QUALITY FASTENERS TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Unifix brand Vortex is recognised in the construction sector for its premium quality and tailored product features that give customers the versatility and assurance when using the solution in projects, according to brand owner, Hexstone. Historically only available through Unifix outlets, Hexstone has now introduced Vortex to a broader range of customers through its inclusion in 'The Catalogue' from Owlett-Jaton, along with several other Unifix product lines such as Thunderbolt – the original all metal self-tapping anchor. Unifix is the most recent addition to the growing Hexstone portfolio, which is claimed to be the UK's largest wholesale supplier of fasteners, fixings, hardware, ironmongery and associate items to the engineering and merchant trade. Hexstone is the parent company behind leading fasteners and fixings names like Owlett-Jaton, JCP Fixings, Galaxy Fasteners, Icon Fasteners, Stainless Threaded Fasteners and, most recently, Unifix. Dating back to 1963, Unifix has been the market-leading brand across a range of industries for more than 50 years. The products in the Unifix stable include brands such as Thunderbolt, the original Kliplok pipe clip and Vortex, as well as a specially designed collection of cable clips and an array of affiliated products to compliment the range. The recessed double countersunk head on the Vortex product range reduces the likelihood of shearing the head of the screw, whilst assisting the completion of countersinking, making it a more reliable product for users. The sharp, wide and deep thread on the products feature Saw Fix serrated thread technology, enabling the product to quickly and easily power through surfaces, and can be used on a range of materials including hardwood, decking, MDF, plastic and sheet metal. Available in lengths ranging from 12mm to 150mm, and diameters from 3.5mm to 6mm, all Vortex products have an oblique-angle sharp gash point making initial penetration into materials easier. The high quality Zinc and yellow waxed finish on the screws prevents corrosion, increasing the lifetime of the product, and Vortex screws are fully CE compliant to EN 14592:2008. Martin Rundle, marketing manager at Hexstone, commented: "Vortex is a high quality, multi-purpose screw, which has been consistently popular with builders' merchants, and we are pleased to bring this to market in the catalogue, which is already proving a hit with our customer base." This product range, along with the various lines from the Hexstone businesses, can be ordered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with next day delivery available, and can be ordered through the network of sales offices, or online. The website allows existing, verified Owlett-Jaton customers to log-in and access their tailored sales focus and specialist pricing specific to them, making the entire ordering process much simpler, and can be completed in a matter of minutes. Rundle again: "Our brands all hold strong positions in their various markets, and the Hexstone umbrella allows this mixture of niche specialists in the industry to come together to form a collective strength. "This reinforces the message that they can source all their needs from one organisation," he added. "And Hexstone is committed to delivering a quality, service-led offer. This also means that the group can continue to tackle the European market and the quest to investigate new market opportunities. As a significant and substantial company, Hexstone can attract global suppliers and, in turn, the very best product." The company's pledge is that it will continue to offer a comprehensive stock range in both depth and volume, a continuity of supply, and a stock and buying power that is unique to the market.