Winter 2016 - Mid-West Fastener Association

Winter 2016
www.mwfa.net | Email: mwfa@ameritech.net
A newsletter for and about the fastener industry.
Celebrating 70 years of commitment to the fastener industry.
MWFA AWARDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
On November 5th, the MWFA held their
32nd awarding of MWFA scholarships.
They take great pride in this meeting as
they work very hard all year to build their
scholarship fund in order to continue to
award scholarships annually. It is mainly
the MWFA shows and membership
donations which provide the funds for this
outstanding program. MWFA takes their
motto: ‘Where education is a priority” very
seriously.
The guest speaker
was Ryan Chiaverini.
Ryan Chiaverini is cohost of ABC 7's news,
talk and entertainment
show, Windy City LIVE,
which airs weekday
mornings at 11 AM.
Ryan's quick wit,
work ethic and reputation as someone you
can't help but like, has made him the
perfect choice for ABC 7's new local show.
Chiaverini came to ABC 7 from KUSA-TV in
Denver, Colorado, where he had been the
station's sports reporter since 2002.
During his tenure there, Chiaverini covered
the Denver Broncos and other sports teams
for KUSA's newscasts.
Chiaverini attended college at the
University of Colorado at Boulder, where
he majored in Broadcast/Journalism and
played strong safety for the Buffalo
football team. One of Ryan's fondest
memories is being able to play football
with his twin brother in both high school
and college. A native of Corona,
California, Chiaverini's hobbies include
playing hockey and guitar.
Ryan was very motivational to students
and adults alike reminding them to build
on their strengths and pursue what they
enjoy. He didn’t have an easy childhood
nor did he find success as a professional
football player like his twin brother. He
looked at what he enjoyed and did well to
pursue his career rather than continue to
try to play football professionally. Ryan
reminded attendees we all strive for
achievements in life whether it be in our
college or professional careers. The
presentation, given by Ryan, was
entertaining as well as inspirational.
XL Screw Corp. Scholarship$4,000.00
Thank you to XL Screw for donating
a full scholarship for the 17th year,
which is unprecedented.
XL has been a great proponent of our
motto: MWFA where education is a
priority. Their support has allowed many
students additional assistance to their
college education. One of their employees
was instrumental, many years ago, in
developing the MWFA Scholarship Program.
We thank XL for being one of our many
members to help keep this program alive.
This year the XL
Screw Corp Scholarship
award went to Rachel
Bohrer, daughter of
Keli Bohrer of EFC
International. Rachel is
a College Freshman at
Missouri State
University pursuing her
Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has
an extensive list of High School Activities
as well as Community Service. Her
volunteer work with Lakota Sioux people
of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
in South Dakota confirmed her desire to
become a counselor.
Raul Torres Memorial Scholarship$4,000
Raul recently passed away, a couple of
years ago, after spending 50 years in the
fastener industry. He started with
Schnitzer Alloys in the 60’s then went on
to Albany Products, Action Threaded
Products and Star Stainless Screw. He was
a gentleman who mentored many. Raul
spent several years on the MWFA
Scholarship Committee. We thank Star
Stainless and Fall River for continuing to
fund this scholarship.
The Raul Torres
Memorial Scholarship
was awarded to Riley
Lynch, daughter of
Richard Lynch of
Enthone. Riley is
senior at Belchertown
High School in MA.
She plans to pursue a
Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science at an
East Cost University. She challenged
herself through High School with the most
difficult honors classes striving to be at the
top of her classes. She was able to achieve
this while playing several sports. She looks
forward to an actuarial career.
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See photos of
Scholarship Meeting on page 14
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INCOMING PRESIDENT'S NOTE
This year will mark our 70th year
anniversary; yes, we started the same year
as some famous people like Bill Clinton,
Laura Bush, Steven Spielberg, Donald
Trump, Sally Field, Reggie Jackson and
Cher were born. Just like our membership,
this group is quite diverse and they have
been around for a while. They are well
respected and at the top in their fields /
careers, same as MWFA is to the fastener
industry.
Our membership participation is what
has fostered our success. This newsletter
features pictures from one of our recent
premier events, the Holiday Party. As you
spend time checking out the pictures, the
fun and the networking we enjoyed, I hope
that you are thinking about how you can
become more involved. You can do this by
volunteering your time, talent and energy
as we roll out the New Year. We welcome
and encourage participation at all levels.
Robert Baer/
Abbott-Interfast
Welcome to 2016!
I want to thank all of
the Board of Directors
and Association
Members who have worked so hard to
make the MWFA the success it is today. In
addition, I would like to thank Rich Cavoto
for his dedicated service as the president
for the past two years. We have some of
the best people in the business making up
our membership, attending our events and
contributing to the association in so many
ways. I want you all to know that I
welcome and need your continued
assistance and support as I begin to serve
the MWFA in the role of President. A great
foundation has been laid and with all of us
working together I am certain that we can
continue to make the MWFA an important
force in our industry.
