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This is something we often get asked here at BS Fixings. When we’ve investigated it, some of the confusion lies in the obvious issue. Many people think that they may be the same product, just with alternative names. In fact, they are 2 different product types with 2 separate features. Rather than the same product […]

It’s still over 16 months until the 9th International Exhibition for the Fastener and Fixing Industry which is due to take place between the 21st and 23rd March 2023 at Messe Stuttgart, Germany. However, plans are well underway to make this the most successful exhibition to date. Fastener Fair was scheduled to take place from […]

In June we reported on the rising aluminium prices and the fact that these were expected to rise throughout 2021. Figures released today show that, as predicted, prices have continued to rise. This is due to supply and demand pressures which still dominate the market.   At the beginning of July, aluminium was $2,481 per […]

We are delighted to announce that following more sourcing, testing, negotiations, and planning that we now stock GripIt Fixings. The process was nothing as intense as the original negotiations on Dragons’ Den we would like to add!. These are now ready to purchase from our website. To many, the product is well known for its […]

Some big news has come in from one of our best-selling brands today. Harris, one of the leading decorating brands, has just confirmed it is investing in a consumer advertising campaign this autumn. Whilst the exact budget is not known, it is reported to be a whopping seven-figure sum. The investment will be used to […]

Everyone at BS fixings would like to thank our customers for using Trustpilot to review our level of service. You’ve helped us to achieve an excellent rating with an average score of 4.9 out of 5. This equates to a staggering 99%. We set ourselves an initial target of attracting 50 reviews which we have […]

Following the hugely successful launch of our exclusive VIP club, and as a thank you to all our loyal customers, we are now offering a fantastic 10% discount for all those customers who sign up online and join our exclusive club. The BS Fixings VIP Club has been created to keep you up to date […]

Graffiti can be a very divisive art form. When done well, it can look amazing. Similarly, when done poorly, it can be a real eyesore. A real hotspot for the poor kind is along railway lines, causing one company to take action. Network rail, in The West Midlands, has set up a Graffiti Hit Squad. […]

At BS Fixings, we’re usually ones to look on the bright side. However, the latest reports from the construction industry make for pretty bleak reading. Output fell again in June, as materials and labour shortages started to bite deeper in the UK construction industry.  The latest report from the ONS shows construction output falling for […]