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Hague Fasteners: 2025 Growth, Sustainability & Looking Ahead to 2026

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Hague Fasteners

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a year of meaningful progress and growth. Therefore, we have invested in the newest machines and expanded our team, increasing production capacity and strengthening our ability to deliver precision fasteners worldwide.

Merry Christmas from Hague Fasteners
Merry Christmas and Happy New year from Team Hague Fasteners

Sustainability Commitments

Moreover, we continue to advance our sustainability programme in partnership with More Trees. To date, we have planted 1,560 trees across nine projects in Tanzania, Senegal, and Kenya. As a result, our initiative Turning Reviews into Roots ensures that for every Google review left, we plant a tree.

Working with More Trees to support projects

Carbon Neutral & Net Zero Fasteners

We are proud to remain carbon-negative. Our Hague Forest initiative and carbon strategy have enabled us to offset far more CO2 than we emit. This reflects the kind of company we strive to be—delivering exceptional engineering while giving back to the environment and community.

Marketing & Community Engagement

We’ve also invested in marketing, reaching millions of people across Instagram and Facebook, and launching our TikTok channel to share more of our story. For example, our protective wax dipping process has become a surprising favourite, with audiences finding it extremely satisfying to watch. This has reinforced our reputation for innovation and reliability.

Family Values & Heritage

At this time of year, we reflect on what makes us proud. Established in 1971 and now in its third generation, Hague Fasteners has remained a values-driven, family-run British manufacturer for over fifty years. However, we have continually evolved to meet the complex demands of modern industry in over 30 countries.

Our People

Above all, our pride comes from our people. From loyal, long-serving machinists to the new generation of apprentices, every order reflects decades of expertise and dedication. The trust our customers place in us is built on these relationships, and it is this combination of craftsmanship, innovation, and shared values that continues to define Hague Fasteners today.

Looking Ahead to 2026

Looking ahead, we’re excited to build on this momentum—expanding our capabilities, deepening our sustainability commitments, and continuing to share our journey with you. Thank you for your support and trust throughout 2025. Together, we look forward to making 2026 even more remarkable.

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Proudly Made in Britain: Hague Fasteners’ Commitment to Precision Manufacturing

Made in Britain manufacturing

Since 1971, Hague Fasteners proudly represents Made in Britain manufacturing. Hague Fasteners has led the way in custom-made special bolting and high integrity precision component manufacturing. Our family-run business has built a reputation for excellence by supplying bespoke fasteners and components to industries worldwide. Moreover, every item we produce is made to order, which demonstrates our dedication to quality, precision, and customer trust.

Hague Fasteners are Made In Britain membership
Hague Fasteners are proud Made In Britain members

Expertise in small to medium batch manufacturing

Unlike mass producers, Hague Fasteners focuses on small to medium batch quantities — from a single prototype piece to runs of several hundred. As a result, we support customers at every stage, whether they need one-off development components or larger production volumes.

We specialise in high integrity items manufactured in critical material grades to international standards. For example, our team works extensively with:

  • Superalloys: Monel, Hastelloy, Inconel, Incoloy
  • Stainless steels: Super Duplex and regular grades
  • Carbon alloys: Engineered for demanding applications

We produce components to customer drawings or OEM designs. Therefore, our parts consistently perform in the most demanding environments where reliability is essential.

A member of Made in Britain

Hague Fasteners proudly holds membership with Made in Britain, an organisation that unites and promotes British manufacturers across sectors. The Made in Britain trademark, registered at the UK Intellectual Property Office, is internationally recognised as a symbol of quality, integrity, and trust.

Membership is earned, not given. Companies must manufacture their goods in Great Britain or Northern Ireland and provide written evidence of production. Consequently, Hague Fasteners views this mark as more than a logo; it represents our heritage, values, and ongoing commitment to British engineering excellence.

Why the trademark matters

The Made in Britain trademark builds trust across the supply chain. Distributors value it as a sign of reliability. Retailers recognise it as proof of quality. Shoppers feel reassured when they see the logo on products, packaging, or communications because it represents safety, value, and authenticity.

Looking ahead

Global industries continue to demand specialist fasteners in challenging materials. Hague Fasteners responds with innovation, craftsmanship, and customer service. Moreover, our membership of Made in Britain strengthens our voice in the international marketplace and highlights the very best of UK manufacturing.

From one-off prototypes to complex production runs, Hague Fasteners delivers components that meet the highest expectations. Therefore, we proudly carry the Made in Britain trademark as a symbol of trust and excellence.

How we can help

If you need custom-made special bolting or precision components in superalloys, stainless steels, or carbon alloys, Hague Fasteners is ready to collaborate. As a result, your project benefits from British-made quality, rigorous standards, and responsive lead times.

