Wrexham-based Tension Control Bolts designs, manufactures and distributes high strength, bolted systems for applications world-wide. TCB's projects have included the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, the Shard of Glass in London, Heathrow Airport - Terminal Five, the main stadia for the London 2012 Olympics and Paddington Station, London.
Bob Hope, chairman of Disc-Lock Europe, commented: "I am delighted to be stepping down as chairman of Disc-Lock Europe after 28 years and handing the reins to Tension Control Bolts Ltd, a world leader in the field of bolted systems. Although Disc-Lock Europe has been acquired by TCB it will continue to operate in its own right as a company. Existing customers will not encounter any disruption to the normal service. Indeed, I will continue to be involved for the foreseeable future to ensure a smooth transfer of responsibilities."
Tim Stokes, managing director of Tension Control Bolts added: "We are very pleased to have acquired Disc-Lock Europe. It is a well-established brand and a great fit with our existing business. Its range of Disc-Lock washers, nuts and wheel nuts provide a perfect match with our own existing product range of Tension Control Bolts. We are looking forward very much to developing the business and taking it and its products further."
TCB senior sales engineer Gary Mason, will assume the day-to-day running of Disc-Lock Europe and the business will be based at TCB's base in Wrexham With immediate effect.
