Headquartered in Saarburg, BTS is a manufacturer of malleable cast iron fasteners and a distributor of steel, stainless steel, brass and aluminum fasteners. Here, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Claire Aldridge and Sales Director Markus Becker talked about the importance of German-made quality and additional services when supplying products globally.
BTS Befestigungselemente-Technik GmbH was established in 1971, manufacturing and exporting fastening and joining materials. This includes self-produced products such as wing nuts, wing screws, beam clamps, wood connectors and various special parts made according to drawings or samples, as well as commercial products such as channel nuts, hammer bolts, cap nuts and Special customized products-supplied to Europe, Russia, Australia, North Africa, the United States and the Middle East.
BTS and its products, as well as wing nuts and wing screws that fully comply with DIN standards, have also passed international standards certification. Malleable cast iron beam clamps-used in construction services for steel structures to suspend I-beams, such as sprinkler systems, cable tray air conditioning systems and pipe supports-also have the necessary certifications, such as VdS, sprinkler systems and cable management FM and UL. "With beam clamps suitable for M6 to M16 threaded rods and clamping distances from 18mm to 45mm, we provide beam clamps for almost all types of applications," Markus commented.
One of the key advantages and foundations of the high quality standards of BTS products is that the blanks come from its sister company VS GmbH & Co KG in Solingen. VS has more than 100 years of experience in manufacturing thin-walled small castings with a unit weight of up to 1,500 grams. In addition to the experience in the fastening technology market, VS also supplies to the vehicle technology, agricultural machinery, mining, air freight and wire conduit markets, which means that VS's casting products are highly praised by customers all over the world.
What does this mean for products from BTS? Markus explained: “We process, drill, cut threads, weld, and assemble our products in-house. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it is a great advantage for us to manufacture complete products in-house. From smelting iron and casting From the beginning of the billet, to machining and welding, to the final assembly and packaging of the finished product into our own or customized packaging-completely in our German factory. In terms of sub-suppliers, we choose Germany or Europe as much as possible Manufacturers. This includes threaded rods made in Germany, which makes it easier for us to ensure the manufacture of thumb screws during the pandemic and, of course, to ensure the supply of our customers."
The close cooperation relationship with sister company VS is also a big advantage of BTS when dealing with special customized projects. "We have the knowledge, expertise and know-how to work with customers to turn the idea of a fastening solution into a final product. The most modern tools such as CAD systems, computer solidification modeling, rapid prototyping and our own tool shop are also Can be used for this purpose."
In addition to its own products, BTS also provides a variety of continuously expanding commercial products. The most recent example is a quick assembly aid that uses U-bolts to install rails and beam clamps. "Being in the same group of companies as VS, it also helps us," Marcus mentioned. "Today, we can even trade custom products made of cast iron, brass and aluminum for a wide range of industries, which do not necessarily have anything to do with fixed parts."
Looking to the future, Marcus clearly must continue to invest. "Although we face challenges during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, we must find quick solutions. These include purchasing online video conferencing equipment, training employees, and installing air purification systems throughout the company. We have met these challenges and now We look forward to the future. At present, high raw material prices and soaring energy prices are affecting the German fastener market, and these will remain a huge challenge for German manufacturers after Covid-19. We also see "greener" "The transformation of the working environment-German industry is expected to become greener. As we continue to move into the future, we must continue to differentiate ourselves by providing reliable, high-quality products and additional services."
Claire joined the magazine in 2012 and developed her industry knowledge through numerous company visits, exhibitions and conferences she participated in in the UK and abroad.
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