Issac Jackson, born 1857, moved to Glossop in 1879 from Hyde where he had worked with his father Horace who was a saddler. Horace was frustrated by the poor quality of fasteners available for his business, seeing this Issac, the innovative and industrious young man set about designing and manufacturing fasteners of a higher quality,…
We’re pleased to announce that AF Fasteners is now approved by Airbus and listed on the AQPL to supply the NAS1101 range of Offset Cruciform, Flat Fillister Head Screws. This approval reflects AF Fasteners’ commitment to meeting Airbus’ exacting standards for quality, traceability and performance, and further strengthens our position as a trusted supplier to…
AF Fasteners continues to invest in the technologies that underpin quality, reliability and long-term growth. Our latest addition is a new Tensile and Shear Testing Machine, featuring the capability to conduct fatigue testing – further strengthening our in-house quality and validation assets. This state-of-the-art equipment enhances our ability to verify performance under real-world loading conditions,…
Inspiring the next generation of aerospace talent Matthew Quinlan, Quality Manager, and Andrew Bennett, Engineering Manager, were proud to represent AF Fasteners at the Apprenticeship Careers Fair at Tameside College. Supporting young people as they explore careers in engineering is something we’re passionate about. Our apprenticeship pathways open the door to exciting opportunities across Engineering…