Mid-West Fastener Association | Fall 2022 Newsletter

Mid-West Fastener Association

FSTNRWeek

FSTNR WEEK, HOSTED BY MWFA, DELIVERS

MWFA held FSTNR Week August 21st -August 26th at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, IL. The venue offered attendees the opportunity to stay on site for multiple events saving on travel time and allowing for more networking! This upscale conference hotel is 15 miles from O’Hare International Airport allowing easy access to those traveling from out of town. The week kicked off with an added feature of FSTNR Week on Sunday (August 21st) with a charitable event. The MWFA partnered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. SHP works with groups/ communities to build beds for kids who don’t have their own. Over 75 industry personnel, families, and friends, came out to enjoy the socialization while helping children in need. Everyone worked various workstations, from sanding, drilling, staining and even branding, to build 80 beds. Beds will be delivered to local

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children as well as flood victims. SHP prides themselves in their motto “No kids sleep on the floor in our town.”

On August 23rd, prior to the open of the MWFA Fastener Show, a Safeguards for Buying Import or Domestic Manufactured Fasteners Seminar was held. This seminar guided fastener personnel with a checklist of potential pitfalls and a list of questions to identify and ask prior to ordering parts. This seminar focused on avoiding costly mistakes in product error. The class was taught by Richard Pease, who before owning his own company R.K. Precision

Products, worked for domestic cold header manufacturers, and various Industrial Fastener Distributors. Richard has over 35 years of product experience, purchasing, and sales in the fastener industry. He has been instrumental in coordinating MWFA education programs for many years. We thank him for sharing his knowledge with the students.

Welcome to Fall!! I know people say I am crazy, but it’s my favorite time of year. Crisp nights, beautiful scenery, short days and football baby. I hope you all enjoyed your summer. The MWFA BOD sure has.

FSTNR week was a huge success. Thank you for all who attended. Of course none of it would be possible without our Sponsors. Thank you FSTNR Week sponsors for once again coming through for us. We took this year’s show to the next level and because of your patronage we yet again had a networking event that will be talked about for months to come.

For those of you who missed out, that’s okay. We can’t wait to see you at next year’s show. There is still time to participate and sponsor. Our upcoming scholarship dinner is always a member favorite. We will have

an industry prudent speaker to talk to our scholarship winners as we commiserate and enjoy each other’s company over dinner. As well as our end of year Holiday Party. Dancing, Door Prizes, Santa and fun. If you’re interested in sponsoring or would like to attend the event please contact Nancy Rich.

It’s been one hell of year. Thank you to all whom have made this year special. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

George Hunt III - Brighton Best International

Jake Davis - BTM Manufacturing

Bob Baer -

Bobby Wegner

Glen

Rich

Matt

David

Inc.

Jen

DELIVERS AUGUST

The afternoon of August 23rd the MWFA hosted their 40th Fastener Show. The Tabletop Show allowed suppliers from across the country to exhibit their products in the heart of the fastener industry.

The show featured over 90 exhibitors coming from across the country. Attendance was up, from last year, indicating our industry is ready to be out visiting and sourcing suppliers in person. The show featured suppliers of fasteners, secondary services, heat treating and plating as well as services to the fastener industry.

During the show, our “forty consecutive year” exhibitors: Abbott Interfast LLC, Brighton Best International, Continental Aero, GlobalFstenerNews.com, Metric &

Multistandard Components Corp., and XL Screw Corporation were recognized. Their support, as well as that of all exhibitors, over the years, is greatly appreciated. The show closed with the posting of names of several attendees winning Gift Cards.

Following the show, the famous “MWFA Fastener Bash” was held adding a Luau flair. Hawaiian dancers presented guests with leis and later entertained with Hawaiian dances. Guests enjoyed luau themed appetizers and cocktails while having an opportunity to continue networking.

The day after the show featured the 69th MWFA Golf Outing at the picturesque Willow Crest Golf Club, home to numerous

professional and amateur golf events. This year an added feature was a Hole in One Opportunity, sponsored by Sherex Fastening Solutions, on four holes.

Although there were no winners, it was a fun incentive. The day was perfect for golf while the course hosted 148 golfers out to enjoy a relaxing day, well mostly relaxing if they didn’t take their game too seriously.

Several cash prizes were awarded following the tournament. Fully Threaded Radio awarded a 30 pack of amazing Busch Beer along with an FTR hat which was awarded to Dennis Clark. Hopefully he shared with his teammates. »» continued on page 4

DELIVERS AUGUST

Congratulations to our first and second place teams. First Place Team: Steve Urhausen, Jason Bertone, Greg Fields and Brian Prodehl. Second Place Team: John Paris II, Ron Jarvis, Marc Goddard and Rob Crowder.