Explore our capabilities or contact our team today to discuss your requirements.

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Reflection from a Respected family-run manufacturer- UK Fastener make

Reflecting on What We’re Most Proud Of This December as a family-run British manufacturing business

As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what makes Hague Fasteners truly proud. In a season defined by tradition and togetherness, we’re reminded of the values that have shaped our journey as a family-run British manufacturer since 1971.

Built on Craftsmanship, Powered by Generations

Now in our third generation, Hague Fasteners has remained true to its roots—delivering precision, integrity, and bespoke engineering for over fifty years. From our earliest days to today’s complex industrial demands, we’ve evolved without compromising the craftsmanship that defines us.

Trusted Worldwide, Engineered in the UK

Our custom fasteners are used in safety-critical applications across more than 30 countries. Whether supporting rail infrastructure, defence systems, or specialist vehicles, our components are built to perform under pressure. As a result, our customers rely on us for reliability, responsiveness and technical excellence.

Investing in Innovation That Matters

This year, we invested over £100,000 in advanced CNC machinery—enabling tighter tolerances, faster turnaround, and more complex component capabilities. However, innovation at Hague Fasteners has always been about more than machinery. It’s about delivering better outcomes for our customers, without compromising on service.

Ending the Year Carbon-Negative

We’re especially proud of our sustainability milestones. Through our Hague Forest initiative, we’ve planted over 1,500 trees and maintained a carbon-negative position offsetting far more CO2 than we emit. As we head into 2026, our commitment to responsible manufacturing remains stronger than ever.

Our People, Our Pride

From long-serving machinists to newly trained apprentices, every fastener we produce reflects decades of skill and dedication. The trust our customers place in us is built on these relationships—and it’s this combination of heritage, innovation, and shared values that continues to define Hague Fasteners as a family-run manufacturer.

Looking Ahead

As we prepare for the new year, we remain committed to delivering exceptional engineering with heart. If you’re planning a project for 2026, now’s the perfect time to get in touch.

Contact Hague Fasteners to discuss your requirements.

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The British specialist fastener company Trusted When Fasteners Can’t Fail

For over fifty years, Hague Fasteners has proudly contributed to the tradition of British manufacturing. As a British specialist fastener company, we produce high-integrity, bespoke components that support the world’s most critical infrastructure. Our journey reflects resilience, adaptation, and family-led innovation—spanning three generations and more than three decades of leadership under the Hague family.

Founded in 1971

Hague Fasteners began in 1971 as The Ralin Group, founded by John Stuart Hague. He saw the future of British manufacturing in delivering high-integrity bolting solutions for demanding applications. From the start, the company focused on small-batch production of custom-designed fasteners, often using advanced superalloys. This precision engineering quickly earned Hague a reputation as a trusted supplier to safety-critical industries.

Growth and Consolidation

By the early 2000s, the business expanded through the addition of sister companies Richards & Allan (Nuts & Bolts) Ltd and European Breakdown Bolting (EBB Ltd). These operations were consolidated under The Ralin Group Ltd. In 2010, Jon Hague—son of the founder—reinstated the name Hague Fasteners Ltd, reaffirming our commitment to craftsmanship, technical expertise, and family legacy.

Claire Hague Joins the Leadership

In 2002, Claire Hague joined the British specialist fastener company after raising their three sons, who now play vital roles in the business. Claire became a PSC and shareholder, bringing operational insight and a focus on continuous improvement. She championed sustainability, efficiency, and innovation, embedding social and environmental responsibility into our ethos.

Adapting to Change

Over the decades, Hague Fasteners has adapted to shifting markets, technologies, and economic conditions. Originally focused on oil and gas, we now serve over 30 global sectors including power generation, chemical, and nuclear industries. This adaptability helped us navigate recessions and the COVID-19 pandemic without compromising our core principles of quality and service.

Investing in the Future of British specialist fasteners.

In 2017, we invested in a modern manufacturing facility in Willenhall, West Midlands. This move increased production capacity, improved efficiency, and enabled faster lead times. Housing both manufacturing and commercial operations under one roof has enhanced communication and agility, allowing us to meet customer requirements with speed and precision.

Growth and Continuity

Since reinventing the business over the last 12 years, our turnover has increased more than fourfold. Our team has grown from five to eighteen highly skilled staff, including CNC machinists and a dedicated in-house Quality Control division. Seamless coordination between commercial and production teams ensures responsiveness and the ability to meet complex customer needs.

Three Generations Strong

Under the leadership of Jon and Claire Hague, Hague Fasteners remains proudly family-run. Their sons—Jack, Thomas, and Max—now hold active operational roles. This generational continuity, combined with our unwavering dedication to quality and British manufacturing excellence, ensures we remain as committed to our craft today as we were in 1971—with a clear vision for the decades ahead.

