Fastening theComponents Together

Fasteners are finding wide ranging applications across industries. The demand for steel fasteners in particular is rising for machine designs such as stainless steel bolts & nuts and stainless steel screws, as steel fasteners possess a high degree of durability and longer resistance to corrosion. In this issue, we have focused on one of the thriving fastener manufacturing markets in India ­ Punjab. The cover story of the issue features Avlock International India which is an Indo-South African joint venture between Avlock International, SA & GB Group established in 2014. As a group company, with more than 40 years of experience in the fastener/hardware manufacturing and supply segment, Avlock India can deliver quality fasteners and hardware to its clients with quick turnaround time and extraordinary after-sales services. The organization has dedicatedly invested in stocking, warehousing and logistics on a pan-India level to meet the unique demands of its customers in a minimum time frame. The issue also covers Rakson Group which is a pioneering business organization that started its operations in the 1980s in Ludhiana, Punjab, and is renowned for manufacturing a wide range of fasteners and other allied items conforming to international standards such as DIN, ASTM, BS, ANSI, IS & ISO, and many others. The group initially started its operation in trading & distribution but moved its core business to fasteners 15 years ago.

In addition, the issue also acquaints you with the other top companies in this domain. After studying the industry landscape in-depth, we have zeroed in on the top companies that have excelled in this field with their meticulous approach. Having proven their dedication in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd.

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