MINKON CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
Things were very different back in 1982. Britain was at war with Argentina, Bucks Fizz were topping the charts with ‘The Land of Make Believe’ and ‘E.T. The Extra Terrestrial’ was released to cinemas. Shops were closed on Sundays by law and...
NEW WEBSITE
It’s amazing to think that the first web page was produced less than 30 years ago. Communications have been completely transformed and it’s difficult to remember a time before the Internet. We have embraced a 24/7 society in which we shop online, bank...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Over the course of many years, Fortafix has developed a comprehensive range of trusted stove and heating products. Although the brand has produced glues and cements since the early 1900s, it was in the 1950s that Fortafix first introduced a number of high temperature...
EFFICIENCIES ONCE THOUGHT OF AS IMPOSSIBLE…
Over one and a half million Brits fired up their multi-fuel stoves this winter, a number which looks set to grow. With over 200,000 stoves sold annually in the UK, more and more families are being drawn to the financial appeal of installing a log burner, as the cost...
TALENT, PRIDE AND DECENCY
Mal Dodds, Managing Director of Minkon-Fortafix, reflects on a summer of sporting highs and lows. We’ve had a fabulous summer of sport. Just a few weeks ago our national teams competed in the Euros. After a hiatus of fifteen years, the whole of Scotland swelled...
ZOMBIES, SURFERS AND FORMULA 1
The Minkon-Fortafix Team like a challenge and over the years they’ve been faced with lots of intriguing customer requests. Many have captured the imagination, others have really made the Team smile and a few have raised an eyebrow or two. No matter the request,...
DEVELOPING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
Over many years Fortafix has built an enviable reputation for innovative solutions and has long been recognised for its technical development in sealing, joining and surface protection within a wide range of challenging industries. Stuart Smith, operations manager,...
A TEST OF RESILIENCE
2020 has been a difficult and challenging time for everybody. The year has certainly taken its toll on many businesses: impacting companies, their employees and supply chains. For Minkon, owners of Fortafix (the UK’s leading supplier of adhesives, sealants,...
