IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of October 2nd, 2023

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Here’s what’s happening in fastener industry news, and upcoming events the week of October 2, 2023.

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Nucor Corporation has launched “Made for Good,” a campaign highlighting the company’s more than five decades of producing steel using the cleanest methods commercially available. Nucor is among the world’s most sustainable steel producers, annually making more than one-quarter of the steel produced in the United States. Nucor is dedicated to further reducing its carbon footprint through innovation and was the first industrial company to join the UN 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact.

Nucor Launches Campaign Highlighting Commitment to Sustainable Steelmaking

The 2023 Industrial Distribution Big 50 | Industrial Distribution

The 2023 Industrial Distribution Big 50 List has been revealed in a three-part video series. The only fastener distributor ranked in the Top 10 was The Fastenal Company ranking #5 in the annual rankings of North America’s largest industrial product distributors. Other Fastener Distributors ranking in the Top 50 List are:

Wurth #11
Optimas #23
Endries International #28
Kimball Midwest #30
Bossard #33
Martin #45

For an in-depth look at the entire Big 50 visit Industrial Distribution magazine at: https://www.inddist.com/video/video/22874405/the-2023-industrial-distribution-big-50-countdown-the-top-10

Countdown to the 2023 International Fastener Expo is ON! Feel the energy as the 2023 International Fastener Expo (IFE) prepares to set the stage for the largest convergence of the fastener industry in North America in years, October 9-11th at Mandalay Bay, in Las Vegas, NV.

Get ready to network with over 650 exhibitors, including 100 first-time exhibitors, converging on the IFE expo floor, casting a formidable global footprint. Check out just a few of this year’s exhibitors!

*Use #IFE2023 to have your digital booth image included in our next countdown video!

Register now! Use Promo Code: FND50 (Promotion Expires Oct. 8th)

https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowFAS231/?flow=attendee

THIS Friday, October 6th the nation celebrates Manufacturing Day 2023. Manufacturers are ready to inspire and excite young creators across the America and encourage more making in the United States. DYK Our nation will have 4 million manufacturing jobs to fill by 2030! Manufacturing Day is Celebrated nationally on the first Friday in October and throughout the month. MFG Day is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about our industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future. Find a MFGDay23 event near you at: https://mfgday.com

ONE WEEK until the International Fastener Expo! DYK IFE 2023 offers an AI-powered, award-winning platform, IFE Match that offers attendees and exhibitors a NEW, “smart” way of connecting, building business opportunities, exploring educational sessions, building your itinerary and more – all from your computer or mobile device before you even step foot on the expo floor!

Experience the future of expo networking and scheduling with the IFE Match. It’s time to elevate your expo experience, maximize your connections, and unlock new business opportunities.

The IFE Match mobile app is available for download in the Apple or Google Play store now. For more info visit FastenerShows.com

Join the Würth Additive Group for 3D Printers in the WILD Tour across the United States! Connect with their team and learn about the power of additive manufacturing by watching it live! The 3D Printers in the WILD Tour stops in:

Chicago, Illinois today Mon, Oct 2, 2023

Event link: https://lp.wurthindustry.com/demo-days-2023-chicago-il-3d-printers-in-the-wild

Boston, MA Thu, Oct 5, 2023

Event link: https://lp.wurthindustry.com/demo-days-2023-boston-3d-printers-in-the-wild

Denver, CO Wed, Oct 11, 2023

Event link: https://www.linkedin.com/events/3dprintersinthewildtour-denver-7109511250841067520/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3B6yiYPaijQ3GdTvnOjHDReA%3D%3D

Join the Fastener Training Institute for an all-day training program on Monday, October 9^th, at the International Fastener Expo! Fastener Fundamentals, The Nuts and Bolts for Fastener Professionals, will offer the best of the Fastener Basics Training and Certified Fastener Specialist™ Training programs. The one-day class will bring the basics of fasteners and beyond to industry professionals. Take advantage of early bird pricing through October 7, 2023. Register now: https://fastenershows.com/fti-class/

2023 NFDA Executive Summit will take place Wednesday, October 25^th through Friday, October 27^th in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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. Join the NFDA for sessions designed and built for executive talent in your organization. Go to NFDA-Fastener.org

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.