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News Release from: Protex Fasteners | Subject: Mechanical fastener website
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 October 2004
Website details fasteners in several
languages
Manufacturer of the world's largest single range of over-centre catches, has launched a new website, which provides immediate access to product information in several languages.
UK-based Protex Fasteners, manufacturer of the world's largest single range of over-centre catches, has launched a new website, which provides immediate access to product information in several languages, as well as fast and secure on-line ordering facilities Simple and intuitive navigation enables users to view more than 300 standard Protex products instantly
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 15 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fastener selection is aided by the provision of dimensioned drawings, details of ultimate load, material, finish, weight and price break quantities for each model.
Typical user applications are also illustrated, along with data on associated components, such as compatible catchplates and sealing pins.
Further web pages provide information in German, French and English on the company's CatchBolt, ProLatch and Flushlatch specialist fastener ranges.
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In addition, visitors can easily download AutoCAD-compatible drawings of each item, which can be immediately incorporated into their own product designs.
The site's secure on-line ordering is backed by a real-time consignment tracking capability, which customers can access through the unique reference code supplied to them with their emailed order confirmation.
Commenting on the development, Protex's systems and development manager, Adrian Symons said: "We are responding to the needs of our customers, by enabling them to request technical or product assistance, as well as to select and order items around the clock.
The new facility will operate in parallel to our existing order processing and customer support team, which will continue to provide users with one-to-one advice on finding the most appropriate fastener for their needs.
"The site has been designed for fast and easy updating, which enables us to post information on new products, applications and latest developments straightaway.
Traffic is growing steadily; along with the number of orders we have already taken on-line.
I am therefore confident that the site will be an important weapon in our marketing armoury for many years to come." About Protex Fasteners - based in Redditch, Worcestershire, Protex Fasteners designs and manufactures the world's largest stock range of over-centre type fasteners.
More than 500 quick-action variants are produced, in both stainless and mild steel, for applications in sectors as diverse as: sports and leisure, civil engineering, agricultural equipment, process industries, lifeboat and safety equipment, defence, marine products, aerospace and motorsports.
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