BOLT and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group has reached a new distribution agreement with torque and tensioning company Bolt Torque, which has a comprehensive range of manual, hydraulic, electric and battery bolt torque and bolt tensioning solutions.
This partnership, announced just ahead of Electra Mining 2024, where Bolt Torque and their principals, PLARAD® Torque and Tension Systems from Germany, will be exhibiting – marks a significant addition to B.E.D.’s industrial product and solutions portfolio, enhancing its ability to provide bolting solutions to a diverse range of industry sectors, including ship repair, wind farms, oil and gas, and mining.
Mike Giltrow, CEO of B.E.D. expresses his enthusiasm for this exciting collaboration: “As a leading fastener supplier to industry for the past four decades, we have naturally always recognised the importance of bolt torqueing and tensioning. However, without the right supplier expertise, we were cautious. Fortunately, Bolt Torque fits the bill perfectly, and is willing and able to work with us, leveraging our mutual bolt-related strengths and synergies.”
Angus Houston, Sales Director and Project Manager at Bolt Torque, shares Giltrow’s enthusiasm: “We have been searching for a legitimate national distributor for some time, and this collaboration with B.E.D. is a match made in heaven! With nine established branches and an excellent existing customer base – which aligns perfectly with our key target markets in mining, energy, power, oil, and gas – it is ideal.”
Enhancing service offerings and capabilities
This new distribution agreement is set to significantly enhance B.E.D.’s service offerings and capabilities. Existing and potential customers can expect several specific benefits from B.E.D.’s distribution of Bolt Torque’s offerings.
Strategic importance at Electra Mining
Regarding the strategic importance of this collaboration for B.E.D. in the context of the upcoming Electra Mining exhibition, Giltrow notes: “The focus will be on the mining sector, but it is also an excellent opportunity to introduce Bolt Torque – and our collaboration with them – to a wider industrial target market.”
Giltrow sees significant growth in B.E.D.’s bolting-related products and solutions. “We will ensure seamless integration of Bolt Torque’s products into our portfolio and distribution network, including proactively educating our Area Sales Managers in terms of Bolt Torque’s product portfolio, and its many applications for our customers.”
B.E.D. customers can now benefit from calibration services, SANAS-certified contracted calibration laboratory in Cape Town. B.E.D. can supply and calibrate torque tools and tensioners of any brand, not just the ones supplied by B.E.D.
‘Bolting on’ to opportunities
“Specific projects and industries that will benefit from this distribution agreement include upcoming renewable energy projects, refineries, and mining,” highlights Houston. “Our products have several key advantages, such as attractive daily rental offerings and the high-quality, globally-recognised PLARAD® Torque and Tension Systems from Germany. Our long-term rental pricing is also very cost-effective for companies which do not wish to invest capex but require the service.
Great expectations
Houston concludes with high expectations for Electra Mining 2024 and Bolt Torque’s collaboration with B.E.D.: “We will have rental tools and key PLARAD® tools on display, including the latest Technology PLARAD® Battery Tools wind turbine tensioners.”
