IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of October 23, 2023

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Here’s what’s happening in fastener industry news, The 2023 International Fastener Expo Best Booth Award Winner Announcement and upcoming events in the news on the 23^rd day of October 2023.

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Fastener News Desk Announced the Winners of the 2023 Best Booth Awards from the International Fastener Expo! Stay tuned for featured content of the winning booths, the brilliant minds behind them, the groundbreaking creativity, innovations, and customer experiences that secured their victory. Find out how these exceptional teams and booths have risen above the rest. Please join us in congratulating all the Best Booth Award winners who have left an indelible mark on the fastener industry!

Fastenal announced the extension of their NHL Partnership through 2027 and new designation as the Official Supply Chain Partner of the NHL! The renewed partnership will hold high expectations for both brands globally. Read more:

Fastenal and the National Hockey League Announce Multiyear Global Partnership Extension

MPE Partners, Morgenthaler Private Equity announced an investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co. a value-added distributor of fasteners and MRO products serving a diverse range of end markets. MPE’s investment positions Mid-States for accelerated growth while supporting the Company as an industry leader, an employer of choice, and a strategic partner for its customers. Read more:

MPE Partners Announces Investment in Mid-States Bolt & Screw Co.

Nucor Steel broke ground on their newest sheet mill in Apple Grove, West Virginia! Nucor Steel West Virginia is the largest single investment in Nucor’s history and along with being the most technologically advanced, will have the lowest carbon footprint of any sheet mill in the world. The $3 billion project will bring 800 well-paying manufacturing jobs to the region as well as countless indirect jobs.

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Listen Up ThreadHeads and FasteNerds Fully Threaded Radion Episode 193 – Haul of Fame is LIVE! Join hosts Eric Dudas & Brian Musker ‘recent IFE Fastner Hall of Fame Inductees and the industry’s favorite podcasters with guests:

Rosa Hearn of BBI & Matt Boyd of Parker Fasteners
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The National Association of Manufacturers’ Announced their Newest Board Member. Tamer Abuaita — Chief Supply Chain Officer of Stanley Black & Decker was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). As a board member, he’ll advocate for manufacturing policies, support training programs, and collaborate on innovative manufacturing practices with other leaders. Read more: https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/about/leadership/tamer-abuaita

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The National Fastener Distributors Association Executive Summit will take place this week, beginning Wed Oct 25 -Friday the 27 in Scottsdale, AZ. This year’s NFDA Executive Summit will provide attendees with context, perspective, real-world analysis, and tools to lead your organization in these times of great change. For more information go to https://www.nfda-fastener.org/

In today’s competitive market standing out from the crowd is crucial for sales success. Join the Midwest Fastener Association on Thursday, November 2^nd 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. for The Power of Value-Added Selling featuring professional, speaker, sales trainer, and author Paul Reilly. Value-Added Selling is a game-changing strategy that allows you to outsell the competition while maintaining profitability. Register today at https://mwfa.net/

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On November 2nd, The Mid-West Fastener association invites you to join them in celebrating the remarkable achievements of the MWFA 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees and applaud the accomplishments of the MWFA 2023 Scholarship winners. The event also provides an opportunity for you to cast your vote for the election of the MWFA Board of Directors.

The guest speaker for the occasion will be none other than Dirk Beveridge, promising attendees an inspiring and insightful experience. To register and get more info go to: Event links: https://www.mwfa.net/member/events/

Seminar link: https://www.mwfa.net/member/event/value-added-selling-seminar/

Dinner link: https://www.mwfa.net/member/events/

Grow from novice to knowledgeable with Fastener Training Institutes Fastener Basics training. Learn the basics of fastener parts and increase your fastener knowledge advantage! The all-day training session is geared for individuals new to the fastener industry and those who need to know more about the products they sell. Fastener Basics Training is scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023

Time: 8:30am to 4:00pm

Location: Union City, CA

Instructors: Kevin Chavis, Regional Manager, Star Stainless David Palmquist, Sales, Desert Distribution

Register: https://fastenertrainingevents.com/fastener-basics.htm

Fastener Training Week will be held in Los Angeles, CA. December 4 – December 8, 2023, 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. Fastener Training Week in Los Angeles, CA is hosted by the Pacific-West Fastener Association. Register now: https://fastenertrainingevents.com/los-angeles-2023.htm

The stories featured in this week’s episode of IN THE NEWS can be found in our (X) feed @FastenerNews and on LinkedIn in the Fastener News Group!

If you would like to share your company’s news or events contact me, lisa@fastenernewsdesk.com. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of ‘IN THE NEWS’ with Fastener News Desk.