A Year of Remarkable Growth, Reflecting on 2025’s Achievements

As we approach the end of another year, we wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and express our heartfelt gratitude for what has been an extraordinary year of growth and achievement.

2025 has been a landmark year for our company. On the 26^th November we celebrated a remarkable milestone of 45 years in business. What began on that very day in 1980, has evolved into a company we’re immensely proud of.

Machinery and Expansion

We’ve significantly expanded our manufacturing capabilities, increasing our machinery count to an impressive total of 52 machines. Notably, two state of the art advanced CNC machines, adding to our CNC suite. These substantial first quarter investments have enabled us to enhance our production capacity, improve efficiency and better serve our valued customer’s evolving needs.

We’ve rapidly grown into our fourth manufacturing site. A milestone that represents not just physical and local geographical expansion, but a testament to the trust our customers place in us and the dedication of our entire team. Operating from a total of four sites, has seen a real bustle of activity from both our manufacturing and distribution teams. The energy and commitment demonstrated by our colleagues at each site, reflects the strength of our business and positions us well for continued success.

Certification and Presence

We successfully completed our ISO 9001 re-certification audit with no non-conformities and were commended by auditors as exceptional. This achievement to the world’s leading quality management systems (QMS) standard, echoes our dedication to quality, adaptability and continuous improvement.

In October we exhibited at the Advanced Engineering Show, at the NEC Birmingham, one of the UK’s premier manufacturing and engineering events. This platform allowed us to showcase our capabilities to a wider audience, connect with industry leaders and demonstrate our commitment to innovation and excellence in manufacturing.

We’re also proud to have joined the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, strengthening our ties to the local business community and positioning ourselves as an active contributor to the region’s economic success.

Thank you

None of our achievements would have been possible without the right people. This year, we’ve welcomed talented new team members, including two specialist CNC operators, bringing valuable expertise to our shop floor, and a marketing manager who has helped us share our story and capabilities with the wider world.

As we look towards 2026, we do so with optimism, ambition, and excitement. The foundations we’ve built this year position us perfectly for continued growth and success.

Most importantly, we want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey this year.

To our staff, your hard work, dedication, and expertise are the backbone of everything we achieve. Thank you for your commitment.

To our customers, your continued trust and partnership drive us to constantly improve and innovate. We’re most grateful for every opportunity to work with you.

To our suppliers, your reliability and quality enable us to deliver excellence to our customers. Thank you for your ongoing support.

From everyone here at Rapid Industrial Fasteners, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Here’s to a successful 2026!