Welcome to your weekly roundup of the latest in fasteners—industry news, trends, upcoming events, and scholarships. Let’s dive into this week’s episode of In the News with Fastener News Desk! Reporting the latest news making headlines the week of June 24, 2024.
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IN THE NEWS
AFC Industries has acquired Kingston Pennsylvania based Circle Bolt & Nut (CBN). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1979, CBN is a leading distributor of fasteners, C part components, and fulfillment services to OEM customers throughout the United States. Since 2018, CBN has operated as part of Optimas OE Solutions. Read more:
Fully Threaded Radio #201 – Harpo’s Revenge. Join Eric and Brian with their guests: Veteran fastener pro Al Bate of All America Threaded Products, Jake “Valdez” Davis and Francesca Lewis preview FSTNR Week ’24, John Kovatch of AFC Industries discusses the May FDI, and the Fastener Training Minute: Carmen Vertullo discusses coatings for lock washers. FullyThreaded.com
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In this new segment we’ll spotlight the dedicated professionals who are driving the industry forward. Whether they’ve received a significant promotion or achieved advanced certifications, these individuals exemplify the pursuit of excellence and innovation in the fastener world.
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The NFDA elected its 2024-25 Board of Directors last week at the NFDA Annual Meeting and ESPS in Irving, TX. Congratulations to Scott McDaniel of Martin Fastening Solutions elected as the new president of the National Fastener Distributors Association. Ed Smith of Wurth Revcar will serve as vice president, Christian Reich of Goebel Fasteners will serve as associate chair, and Jim Degnan of S.W. Anderson will remain on the Board as immediate past president. For more information about membership go to NFDA-Fastener.org
Congratulations, Semblex Team! Semblex has been awarded the 2023 GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA)! The prestigious award recognizes outstanding commitment to quality and ability to meet and exceed General Motors’ stringent performance criteria throughout the 2023 calendar year.
FASTENER INDUSTRY EVENTS:
Fastener Training Institute’s Fastener Basics Four-Part Webinar Series final training class will take place June 27th. FTI’s Fastener Basics course provides extensive fastener parts knowledge to those new to the fastener industry and to those looking to better understand fastener products. https://fastenertrainingevents.com/fastener-basics.htm
Don’t Miss Out on the Ultimate Ballgame Experience with MWFA as they head to Milwaukee for an unforgettable day at American Family Field to see the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates! Friends and Family Welcome! Happening Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 1:10 PM. Hurry and reserve your tickets today! The deadline is May 11th or when tickets run out! Go to MWFA.net to reserve your tickets.
Plan to join the Midwest Fastener Association for their highly anticipated FSTNR WEEK taking place August 18-21, 2024! The event includes a Sleep in Heavenly Peace Organization Bed Building Event, Plant Tours, Welcome Mixer, Fastener Failures Seminar, the 42nd Annual MWFA Fastener Show, Fastener Bash, & Golf Outing & if that’s not enough there’s Fastener Training Week your chance to become a Certified Fastener Specialist during FSTNR Week! Register today for FSTNR Week 2024! Go to: https://mwfa.net/fastener.htm
Fastener Training Institute’s Fastener Training Week returns to Chicago this year from August 19 to August 23. The event will be hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association (MWFA) as part of their annual FSTNR Week. For more info and to register go to fastenertraining.org
Würth Additive Group is Touring the USA on their Demo Days 2024 Tour! If you’re looking to turn a physical part into a digital model you can print on demand, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet with the Wurth Additive Group Team! Next stop is scheduled for August 28th in Brooklyn Park, MN For more tour dates and info go to: https://wurthadditive.com/pages/demo-days-2024
Manufacturing Day will be celebrated on Friday October 4th. DYK We have 3.8 million manufacturing jobs to fill between now and 2033! Inspire the next generation of creators by hosting an #MFGDay24 event this October! Resources and toolkits available: www.mfgday.com
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Pac-West Fastener Association
???? Calling all Pacific-West Fastener Association members! Apply by June 30 for a scholarship to attend one of our 2024 or 2025 Fastener Training Weeks. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your fastener knowledge, tour manufacturing facilities, network with other fastener professionals and become eligible for Certified Fastener Specialist™ designation. Go to: https://www.pac-west.org/fastener-training-week-scholarships-1
The Marc Strandquist Memorial Scholarship Fund will offer one scholarship for Fastener Training Week each year (valued at $2,800 each). The deadline to submit your completed application to the NFDA is August 31, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the Strandquist family’s decision in late September. Apply now: NFDA-Fastener.org https://www.nfda-fastener.org/yfp-scholarship-for-fastener-training
The Young Fastener Professionals Association Announced their Fastener Training Week Scholarship. YFP is offering members an opportunity to attend Fastener Training Week. Scholarships can be used for any Fastener Training Week program in 2024 or 2025. The FTI Training is valued at $2,800. The deadline to submit your completed application is October 15. Go to NFDA-fastener.org
The Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) educational scholarship is just one of the many membership benefits. The scholarships award is a minimum $1,500.00 for higher education. The MWFA has awarded over $950,000 from membership dues, donations & industry shows. Submit your MWFA scholarship at MWFA.net. The application by September 1, 2024.
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