OPAS have completed our 2021 BSI audit and are now re-certified for ISO 9001/2015 for the next 3 years, underscoring our commitment to achieving and maintaining excellence.

The lengthy BSI certification process has confirmed that Opas (Southern) Ltd operate a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 as a stockholder and supplier of hardware, fastenings and fittings for the industrial textile industry (certificate number FS 691834).

BSI certification marks are internationally recognized and represent quality, reliability and continual improvement.

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OPAS have been providing fasteners and tools to the textile and marine trades since 1889 and are proud to say that if what you seek clicks, ties, punches, or grabs together you are in the right place.

15 December 2021

Dear Valued Customer,

We apologise for all the problems experienced with Morito Scovill USA and the delivery/supply of DOT fasteners over the past 18 months. This was created by the difficulties experienced with Brexit & European border controls in the Netherlands. Followed by the Worldwide difficulties created by Covid-19 causing material & labour shortages.

This in turn has pushed up the price of raw materials, such as copper,brass & stainless steel. Also the cost of finishing such as nickel plating, brass plating etc.

We have 18 months supply of Dot fasteners on back order stock since February 21 with orders in place for delivery from Jan.22 through to July 22. These deliveries are running 3 to 6 months overdue, creating challenges for all of us. I’m sure you will all agree with me when I say, we are all looking forward to the back of the challenges presented by Covid-19 and being able to supply on demand again...

To cap it all. We have been informed of a price increase, as of 1st February 2022 on all our brass based Dot fasteners of 15% . As explained in the letter below from Scovill USA.

Yours Sincerely

Dave Ramus
Managing Director
Opas Southern Ltd 

December 15, 2021

Dear Valued Partner,

Morito Scovill Americas (MSA) takes pride in the partnerships we have with you, our customers. To uphold the values of our partnership, we need to communicate changes in the pricing of our brass-based products.
As we have collectively learned to adjust to challenges faced during the pandemic, there has been a resurgence in demand for raw materials. This increased demand on producing mills is causing backlogs and delays are being experienced throughout the supply chain. We are continuing to monitor the situation and are doing our part to mitigate raw material shortages.

Along with the surge in demand, we have witnessed the price of copper rise to its current 2021 price of $4.24, compared to $2.80 in 2020 and $2.72 in 2019. Unfortunately, the latest forecast for 2022 shows no decrease in the price of copper for the foreseeable future. MSA can no longer absorb these increases and will be implementing a price increase of 15% across our entire line of brass-based products, effective February 1, 2022.

Your business is important to us and we are thankful for your continued support and understanding. Should you have any questions, please contact your Representative for more information.

Sincerely,

Shane McEntyre
Chief Sales Office
Morito Scovill Americas

OPAS are very pleased to announce that they are once again able to offer top quality turnbuttons in nylon .66 with the new and wider range manufactured in a variety of colours.

Recent manufacturing issues had severely impacted supplies of the original nylon turbuttons, so Dave Ramus of OPAS stepped in to rescue the original tooling and work with a new injection moulding team in the UK to get supplies flowing again.

In addition to the traditional Black and White items, OPAS are now able to exclusively offer these top-quality nylon turnbuttons as three part sets in a range of colours including Green, Blue, Cream, Dark Brown, Yellow and Grey.

Click here to see the range and request an online quotation, or call us now on 01903 239 966

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OPAS have been providing fasteners and tools to the textile and marine trades since 1889 and are proud to say that if what you seek clicks, ties, punches, or grabs together you are in the right place.

OPAS are pleased to announce that we are now distributors for the renowned LOXX® German snap fasteners. These are a superior fastener system originally designed and developed more than 60 years ago to fasten soft top roofs on cars, the LOXX® fastener has found many uses in diverse industries including the automotive, boat accessories, consumer goods, music and automation industries.

LOXX® fasteners provide a secure, lockable and easily detachable fastening solution which prevents accidental opening. It is regarded as particularly safe for children and senior friendly.

Please note that although LOXX® fasteners appear similar to the TENAX range, the two systems are not compatible.

OPAS provide LOXX® fasteners in a large variety of designs and you can browse the product range here.

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OPAS have been providing fasteners and tools to the textile and marine trades since 1889 and are proud to say that if what you seek clicks, ties, punches, or grabs together you are in the right place.