Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced the next Fastener Training Week in Chicago, IL from August 21st to 25th, 2023. The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriott and is hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association (MWFA). FTI’s advanced technical training program is for fastener distributors, manufacturers and end-users and is part of FTI’s…
What are the answers to some of the most common fastener failures?
~ Article courtesy of the Fastener Training Institute If you spent time in the fastener industry, you’re aware of the complex technology and engineering behind seemingly basic nuts, bolts, screws, and washers. Mechanical fasteners have been around for centuries, but that does not mean they’re fail-proof. Fortunately, that’s where training comes in. The experts in…
Würth continues to support the Fastener Training Institute
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is pleased to announce that Würth Industry North America (WINA) will continue as a sustaining sponsor in 2023. This will mark the fifth year of partnership between the two organizations. “Würth’s continued support is instrumental to our ability to offer frequent…
FTI’s Fastener Training Week set for Cleveland this April
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) will host its next Fastener Training Week from April 3rd to 7th at the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) near Cleveland, OH. This advanced technical training program is offered in partnership with IFI and is for fastener distributors, manufacturers, and end-users. Fastener Training Week offers five intensive days of education and…
FTI announces its 2023 training schedule
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced its 2023 Training Schedule with more in-person classes to get back to a pre-pandemic training experience. The entire schedule consists of nine in-person classes, three Fastener Training Weeks, webinars, and specialty classes at Fastener Fair and the International Fastener Expo. Webinars for Metric Fasteners Part I and 2…
Fastener Training Institute announces new board president and members
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), the non-profit provider of fastener training opportunities, announced the appointment of a new board president and members. FTI appointed Chris McCaffrey, Business Development Manager, Atlanta Rod and Manufacturing, as president of the board. McCaffrey has served on the FTI Board since 2018 as a director and vice president. He has…
FTI’s Fastener Training Week set for Los Angeles this November
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) announced its next Fastener Training Week in-person training class is scheduled for November 14-18 in Los Angeles, California. This advanced technical training program is offered in partnership with the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) and is for fastener distributors, manufacturers and end-users. Fastener Training Week, sponsored by FTI’s Education Program Sponsor,…
ARC Energy Services opens new Virginia office for worker training & testing
ARC Energy Services, Inc., the Veteran-owned specialty mechanical contracting company serving the power and process industries, announced the opening of a new office in Ashland, Virginia, to accommodate growth and leverage the area’s diverse talent pool. The company says it will provide worker training and testing on specialty welding, machining, and other services at this…
What are some critical structural fastener facts you should know?
Article courtesy of Fastener Training Institute The late Joe Greenslade, an icon in the fastener industry, once wrote: “The technology of mechanical fasteners is much more complex and varied than most people understand until they embark on a career where they either supply or specify the use of mechanical fasteners.” Those with a career in…
Mid-West Fastener Association hosting FSTNR Week this August
The Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) is hosting this year’s FSTNR Week August 22nd to August 26th at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, IL. The conference hotel is only 15 miles from O’Hare International Airport. This event offers a week of opportunities for the fastener industry, with plenty of opportunities to network. The week…