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August
Young Fastener Professionals Invite You to the Second Annual YFP Speed Networking
Event
Join YFP at the only networking event during the #NIFMSE week!
Event details:
Sands Expo Center
October 25, 2016
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Room 402
The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo Expands Programs in 2016
The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo expands programs to create better
connections for exhibitors and attendees; launches “Rising Star” program.
Gilchrist Foundation Awards Scholarships
The Gilchrist Foundation has awarded four scholarships from the 2016 applicants.
Congratulations to the recipients. We wish them well and are pleased to assist them with their
education.
WIFI Scholarship Deadline Aug. 31
Fly with WIFI! The WIFI scholarship committee is happy to continue offering our members the
opportunity to attend classes at the Fastener Training Institute with the Ann Bisgyer Wolz
Scholarship, or attend the National Fastener Industry & Mill Supply Expo with the Edith Cameron
Scholarship. The deadline for applications is August 31.
America’s DeckBuilder Achieves Award-Winning Results with C-Deck Star Drive
Composite Deck Screws from Screw Products, Inc.
America’s DeckBuilder Custom Decks & Railings of Barnegat, New Jersey, earned second
place honors in the 2015 Best Overall Deck competition awarded by the NJ Chapter of the
North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA).
Wrought Washer Selects Jeff Liter to Lead Company
Wrought Washer, the leader in the domestic washer industry, is pleased to announce Jeff
Liter as president. Liter, a veteran of the fastener industry, is experienced in both
manufacturing and distribution. In this role, he will be focused on leading the continued
growth of Wrought Washer.
High Road Capital Partners’ Portfolio Company All Integrated Solutions Acquires Great
Lakes Fasteners
High Road Capital Partners (www.highroadcap.com) announced today that its portfolio
company All Integrated Solutions (AIS) has completed the acquisition of Great Lakes Fasteners
Corporation.
Rotor Clip Free E-Book Now Available for Download
The e-book “Still Made in America - The Story of Robert Slass and his Contribution to U.S.
Manufacturing,” published by Rotor Clip, tells the history of Rotor Clip and its founder,
Robert Slass, against the backdrop of U.S. economic history during the decades following
World War II. From Eisenhower’s approval of a super highway system to…..
AMPG Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
AMPG (Accurate Manufactured Products Group Inc.) announced that it has received ISO
9001:2008 Certification from AMTec (American Management Technology Inc.). AMTec is a
Quality Management Registrar accredited by ANAB (ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board).
Technopolymer Plastic Lockable Safety Five Lobed Knobs Available from J.W. Winco, Inc.
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it
now offers EN 5337.9 Technopolymer Plastic Lockable Safety Five Lobed Knobs, With Tapped
Brass Insert, in metric sizes.
PEM® Self-Clinching Pilot Pins in Several Variations Provide Solutions for Precise
Positioning, Alignment, or Pivot Applications
PEM® self-clinching pilot pins from PennEngineering® are offered in a variety of designs to
provide ideal hardware solutions for positioning, alignment, or pivot applications.
The Advance Components Store is Open!
To provide customers with the ability to order their full range of products 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, Advance Components is launching a newly designed website and the
Advance online store.
Register Now for the Pac-West Fall Dinner Meeting & Vendor Showcase
On Tuesday, September 13, 2016, join us for an industry update in La Mirada, California. Our
speakers will discuss:
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What’s going on in the fastener market?
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What are the most pressing challenges in the fastener industry?
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What do we need to know to be successful?
FCH Sourcing Network Releases Fastener Distributor Index for July 2016
J.W. Winco Offers Stainless Steel Arched Pull Handles
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it
now offers GN 565.9 Stainless Steel Arched Pull Handles, Tapped or Thru Hole.
Register Now for 2016 NFDA Executive Summit
NFDA’s fourth annual Executive Summit is scheduled for November 6-8 at the Four Seasons
Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
DPA Buying Group Announces its 2016-2017 Buyer’s Guide
The DPA Buying Group is pleased to announce its 2016-‐2017 Buyer’s Guide. The new buyer’s
guide showcases over 200 DPA preferred suppliers and will be used by the group’s distributor
members as a desktop resource when purchasing their products.
New Pac-West Membership Benefit
Pac-West is honored to partner with sales guru Dave Kahle to offer significant discounts to
online, on-demand sales training.
Stainless Steel Vertical Acting Toggle Clamps with Horizontal Mounting Base Available
from J.W. Winco
J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it
now has available GN 810 “Universal Fit” Stainless Steel Vertical Acting Toggle Clamps with
Horizontal Mounting Base.