Explore our capabilities or contact our team today to discuss your requirements.

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Request a quote for your next project. Email sales@haguefasteners.co.uk or call 01902 365 865 .

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Bolt Dipping Goes Viral: Hague Fasteners on Social Media

At Hague Fasteners, we’ve always believed in precision, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way. But we didn’t expect a bolt dipping video to attract millions of views on Instagram and Facebook.

It started with a behind-the-scenes clip. One of our machinists dipped a freshly made bolt into hot wax for transport and handling protection. That short video went viral across Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. It resonated with two very different audiences—engineers who admire the technical accuracy, and everyday viewers who simply enjoy the satisfying motion.

Why It Works

Engineers see a visual confirmation of tolerances held and standards met. Everyone else just finds it… oddly satisfying.

We embraced the response. Our social media now features a mix of technical content, manufacturing insights, and what we call “fastener ASMR”—videos that highlight the beauty of engineering in motion.

Bolt Dipping Goes Viral

Our engineers dip bolts in protective wax to safeguard threads during transport and handling, ensuring each fastener arrives in perfect condition. A short video of this process drew unexpected attention online. Viewers responded to the precision, consistency, and clean execution—qualities that reflect our commitment to manufacturing excellence. In a fast-moving digital space, this glimpse into our workshop offers a rare moment of clarity, control, and craftsmanship

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Hague Fasteners are verified on Instagram and Facebook.

We’re a family-run British manufacturer with over 50 years of experience. Now, we’re also building a growing digital following. Whether you need custom fasteners or just enjoy a good bolt-dipping video, we’d love to have you along for the ride.

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For more behind-the-scenes content, technical insights, and satisfying moments from the shop floor—including bolt dipping, thread rolling, and real-time CNC machining follow us on Social media. We share the precision, people, and processes that make our fasteners trusted worldwide.

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Celebrating 30 years as a specialist bolting engineer

30 years at Hague Fasteners

Last week, we celebrated a remarkable milestone—30 years at Hague Fasteners from from one of our most loyal and skilled engineers, Stu.

The Hague Fastener team, celebrating Stu’s 30 years at Hague Fasteners

Stu joined Hague Fasteners as a young machinist during the early days of our business transformation. His journey has been nothing short of exceptional.

Jon Hague, Managing Director:
“Stu came on board around the time I took over the reins and began reshaping the company for a new generation. We’re deeply grateful for his unwavering support, commitment and hard work through every challenge, change and success. His integrity, dedication and attention to detail represent everything that makes Hague Fasteners special.”

Over the past three decades, Stu has helped shape the Hague Fasteners we know today: a company built on precision, pride and trust. His deep technical expertise and consistent attention to detail have made him a cornerstone of our engineering team. From complex one-off components to urgent breakdown solutions, Stu’s craftsmanship has supported mission-critical projects across industries including nuclear, defence, aerospace and renewables. Moreover, his ability to adapt to evolving technologies and customer requirements has ensured that Hague Fasteners remains at the forefront of specialist fastener manufacturing. Whether machining bespoke parts to drawing or collaborating on time-sensitive builds, Stu’s contribution has been vital to our reputation for quality and reliability. His legacy is not just in the components he’s produced, but in the standards he’s helped set standards that continue to guide our work today.

Thirty years in any industry is a rare achievement. In engineering, where precision and reliability are essential, it’s even more impressive. Stu’s legacy is etched into the very foundations of our company.

We’re proud to celebrate this milestone—not just for the years, but for the impact. Stu represents the best of Hague Fasteners: skilled, dependable and quietly exceptional.

Thank you, Stu, for your outstanding service and loyalty. Here’s to the next chapter.

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Do you have a story about a dedicated team member, a long-serving engineer, or a colleague whose craftsmanship has shaped your company? We’d love to hear it. Sharing these stories helps spotlight the people behind the precision and inspires the next generation of engineers

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Reliable Specialist Fasteners For The Water Industry

Reliable Specialist Fasteners for the Water Industry: Hague Fasteners’ Precision Bolting Solutions

Hague Fasteners providing specialist bolting for the water industry

The water industry has become one of the fastest-growing sectors for specialist fastener exports, driven by global demand for robust, corrosion-resistant bolting solutions. From desalination plants to sludge treatment facilities, Hague Fasteners supplies precision-engineered fasteners that meet the most demanding specifications.

Our components are trusted by international water reuse companies and UK institutions including the Environment Agency and British Waterways, thanks to our expertise in manufacturing bespoke fasteners in Duplex, Super Duplex, and high-performance nickel alloys. Whether you’re sourcing engineer studs for reverse osmosis systems or corrosion-resistant socket cap screws for filtration equipment, Hague Fasteners delivers certified, project-specific solutions with full traceability and rapid turnaround.

