IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of February 27, 2023

IN THE NEWS with #FastenerNews Desk the Week of February 27, 2023

Here’s what’s happening in #fastenerindustry the week of February 27, 2023.

The National #FastenerDistributors Association is accepting nominations for their Fastener Professional of the Year award which was created by NFDA to honor individuals and companies that make a substantial positive impact on people’s lives. Membership in NFDA is not a requirement to be selected for the Fastener Professional of the Year award. Self-nominations are acceptable, or nominations can be submitted by others. Nomination deadline is February 28th. Go to NFDA-Fastener.org for more info.

The Industrial #Fasteners Institute will host their Annual Meeting March 4-7th in Napa, CA. The IFI is on track to break attendance records, with 210 registered attendees and counting! Join IFI for a great networking opportunity and learn more about the IFI. For more info go to https://indfast.org

PAC-WEST – SPRING DINNER MEETING AND VENDOR SHOWCASE Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 5:00-8:00PM. Dinner meeting includes panel discussion Adapting to the 2023 Fastener Climate.

If you’re attending the Pac-West Vendor showcase you won’t want to miss the opportunity to join fastener friends for a fun day of golf at the Pac-West Fastener Associations’ 2023 Mel Kirsner Spring Golf Outing taking place Friday March 10th in La Habra, CA. For more info go to Pac-West.org

Fastener Fair Global 2023 is set for a strong comeback showcasing technological developments in a fast-moving market. After four years, #FastenerFairGlobal 2023, the 9th international event dedicated to the #fastener and fixing industry, returns to Stuttgart from March 21st – March 23rd.

The Fastener Training Institute has a scheduled upcoming webinar. Corrosion Resistant Fasteners & Stainless Steel Fastener Specs. The webinar will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT

On Thursday, March 23, 2023 NEFDA will host their annual Bowling Party. The party will be held at High Rollers at Foxwood Resort & Casino. Attendees will enjoy Bowling, Dinner & Drinks, Prizes and Fun! For more information go to https://www.nefda.com/events/

Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, OH will take place April 3-7th. The Fastener Training Institute and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) continue their partnership to present #FastenerTraining Week — This robust program 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 eligible for the CFS designation. To register and learn more about any of the fastener training events we highlighted go to FastenerTraining.org

Women in the Fastener Industry accepting applications for Margaret Davis Scholarship. Scholarship application submission will offer WIFI Members requesting financial assistance to attend Fastener Fair USA. WIFI honors the memory of Margaret Davis of ISSCO, INC/BTM Manufacturing. Member Applications are due by April 5th, 2023.Apply Now: https://www.fastenerwomen.com/scholarships

Dirk Beveridge of UnleashWD has announced the first #humanresources event for distributors, designed to challenge traditional thinking on HR and help independent distributors win the war on talent. Registration is now open for the UnleashWD Human Resources Summit for distributors, April 27-28, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn. Participation is limited for this event be sure to register today to reserve your seat. To Learn more or register at https://events.unleashwd.com/HRSummit

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