So sang Nat King Cole and a host of others in that famous song. However, if you’re a small business, manufacturer, constructor or anyone who needs fasteners at the moment, there may well be trouble ahead! We are seeing a number of issues playing out at the moment, most of them COVID and Brexit related. So…
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Despite the weather, Covid and Lockdowns we are still here and open….and busier than ever! The counter remains open, with Covid safety foremost, for both our staff and customers. Please observe the “one in, one out” and wear a face mask when entering our premises. Thank you and lets make 2021 a happy and prosperous…
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We will close on FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER 2020at 4pm for our Christmas and New Year break. BACK ON JANUARY 4th 2021. Please make a note of the closing times as we will be unable to process orders through this period. Thank you for your custom throughout the year, have a great Christmas and heres’ to a better 2021 for…
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Over the last few months, we have seen an increasing number of requests for fasteners, mainly bolts, sets, nuts and washers from enthusiasts in the Heritage steam sector. Whilst a fairly small sector of business, there does appear to be a strong demand for quality, industrial grade fasteners, particularly in the older and mainly imperial…
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The WW2 Tank Our customer found the vehicle, A Morris light tank of WW2 vintage, in very poor state of repair and was in the process of restoring it. The partly riveted hull of rolled steel was held by some interesting dome headed bolts, which held the armament to the substructure. It is these bolts…
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Since re-opening the trade counter in July, sales have more than doubled! We’ve added new lines to the normal fasteners and fixing, with quality hand tools, BAHCO tools and saws, studding and consumables. We also carry gloves, sanitiser and masks. As usual we can offer local delivery as well as carrier nationwide. We are fully…
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Covid 19 has had a severe impact on our industry and customers, which is likely to reverberate around the business for many years to come. However, we’ve stayed open throughout, initially closing the trade counter and relying on our website and telephone sales. In fact our fastest selling items in the early days of covid…
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Nigel has worked at Leyton for nearly 20 years, following a career with BNFL at Capenhurst. Working with the previous owner Iain Raw, he decided to buy the company back in 2012 and has run things since then. The business has changed dramatically in the last ten years, specifically with more business than ever…
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Our whole life revolves around these simple tools we call fasteners. Be it fixing simple water taps at home or constructing buildings, nuts, bolts and washers are always needed to make our life easier. However, one should always look around for the best quality fasteners to ensure durability and permanence. What Are Nuts? A nut…
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If you are new to fasteners and want to learn more about them then this post is just for you, as we examine some of the most popular types of fasteners. It will serve as a guide to help you learn more about them. Every day you will come into contact with all different types…
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