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We follow the latest developments in the anchoring industry and report the main stories on a timeline. The updates are regular and come from more than 100 sources.
BOSSONG SPA promotes BOSSONG CAL, a calculation program that estimates chemical anchor consumption from application data, automatically determining the required quantity to help reduce waste and costs. The tool is available in the technical area of the company's website.
Friulsider and Simpson Strong-Tie promote a new Italian-language guide on choosing chemical anchors, covering how they work, differences between epoxy, vinylester and hybrid resins, selection by substrate and application, and correct installation steps for concrete, masonry and rebar connections.
Ter Laare Verankeringstechnieken highlights the SDS-MAX DreConnect coupling system, which extends SDS-MAX hammer drills by combining modular extensions to reach the required drilling depth.
MKT (Metall-Kunststoff-Technik) says its VME plus injection system, covered by ETA-19/0483, now extends to dielectric fixings.
Permalast explains that the rhinoceros is its brand symbol for strength, reliability and responsibility, and says it supports the Save the Rhino Trust Namibia.
Ramset (ITW) describes its TruBolt Xtrem as a seismic-certified, heavy-duty, torque-controlled expansion anchor for permanent anchoring in structural and non-structural concrete.
Berner Trading Holding reports fiscal year 2025/2026 revenue of around €1.1 billion, with increased profitability and market share gains, attributing the results to customer focus and continued investment in its core business, people, supply chain and product range.
MKT highlights that many European Technical Assessments include fire-performance values for fastenings, based on the ISO 834 standard temperature-time curve, but tunnel fires can impose far greater thermal loads.
Friulsider promotes its KEM ES epoxy chemical anchor from Simpson Strong-Tie, citing suitability for cracked and uncracked concrete, rebar connections, wood, and wet or water-filled holes, plus styrene-free composition and long working time.
PROFIX AG has added the PROFIX PBS+ plastic measuring sleeve to its range. It allows quick checking of unscrewed PBS+SS concrete screws for reusability in temporary fixings, helping to detect possible thread wear after first use. It is not suitable for PBS-SS or stainless PBS-SS screws.
Ferrometal Oy announces new ETA-approved Fixcon Pro concrete screws, designed for applications requiring strength, safety and versatility. The broad ETA-approved range covers multiple sizes, lengths and head types, enabling both permanent and temporary fastenings in various applications.
Ramset highlights the WERCS AnkaScrew, a fully removable, medium-duty thread-forming anchor for temporary or permanent fixing into concrete, brick, hollow brick or block. Its installation method is presented as suited to close-to-edge or close-to-anchor fixing.
MKT reports that its VMZ (ETA-04/0092) and VMH (ETA-17/0716) injection systems have been checked for installing Deutsche Bahn standard safety railings, covering A4 (SS316) stainless steel cone rods and anchor rods.
ITW/Ramset describes its SpaTec Xtrem Safety Anchor as a heavy-duty, torque-controlled expansion anchor with an integrated pull-down section, intended for static and dynamic loads in cracked and non-cracked concrete and for seismic applications.
INDEX outlines how to prevent leaks in rooftop photovoltaic installations, stressing that every roof penetration must support mechanical loads while preserving watertightness.
Anchor Profi announces that version 3.6.1 of its software is available, with details in the update history.
Ramset Australia introduced ChemSet Reo502 XTREM, a premium epoxy chemical anchor available since 2 March 2026, replacing REO502 Plus and Epcon C8 Extreme.
MKT Metall-Kunststoff-Technik is featured in Torque Magazine issue 105 in an article on its VZ System of resin capsules, including the VZ-P, for chemical anchoring. The piece cites reduced material and packaging waste and clean installation in series applications.
MKT has expanded its range with grade 8.8 anchor rods, available zinc-plated and hot-dip galvanized in various diameters and lengths.
Upat announces it is now active in the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Türkiye, expanding its European presence to support more professionals with fastening solutions. The company credits partners and customers for its growth.
G&B Fissaggi announced that Alex Cossu has joined as its new Head of Business Development for Italy, describing the appointment as a team expansion to take on new challenges.
PROFIX AG presents its PROFIX® concrete screws in various head shapes for fastening in concrete.
ECAP and CFE members met in Milano Malpensa to discuss challenges of the forthcoming CPR Acquis for post-installed fasteners, with participants from across Europe.
KLIMAS Wkręt-met has opened a subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates as part of its GO GLOBAL strategy, expanding its existing international presence.
PGB-Polska announces it is expanding into the Indian market, supported by its trusted partner and exclusive distributor VESTOK, which will drive business development in India.