Skill Contest winners included: Tom Biggott, Tony Martinez, Oliver Baumann, Tim Vath, Marc Goddard, Cory Wing, Brian Prodehl, Chris Childs, Meredith Perry, John Paris, Tony Martinez, Dean Bonaroti, Joe Clark, Andrea Strohmaier, Todd McRoberts, Brian Rzepka, Jim Flannery, George Hunt III, Scott Tripp and Ron Jarvis. Brikksen presented a prize to the“Beyond the Finish” team: Kelly Goodsell, Claire Galvin, Dezbah Duchicela, and Sebastian Babel, who

were given the opportunity to each name their charity of choice and Brikksen donated $250 to each of their charities. Being honest has its rewards!!

While it was a busy week, there was one more event on the evening of August 25th. The MWFA hosted one of their MWFA Mixers allowing fastener friends to meet on the patio at Real Time Sports in Elk Grove. Attendees enjoyed beverages, pizza and appetizers and raffle prizes donated by Abbott Interfast LLC, DLP Coatings, and the MWFA.

We couldn’t have asked for a better week, the company was great, the weather was perfect, the success and benefit were immeasurable. It takes a team of great MWFA Board members to put this program

together, but it takes an industry to make it the greatest week and for that we thank everyone who participated in any way!!

Fastener Training Institute also participated in FSTNR Week by providing their Fastener Training Week program for those desiring to achieve their Certified Fastener Specialist certificate. This week class offers intense education and plant tours. Students, completing the course, then take a final exam to be eligible for the Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CCFS) designation. Over 30 students attended this class.

For more information on future events, visit www.mwfa.net or contact Nancy Rich mwfa@mwfa.net. Enjoy pictures from of all events at www.mwfa.net.

THANK YOU FSTNR WEEK ‘FULL EVENT’ SPONSORS

FSTNR Week was an amazing event. Thank you to everyone who participated in making it an industry success. Thank you to our FSTNR Week Sponsors who sponsored all events throughout the week. We are already looking forward to next year’s event - if you would like to become a sponsor of Fastener Week ‘23, please contact Nancy Rich at mwfa@ameritech.net for more details.

THANK YOU EVENT SPONSORS

SPONSORS

MWFA MIXER SPONSORS

FASTNER BASH SPONSORS

GOLF SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SCHOLARSHIP DONORS

Many MWFA Members have already donated to this year’s scholarship fund. Several companies have committed to a scholarship in their company name. A donation of $1,000 or more is automatically set up as a company named scholarship.

Anyone wishing to donate to this year’s scholarship fund may do so at any time by sending in a check marked scholarship fund or going online to www.mwfa.net and donating through our donate button on the home page.

THANK YOU SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS:

» 3Q Inc.

» Abbott Interfast LLC

» All American Systems

» Arlington Fastener

» Avante Imports

» Brighton-Best International

» Brikksen

» BTM Manufacturing

» Buckeye Fasteners

» Central Wire Industries

» Chicago Hardware & Fixture Co.

» Clarcorp Industrial Sales

» Crescent Manufacturing

» Crown Screw and Bolt Corp.

» Crystal Engineering

» Daco Precision Inc.

» Darling Bolt Co.

» Delta Secondary

» EFC International

» Eurolink FSS

» Fastener Superstore

» Field Fastener Supply

» Foremost Fastener Co.

» Gateway Screw & Rivet Inc.

» Greenslade & Co.

» Hi-Tech Fastener Corp.

» Inland Fastener Inc.

» Issco Inc.

» J&M Plating Inc.

» Kanebridge Corp.

» Liberty Fastener

» Metric & Multistandard Components

» Mike and Carol O’Connor

» Morgan Ohare Inc.

» North East Fasteners Corp.

» Rick Rudolph Associates

» R. K. Precision Products LLC

» Screws Industries

» South Holland Metal Finishing

» SWD Inc.

» Sems & Specials Inc.

» Solution Industries

» Star Stainless Screw

» Wafios Machinery Corporation

» Wrought Washer Mfg.

» XL Screw Corporation

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Bold indicates a company or personal sponsorship

IFI ANNOUNCES NEW STANDARD FOR STEEL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) has announced the publication of a new IFI standard, IFI-171, thread dimensions for sizes 1-5/8 – 5-1/2 and 1-7/8 UNS for Assembly of Bolts, Studs and Nuts in the Steel Construction Industry.