There are a number of committees,
dinner meetings, networking and
educational events that fit into everyone’s
schedule. Please visit our website,
www.MWFA.net to find them all and see
which ones interest you. Please email
Nancy Rich, one of our Board of Directors
or myself directly when you are ready to
jump in.
It’s going to be a busy year here in the
Midwest, with familiar events, like the
Table Top Show, the industry’s largest Golf
Outing, dinner meetings and education
seminars. But we also have some special
things planned for our 70th as well and I
am committed to working to make this
year memorable. I hope you will support
me in these efforts and I look forward to
working with and for each of you. Please
get involved and let us know what you can
do to help improve your Association.
OUTGOING PRESIDENT'S NOTE
Rich Cavoto
Metric &
Multistandard
Components Corp.
As 2015 comes to a
close, I’d like to thank
our membership for
their continued support to the MWFA.
Without members like you, we wouldn’t be
the association we are today.
I’d like to extend my thanks our
outgoing board members; Rich Pease –
past President who’s been a board member
for 10 years and was our education chair
for the past 10 years. His leadership has
taken our educational events to new
heights.
Amanda Clark – an alternate board
member who also contributed greatly to
our meetings and events. At the same
time, I would like to welcome our newest
board members, Jeff Adams and Tim
Wiedmeyer. We look forward to working
with them over the next 3 years.
Last but certainly not least I’d like to
thank our Executive Director Nancy Rich
for her administrative support and the
numerous duties she performs for the
MWFA.
2016 brings in our new President, Bob
Baer/Abbott Interfast. We look forward to
working with Bob and all our members to
make 2016 a successful year for all
members. 2016 marks the MWFA’s 70th
year and there are many activities planned.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the
events in the upcoming year and thank you
again for your support!!!
Happy New Year and best wishes
to all.
Rich Cavoto
2016 MWFA Expo & Golf Outing
Save these Important 2016 Dates – June 14th & 15th
See information on pages 8,9 & 11!
To be sure your company news gets into the next MWFA
newsletter, mail, fax or email your news release to:
MWFA, PO Box 5, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Fax: 847-516-6728 Email: mwfa@ameritech.net
The deadline for the next newsletter is March 15, 2016.
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and American Express.
MWFA SCHOLARSHIPS (
CON’T)
Richard S. Piskoty Memorial
Scholarship-$3,500
Clarcorp has donated the Richard S.
Piskoty Memorial Scholarship. Richard
Piskoty was one of those all around kind of
men. His life led him in many directions
and every path he took he made an impact
on the people around him. He was a
teacher, a coach, a mentor and a friend.
Each of those aspects from him was
present in every job he ever had. The lives
he touched along the way ranged from the
kids he taught and coached to the
salespeople that worked for him. With a
young family in tow, he worked in the
fastener industry until his retirement. It is
because of his devotion to his family,
dedication to his career, and desire to pass
on and give back to others that this
scholarship is dedicated.
This scholarship was
awarded to Megin
Budacki, daughter of
Robert Budacki of
Abbott-Interfast Corp.
Megin is a H.S. senior
looking into various
college choices. She
has spent her H.S. time
participating in more than 10 activities
and/or volunteer positions each year. She
continues to enjoy her trifecta of academic
excellence, involvement in music and
sports. She found she prefers music but
began considering her math interests. Her
music and Math talents have led her to plan
on a major in Mechanical Engineering ad a
minor in Auto/Sound Engineering in
college.
Bill Lang Sr. Memorial Scholarship$2,000
Years ago, the MWFA lost a former MWFA
President and several term board memberBill Lang Sr. of Certified Products. Bill Lang
Sr. was a one of a kind person in our
industry who will always be remembered
for his “great ideas,” support of the
association, his humor and his assistance
whenever needed. Bill’s family has
graciously made a very generous donation
to continue this scholarship in Bill’s name.
This year’s Bill Lang
Memorial Scholarship
went to Brittany
Jackson, daughter of
Debbie and Paul Jackson
of South Holland Metal
Finishing. Brittany is a
H.S. senior looking into
colleges where she will pursue a nursing
degree. Giving back to those around her is
a big part of Brittany. All of the clubs and
activities she is involved in strive to
improve the lives of others. She plans to
pursue a career in pediatric
nursing where she can give her all every
day knowing she did everything to improve
the circumstance of each child she treats.
This scholarship is
awarded to Megan
Fleischmann, daughter
of Tara Jacob of Darling
Bolt Co. Megan is a
college freshman in
Michigan. She plans to
get into the medical
field and will work towards this in college,
not just through classes, but working on
research projects and getting personal
experience in the medical field. Her work
in a senior living home gave her insight
into the medical world. Megan really
enjoys making peoples’ day better. Her
plan is to flourish during her college career
into an exceptional doctor.
$2,000 Robbie & Gina Gilchrist
Scholarship.
$1,500.00 Scholarships
Robbie & Gina Gilchrist have extended
their scholarship opportunity generosity to
MWFA members. They have awarded
scholarships, over the years, through other
associations and through their fund and the
MWFA is honored that they have added the
MWFA to their recipient list.
