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Lots of our customers follow us on social media but did you know that BS Fixings can also be found on eBay? For those customers who prefer to use this method of purchasing from us, we have created a portfolio of carefully-chosen items from our ever-growing collection of quality stainless steel products. The range of BS Fixings products available on...

Summertime is DIY time; the warm weather means that you can get outside and enjoy fixing, building and repairing to your heart's content. BS Fixings offer everything you need to achieve professional, lasting results so check out our top 5 DIY products for this season. Stainless Steel Woodscrews. Whether its a full-on project like building a shed or a quick...

Members of the BS Fixings team joined with our parent company BS Stainless last weekend for the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce annual Dragon Boat Challenge. It was a great opportunity for us to get together and try out our teamwork skills; everyone had an amazing, but tiring, time! Dragon boat racing is an ancient Chinese custom, dating back more...

In March this year, US President Donald Trump said that he intended to impose a 25% tariff on steel along with a 10% tariff on aluminium. Despite warnings that these levies would cause a transatlantic trade war, they have now been imposed on Canada, Mexico and the EU, all of which were previously granted exemptions. Liam Fox. the International Trade Secretary...

Many parts of the UK have been experiencing plenty of sunshine recently but you know what that means... plenty of rain to come! If your guttering isn't up to the job, you could be faced with costly repair work in the event of a blockage. A crucial part of an efficient guttering system is the rise/fall bracket; here is the BS...

Making sure you have the right tools for the job is essential before you start work; it will save you time and money (and a lot of frustration!). There are crucial differences between stainless steel fixings and fastenings that must be understood and one of these is the difference between set bolts and screws. With our quick guide below, you can’t go...

Stainless steel or galvanized steel: which do you need? If you’re not sure than don’t panic as many people aren’t quite sure even of what the difference is, let alone which is the correct one to choose. Luckily, you have got your trusty BS Fixings team looking out for you and here is our easy-does-it guide through the metal maze...

Though it may look pretty much the same at first glance, the aluminium foil supplied by BS Fixings is a long way from the tin foil that’s in your kitchen cupboard. Technologically advanced and designed for a range of applications, this is the ultimate aluminium foil and you can purchase it today from BS Fixings at the most competitive market...

Used to convey an array of information from assistance and warnings to directions and advertisements, signs surround us every day. Whatever the purpose of the sign, it is important that it is securely fixed to its post, ensuring durability, safety and maximum effectiveness and visibility. Basically the aim of the product is to hold the sign and band it securely...