On May 6th, G&B Fissaggi acquired Aptus Fastener Systems Ltd, a renowned distributor of screws and fasteners based in the United Kingdom. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in G&B Fissaggi’s over 13-year commitment to the British market, which has yielded great results.

Since its entry into the UK in 2012, G&B Fissaggi has built a solid reputation as a reliable partner in the construction fastener sector, offering a wide portfolio of innovative and certified solutions, supported by European manufacturing expertise and local market knowledge.

“Our UK operations, based at G&B Fissaggi UK, have consistently delivered added value through technical excellence, robust customer support, and a commitment to local service,” says Enrico Galeasso, CEO of G&B Fissaggi, adding, “Aptus will now operate as a subsidiary of G&B Fissaggi, strengthening our presence in the territory, expanding our product offering, broadening our customer portfolio, and leveraging the best synergies thanks to the experience of both companies.“

G&B Fissaggi boasts over forty years of experience in manufacturing high-performance fastening systems, including nylon anchors, steel anchors, chemical anchors, sealants, polyurethane foams, and specialized solutions for the hardware, construction, electrical, and plumbing sectors.

Aptus is widely regarded as a specialist in structural fasteners for timber constructions, particularly with its timberfix® wood screws, pro-struct® structural wood screws, and exclusive partnerships with German leaders such as HECO® and Pitzl®.

“This capability integrates and enhances G&B’s extensive offering in the construction fastener sector,” explains Stewart Taylor, MD of Aptus Fastener Systems, “allowing us to provide more targeted and technically advanced solutions to a growing segment of the construction industry.”

This strategic acquisition reflects the G&B Group’s strong commitment to becoming the reference partner for fastening systems across all construction and industrial sectors in the British market.

“Our objective remains firmly focused on supporting our customers’ success through reliable products, technical expertise, and service excellence,” comments Derek Henchley, MD of G&B Fissaggi.

Sara Galeasso, CEO of G&B Fissaggi, concludes, “We are truly excited and proud to make this important announcement, and to be able to count on a team of professionals with consolidated experience. Local continuity, global strength, to look to the future, together.”

G&B Fissaggi: Founded in 1980, it is one of the most important Italian and European manufacturers of nylon and steel fastening systems, chemical anchors, silicones, sealants, and polyurethane foams for the hardware and tools, construction, industrial, electrical, plumbing, and DIY sectors.