This scholarship was
awarded to Afra
Khanani, daughter of
Mohammed Khanani of
Chicago Hardware &
Fixture Co. Afra is a
senior at Illinois State
University pursuing a
degree in Marketing.
Afra is an Illinois State Scholar as well as
involved in many activities including
basketball, her sorority, and marketing
groups. She has spent her entire education
being an A student. She has been involved
in her college business club and has plans
to pursue marketing and advertising
agencies to work in the marketing and ad
industry.
Kaitlyn Amoresano,
daughter of Patricia
Amoresano/Kanebridge.
Kaitlyn is a freshman at
Marist College. She is
studying Business
Administration with a
concentration in
Finance. After graduation she plans to
pursue her MBA.
$2,000 Innovative Components Inc.
Scholarship.
In addition to Innovative Components
apprenticeship program for High School
seniors, bot become Production Warehouse
employees, leading to guaranteed
Supervisor position, with full tuition paid,
ICI has added this year’s MWFA Scholarship
for qualified applicants.
Samantha Blank,
daughter of Diane
Blank/Alfa Tools.
Samantha is a senior at
Northern Illinois
University majoring in
Psychology. She plans
to further her education
with a PH.D in Clinical
Psychology with an emphasis in Forensics.
Logan Dieter, son of
Sheila Blaesner/3Q Inc.
Logan is pursuing a
nursing degree through
Chamberlain University
and hopes to become a
Nurse Practitioner.
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MWFA SCHOLARSHIPS (
CON’T)
Ariel Graveen,
daughter of Randall
Graveen/Elgin Fastener
Group. Ariel is a H.S.
senior. She plans to
study Veterinary
Medicine in college and
eventually would like to
own her own Veterinary practice.
Mary Holler,
daughter of Chip
Holler/SWD Inc. Mary is
a H.S. senior exploring
her future majors as
either a Middle School
Physical Education
major or an
Occupational Therapist where she can
utilize her love for helping other people.
Justin Miller, son of
Ann Miller/Gaffney
Bolt. Justin is a college
freshman at the
University of
Minnesota. He plans to
pursue a degree in
Biology specifically
either Biochemistry or Conservation
Biology with hopes of one day restoring
and protecting important nature areas in
the United States.
Dariusz Obrochta,
son of Piotr
Obrochta/CSM Fastener
Products. Dariusz is
junior at Graceland
University majoring in
Business
Administration and
Accounting with plans on pursing his
Masters Degree and becoming an
Investment Banker.
Stephen Oelhafen,
an employee of
Clarcorp Industrial
Sales. Stephen is a
2015 graduate of
Luther Prep School. He
will further his
education with 4 years
at the Martin Luther College and then
attend an additional 4 years at the
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary as he
pursues his dream of becoming a Pastor.
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Chase Samples,
son of Brian
Samples/Elgin Fastener.
Chase is a college
freshman at Ivy Tech
majoring in Business
with a focus on
computer
programming. This
foundation will help him determine his
future goals.
George Swedie, son
of George
Swedie/Metric &
Multistandard Corp.
George is a college
freshman at University
of Wisconsin
Milwaukee working on
his degree in Biomedical Science and
Microbiology.
Alexis Valdez,
daughter of Rey
Valdez/Okabe Co. Inc.
Alexis is a H.S. senior
planning on majoring
in Biology and pursuing
a career as a Physician
Assistant.
Erin Strock,
daughter of Dana
Strock/Nucor Fastener.
Erin is a college
freshman at Goshen
College working on her
degree in Psychology
and will continue
furthering her
education and achieving her Ph.D.
Lisa Krueger,
daughter of Beth
Krueger/Elgin Fastener.
Lisa is a H.S. senior
scouting out the best
Engineering schools in
order to achieve a
degree in Mechanical
or Civil Engineering.
Alexander Holler,
son of Chip Holler/SWD
Inc. Alexander is in his
last semester at the
College of DuPage and
will receive his
Associates degree in
the Automotive
Program. He will then
go on to pursue his bachelor’s degree in
Automotive Management at Ferris State
University.
Bradley Reibel, son
of Robert Reibel/SWD
Inc. Bradley is
currently a student at
Eckerd College pursing
a Business
Administration degree
with a concentration in
Sports Management with the hopes of one
day opening up a basketball training gym.
Isabelle Larson,
daughter of Edward
Larson/Certified
Products. Isabelle is a
freshman at Iowa State
University working on
her degree in Business
and Hospitality
Management.
Thank you to our Scholarship Committee
for their many hours of reviewing and
selecting our scholarship recipients:
Glen Brin (Chairman)/Innovative
Components Inc., Wayne Wishnew/XL
Screw Corp. and Matt Delawder/SWD Inc.