Engineered for Harsh Conditions

Water treatment environments demand exceptional material integrity. Therefore, we manufacture in all grades of:

  • Duplex and Super Duplex stainless steels (UNS S31803, S32760, S32750)
  • 300 series stainless steels
  • Nickel alloys such as Inconel 625, Monel 400, and Hastelloy C276

These materials offer superior resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chloride-induced stress cracking—critical for reverse osmosis plants, purification systems, and filtration equipment.

Bolting Solutions for Every Application

Our specialist fasteners are designed to perform under pressure, with precision threading and dimensional accuracy. We supply:

  • Engineer Studs and Waisted Stud bolts for high-integrity flange connections
  • Hex Bolts, Bi-Hex Bolts, and Heavy Hex Nuts for pump and valve assemblies
  • Allthread Studding for structural anchoring in treatment tanks
  • Locking solutions including Nyloc Nuts, All metal Lock Nuts, Quadlock and Trilock Nuts for vibration resistance
  • Socket Capscrews, Low Head Socket Capscrews, and Torx Drive Fasteners for compact, high-torque installations
  • Slotted Countersunk Screws and Pozi Pan Head Screws for panel and enclosure applications

Serving Ancillary Water Sectors

Moreover, we support a wide range of water-related industries, including:

  • Water Treatment and Sludge Treatment Plants
  • Filtration and Purification System Manufacturers
  • Desalination and Reverse Osmosis Installations
  • Water Utility Companies and Infrastructure Contractors

Material Versatility

Beyond stainless and nickel alloys, we offer fasteners in:

  • Copper, Naval Brass, and Brass CZ121
  • Silicon Bronze UNS C65500 and Phosphor Bronze
  • Aluminium, Aluminium Bronze CA104, NES833, and C63000
  • Incoloy 800H/HT, Inconel 718, 825, and 904L

These materials are ideal for non-sparking, marine-grade, and low-conductivity applications.

 

Whether you’re specifying fasteners for a new desalination plant or retrofitting a sludge treatment facility, our technical team delivers bolting solutions that meet international standards and project-specific requirements.

Contact Hague Fasteners

Ready to specify corrosion-resistant fasteners for your next water industry project? Contact Hague Fasteners today to discuss your requirements.

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Hague Fasteners – A Family Business

Great feature in the press this week detailing the dynamics of working in a family business.

Featuring CEO Jon Hague, and sons Jack Hague & Tom Hague the write up gives an insight into what it’s like working for a family business in the West Midlands manufacturing Special Fasteners since 1971

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Hague Fasteners On Brexit TV National News

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the ITN news guys to our new facility this afternoon to show them around the site that is nearing completion.

In light of today’s triggering of Article 50 by British Prime Minister, Theresa May, Hague Fasteners were approached by Channel 5 News to feature on their Brexit Special News Report this evening.

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Owner, Jon Hague, explained the ambitious project to purchase and renovate a brand new production facility in the Heart of England that was all decided on Post Brexit Referendum.

Jon Hague explained that the niche manufacturers in Britain would continue to grow despite the decision by the British People to leave the EU and that a major investment supported this belief.
Confidence and Capital investment is at the heart of sustained growth and the Channel 5 News report lead with the exciting growth of Hague Fasteners.

Watch The Channel 5 News Feature on Hague Fasteners Below

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Durehete 1055

Durehete 1055 Fasteners

1% CrMoV Steel for bolting applications up to 570°C made in the UK by Hague Fasteners since 1971.

Durehete 1055 has been the ultimate choice material for high temperature applications up to 570°C for decades and Hague Fasteners have manufactured and supplied super critical turbine studs and capnuts for every British Power Station over their 45 year plus history.

Durehete 1055

Durehete 1055’s high temperature performance has been proven in these 45 plus years and the Durehete 1055 is now the only mainstream remaining Durehete grade surviving in production following the demise of Durehete Nut Steel (DNS) Durehete 900 and Durehete 950. The T41 Durehete 1055 specification was the original equipment specification for Alstom (GEC) and Siemens (Parsons) powerplants in the UK.

All of The Hague Fasteners Special Manufactured Fasteners are made in the UK at our own production facilities in the West Midlands.

All of the special Fasteners made by Hague Fasteners are dual certified to National Standards including ATD 1221004, NEI 221, BSEN 10269: 2013, 20CrMoVTiB4-10, Steel No. 1.7729, BSEN 1515-1: 1999, BS1506 681-820, CEGB GDCD STD2 ISS2, BS4882.

When it comes to the very best in Customer Service you need look no further than Hague Fasteners, critical power generation bolting since 1971.