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Graffiti is a recognised art form and artists such as Banksy have enjoyed great popularity. But it’s definitely a case of NIMBY: Not In My Back Yard. If you have discovered unsightly graffiti anywhere on your property and you are looking for a reliable, efficient and cost-effective way to get rid of it, then your […]

The name of a company is often that of its owner and we use such names all the time without thinking about the people behind them. We know that some names aren’t real but we never know quite WHICH ones. Is there really a Mr Pringles? And we have always had our suspicions about Ronald […]

On our website, you’ll have noticed that some of the many different types of steel fixings and fastenings we supply are available to purchase in different ‘grades’ of metal. To the newcomer, it can all be a bit confusing so here is our quick guide to the similarities and differences between two of the most popularly-used grades: […]

BS Fixings is beginning to acquire something of a reputation for rubbing shoulders with artistic types, something that we feel adds a welcome touch to our tough, industrial appearance! We have always sung the praises of everyone’s favourite metal and often commented on its versatility. The stuff our artist friends are coming up with really shows […]

Metal cladding is where some of stainless steel’s toughest qualities are demanded of and put to the test. Protecting workers and property in myriad ways from various forms of pollution, including that from noise. Massive bales of insulation material are secured in strategic locations to help control the noise of machinery and rapid temperature changes. […]

Stainless steel. What images do these words bring to mind? For almost all of us, depending on our jobs and lifestyles, the mental images are going to be of highly-functional products, machines and components — this is true whether you are thinking of anything from a fork to a forklift truck or a juicer to […]

The humble screw has been in existence since the 1st century when wooden screws were commonly found in the Mediterranean countries as essential parts of oil and grape presses. Since that time, the basic form has remained unchanged though there have been many developments and improvements. During the rapid expansion of knowledge that took place […]

Christmas is well and truly in the air and even the worst Grinch can’t complain that it’s too early to be decking everything with tinsel and lights. Like everyone else, all of the staff at BS Fixings are looking forward to a little (actually, a LOT!) of R&R time with their families and friends and this means […]

Our reliance on stainless steel in all areas of our lives has meant that the metal has become an extremely valuable commodity on the world market. With that said, and bearing in mind that our usage of and reliance on stainless steel is never in decline, its price HAS declined sharply in recent years due to increased […]