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MANUFACTURING TRENDS
Below are some highlights from a recent
article printed in the Chicago Tribune
business section:
• Chicago area and national
manufacturing surveys point to
continued weakness
• Manufacturing makes up 12 percent of
the U.S. economy
• According to analysts jobs could be cut
if the trend continues
• November activity showed a slump far
worse than analysts were expecting
• Business Barometer, focused on the
Midwest's business activity, and the
national ISM Manufacturing Index, are in
contraction
The article also pointed out:
• The pressures could lead to "further
disruptions in hiring and potential
income gains
• Pressures could be heightened if the
Federal Reserve raises interest rates
• In September, Caterpillar announced
plans to eliminate 10,000 jobs
• In November, Deere this week
announced about 220 cuts in Illinois
• Illinois based Navistar, reported in
September a $28 million drop in 3rd qtr
profits as sales of trucks and parts fell
• Both Caterpillar and Deere predicted that
difficult times would remain for 2016
• In November, The Chicago Business
Barometer, showed new orders dropping
sharply to a 44.1 level compared to 59.4
in October
In November, the National ISM
Manufacturing Index dropped from 50.1 in
October to 48.6 and continued to drop in
December to 48.2.
Other economists' reactions to the ISM
manufacturing report:
IHS Global Insight:
"It was the first trip under the 50 mark
since November 2012, and the weakest
reading since June 2009”
JP Morgan Economic Research:
"Export orders continued to look weak ...
the main bright spot in the ISM survey was
the 3.7 point pop-up in the employment
index to 51.3."
TD Economics:
Softness in manufacturing activity was
also apparent across industries, with only
five of eighteen industries reporting
growth in November
Credit Suisse:
"The all-important new orders index ...
fell four points”
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MWFA MAILBOX
I wanted to personally reach out to you
and thank you for selecting me for the
MWFA scholarship. I appreciate all the
work the Midwest fastener association
does. The scholarship will truly help me
continue my college path at Iowa State
University and help me achieve my future
career goals. I am sincerely grateful to you
and the board!
Sincerely,
Isabelle Larson
To the Mid-west Fastener Association,
Thank you for providing this scholarship.
I appreciate it a lot mostly because I know
that college is quite expensive. My goal
after high school is to become a large
animal veterinarian, which requires
7-9 years of post-secondary education.
This scholarship will definitely help out in
paying for that. Thank you for your
support!
Ariel Graveen
Dear Mid-West Fastener Association
Thank you for your generous investment
in my future. I am very appreciative to be
chosen as a recipient for a scholarship to
go towards a college that I will be attending
next fall. I am currently a senior in high
school focusing on furthering my
education. With my interests in the medical
field, I plan on pursue a career in health
sciences. With the help of your
organization, I am steps closer to my goal.
With the help of you, it will allow me to
help others in the future.
Thank you,
Alexis Valdez
Thank you for awarding me a MWFA
Scholarship, I was unable to attend the
awards banquet. The money will be greatly
beneficial in paying for my education.
Justin Miller
Dear Members of the MWFA:
I would like to thank you very much for
your generosity. Although I was unable to
attend the November 5th meeting for my
award, please know that I greatly
appreciate the consideration for selecting
me as a MWFA scholarship recipient.
Receiving a scholarship from a wonderful
organization is an incredible honor. This
semester, I am attending Marist College and
studying Finance. During the past few
months, I have been away at school. I
joined many clubs and have been
volunteering through my school’s Campus
Ministry. One of the clubs I am involved
with is Beta Alpha Psi, the honor society for
Finance and Accounting majors. After I
graduate in 2019, I hope to further my
education and earn a Masters Degree. The
scholarship will certainly help with the
expense of my tuition. Thank you again for
selecting me for the MWFA scholarship in
the a mount of $1,500.
Sincerely,
Kaitlyn Amoresano
Unfortunately,
we were unable
to attend the dinner.
Megin was chosen
to perform the
music at her school
play (the only student chosen). If there are
any other events or functions where she
could help the association, please let us
know!
In the event you did not receive her
“thank you” note. Here is what she wrote…
Dear Nancy and fellow Midwest Fastener
Association Scholarship Review Board
Members.
Thank you very much for such a
generous scholarship. $3,500 will be a big
help and I will do my absolute best.
Someday, I hope to be in the position to do
the same for others.
Sincerely,
Megin Budacki
I would like to thank you very much for
granting me the honor of the Innovative
Components Scholarship. In a time where
you have to sell your soul off for student
loans, this opportunity is a life raft. Any
contribution helps when the price of a
University is that high, and your generosity
is beyond what I could have dreamed. This
money will go towards making sure I can
Dear Mid-West Fastener Association,
stay in school, and making sure I can
I am writing to thank you for your
become the doctor I am meant to be.
generous $1,500 scholarship that you have
Greatly beneficial in paying for my
presented to me. I was very happy and
education.
Sincerely, greatly appreciate you choosing me to be
Megan Fleishman the recipient of this scholarship, and I
appreciate the financial support that this
scholarship will provide for me.
Thank you very much for such a
I am a business administration major and
generous scholarship. $3,500 will be a big
will be graduating in two years and plan on
help and I will do my absolute best.
Someday, I hope to be in the position to do working at one of the local insurance
agencies. in hopes of fulfilling my dream
the same for others.
Sincerely, to become an insurance agent.
