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Magnets & Technology

HOW DO EASTER EGGS GET THEIR SHAPE? 29/03/2018
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How Do Easter Eggs Get Their Shape?

When you think of Easter, what is the first thing that springs to mind? If you’re like us, the answer is chocolate! Conveniently, we are only days away until we have a guilt free pass to eat as much chocolate as possible, where we can swap healthy lunches and calorie counting for indulging, mouthwatering Easter eggs! While you relax and indulge in chocolaty goodness, have you ever wondered how Easter eggs get their unique, hollow shape? Yes? Thought so. Read on and we will explain how magnets are used during... Read More

MAGNET FISHING WITH JAMES HASKELL & BBC 23/02/2018
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Magnet Fishing with James Haskell & BBC

On a cold winter’s day in Northamptonshire in early January, Magnet Expert joined James Haskell and the BBC on a magnetic fishing trip. Following James’ magnet fishing excursions last summer, where he found 3 safes, a bike and various other bits with our RM150 fishing kit, the BBC wanted to see magnet fishing up close and personal.

MAGNET EXPERT SUPPORTS REFUGEE COUNCIL 20/09/2017
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Magnet Expert Supports Refugee Council

Magnet Expert Ltd are delighted to be supporting the Refugee Council in their efforts to educate children, who are seeking asylum in the UK. Over recent week, children of all ages have been attending the Refugee Council’s educational sessions, where they develop Maths and English skills through animation. Our magnets from First4Magnets.com, have been used within the sessions to help with the building and illustration of the animations. They have used our Fruity Skittle Magnets, Flexible A4 Magnetic Sheets and Magnetic Gridding Tape, as you can see below.

02/08/2017
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Hidden Magnets – We Reveal All…

Magnets are here, there and everywhere and a lot of the time we don’t even realise it. For instance, in the smartphone or other electronic devise that you are reading this post on, there will be magnets hard at work. In this blog post, we will reveal where magnets sit in various applications that you use everyday! You’ll never use them again without thinking of the unsung hero, the magnet.

10/07/2017
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How Are Magnets Used In Cars?

Magnets are here, there and everywhere and we don’t even realise it. From the device you are reading this article on, to the hidden catches on your gate, magnets are an extremely versatile product with endless possibilities; they are an unsung hero in our opinion! With the British Grand Prix this weekend, support will no doubt be high for Lewis Hamilton! To get you in the mood for all things motor sport, we decided to take a look into how magnets are used within the automotive industry. We’ll be exploring... Read More

09/06/2017
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017

Father’s Day 2017 is right around the corner and the team at FIRST4MAGNETS® are helping you to find the ideal gift! Now, however grateful your Dad may seem when he says, “thanks for the socks” he probably isn’t that impressed. This year we are giving you the ammunition to impress with our diverse range of magnetic gifts for Dad!

17/05/2017

Magnets Delivered across Europe by FIRST4MAGNETS®

Hola! Bonjour, ciao, guten tag and hello to all our new and existing European customers! We’re delighted you could join us on our magnetic adventures across Europe! Now, as far as languages go, we are no experts. However, at FIRST4MAGNETS® we are experts in magnetics and supplying the highest standard of magnets to countries within Europe! We are proud to deliver magnets to 44 European counties outside of the UK and our service continues to grow! “But, which countries do you deliver to?” You ask. A very good question! Below,... Read More