INDEX Técnicas Expansivas has expanded its bimetal direct-fixation concrete anchor range with two versions: TXF with a female threaded head and TXD with a round head.
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INDEX Técnicas Expansivas has expanded its bimetal direct-fixation concrete anchor range with two versions: TXF with a female threaded head and TXD with a round head.
Permalast GmbH posted a LinkedIn reel in which Managing Director Dr. Ingo Halbauer introduces himself and discusses his role, the company's strategic direction and why he chose the company.
MKT explains that cracked concrete is a normal design condition, not necessarily damage, and that anchor qualification, ETA performance values and design must account for whether cracks may occur. It promotes MKT anchors assessed for cracked concrete and stresses following the relevant approval.
ANC-TEC GmbH reports attending the 6th Leipziger Fassadentag 2026 at HTWK Leipzig, covering facade topics such as structural stability, fire protection and building physics.
Friulsider and Simpson Strong-Tie present ACE (Adhesive Cartridge Estimator), a free web-based tool integrated with the KEM range that estimates chemical anchor cartridge quantities, allows project parameter changes, and helps avoid over- or under-ordering on site; no registration is required.
fischer highlights that many bridges worldwide need refurbishment and points to fixing technology, monitoring and digital planning tools as ways to make ageing infrastructure safer and more durable, linking to a full article on its role in future infrastructure.
Upat says it has developed a special anniversary logo reading "Seit 100 Jahren" for its 100th anniversary, appearing on selected products and packaging including limited anniversary toolboxes.
Trutek Fasteners invites visitors to its stand at BATIMAT Paris 2026, promoting its fastening systems, anchors, power tools and construction accessories.
SPIT highlights its EPCON C8+ XTREM pure epoxy resin for structural anchoring, made in France.
ECAP Secretary General Barbara Sorgato shared an article with practical information on the Digital Product Passport Registry.
ECAP and CFE report a fruitful 11 September meeting with the European Commission on the CPR Acquis for Product Family 33 Fixings, hosted by Small Business Standards, with CEN procedural input from Evangelia Tsiala.
INDEX Técnicas Expansivas is hosting INDEX Academy webinars on 16 September (Spanish) and 30 September (English) comparing its TNUX and TN4S nylon anchors. The sessions cover base material, installation type, required fixing behaviour, and how the anchor works and knots after installation.
Upat promotes its express anchor bolt IMC for medium to heavy loads in uncracked concrete and dense natural stone, citing uses such as barriers, benches and pumps.
TZÚS Praha outlines EU Regulation 2024/3110 on construction products, in force since January 2025 with most provisions applying from 8 January 2026, replacing CPR 2011 gradually as harmonised specifications are published.
Friulsider marks Simpson Strong-Tie's 70th anniversary and its own 60th with European office celebrations.
Permalast GmbH reports holding a workshop on anchors, substrates and the requirements of different fastening solutions, focused on practical knowledge, experience exchange and real-world applications rather than individual products.
ANC-TEC reports laboratory testing of a plastic frame anchor at -20 °C: anchors were set at -20 °C, cold-stored for 24 hours, then subjected to a pull-out test.
SPIT presents injection tools for its EPCON C8+ XTREM pure epoxy resin, describing manual, battery-powered electric and pneumatic options for light, medium and high-volume heavy anchoring work. SPIT says the resin is made in France and pairs ultra-high performance with application flexibility.
Bossong presents FIX 4.0, its calculation software for technicians and designers to size and verify fixing systems in compliance with current regulations, and says it can be downloaded from the technical area of its website.
I.N.G. Fixations announces it will exhibit at BATIMAT and INTERCLIMA in Paris from 28 September to 1 October, with stands at both shows and free invitations on request.
Selena Group appointed Natalia Szlachtowicz as Regional Director for France & Benelux from September 1, creating a new regional structure after its ACDIS France acquisition and Tytan Professional brand growth in France.
Scell-it and Starblock announce a joint stand at BATIMAT 2026 in Paris from 28 September to 1 October, Hall 7.2, Stand H050.
Ter Laare Verankeringstechnieken says water strongly affects the performance and service life of chemical anchors, noting most adhesive anchors are certified only for dry and wet (water removed) holes, while few cover water-saturated holes with reduced performance.
SPIT presents its new pure epoxy chemical anchoring resin EPCON C8+ XTREM, made in France, for critical structural anchoring.
CELO presents ResiTHERM 8, a thermally separated stand-off fixing for insulated façades up to about 20 kg, for 60–200 mm insulation in concrete, aerated concrete, masonry and timber, using the ETA-approved MFR 10-60 frame fixing.