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Along with BS Stainless, our parent company, BS Fixings is the UK’s leading supplier of all types of wire. Here we present our guide to the most common types of wire that we supply to our customers, who span across the spectrum of industry. Sculpting Wire. Though essentially an industrial component, stainless steel wire is […]

Even if you’re much of a morning person (and who is?!), you can’t fail to appreciate the early hours during summer. Sunrises are as eye-catching as they get and the soundtrack is provided by the dawn chorus of birds as they prepare for the day. Though this is one of nature’s most beautiful sounds, it […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]