Here’s what’s happening in fastener industry news, scholarship opportunities and upcoming events the week of April 24, 2023.
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From the revving of the engines, the drop of the puck, the starting gate buzzer, and the green flag on the racetrack, to the nuts and bolts of stadium facility maintenance, the fastener industry has made a big play for partnerships and sponsoring of professional sports teams and players. In today’s competitive B2B landscape, customer experience has become a key differentiator for fastener distributors and industrial suppliers looking to build loyal customer bases.
Beyond the Scoreboard: The Impact of Fastener Industry Sponsorship in Professional Sports
Würth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race will take place on April 30th and is the centerpiece of Dover Motor Speedway’s NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
Thomas O’Neill, executive vice president of the Würth Group said. “As a proud partner of Team Penske since 2012, NASCAR and motorsports has been synonymous with Würth for many years,” “We are ecstatic to be able to partner with Dover Motor Speedway for the upcoming April NASCAR Cup Series race in Delaware. We look forward to bringing an exciting event to the fans and a memorable experience to our business partners. We’ve always had an excellent experience at the Monster Mile and look forward to celebrating in Victory Lane with this year’s Würth 400 winner.”
The Würth 400 is the Monster Mile’s 105th NASCAR Cup Series race and comes during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season. For more info go to WurthRacing.com.
Würth Partners with Dover Motor Speedway to Headline NASCAR Cup Series Race
Threadheads and Fastenerds, depending on when you’re tuning in, it’s time to pour yourself a nice hot cuppa of u-bolt blend or have a nice rusty bolt brew, put on those headphones the NEW Episode of Fully Threaded Radio is LIVE! Featuring Threaded Fasteners CEO Billy Duren as he uncorks The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership with a new podcast designed to inspire, instruct, and inform budding leaders. With his nose for success in the fastener game, John “Cool Hand” Butler avoids any sediment build-up after his recent course change and shares a pleasing pairing of aromatic announcements prompting a surprise guest to appear. Don’t miss the commentary on the March Fastener Distributor Index, The Fastener Training Minute with vintage fastener guru Carmen Vertullo. Brian and Eric realize life is mostly a long pour of plonk, but they’re not complaining. Tune in at FullyThreaded.com
BTM Manufacturing, Domestic Fastener Manufacturer is partnering with Issco, Inc, Twin Lakes Insurance, and Wachter Inc for an upcoming event to help support the good work of the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Organization. Help Jake and his team build 100-beds on June 10th. There is a couple of ways to get involved. Volunteer To Help Build or Donate funds. The cost of this project is $25,000. Donated funds will provide the necessary lumber and hardware to build and assemble the beds as well as provide the mattresses, pillows, and bedding to make them complete. Every child deserves a warm, soft, and safe place to sleep at night and with your help we can see that NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN ANY TOWN!
For more info on how you can help go to @BTMmfg on twitter.
Together we make sure that every child has a bed to sleep in.
The Southeastern Fasteners Association’s Annual Spring Conference begins today, April 24 -26th in Miramar Beach, FL. SEFA members and fastener friends will enjoy a welcome reception, golf outing, cocktail hour, dinner, awards, and silent auction and much more! For more information go to thesefa.com
“We are the people we’ve been waiting for” message from Dirk Beveridge of UnleashWD as he and his team begin their human resources event for distributors designed to challenge traditional thinking on HR and help independent distributors win the war on talent is happening this week! April 27-28, 2023, in Nashville, TN https://events.unleashwd.com/HRSummit
The Pacific West Fastener Association 2023 Spring Conference gets underway this Wednesday, April 27th through the 29th! The Pac-West organization will host 3 days of education, networking, and fun at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch. For more info go to: Pac-West.org
Highlighted in our NEWS SERIES: FASTENATING is ETANCO ESPAÑA. They are celebrating the success of their small family business which is soon to be 40 years old. They provide fasteners and painted head self-drilling screws for solar installations. They developed a very innovative fastening system for solar panel installations, roofs and façades: the induction system. The system helps avoid perforation of the membranes and thus prevents dampness or other consequences caused by weather conditions. Check out the induction system video demo and learn more about ETANCO ESPAÑA featured at Fastener News Desk. Visit them online at Etanco.es
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Fastener industry associations have many great scholarship opportunities: Let’s start with:
Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association
The Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association is accepting applications for their 2023 scholarship. The MFDA is dedicated to representing all segments of the fastener industry. Scholarship applications must be received no later than May 15th, 2023. Application can be found at MFDA.us
North Coast Fastener Association
The Northcoast Fastener Association is fueling the knowledge of the fastener industry with their 2023 Scholarship. The NCFA will be giving away up to $5,000 in scholarships this year! The NCFA Scholarship Application is now available. Applications must be postmarked by 5/31/23 to be considered. Award winners will be notified in July 2023. NCFA Scholarship Application
Applications are being accepted for the Gilchrist Foundation Fastener Scholarship. Those who receive awards are expected, upon completion of their schooling, to make an earnest effort to work in the fastener industry or to pursue employment in an fastener industry trade association member company.
