even better, the service is free.

JET PRESS has established itself as a premier provider of contract manufacturing services, specialising in the production of high-quality metal and plastic parts. Serving a diverse range of industries - including automotive, aerospace, medical, military, furniture and toys - the company's UK-based facilities are equipped to handle projects of any scale, from small bespoke runs to large-volume production.

TECHSiL and DOPAG UK have joined forces to offer FIPFG foam gaskets as a contract manufacturing service. Customers benefit from the high flexibility, comprehensive expertise and personal consulting. The new service includes everything in the production of foam gaskets: from material tests, sampling and prototypes to small quantities and large series.

HB Fuller has acquired ND Industries, a leading provider of specialty adhesives and fastener locking and sealing solutions serving customers in the automotive, electronics, aerospace and other industries.

TR Chai Yi Precision Fastenings Manufacturing, now part of the Trifast group of companies, is celebrating the launch of its Chinese manufacturing facility in the key industrial city of Dongguan, within the Guangdong Province, capitalising on years of increasing demand in the region.

Intertronics has completed a four-day cycling challenge to raise money for homelessness charity Emmaus Oxford. Smashing its initial 500-mile target by day two, the company went on to cycle more than 900 miles between July 15 and 18.

Nord-Lock washers are now certified as 'Technology for Promotion of Utilisation' (TPU), an unrivalled position in database of NETIS certified technologies. Of all the bolting solutions registered in the NETIS database, the Nord-Lock washer is the only one that has gotten the upgraded certification status.