The new standard specifies thread dimensions and tolerances for two sizes of coarse threads, 1-5/8 – 5-1/2 and 1-7/8— 5, that are commonly used in the steel construction industry. The standard resolves slight differences that commonly resulted from varied interpretations of ASME B1.1 (2019), which does not explicitly list sizes.

IFI standards are developed by industry experts that volunteer at the request of

IFI members and industry stakeholders.

Many of these experts are also engaged in the production of the IFI Book of Fastener Standards, a compilation of nearly 100 standards from ASTM, ASME, SAE and the IFI.

“I am very appreciative for the contribution of the task group members, beginning with Mike Friel from Haydon Bolts who identified the gap and pushed for a standard to be published,” said Salim Brahimi, Director of Engineering and Technology for IFI. “I am also grateful for the expertise and guidance of Al Barrows, chair of ASME Committee B1 on Threads. His support

was essential to validate the accuracy of the dimensions and to ensure we did the work correctly and in concert with ASME B1.1. This standard will be added the Online Book of Fastener Standards and to future publications of the hardcover Book of Fastener Standards.”

IFI is the leading voice representing the interests of the North American manufacturers of mechanical fasteners and formed parts, as well as the key suppliers to the industry. IFI represents the industry to its suppliers, customers, the government, and the public-at-large.

IFI welcomes new members and encourages those who want to learn more about the benefits of institute membership to contact them by Tel:216-241-1482 or visit them online at www.indfast.org.

BIG BOLT EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN THE STRATEGIC SECONDARY SERVICES GROWTH CATEGORY

Big Bolt, LLC (“Big Bolt”), one of the largest specialty fastener manufacturers in the US, announced it has acquired Delta Secondary, LLC (“Delta”), an Illinois-based manufacturer of fasteners and provider of secondary services.

Delta is a leading regional supplier of a broad array of fastener solutions for a variety of industrial segments. Headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, Delta provides fastturn manufacturing and key secondary services such as cut, chamfer, drilling, tapping, turning, milling, slotting, grooving and thread cutting. Delta’s products are supported by distributors nationwide.

Big Bolt is investing in Delta’s operations to create capacity to handle future growth. In addition, Delta’s team brings significant fastener manufacturing experience and capabilities which enables both organizations to optimize operations resulting in additional speed to service the industry.

“Delta is a great fit—commercially, operationally and culturally—and a valuable extension to Big Bolt’s existing operation,” said Tom Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Big Bolt. “This acquisition allows us to expand our manufacturing capabilities in a strategic area to better meet customer demand.”

Following the acquisition, the Delta team and its base of operations will remain in Bensenville, Illinois. The acquisition was effective on July 29, 2022.

For more information, contact Big Bolt at 140 Covington Drive, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Tel: 630-539-9400, Fax: 630-5399480, Email: info@gobigbolt.com or visit them online at www.gobigbolt.com.

FPM EXPANDS ITS OPERATIONS

FPM Heating Treating continues to be the leader in fastener heat treatment, with the addition of another 4,000# per hour mesh belt furnace that now gives us a total of Eight belt furnaces serving your heat treating needs.

For more information, contact FPM Heat Treating at 1501 S. Lively Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Tel: 847-228-2525, Fax: 847-228-5912, Email: sales@fpmht.com or visit them online at www.fpmht.com.

READER’S

BBI HELPS SAFE GUARD OUR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING SAFETY GEAR TO OUR CROSSING GUARDS ACROSS AMERICA.

Brighton-Best International announced immediate availability of Hi-Visibility gloves to crossing guards across America.

Getting hit by a car is the third leading cause of death for children 5- to 9-years-old says the Association for Psychological Science and according to Parents.com, almost 400 children aged 15 and under are killed annually when struck by a vehicle.

It’s not hard to think of reasons for these scary statistics. Children are easily distracted and do not always pay attention. They are smaller in stature, so they’re more likely to sustain fatal injuries when they are struck. But there may be an even more basic reason for this childhood peril, children simply don’t see the cars coming.

BBI is grateful to all the crossing guards who strive to protect our children across America. Unfortunately, most crossing guards have to provide their own safety gloves. During the 2022-2023 school season, BBI would like to thank our crossing guards by donating a pair of HI-VIZ Ironclad gloves

to our local crossing guard heroes.

If you know of a crossing guard and would like to provide them a pair of HI-VIZ Ironclad gloves, please email safetocross@ brightonbest.com and tell us about your local hero. BBI will ship you a pair of gloves, at no cost, to your location for those who are willing to help children cross the street safely every day.

