Würth Industry North America has announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership with the Fastener Training Institute (FTI) as their 2022 sustaining sponsor. The objective of the FTI is to elevate the level of technical understanding and expertise of individuals in the fastener industry by providing a variety of training programs presented by recognized industry experts.…
FTI and AIM Testing Lab offering free, in-person fastener training
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) and AIM Testing Laboratory are offering a complementary, in-person educational program on Fastener Certifications and Test Reports. The live event will take place in San Diego, CA on February 10th from 3-4:30 p.m. PT. It’s hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott-San Diego Sorrento Valley (9650 Scranton Rd., San Diego). Participants…
Register now: Fastener Training Week in Cleveland this February
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) announced its first 2022 Fastener Training Week, in-person training class, which is scheduled February 21-25 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…
NFDA offering Fastener Training Week scholarships: Apply by December 1st
The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA), a non-profit trade association serving the North American fastener industry, is proud to once again offer scholarships for the Fastener Training Week — valued at $2,800 each. The scholarships are sponsored by Brighton-Best International (BBI), a master fastener distributor. Fastener Training Week is a five-day intensive full of educational…
HYTORC offering industrial bolting software and basics training
HYTORC Industrial Bolting Systems, a manufacturer of hydraulic and electric torque wrenches, has added two new online training sessions to its October lineup. These are one-hour virtual session on bolting basics and bolting software, specific to the U.S. HYTORC also offers global programs, including in various time zones such as in Australia, London, and Europe.…
Fastening 101: FTI teaching at next month’s Fastener Fair USA
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is offering, “Fastening 101: Understanding the Basics of Threaded Fasteners and the Industry that Produces Them,” a full-day in-person training opportunity at this year’s Fastener Fair USA conference on November 8th (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET) in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is one of the biggest manufacturing hubs in the…
Why is fastener training so important?
The significance of choosing the right assembly method might not become obvious until an application fails, and the fasteners are to blame. Granted, it’s one thing if a few books fall off of loose shelving. But when it’s a vehicle with loose tire lug nuts or a pressurized bolted flange joint assembly that begins to…
Fastener Training Week in Los Angeles this November
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) announced its next Fastener Training Week in-person training class is scheduled November 29th to December 3rd in Los Angeles. 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, hosted by the Pacific-West Fastener…
PPG launches online aerospace product training program
PPG is launching a new, virtual training program: PPG Aerospace Academy Online. The aim is to provide users of the company’s aerospace products with on-demand access to online learning modules and resources. Nine coatings-related courses are already available and cover a range of topics, including the basics of surface preparation and priming through cutting-edge technology…
Register now for HYTORC’s September online bolting courses
The HYTORC Bolting Institute (HBI) has the goal to educate all those engaged in industrial bolting to significantly improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of bolting operations. HBI regularly delivers technical certificate training classes for a variety of job functions — from operators and technicians to managers and engineers. Classes range from a few hours…