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Following our recent news post about our new banding products, we thought it would only make sense to comprise a list of our top banding tools, for all your banding needs! Here at BS Fixings, we stock and manufacture the highest quality banding tools, designed to be durable and of excellent value for money. We have a variety of banding...

When it comes to household repairs or larger construction projects, we all know that finding the right screws and nails to bond your materials together is a difficult process, especially when each accessory has to fit your power tool. However, nowadays there is an alternative solution that many of us, including our team at BS Fixings, have grown to love...

We are now in the peak of Spring, and Summer is only around the corner which only means one thing, all the birds are out. As much as birds tweeting in the morning is a peaceful and relaxing sound, they can become a nuisance in your building or outside areas. Here at BS Fixings, we not only specialise in fixings...

Galvanised wire is most commonly used for tying and lacing purposes and is used in several industries including construction, agriculture, telecommunication, and more. In the construction industry, galvanised wire is largely used for tying reinforcement bars and insulation, but it is not limited to this, this wire type can be used for a wide range of tying needs including packaging...

If you work in construction or are partial to a DIY project, steel banding can come in very handy. Here at BS Fixings, we supply a wide variety of high-quality products, from fixings and fasteners to home and garden tools, but most importantly we are specialists when it comes to stainless steel. Stainless steel is a very common metal used...

Our staff at BS Fixings are always interested to see the different ways in which sign banding is being used. We recently spotted some banding similar to the banding sold by BS Fixings being used in the Alps. We must admit our first thought was, “What a fantastic view!”, but we could not help but notice the sign being held...

There are different grades that can be assigned to stainless steel, depending on its properties. Magnetism is a common attribute found in certain grades. Here we will cover which grades are magnetic and how magnetism affects the steel. If an alloy is arranged in a martensitic or ferritic structure and contains iron, the steel is magnetic. An austenitic structure causes...

We are very excited to see our stainless steel sculpting wire has been used on national television. The talented artist Robin Wight has recently made an amazing sculpture in Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire to commemorate the people who donate organs each year. The project was showcased on The One Show on 22nd March 2022. The segment covered a moving ceremony in...

Here at BS Fixings, we are delighted to learn that our sign banding products have been used to create beautiful flower displays all around Liverpool One. The flower displays were created by Poppy Belle Florals who specialise in luxury floral designs and commercial installations. They are known for working with a number of celebrities including Jonathan Ross, Stacey Solomon, and...