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If you’re looking for an interesting day out this summer, then why not head on over to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park? The unique venue is playing host to a major exhibition of work, the first in the world, created by the Swiss-American artist Not Vital. Best known for his large-scale sculptures though also a major […]

Fans of the iconic Robot Wars series excitedly received news that the show would be making a return to our screens this year – and what a return it looks set to be! Those who were unable to wait for the screening of the new series made their way to various locations in the UK […]

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 […]

Stainless steel comes in a wide variety of grades. Each grade has it’s own particular characteristics and chemical make up that make it useful for certain applications. Two of the most commonly used grades of stainless steel are grade 304 and grade 316. Grade 304 is often referred to as ‘1.4301’, ‘A2’ or ‘AISI304’. Grade […]

When it comes to fastenings, you’ve got to admit that screws are pretty super. But now they have been given actual super powers and offer an even better option, whatever project you are working on. So what is it about super screws that puts them at the top of their game? The main thing that […]

Contact BS Fasteners.. Er.. BS Fixings, today! Our team are standing by to help… You will often hear us talking about ‘fixings and fasteners’ here at BS Fixings – after all, one of those words is part of our company name! So, why are we not called BS Fasteners instead? Here we explain the reason, […]

As steel is such an essential material, used in such a wide array of products that it is almost impossible to imagine a world without it, the economics surrounding its trade are closely monitored. You may have heard of ‘dumping’ regulations relating to imported steel from China recently, but what is it all about and […]

Strong winds and heavy rain are back on the agenda, creating more repair work for hard-hit local councils as they struggle to restore stricken areas. One aspect of this diverse work is repairing signs, many of which have become damaged, corroded or even completely detached. As well as repairing or replacing old signs, a number […]

The humble screw has been in existence since the 1st century when wooden screws were commonly found in 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 during […]