Here’s what’s happening in fastener industry news and events the week of June 5, 2023.
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FINAL call for the Maryann Marzocchi WIFI Scholarship. Applications for the Education Scholarship are due today, June 5th! The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman to attend college or trade school. The recipient must have a female family member who is employed by a fastener company. For more info visit: https://www.fastenerwomen.com/scholarships.
Würth Industry North America announced the opening of a new Iowa facility. The distribution warehouse consists of 150,000 square feet of warehouse, dedicated space for automated fastener kitting and packaging, and office space. Würth Industrial US serves manufacturers across the region with its supply chain innovations and solutions.
Würth Industry NA Announces Opening of New Bondurant, IA Facility
In-person training happening this today and tomorrow Co-Produced by Industrial Fasteners Institute and the Fastener Training Institute. The training is being held at the IFI Headquarters in Independence, OH with Instructor: Laurence Claus, IFI Director of Education and Training
Monday, June 5th is Why Fasteners Fail in Service
This one‐day seminar will educate and familiarize participants with the basic concepts of why fasteners fail in service, first looking at basic failure mechanics.
Tuesday, June 6th is Fastener Standards 101 – Industrial Version
This one‐day seminar will explore how standards are developed and amended. Attendees will compare various standards to understand differences and similarities and will use practical application examples to become more comfortable with identification and use of fastener standards. For more go to FastenerTraining.org
Fastener Expo Shanghai 2023 (FES 2023) will take place Jun5-Jun7, 2023 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China. FES has been deeply rooted in the fastener industry for 13 years and has become one of the world’s top fastener exhibitions. For more info: https://fastenerexpo.cn/
International Fastener Expo 2023
The International Fastener Expo is accepting nominations for the 2023 Fastener Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional of the Year prestigious Awards.
The Fastener Hall of Fame recognizes professionals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the industrial fastener industry on a national or global scale. Individuals selected for induction will join other honored industry members, including but not limited to inventors, business leaders, and educators. The Young Fastener Professional of the Year award recognizes and honors a young professional who has made significant contributions to the fastener industry.
The recipients will be recognized at a special event during the International Fastener Expo and receive a commemorative plaque. The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 30th! Nominate today at FastenerShows.com: https://fastenershows.com/awards-events-page/ife-2023-awards/
IFE Official hotel accommodations are now open! To nominate or book your stay go to FastenerShows.com
Join the Pac-West Fastener Association for their After-Hours meetup at Bowlero South in Seattle, WA on June 8th from 5-8pm. Stop by and meet other people in the fastener industry and expand your professional network. Pac-West will host one beverage per person along with complimentary appetizers! Registration is open at Pac-West.org https://www.pac-west.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalevent.detail&evid=548
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The 2023 National Fastener Distributors Association Annual Meeting will take place in Downtown Chicago, IL at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel June 13-14. Taking place will be the Board of Directors Meeting, Welcome Reception, NFDA Fastener Professional of the Year Award Presentation, Speakers, a State of the Industry Panel Program and more. For additional information go to NFDA-Fastener.org
North Coast Fastener Association
The North Coast Fastener Association will host Cork-SCREW….Cheers to Fasteners event on June 22nd from 5:00-9:00PM. Join the NCFA for a casual evening out at the Sharon James Cellars located in Newbury, OH. Join the NCFA for a fun night out with industry friends including a Cornhole tournament. Space is limited for this event! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 12. For registration info go to NCFAOnline.com
Registration Form: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5rloivzab&oeidk=a07ejswmb3yc2b37e3f
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The Fastener Training Institute Announced Fastener Training Week will be held in Chicago on August 21st-25th, coinciding with the Mid-West Faster Association’s FSTNR Week! The Fastener Training Institute and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) continue their partnership to present Fastener Training Week — five intensive 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 eligible for the CFS designation. For more info go to: FastenerTraining.org
Registration is OPEN for MWFA FSTNR Week which will take place in Chicago August 20-24, 2023!
Members and attendees will experience a Bed Build event at Abbott Interfast to support the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization, MWFA Member Plant Tours, A Print Reading Seminar, the 41st MWFA Fastener Show, A Retro 80’s Fastener Bash, Golf Outing, & Mixer.
For all the details go to www.mwfa.net
Registration form: https://mwfa.net/pdf/2023/exhibitors.pdf
Attention fastener industry professionals! Get ready for the most exciting trade show of the year! The 2023 International Fastener Expo is coming to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from October 9-11, 2023.
The International Fastener Expo (IFE) is the ultimate business-to-business expo for all things fasteners, machinery & tooling, and industrial products. As the largest fastener event in North America, IFE caters to every level of the supply chain, making it the go-to event for industry professionals like you.
Join thousands of attendees from over 30 countries in the trade show capital of North America, Las Vegas, Nevada. This vibrant city offers a perfect backdrop for networking and doing business with hundreds of suppliers showcasing a wide range of fasteners for various industries, including construction, aerospace, military, electrical, and automotive. The Official IFE 2023 Hotel Accommodations are now open. Go to FastenerShows.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.
Donate: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblin
Help Build Beds: signupgenius.com
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