Barton: Benefits of Cold-Forming
August 16, 2023 | Established in 1932 at the Barton Arms public house in Birmingham, Barton Cold-Form has seen incredible technological advancements across industry since its inception. However, although cold-forming is recorded to have been in use as early as the 19th century, the team at Barton have proved its suitability to many modern engineering requirements.
Why Fastener Redesign is Often Necessary for Construction Equipment
June 30, 2023 | The fastener plays a critical role in holding together machines ranging from construction equipment to wind turbines.
There are times when fasteners don’t meet performance standards and require redesigning. However, redesigning fasteners is a complex process that requires a thorough understanding of the current design’s performance expectations, operating conditions and potential design flaws.
Optimas Receive Dana’s ‘OH China Special Award
June 19, 2023 | Dana, a leading manufacturer of drivetrain and e-Propulsion systems, have awarded Optimas Solutions’ Suzhou branch with their OH China Special Award.
Optimas Introduces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
June 8, 2023 | Optimas Solutions recently announced a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy. The policy establishes an official view of Optimas’ growing company culture that ensures all employees feel secure to be their authentic selves at work.
Onshoring and Nearshoring: Reassessing Supply Chains
May 30, 2023 | As global conflicts and rising inflation encourage many manufacturers to reassess their sourcing processes, the last year has seen a myriad of UK and European businesses looking to onshore and nearshore their fastener supply. However, localised sourcing appeals not only to those looking to mitigate supply chain risk, but to the plethora of manufacturers aiming to lower their carbon footprint.