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In heartwarming scenes, an 8-year-old boy has spoken to the media about how he plans to use his new hands, which were successfully transplanted recently in the world’s first double hand transplant operation of its kind. A talented team of medical staff used stainless steel screws and plates in the delicate and complex operation, which […]

Selecting from the wide range of stainless steel fixings and fasteners can appear to be a daunting challenge but with expert advice from the talented and experienced team at BS Fixings will have you on the right road in no time. Check out these six Q & As to get you started! After assembly, will the joint […]

In a carefully-planned sting that called to mind the era of Prohibition, investigators in Kentucky, USA, have successfully recovered rare stolen bourbon worth more than US$100,000. The bourbon was stolen from the Old Rip Van Winkle distillery, where it was being stored in stainless steel barrels. A connoisseur of bourbon might be surprised to hear […]

Scot Thomson managed to free the errant bird, which had come down the chimney and found itself trapped behind a bedroom wall. After hearing scratching sounds from behind the wall, Scot’s daughter Shenel became concerned and contacted the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), who unfortunately were not able to help. […]

  Screws are a fundamental part of building and construction, and they come in different types, sizes, and shapes. Among the most commonly used screw types are the Pozi head and Phillips head screws. While these two screw types might seem similar, they have some crucial differences that set them apart.   Pozi Head Screws […]

Stainless steel products are particularly suited to creating façades thanks to its light weight, superior formability and resistance to the elements. A new building in Glasgow, dubbed ‘an elegant, stainless steel-clad box’ by its architects, is nearing completion and features a massive façade of 80,000 sq ft. The building will house a brand new Marks […]

Edgley Design, based in London, have renovated an ageing property in Godalming, Surrey and the results have been spectacularly successful.. The design firm were contracted to carry a full exterior and interior renovation of the 1960s-built property – Eashing House – which is located in the former grounds of a stately home. As a timber-clad […]

Chimney sweeps have long had a nemesis, and it’s not just the soot and grime that builds up in chimneys over time. It’s the Jackdaw, a small bird that has a habit of nesting in chimneys, causing a host of hazards for homeowners. In this blog, we’ll discuss the dangers of birds nesting in your […]

The Apple Watch went on sale early last month and is proving a massive hit with customers. Utilising stainless steel as its main construction material, the smartwatch is available with a choice of polished chrome or space-black finishes and once again proves the versatility and modern relevance of the metal invented more than a century […]