By awarding me with this scholarship you
Megin Budacki
have helped me get my foot in the door and
get one step closer to furthering my
Dear Midwest Fastener Association,
education and going into my career choice.
I am very happy to hear that I am a
I hope one day I am able to help other
recipient of your scholarship. I am writing
students achieve their goal of graduating
to thank you for your generous financial
support towards my higher education. I am college like you have helped me by
presenting me with this scholarship.
currently a senior at Merrill Senior High in
Sincerely,
Merrill, WI. I plan on attending a university
Chase Samples
to major in engineering, with an emphasis
on mechanical or civil engineering. My goal
Thank you so much for the $1500
after I graduate is seek employment with a
scholarship you awarded me from the
large manufacturer like John Deere or MTD.
MWFA. I so appreciate your generous gift
Again, thank you for your scholarship.
as it will help me as I pursue my education.
Your financial generosity will allow me to
I have eight years of study and this makes
attend and earn my degree and go forward
such a big difference. I have learned a lot
and be a productive member of society.
by working at Clarcorp Industrial Sales.
Lisa Krueger
Stephen Oelhafen
We would like to thank everyone involved
in the scholarship application process for
awarding this most generous scholarship to
our daughter, Megin Budacki.
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2016 MWFA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mark your Calendar Now to Join us
Throughout the Year
February 18th
Dinner Meeting with CMFI
Guest Speaker: William Strauss/
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Belvedere Banquets-Elk Grove, IL
March 3rd
Fascinated by Fasteners (Intro Class)-101
March 10th
Dinner Meeting
Guest Speaker: Bob Long former Packers
Milwaukee, WI
April 21st
Print Reading-201
May 12th
Dinner Meeting
Rockford, IL
May 19th
Heat Treating/Plating (on site training)-201
June 14th
35th Annual Fastener Show-Table Top Show
Belvedere Banquets-Elk Grove, IL
June 15th
63rd Annual Golf Outing
Schaumburg Golf Club-Schaumburg, IL
August 18th
Baseball Game in Cleveland with NCFA
Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox
August
22nd-26th
September 15th
Certified Fastener Specialist Class –
in conjunction with Fastener
Training Institute
Add on Sales of Class C Products-201
MWFA 70th Anniversary Celebration
Party & Scholarship Awards
Watch for exciting news of the 70th Anniversary celebration event!
October 6th
December 8th
Holiday Party
Medinah Banquets-Addison, IL
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Join us June 14th, 2016 for MWFA's 35th Annual Fastener Show
Belvedere Banquets – 1170 W. Devon, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Set-up Time: 10:00am-12 noon Show Hours: 1:00-6:00pm Fastener Bash: 6:00-8:00pm
Exhibitor Registration
(Please print or type – info will be used for show book)
Company ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Brief Product/Service Description ________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address _________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________________
Phone Number ________________________________________ Fax Number ____________________________________________________
E-mail ______________________________________________ Website ________________________________________________________
Representative: (to receive further info & listed in show book) _________________________________________________________________
We would like ________ (number) exhibit spaces for 2016. $500 MWFA Member (after Jan. 14th $600). $600 Non-Members. (after Jan. 14th, $650)
Exhibit space includes: Skirted 6' x 30" table, 2 chairs, company table sign, two luncheon tickets, free attendee passes and Fastener Bash
(open to all badge holders).
Location choices (please list three) _________
We will need electric* (additional $25)
n Invoice Us n Check Enclosed
_________
_________ See reverse side for floor plan.
n No n Additional Lunch Tickets $25 Yes n No. of tickets ________
n Bill My Credit Card n MasterCard n Visa n American Express
Yes
Card Number _____________________________________________ Exp. Date _______________________
Signature _________________________________________________
Return this form with fees to: MWFA, P. O. Box 5, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Note: No refunds after May 1st.
Cancellation prior to May 1st subject to a $100 service fee. *If you require electric, please select perimeter table or contact
MWFA Office at 847-438-8338.
June 14 Seminar and June 15 Golf Outing details to follow.
Special $90 rate (including breakfast, WIFI, complimentary parking & airport shuttle) available at
Country Inn & Suites-Elk Grove, IL • 1160 West Devon 847-985-0101
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NOTE:
This is a Table Top Show,
please do not bring booths, as
there will not be enough room
for their set up.
Floor Plan
35th Annual MWFA Fastener Show – June 14, 2016
Belvedere Banquets – Elk Grove, IL
(Exhibits are 6 foot Table Tops)
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Hotel Information Fastener Expo & Golf Outing 2016
Country Inn & Suites (connected to Belvedere)
1160 West Devon Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 985-0101
$90.00-Queen $100.00-King $109-King Suite
Refer to Mid-West Fastener Association
Includes complimentary breakfast, internet and
airport shuttle.
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HOLIDAY PARTY FESTIVE TIME FOR MWFA
Proof the Holidays are a time for
giving….
The MWFA holiday party held on
December 10th at Medinah Banquets was
an awesome fun event for nearly 200
attendees. This event is also a time to
collect toys for less fortunate children.
