FASTENERS & FIXINGS
SURGE IN GLOBAL DEMAND
TR FASTENINGS
TR responds to unprecedented global sheet metal fastener demand
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic
created a surge in global demand for
medical equipment, with the subsequent
knock-on effect of a huge demand for
sheet metal fasteners, specifically for
those companies producing essential
equipment, including ventilators.
International specialist TR Fastenings
focused on being as responsive as
possible to meet this demand and is now
further investing in its sheet metal range to
accelerate growth of this product portfolio.
TR has been leading the sheet metal
fastening industry for over 45 years,
providing products to more than 5,000
global customers from 32 business
locations in 18 countries. TR’s ability to
move with the times and adopting a fast
track approach has firmly positioned
the company as a market leader; an
internationally respected manufacturer
who is flexible enough to continually
adapt its range and stay ahead of the
competition.
This latest investment sees expansion of
its own highly regarded Hank® Self Clinch
Fasteners and the launch of a new range
of K-Series® Thin Nuts. TR’s own facility
in the UK can manufacture as small as
M2 and as large as M36 which are used
across a wide range of industry sectors.
TR has a robust business model for
large OEM’s and SME’s and competitive
advantage is achieved through flexible
pricing, volumes and short lead times
with the capability to source raw materials
locally, allowing faster production times to
meet demand.
There are many application challenges
within the sheet metal industries and TR
can offer fastener testing capabilities
across mechanical, dimensional,
installation, and plating and finishes.
TR supplies sheet metal products for
pressing, riveting or welding during
manufacturing or assembly processes.
TR’S WEBSITE LEADS THE WAY
IN SHOWCASING SHEET METAL
FASTENING SOLUTIONS
TR’s industry leading website now
further enriches the customer journey by
showcasing the very latest information
on sheet metal fasteners with technical,
explanatory animations and visualisation
tools showing how products can be
installed. The videos and enhanced online
resources provide key insights including
detailed product specifications such as
dimensions, materials and performance
guides, FAQs, spotlight pieces and
customer feedback supported by global
sales and marketing activity.
Steve Wallis, Sales Office Manager at
TR Fastenings, said: “The recent pace
of change across the industry has been
unprecedented and TR has been able to
utilise years of experience to adapt to this.
Customers are looking for higher quality
and smarter application-based sheet metal
fasteners, and selecting and installing the
right fastener, within tight timeframes, is a
challenge.
“This is where TR’s global teams can
add real value, from our knowledgeable
customer services assisting with product
suitability through to our expert quality and
application engineers providing guidance
from early design through to specification
and manufacturing.”
For further information, please visit www.trfastenings.com/industries/sheet-metal
44 PECM Issue 46