INSIGHT


The launch of Hexstone forges a stronger future for fasteners and fixings


Hexstone is the company behind leading fasteners and fixings experts Owlett-Jaton, Galaxy Fasteners, Icon Fasteners, Stainless Threaded Fasteners and JCP Fixings. Hexstone has kept a low profile for some time, but will come to the fore in 2011 when it launches at Fastener Fair Stuttgart. Chief executive Keith Harrison explains how this new six-sided face of these companies in the fastener and fixings sector will strengthen the supply chain to the industry in the future.


T


he current economic climate is driving change in every industry, not least in the fasteners and fixings trade. This is why we’ve


taken the opportunity to showcase our complete offer - Hexstone, at one of the biggest international exhibitions next month. The event will be an opportunity for over 6,000 trade visitors to get to know Hexstone, and understand the full depth and breadth we have to offer to this marketplace. The projection of Hexstone recognises


that many customers have a positive experience of one part of our business but do not necessarily appreciate how much more we have to offer across all of our businesses. The traditional values, products and services behind the names remain as strong as ever, with the brand Hexstone representing a strengthening of the union between the six companies. It also demonstrates our commitment to quality, service and value at every point of the business. Under Hexstone, our customers will continue to receive the same excellent service they are used to, while benefiting from the confidence of dealing with a powerful combined force; one of the top five buyers of fasteners in Europe.


Origins The hexagon is the dominant head


style in the world of fasteners. The name Hexstone itself was born from an inspired combination of the strong, six-sided shape, and the location of our head office in Stone. The six sides of Hexstone offer different faces to the market, yet stand alongside one another in terms of complementary specialisation and offering.


The six faces of Hexstone Jaton offers an unrivalled range of


fasteners, fixings, and associated products to the wholesaler and merchant trade. It has a reputation for high quality products sourced from worldwide manufacturers, and unbeatable customer service – backed


leads to a unique package - offering consistency of supply and customer confidence. Owlett has a reputation for high quality


products and customer service. As part of Owlett-Jaton – the UK’s largest supplier of fastenings, fixings, hardware and


“ Under Hexstone, our customers will continue to receive the same excellent service they are used to, while benefiting from the confidence of dealing with a powerful combined force…”


by experienced staff. Jaton’s comprehensive product range


(over 26,000 items) is available from 250,000 square feet (23,000 square metres) of warehousing. This combination


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ironmongery – the company has a long tradition of supplying the merchant and distributor trade. Owlett has a vast product range


available, and with nationwide distribution service is the ‘ultimate one stop shop’.


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