Tables were piled high with toys and a
bowl was filled with checks and cash
providing toys to delight many children.
Over $2,000 is cash was also presented to
the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program.
Everyone’s favorite Holiday guest of
honor, Santa Claus, was present to help
celebrate. Music That Moves provided fun
music for listening and dancing pleasure as
well as karaoke. It’s amazing the music
talent in the fastener industry. Fastener
voices shared many well know melodies
with the attendees. To add even more fun
to the event, a Photo Booth was available
for pictures creating fun memories for the
attendees! Enjoy the Holiday party photos
at www.mwfa.net).
Food and drinks were great but the joy
of the group being together was the best.
This year’s party is scheduled for
December 8th. So as we move into 2016Happy New Year!! Remember, it’s never too
early to start shopping for your toys for
Toys for Tots to be collected at December’s
Holiday Party!
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View more phot
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on-line at
www.mwfa.net
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2016 MWFA TABLE TOP EXPO
& GOLF OUTING
Save these Important 2016 Dates!
June 14th & 15th
2016 marks a year for the biennial
MWFA Table Top Show as part of its
Fastener Expo. The show will be held at
Belvedere Banquets, Elk Grove Village, IL
On June 14th fastener manufacturers,
platers, heat treaters, secondary
operations and companies providing
services for the fastener industry are
invited to exhibit.
Exhibitors will be provided with a 6 ft.
skirted table, two chairs, table sign,
luncheon and complimentary passes for
their guests. Exhibitors and attendees are
invited to attend the Fastener Bash
following the show. Exhibit fee is only
$500 for MWFA
Members and $650 for
non-members until
January 14th. After
January 14th the fees
are $600 and $650.
The 2014 show
featured over 120
exhibitors.
Registration for exhibits is available
on page 8, current floor plan on
page 9.
For an updated floor plan at any
time visit www.mwfa.net
On June 15th, the fun will continue with
the 64th Annual MWFA Golf Outing.
A shotgun start is set for noon at
Schaumburg Golf Club. This course is a
great venue for this outing as it has
27 holes allowing more golfers and faster
play. The outing will feature several
contests as long as the longest drive
“Bazooka Shot” hole.
Watch for more details on these events
at www.mwfa.net
Golf Registration will be available at
www.mwfa.net in early 2016.
INVEST IN AN EMPLOYEE, EXPAND THEIR
FASTENER EDUCATION, GROW YOUR COMPANY
MWFA Education programs are set for this year. Companies
wishing to invest in a particular employee by having them attend
all the classes (Certified Fastener Specialist class excluded) may
sign up at the beginning of the year, for a package rate of $650,
resulting in a substantial discount.
The package allows one student to attend the
1) Fascinated by Fasteners,
2) Heat Treating/Plating,
3) Print Reading and
4) Class C Components class
at a total cost of $650. This cost is a savings of $150.
The Schedule for 2016 is:
March 3rd
Fascinated by
Fasteners (Intro Class)-101
Elk Grove, IL
April 21st
Print Reading-201
May 19th
Heat Treating/Plating (on site training)-201
Morgan Ohare & SWD Inc.-Addison, IL
August
22nd-26th
September 15th
Certified Fastener Specialist Class –
Fastener Training
Presented by Fastener Training Institute
(Class not included in Package Rate)
Belvedere Banquets-Elk Grove, IL
Add on Sales of Class C Products-201
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Members, don’t forget membership
dues are due and need to be paid by
February 10th in order to have your
company listing published in our annual
printed Membership Directory. We hope
you’ll consider adding a scholarship
donation to your dues payment. Due to
your generosity, the Scholarship program
has helped hundreds of students. With this
being our 70th anniversary year we hope
to award more scholarships than in
previous years.
We look forward to bringing you a year
of informative and beneficial programs.
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MWFA MAILBOX (
CON’T)
Dear Midwest Fastener Association
members,
I want to thank you so much for this
incredible donation to my college fund.
I am so thankful to have an opportunity to
attend a university and this generous
scholarship will help make this dream of
mine a reality. As I have been applying to
colleges, I realize the financial commitment
this entails and I am even more grateful for
the gift you have awarded me. I would like
to study to become a nurse, focusing on
pediatrics. The medical field has always
been something I have been interested in
and I am so excited to be able to explore
this rewarding area of study.
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the
scholarship ceremony because I am
attending Kairos, a three day religious
retreat through my school. Please know
that I will work hard to be deserving of
this gift.
Sincerely,
Brittany Jackson
Dear Mid-West Fastener Association
Scholarship Committee,
I am writing to express my sincere
gratitude to you for making the Mid-West
Fastener Association Scholarship possible.
Months after applying for the scholarship,
my parents gave me a phone call one day
just to check on how I was doing living in
my very first apartment and how my
classes for the semester were going. They
told me they had some news for me and I
had no idea what they were about to say.
I’ve been so caught up with school and
devoting my time to my sorority that I had
forgotten about applying for this
scholarship. I asked them what the news
was and when they told me I received the
scholarship, I screamed with excitement,
literally! I am so thrilled and honored to be
selected for this special and generous
award.
