the Construction Fixings Association

THE ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1979, the Construction Fixings Association is a trade association which comprises major manufacturers of construction fixings with a significant UK presence.

The Association endeavours to ensure that members observe a high level of integrity in all commercial activity and that all product information is provided in a clear useable form to specifiers and users.

The aims of the association are well summarised in the phrase “Ensuring Best Fixings Practice ”.

We do this by:

Publishing a series of free Guidance Notes
Being directly involved in the development of the Guidelines for European Technical Approval of anchors for safety critical applications.
Being active in various BSI and European standards committees.
Being actively involved with other influential bodies such as BBA, CIRIA, BSRIA, CEN, ISO and government departments.
Supporting specific industries in the development of guidelines for their use of fixings.

Laminated timber columns fixed to concrete baseplate using resin anchors

Bracket fixed to concrete underwater using a combination of injection and capsule resin for each anchor

THE MEMBERS
All CFA Members provide a wide range of anchoring products with comprehensive technical support services including performance data, applications advice, on site testing and training in the correct use of our products.

Our collective experience, comprehensive product ranges and reputation for innovation enable us to provide virtually any fixing solution required in modern construction.

We also undertake to supply products to recognised Quality Assurance procedures.

Heavy duty pipes fixed to concrete tunnel lining using expansion anchors

Timber frame sole plates fixed to concrete with throughbolts

Structural steelwork fixed back to concrete using expansion anchors with ETAs

fischer fixings (UK) Ltd Whitely Road Hithercroft Industrial Estate Wallingford Oxon. OX10 9AT Customer Services Tel: 01491 827900 Fax: 01491 827953 Technical Dept. Tel: 01491 827920 Fax: 01491 827950 Freephone Sales & Tech. line 0800 3282630 E-mail: technical@fischer.co.uk Web: www.fischer.co.uk	fischer fixings is a major manufacturer of nylon, metal and resin anchoring systems. The company is an innovator and investor in R&D, holding a large number of worldwide patents. Many of fischer’s metal and resin anchors possess European Technical Approvals. In the UK our products are available through a national network of retail and distribution partners.
Hilti (Gt. Britain) Ltd. 1 Trafford Wharf Road Trafford Park Manchester M17 1BY Freephone contact numbers: Tel: 0800 886 100 Fax: 0800 886 200 E-mail: gbtas@hilti.com Web: www.hilti.co.uk	Hilti is a worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing added value, top quality products for professional customers in the construction industry and in building maintenance. In Gt. Britain our own direct sales and distribution organisation markets a comprehensive range of drilling, demolition, fixing and fastening solutions.
2K polymer systems ltd Venture Crescent Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7RA United Kingdom Tel: 01773 540440 Fax: 01773 607638 E-mail: info@2kps.net Web: www.2kps.net	2K polymer systems ltd specialises in the manufacture of a range of high performance polymer systems which are exclusively supplied on a customer own label basis . A complete, reliable and confidential service is offered. From our extensive range we have a product suitable for most anchoring and bonding applications.
Liebig Bolts Ltd Silica Road Amington Industrial Estate Tamworth, B78 3NA Tel: 01827 50547 Fax: 01827 310524 E-mail: sales@liebigbolts.co.uk Web: www.liebigbolts.co.uk	Manufacturers of heavy duty fixing bolts in high tensile steel and high proof stainless steel. Most anchor ranges are available in lengths up to 1.5 metres long at 5mm increments. Safe working loads go from 3.00kN up to 294.00kN per anchor, with ranges of undercut, expansion and chemical anchors available.
Rawlplug Ltd Skibo Drive Thornliebank Industrial Estate Glasgow G46 8JR Tel: 0141 638 7961 Fax: 0141 638 7937 E-mail: info@rawlplug.co.uk Technical: techadvice@rawlplug.co.uk Web: www.rawlplug.co.uk	Rawlplug, manufacturer of the famous Rawlbolt is also one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of chemical and expansion anchors, screw and cavity fixings to construction, trade and DIY sectors under the Rawlplug and Rawl fixings brands. Offering high quality products with great service and technical backup.
SPIT FIXINGS c/o ITW Construction Products Fleming Way Crawley RH10 9DP *Freephone contact numbers*: Customer Services Tel: 0870 011 5245 Customer Services Fax: 0870 011 5246 Technical Helpline: 0800 731 4924 Email: technical@itwcp.co.uk Web: www.itwcp.co.uk	Spit is a leading brand of ITW Construction Products a manufacturer of high quality innovative anchoring solutions for professional users. Fixing to substrates from drywall to concrete the Spit range includes expansion, resin and self cutting anchors; many holding European Technical Approvals. Spit also offer free technical support including specification advice, site testing and RIBA Certified CPD training.