The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced its next Fastener Training Week training class is scheduled for August 16 to 20 in Chicago. This advanced technical training program is offered in partnership with the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) and is ideal for fastener distributors, manufacturers, and end users. Fastener Training Week is also hosted by…

If you’ve been in the fastener industry for any length of time, you’re likely aware of Jo Morris. She’s well-known for her work with the Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit organization dedicated to education and training in the fastener sector. She’s technically FTI’s director of marketing — although she wears many hats and has…

Fastener standards can be one of the most frustrating and intimidating part of being a fastener pro. Fortunately, this no longer has to be the case. The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is presenting Fastener Basics in 22, live webinar sessions. Beginning in May 2021, every other week, FTI will host a 90-minute webinar. This fast-paced…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is co-producing a new Industrial Fasteners Institute Education Webinar on the most important changes, including the new requirements, in the 2020 edition of the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using HighStrength Bolts. The 2020 RCSC Specification reflects the most recent technological innovations and practices in…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit training provider, is offering a new, four-course training digital feature on Fastener Failures. This is an advanced and in-depth look at why failures typically occur and how to avoid them, covering: • The “Why Fasteners Fail” courses — parts 1 & 2: How to process a fastener failure…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit training provider, and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI), an industry trade and standards organization, are co-producing a webinar on using industrial standards. This class will take place on Tuesday, March 16th from 12-2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CT | 9–11 a.m. PT. Participants will initially be…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) will continue their partnership, presenting the Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, May 3-6, 2021. This is a week-long training program specifically designed for fastener manufacturers and distributors on manufacturing processes, consensus standards, quality control and much more. The educational course offers learning labs, interactive exercises,…

Würth Industry North America (WIFI) is pleased to announce the renewal of their exclusive partnership with the Fastener Training Institute (FTI) as their 2021 Sustaining Sponsor. This sponsorship funds existing training programs, develops new industry-leading content, and supports FTI’s new virtual training platform. The generous support of Würth will be acknowledged throughout the year at…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is proud to announce that managing director, John Wachman, has been included in the International Fastener Expo’s Fastener Hall of Fame. The Fastener Hall of Fame recognizes professionals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the industrial fastener industry on a national or global scale. “I am deeply honored to…

Registration is now open for the Fastener Training Institute’s (FTI) Fastener Training Week — live in Cleveland, February 1-4, 2021. FTI and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) will continue their partnership to present the week-long training program for fastener distributors and manufacturers on manufacturing processes, consensus standards, quality control and much more. The educational course offers learning…