I am currently a senior at Northern Illinois
University majoring in Psychology with
hopes of becoming a School Psychologist. I
plan on graduating in December of 2016,
and then I’ll continue my education by
attending graduate school to earn my
School Psychology Degree. Thanks to the
Mid-West Fastener Association, I am one
step closer to that goal.
By awarding me this scholarship, you
have helped with my financial burden
which allows me to focus more on the most
important aspect of school, learning. In the
middle of my college career, I made a huge
decision in changing my major from
Nursing to Psychology. As a Nursing
major, I had no satisfaction by going to
class and studying because it was
something I wasn’t quite devoted to and
interested in. Since I switched majors, I
have found a new appreciation and a true
love for learning. I’ve noticed that I’ve been
living at the university’s library and it’s not
because I’ve procrastinated or I’m behind
my work. It is because, there is so much
amazing knowledge that I have yet to
discover. I want to understand and retain
the information that has been generously
given to me by my professors and my
textbooks. All my life I wanted to be great
at something and following this career
path. I believe I can achieve that goal.
Your kindness in awarding me this
scholarship has inspired me to support and
make a difference in student’s lives. I hope
one day I’ll be able to help students achieve
their ambitions just as the Mid-West
Fastener Association has helped me.
With sincere gratitude,
Samantha K. Blank
I would like to extend a very sincere
thank you for the award of the MWFA
Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 in
which I graciously accept.
These funds will help to pay for my
undergraduate degree I am currently
pursuing at Missouri State University in
Springfield, Missouri. I am working on my
undergraduate degree in Psychology. I
have plans of continuing my education and
working towards a Masters and eventually
a Doctorate in Psychology. I plan on
becoming a Psychologist or Psychiatrist as I
want to help others.
Again, a very heartfelt thanks for
selecting me as the recipient of this
scholarship. I am very honored and
humbled to have been chosen.
Best Wishes,
Rachel Bohrer
MID-WEST FASTENER ASSOCIATION ELECTS 2016 BOARD
Congratulations to the newly elected MWFA Board.
President
Bob Baer/Abbott-Interfast
Vice President
Glen Brin/Innovative Components Inc.
Treasurer
Bob O’Brien/Certified Products
Secretary
Paula Evitts/KDS Imports
Directors
Jeff Adams/Wing-Hamlin Co. Inc.
Brian Christianson/South Holland
Metal Finishing
David Gawlik/ All-Tech
Hardware-Autocraft USA
Matt Delawder/SWD Inc.
Tim Wiedmeyer/Matenaer Corp.
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Alternates
Rich Cavoto/Metric & Multistandard
Components
Becky Russo/American Fasteners &
Components
Ross Shepard/Alfa Tools
Wayne Wishnew/XL Screw Corp.
Executive Director
Nancy Rich
HOLIDAY PARTY FESTIVE TIME FOR MWFA (
CON’T)
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SCHOLARSHIP MEETING MORE MEANINGFUL EACH YEAR
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YFP RECOGNIZE 30 UNDER 30
Young Fastener Professionals (YFP) with
support from the Fastener Industry
Coalition (FIC) has selected this year’s
recipients of the fastener industry’s
millennial recognition program. Termed 30
Under 30, this peer-nominated program, in
its 2nd year, was open to any fastener
industry professional 30 years old or
younger. Members of the fastener
community nominated candidates, and a
short essay was part of the selection
process.
Class of 2015 includes:
Allison Morse, Innovative
Components, Inc.
Bobby Boulette, Perkins Machine Company
Candice Cedillo, Above Board
Electronics, Inc.
Carl Lipski, Buckeye Fasteners Co.
Chris LiCausi, Field Fastener
Christoper Mader, OMG, Inc.
Daniel Devora, Bayou City Bolt
Gary Graham, National Threaded
Fasteners, LTD.
Jason Ruetz, All Integrated Systems
(AIS)
Jason Webster, North East Fastener Corp.
Jennifer Ruetz, All Integrated Systems
(AIS)
Jewel Burks, Partpic, Inc.
Jorge Rosales, Brighton Best
International
Joseph Pearce, SPIROL International
Corporation
Kyle Hinckley, Cable Ties Unlimited
Kyle Miller, Bamal Fastener Corporation
Luke Carlton, H.W. Eckhardt Corp
Mark Goodman, Industrial Rivet & Fastener
Marlon Gamez, Industrial Threaded
Products, Inc.
Matt Angel, AFIXX Alliance
Michael
Naidenovich,
AFI Industries,
Inc.
Nathanial Durgin
Jr., Yankee
Industrial Supply
Rusty Flocken,
Valley Forge & Bolt
Sandra Way, Hodell-Natco Industries, Inc.
Sandy Salinas, Cube Global LLC
Spencer Sanford, Wurth Service Supply, Inc.
Taryn Goodman, Industrial Rivet & Fastener
Timothy Irwin, OMG, Inc.