With back-to-school already here, it’s vital to be aware that school zones are dangers zones for kids. Safe Kids Worldwide reports that most drivers speed in school zones, where large numbers of children pedestrians are more likely to be found than anywhere else.

Let’s help safe guard our children by providing safety gear to our crossing guards today. Please spread the word and let’s try to give every crossing guard in the U.S.A. a pair of Hi-Viz Ironclad gloves.

For more information, press only, contact Rosa E Hearn at Tel: 562-756-6765, or email rhearn@brightonbest.com. For information about Brighton-Best International and their products and services, visit them online at www.brightonbest.com.

THE OLANDER COMPANY, INC.

IS NOW ISO-CERTIFIED

Fastener distributor The Olander Company, Inc. has confirmed last month that they are now certified by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, as meeting the high standards for quality outlined in their ISO 9001:2015 edition.

When serving industries like medical technology, semiconductor manufacturing, and automotive and aerospace engineering, a meticulous quality management system is key. Olander’s internal processes focus on continuous improvement and thorough documentation. “Our policy is that Olander meets or exceeds our customer’s requirements with quality products at competitive prices, through our Quality Management System (QMS) and continuous improvement process,” says Richard Thiedt, Operations and Quality Manager at Olander, who oversaw the auditing and certification process. “We’re glad to finally be certified,” he continued.

“It has always been a priority for us at Olander to be excellent corporate partner to our customers, and they’ll now have the additional assurance of our ISO certification. We stand by our products and services, and constantly work to improve.”

The Sunnyvale-based company celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2022.

For more information contact The Olander Company, Inc. at 144 Commercial Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Tel: 408-7351850, Email: rfq@olander.com or visit them online at www.olander.com.

READER’S CORNER

All American Systems has been hired by IFE Americas to represent their line of fluid system components. IFE handles an extensive line of hose clamps, pipe joining and mounting products in their Brighton, Michigan headquarters. All American Systems is based in Naperville, IL and covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin with four sales individuals. Industries they currently serve align well with IFE’s product mix across various manufacturers that include agricultural, heavy equipment, truck and trailer, fluid storage, power generation and many others. Engineering development and working with supply chain VMI distributors is key to the company’s success.

For more information on IFE, contact them at 7000 Kensington Road, Brighton, MI 48116. Tel: 248-446 1900, Email: info@ife-group.com or visit them online at www.ife-group.com.

For more information on All American Systems, contact them at 800 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 201D, Naperville, IL 60563. Tel: 630-778-6887, Fax: 630-778-8138, Email info@ allamericansystems.com or visit them online at www.allamericansystems.com.

MWFA introduces a new feature called “Member Highlight” which allows members to showcase their company in an upcoming MWFA newsletter.

The fee to feature your company is $400 which includes a company logo on front cover and a full page - layout can be ad, article or half ad/half article. The page will also be added to the MWFA website, under Member HIghlight with a link to the member’s website. We are accepting reservations now - the maximum featured members per issue are two so requests will be scheduled in order of receipt. Showcasing your company allows you the opportunity to introduce yourself, in detail to fellow members and fastener personnel. Every company has a story, so share yours!

To secure your spot, contact Nancy Rich at mwfa@ameritech.net.

THE ASSOCIATION

A membership with connections that hold the world together, the Mid-West Fastener Association is one of the oldest fastener associations in the United States. For over 75 years, the association has expanded and evolved from a small local group, to the largest regional fastener association in the industry with members from coast to coast.

THE MISSION

The MWFA’s primary purpose is to serve and promote the fastener industry and the ever changing needs of its membership base. The MWFA is dedicated to representing all fastener industry segments: manufacturers, distributors, importers and industry suppliers.

THE BENEFIT

As a leader in the fastener industry, the MWFA continues to focus on educational programs. The association’s programs provide unsurpassed fastener industry training, utilizing industry experts with decades of industry experience, offering extensive knowledge and hands on training.

THE MEMBERSHIP

For membership opportunities, contact the association below or visit us online.

Mid-West Fastener Association

Box 5, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

847-438-8338

info@mwfa.net www.mwfa.net

2022 EVENTS CALENDAR

November 3 Scholarship Awards & Elections

Belvedere Banquets, Elk Grove, IL

December 8 Holiday Party

Medinah Banquets, Addison, IL

Please refer to our website at www.mwfa.net for updates.

847-516-6728

THE OPPORTUNITY

For advertising and press opportunities in the MWFA newsletter, contact the editor.

Nancy Rich Editor

Email: mwfa@ameritech.net