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Wire is the word here at BS Fixings right now as representatives from our company are at Dusseldorf WIRE 2018, the world’s premier wire trade fair (Hall 14, Stand B59). One of the most important uses of stainless steel wire is for TIG welding and, as this type requires more practice than ARC or MIG welding in […]

Most parts of the country have been experiencing a bit of welcome warmer weather at long last but this means that there is no longer any excuse for putting off those vital gardening jobs! As well as making your property look a whole lot better, gardening is healthy, fun and educational so why not get […]

Stainless steel has many physical qualities but is also an extremely aesthetic material. Here are four of the finest pieces of stainless steel art on the planet today… Man of Steel This imposing, 30m-high piece celebrates the discovery of stainless steel 100 years ago and is a good likeness of Harry Brearley, who perfected the […]

For centuries, rivets have been allowing human invention and imagination to reach ever higher and further. Though small and unassuming, the components are crucial to many thousands of applications, from building skyscrapers and ships to making vehicles and renovating homes. A rivet is a fastener that is used to provide a strong, secure hold between […]

Our news feature this week focuses on the revolutionary GO-100 rivet gun from Goebel. To complement our specially-made video, here is the BS Fixings step-by-step guide on using this remarkable tool. Drilling. The first step involves drilling holes in the pieces of material which are to be joined together. It is essential that these two […]

The recent heavy winds and unexpected snowfall have meant that sign fixing and other banding needs have become glaringly apparent. As part of our comprehensive selection of stainless steel, we are proud to supply Bandfix products, created by our parent company BS Stainless. Used extensively across a multitude of industries, Bandfix is guaranteed to provide […]

The structural benefits of using screw ties are many and that is what has enabled them to become such an ubiquitous part of construction in the modern age. When choosing such components, it is essential that their quality can be completely relied upon as they play such an important role in the stability and therefore […]

  The Springtime is one of the nicest seasons, especially if you are a lover of nature. Winter is almost over and you will soon notice the dawn and dusk chorus of birds bringing out all of their vocal tricks. But if that chorus seems to be a little bit too close to home, it […]

They say in business that there’s only one measure of success: you get repeat customers. This is certainly true for BS Fixings and indeed we maintain and always form new, lasting connections with our customers. In our humble opinion, there just isn’t enough of that good old-fashioned customer-always-comes-first attitude and so we always try to […]