Tosha Morgan, Martin Fastening Solutions
Zach Barr, Field Fastener
Bold print indicates MWFA members
Congratulations to this year’s candidates!
For more information about Young
Fastener Professionals visit
www.youngfastenerprofessionals.com
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IN MEMORIAM
Arthur “Art” Salani, Jr.
February 5, 1946 – October 29-2015
On October 29, 2015 Art landed on the Eternal fairway where
every shot is a winner. Art was the cherished husband and best
friend of Susan Salani and the loving father of Christopher Salani.
Art will also be lovingly remembered by the Salani family, his
business associates and many dear friends.
Art was the President of Global Fastener & Supply Inc and GF&D,
Grease Fitting Solutions.
Over the years, Global Fastener & Supply has won numerous
awards. The awards Art was most proud of were the Huffy Sports
Partner of the Year award and two consecutive years in a row
Lifetime Products named Global Supplier of the Year.
Art served on the Board of Directors for the National Fastener
Distributors Association from 1995 to 1998.
His career was based on many good business
principles; especially the one that treated
employees with respect and concern. Art truly
felt like they were family and they, in turn felt
the same.
Private family graveside services were held
on Wednesday, November 11.
Memorials in Arts memory may be made to the MACC Fund or
Stand up to Cancer.
Donation websites:
www.maccfund.org/donate
www.standup2cancer.org/ways-to-donate
MWFA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
Adams Magnetic Products/Elmhurst, IL
ASMC Industrial/Libertyville, IL
Distribution One/Mount Laurel, NJ
Eurolink/Greer, SC
Greenslade & Company/Fort Worth, TX
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THANK YOU TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP DONORS
We thank those who have generously
donated to the 2015 MWFA Scholarship
Fund. We look forward to an even more
successful 2016 Scholarship Program.
ABBOTT INTERFAST CORPORATION
ADAMS MAGNETIC PRODUCTS/ELMHURST
ADDISON PACKAGING
ALL AMERICAN SYSTEMS
ALLSTAR FASTENERS
AMERICAN FASTENERS & COMPONENTS
AZTECH LOCKNUT
BEACON FASTENERS AND COMPONENTS
BIG BOLT
BRADLEY GROUP OF COMPANIES
BRIAN CHRISTIANSON
BRICO INDUSTRIES INC
BRIGHTON-BEST INT’L
COHNCO
COMPUTER INSIGHTS
CLARCORP
CLECO INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS
CSM FASTENER PRODUCTS
DACO PRECISION INC.
DARLING BOLT COMPANY
DELTA SECONDARY INC.
DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK MAGAZINE
EFC INTERNATIONAL
ELGIN FASTENER GROUP
ELITE FASTENERS
FALL RIVER MFG CO
FASTENERS BY DESIGN
FCH NETWORK
FOREMOST FASTENER CO
ROBBIE & GINA GILCHRIST
GLEN BRIN FAMILY
HOLBROOK MFG
IMSM
INNOVATIVE COMPONENTS INC.
INTEGRATED PACKAGING
J & M PLATING
KANEBRIDGE CORP
KDS IMPORTS
KEN FORGING INC
MATENAER CORP
METRIC & MULTISTANDARD
COMPONENTS CORP.
MORGAN OHARE
N-D INDUSTRIES
NATIONAL CAP & SCREW
NUCOR FASTENERS
RICHARD MANNO CO.
RIVERDALE HEAT TREATING & PLATING
SWD INC
SEMS AND SPECIALS
SOLUTIONS INDUSTRIES
SOUTH HOLLAND METAL FINISHING
STELFAST
THE ADERMAN CO.
THE FASTRON CO.
TRIM-LOK
STAR STAINLESS SCREW
WILLIE WASHER
WING-HAMLIN COMPANY INC
WORLD WASHER MFG.
XL SCREW CORP
YRC ASSOCIATION
Bold print indicates full scholarship
donated in their name.
FASTENER DISTRIBUTOR INDEX NEEDS YOUR INPUT
MWFA members are urged to participate
in the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI). The
monthly index provides performance and
sentiment statistics within our industry,
and has become an important
benchmarking tool. The online survey
takes less than two minutes to complete,
and the information is completely secure.
Association president, Bob Baer of
Abbott-Interfast, has contributed to the
survey with expanded data analysis and
chart which appears monthly on the FDI
and MWFA websites. Bob has also appeared
on Fully Threaded Radio to discuss the
index with representatives from BB&T
Capital. Going into its 6th year, the FDI has
been operated as a service to the fastener
industry. Therefore the more surveys
completed the more meaningful and
valuable the FDI data becomes.
Survey participants will receive the
monthly index report, compiled by BB&T
Capital Markets, prior to publishing. For
additional information, and to register for
participation, see the FDI website at
www.fdisurvey.com, or contact Eric
Dudas at eric@fastenersclearinghouse.com.
Visit Us Often for Updates and Photos!
Mid-West Fastener Association • PO Box 5, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 • (847) 438-8338
Email: info@mwfa.net www.mwfa.net
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