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CONSTRUCTION FIXINGS DrylinePro shows its strength


DrylinePro, manufactured by Holdfast Fixings Ltd and distributed by ForgeFix Ltd, is a heavy duty fixing which has been specifically developed for dry lined (dot and dab) walls.


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he DrylinePro works by utilising the strengths of both the plasterboard and the underlying substrate. It will hold a load of around 100kg per fixing while also protecting the plasterboard from crushing. “The DrylinePro is perfect for fixing radiators, banister rails, shelves,


kitchen units and even your new plasma telly to that wretched dot and dab wall.” The DrylinePro is available in three packs: an eight fixing kit for the DIY user,


a 50 fixing kit for the smaller trade user and a bulk pack of 100 fixings which comes without the drills and screws which are in the kits.


Sika increases sales by more than 10 percent


Sika achieved net sales of CHF 4.4 billion (3.4 billion euros) in business year 2010. Sales in local currencies thereby increased by more than 10%. Sika grew in all market regions. Emerging markets advanced strongly, particularly the regions Asia/Pacific, with 41.4% growth in local currencies, and Latin America, with 18% growth.


he company grew organically by 6.1%; acquisitions contributed another 4.1%. Currency translation effects amounted to -3.9%. Regions developed variously in 2010. In the more


mature, higher turnover regions of Europe and North America, markets recovered slowly, while in emerging markets growth was strong during the whole year. Individual regions achieved the following growth figures in local currencies: Europe North 4.6%, Europe South 1.7%, North America 8.5%, Latin America 18%, IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa) 9.5%, Asia/Pacific 41.4%.


Developments in the regions North America and Asia/Pacific are additionally influenced by acquisitions. The growth increases that Sika achieved in emerging markets


boosted the proportion of sales of these countries within the Group to 36%. Sales of products for the building and construction industry


rose in business year 2010 by 8.7% in local currencies, acquisitions contributed 4.9%. Growth in sales of products for industrial manufacturing was 16.7% in local currencies, while acquisitions brought 0.6%.


The one piece Universal Decking Hanger


The Universal Decking Hanger (UDH) from ERICO has been designed to help improve the process of suspending loads by threaded rod from composite floor decking with re-entrant channels.


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he UDH installs and adjusts within all re-entrant channels ranging from 34mm - 60mm wide. It also compensates for minor post-install variances of and between re-entrant channels. ERICO underlines that installation is easy, even when wearing gloves. The user simply clicks


the UDH into the channel by hand and tightens to secure the setscrew. It can then be quickly and easily adjusted for final positioning,


making it ideal for hanging pipework, ventilation, cable tray, trunking, channel section and trapeze brackets. The hanger is manufactured from high-grade spring steel and is coated with CADDY® ARMOUR, a corrosion protection system. The robust design can carry


working loads up to 1.5kN and offers a safety factor of 3:1. ERICO points out that the UDH fits a variety of decking sizes, meaning fewer decking fasteners are needed in inventory. A one-piece design allows simple snap-in installation and it can also be pre-mounted for added convenience. The UDH is pre-assembled and ready to install. It accommodates M6, M8 or M10 threaded rods, studs or screws.


62 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 68 March 2011


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