Unlike many other scholarships, applications are accepted during any year of a person’s schooling. Also, an applicant may be a part-time student currently working in the fastener industry. Applications are due by May 31st. Go to GilchristFoundation.com to apply today! Application:
The Pacific-West Fastener Association is offering a scholarship for Fastener Training Week produced by the Fastener Training Institute® which is valued at $2,800. Only employees of Pac-West member companies are eligible. The scholarship is for tuition only for any Fastener Training Week in 2023 or 2024, and does not include expenses for travel, lodging, or meals. Fastener Training Week is a robust program that includes five days of education and plant tours as part of the acclaimed FTI Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CFS) advanced technical training program. After completing this invaluable industry training in a small group environment and passing a final exam, attendees are then eligible for the CFS designation.
To access the application form or request a copy by email. Contact: amy@pac-west.org. Applications must be submitted by June 30.
The North Coast Fastener Association announces the 14th Annual Distributor Social happening on Thursday, May 4th in Independence, OH from 5 – 8pm. The Distributor Social is the largest networking event for the fastener industry in Cleveland and surrounding areas. The NCFA Distributor Social brings together many of the top distributors and supplier companies in the industry to network and socialize, while enjoying a few drinks, appetizers, and desserts. The event continues to draw hundreds of attendees each year because of the simplicity it offers. The NCFA Distributor Social is just that, a time to be social with current/potential customers and industry friends, in a more casual setting than a traditional fastener shows. Register Now: NCFAOnline.com
NFDA + Young Fastener Professional Associations will be hosting a Virtual Roundtable: The Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, and Profit on Thursday, May 11th at 2:00 PM Eastern. Rethink the way you measure success with a discussion on the triple-bottom-line sustainability framework: what it is, why it is important, and how you can implement it. It’s free to attend, but registration is required. Go to NFDA-Fastener.org
Fastener Fair USA is back and better than ever! The highly anticipated trade show is taking place at Music City Center in Nashville, TN from May 16-17, 2023, and it’s not one to be missed. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with new exhibitors, industry-leading products, and a range of educational and networking opportunities.
Fastener Fair USA is a unique opportunity for members of the entire fastener supply chain to connect, network, and learn about the latest trends, products, and technologies in the industry. The event features nearly 200 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products and services, including fasteners, adhesives, assembly tools, and more. Use Fastener News Desk code FND for FREE registration. Go to FastenerFairUSA.com
Fastener Fair USA: The Must-Attend Event for the Fastener Industry
How Screws and Bolts are Made – The Basics of Cold Heading an upcoming webinar Co-Produced by Fastener Training Institute and the Industrial Fasteners Institute will take place on Friday, May 19th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. Whether you are new to the fastener industry or a seasoned veteran, have you ever wanted to know more about how threaded fasteners are made? Although there are different methods that can be employed, the most common way of forming a fastener is by cold heading. This webinar will introduce participants to a high-level overview of cold heading, its advantages, the cold heading machine process, machine types as well as descriptions and the tooling necessary to make it all happen. For Registration go to FastenerTraining.org
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