The 2025 training schedule from Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is now available. Additional classes will be announced throughout the year. “We’ve put together a very comprehensive training schedule for 2025 with more in the works,” said Jo Morris, Managing Director for FTI. “We truly have something for everyone.” 2025 in-person training classes are planned coast-to-coast,…
Spanish Webinar Series from FTI starts in November
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is excited to announce a new Spanish Webinar Series offering dual access for both English and Spanish-speaking attendees. “Spanish training has been a goal of ours for years. Removing the language barrier for training is important and it will make the perfect training opportunity for entire teams. It’s critical everyone in…
Fastener basics and beyond workshop at IFE is September 9
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) will host a Fastener Basics and Beyond Workshop during the International Fastener Expo (IFE) on Monday, September 9, in Las Vegas — the first day of the 2024 show. Carmen Vertullo, FTI instructor, and owner and founder of Carver Labs, will present the workshop. Attendees will invest in professional development by expanding…
Fastener Training Week returns to Chicago, August 19-23
Fastener Training Week, the flagship fastener training program from Fastener Training Institute (FTI), returns to Chicago this year from August 19 to August 23. The event will be held at the Lincolnshire Marriott and hosted by the Mid-West Fasteners Association (MWFA) as part of their annual FSTNR Week. Fastener Training Week, FTI’s advanced technical training…
Birmingham Fastener sponsoring Fastener Training Weeks in 2024
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, announced that Birmingham Fastener will sponsor its three Fastener Training Weeks in 2024. FTI’s flagship training, Fastener Training Week, is a week-long program dedicated to enhancing fastener knowledge across the industry, recognizing those who complete the course and pass a final…
FTI presenting two training classes at Fastener Fair USA
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is offering two training classes during the conference at Fastener Fair USA in Cleveland in May. Each class will be presented by Laurence Claus, Industrial Fasteners Institute’s (IFI) director of Education and Training. The courses include: 1. The Making of Fasteners…
Würth and FTI mark sixth year of continued partnership
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, announced that Würth Industry North America (WINA) will continue as a sustaining FTI sponsor in 2024. WINA is a division of Wurth Group, the world’s largest industrial distributor. The partnership between FTI and WINA is now in its sixth consecutive year.…
Fastener Basics: A four-part webinar series
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a registered, non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry, has announced a four-part webinar series for its Fastener Basics course. Students can learn over lunch and complete the training across four Thursdays this spring — March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, and…
Fastener Training Week returns to Cleveland this April
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is planning its next Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, OH, from April 8th to 12th. The training will be held at Brighton-Best International. “We are excited to welcome our next class of Fastener Training Week students,” shared Jo Morris, marketing director…
Customizable, onsite fastener training available from FTI
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, doesn’t only host its own in-person and online training courses — FTI can also come to your company for specialized, customizable training. FTI’s core purpose is to enhance fastener use, reliability, and safety. As most industry veterans know, the organization offers…
Critical facts you should know about fastener failures
~ Article courtesy of Fastener Training Institute (FTI) Mechanical fasteners are far more complex and varied than most people understand. This was according to the late (and great) Joe Greenslade, an icon in the fastener industry. This understanding quickly changes, however, for those who make a career specifying, supplying, or using fasteners. To support those…
Fastener Training Week headed to Los Angeles this December
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced that its renowned Fastener Training Week will next be held in Los Angeles, CA, from December 4th to 8th. It comes on the heels of a sold-out session, so advance registration is encouraged. “We had an incredible full class in Chicago last month and are eager to be on…
Fastener Training Week in Chicago is a success
It’s a wrap for the Fastener Training Week in Chicago 2023, hosted by the Fastener Training Institute (FTI). The training week is an intensive five days of advanced fastener training for seasoned fastener professionals. “It is an investment in people,” said Jo Morris, marketing director with FTI. “Providing accelerated growth in fastener knowledge and confidence…
FTI’s Fastener Basics training classes are headed to Colorado and California
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is excited to announce upcoming Fastener Basics classes in three separate locations in Colorado and California. September 22nd: Denver, CO September 27th: Los Angeles, CA November 16th: Union City, CA Fastener Basics provides extensive fastener parts knowledge to those new to the fastener industry and to those looking to better understand…
FTI to present Fastener Fundamentals training at the International Fastener Expo
Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is partnering with International Fastener Expo (IFE) and hosting a day-long fastener training class on Monday, October 9th, 2023. This year, IFE runs from October 9th to 11th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The class — Fastener Fundamentals: The Nuts and Bolts for Fastener Professionals — will be instructed by Carmen Vertullo,…
FTI’s Fastener Training Week set for Chicago this August
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…
Don’t miss Fastening 101, a pre-show class at Fastener Fair USA
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is excited to join Fastener Fair USA 2023 with a pre-show training class on Monday, May 15th. Laurence Claus, industry expert and IFI Director of Education and Training, will lead this day-long intensive training for fastener users, distributors, purchasers, engineers, sales professionals, and manufacturers at Music City Center in Nashville.…
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,…
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…
New FTI class: How fasteners are made and what drives the cost
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is offering a full-day, in-person class at the International Fastener Expo (IFE): How Fasteners Are Made and What Drives the Cost of a Fastener. It is sponsored by Star Stainless Screw Co. IFE is currently the largest industrial fasteners, tooling, and machinery event in North America. This year, the event…