According to a 2024 McKinsey Global Survey, 74% of manufacturing businesses experienced at least one significant supply chain disruption in the past 12 months
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As we’re deep in the middle of summer—with lovely weather and even the occasional heatwave, HVAC systems are working harder than ever.
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The thunder of steam engines, the screech of iron on rails, and the clang of hot rivets—these were the sounds that built Victorian Britain. Behind every mile of track
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As manufacturers, engineers, and procurement teams increasingly adopt green procurement strategies, understanding what happens to used rivets
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June was a whirlwind month behind the scenes at Rivetwise — full of change, progress, and big plans for the future.
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Long sales cycles are a fact of life in the fastener business—especially when you’re rebuilding from scratch like Rivetwise.
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I was recently watching the Netflix documentary Grenfell: Uncovered and did not expect it to delve so closely into the details of the building's materials
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Recently, I’ve been deep-diving into SEO for our Avdel products—and I’ll be honest, I stumbled on a few gems that genuinely surprised me. If I didn’t know them, I’m betting you didn’t either.
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If your rivet tools aren’t contributing to your environmental goals, they could be doing more harm than good. From battery-powered rivet tools to pneumatic tools, here are five warning signs...
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There’s one area where manufacturers often bleed resources without realising it: over-specifying fasteners.
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I’ll say it every time, sustainability isn’t optional anymore, it’s a power move. If it’s not in your procurement strategy, you’re already falling behind.
Let’s be honest it all starts with you.
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Did you know that 80% of manufacturing costs are determined during the design phase? For design engineers, this means that decisions made
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The rivets can do their job – but can you do yours?
It’s a common misconception that once you’ve bought your rivets and installed them, the job’s done.
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As the UK job market continues to evolve in 2025, engineering and manufacturing businesses are facing serious pressure, especially in critical processes like riveting.
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When it comes to sustainable construction, sometimes it’s the smallest components like eco-friendly fasteners that make the biggest difference.
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