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“The objective of the Fastener Training Institute® is to elevate
the level of technical understanding and expertise of the individuals in the fastener industry by providing a variety of training programs presented by recognized industry experts. Our
core purpose is to enhance fastener use, reliability and safety
by providing product training at all levels.”
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Fastener Training Institute
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance”.
One of FTI’s trainers, Laurence Claus noted this quote from John Harvey in a recent article he wrote about the importance of
training. Also noted in his article; “Education should become a life-long commitment. It’s obvious that someone with no
experience needs training, but what about those people that have been in the industry for some time? It’s easy to fall into a
comfort zone no matter how much experience you have.”
This is where FTI comes in. The Fastener Training Institute’s core purpose is to enhance fastener use, safety and reliability.
Founded in 2008 by the Los Angeles Fastener Association (now the Pacific-West Fastener Association), FTI was to be the platform
for delivering education programs locally, and then to other parts of the west coast. Over the last six years, the course offering
has grown tremendously and our reach has grown nationally. In addition to the 30 classes planned for 2015 in 10 cities, FTI offers
customized on-site training as well as interactive webinars. Future plans include on-demand web-based courses. Now separate
from Pac-West, FTI is an independent resource for the entire fastener industry and focused on filling the training void.
The FTI Team: An amazing group of leaders.
So what is the Fastener
Training Institute?
www.fastenertraining. org
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FTI is a non-profit organization that provides beginning and
advanced training on fastener products, standards and
specifications. “The objective of the Fastener Training
Institute is to elevate the level of technical understanding
and expertise of the individuals in the fastener industry by
providing a variety of training programs presented by
recognized industry experts.” Led by a team of industry
professionals, FTI believes its training will help participants
compete more effectively, building safety and quality into
their businesses and their customers’ businesses.
FTI is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who all value the
importance of fastener training. The Board consists of
Directors John Wachman (Desert Distribution), Andy Cohn
(Duncan Bolt), Tim Roberto Jr. (Star Stainless), Dallas Puckett
(Valley Nut & Bolt) and Jennifer Harder (Empire Bolt &
Screw). “I wanted to work with a group of people who
believed as strongly in education as I do, and something
needed to be done to make
training more accessible to other
parts of the country. I remember
training using The Exciting World
of Fasteners videos. They were
dry, boring, and it was hard to
stay focused. This industry needs
education which is accessible and
affordable for every size of
Jennifer Harder
business.”
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Whenever the people are well informed,
they can be trusted with their own government.
-Thomas Jefferson
Why is training necessary?
Your business may not be a government entity, but what
Thomas Jefferson wrote in a letter 225 years ago still applies
today. Education pays back both your business and the
employee when they are able to effectively and accurately
help their customers. In the past it was common for fastener
manufacturers to send factory-trained representatives and
product managers into the field to work with and train their
distributors via joint sales calls on OEMs. This has changed
with the majority of standard fastener manufacturing
moving offshore; this critical resource has mostly
disappeared. This has left the responsibility for reliable
fastener product information to distributors and the
consuming OEMs. “There is no better investment managers
can make in their businesses than providing good training to
their staff” says Joe Greenslade, Director of Engineering
Technology at Industrial Fastener Institute. “When
something goes wrong in an application, it is highly unlikely
that a fastener defect is to blame. Typically the problem is
that the part was specified incorrectly, installed incorrectly
or ordered incorrectly.”
What type of fastener training does FTI provide?
2015 Class Topics
Product Training- Part #1- 1 day
Product Training- Part #2- 1 day
Product Training- Part #3- 1 day
Understanding Hydrogen Embrittlement- 2 days
Quality Management Systems- 1 day
Fastener Training Week- * 5 day CFS class
Fastener Basics- 1 day
Fastener Manufacturing Plant Tour- 1 day
Automotive Fastener Technology- * 2 days
Fastener Secondary Processes Plant Tour- 1 day
Structural Bolting- 1 day
Fastener Technology Workshop- 1 day
Fastener Specifications and Terminology- 1 day
Aerospace Fasteners: An overview- 3 day
Understanding the Bolted Joint- 1 day
Dimensional & Material Specifications- 1 day
Fastener Quality Assurance- 1 day
Fastener Testing Seminar- 1 day
Metric Fasteners- 1 day
The 2015 class schedule is still being finalized, but can be
found on the FTI website along with class descriptions.
*Events co-produced with the Industrial Fasteners Institute.
CFS = Certified Fastener Specialist.
Become a Certified Fastener Specialist!
To receive the CFS™ designation, students must complete seven full-day training courses offered throughout the year (or the
5-day accelerated version) and pass a final exam at the end of the training. Upon completion of the program, students receive
an engraved plaque designating their certification as a fastener specialist, according to the requirements established by the
Fastener Training Institute. This advanced technical training program was created in 1998 and now has over 400 graduates.
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There are classes available for every level of fastener
professional. The classes offer a healthy dynamic between
manufacturers, distributors and end users to collaborate,
communicate and bring knowledge, ideas and innovation
together. Many of the courses are offered multiple times a
year, and in different cities around the US. All are public
seminars, but many are also
offered as private, customized
courses that can be tailored to
your company’s needs. On-site
training is a great way to get
multiple employees involved,
while saving on costs, since the
instructors come to you. FTI
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Director John Wachman says,
“Anyone taking an FTI course will learn something, no
matter what his or her level of expertise. Our industry
is fragmented; pockets of specific knowledge are
everywhere. FTI allows us to bring all these fragments
together and pool the knowledge.”
Laurence Claus and class during “Fastener Training Week”.
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Trusted and Respected.
FTI’s instructors are some of the most knowledgeable people in this
industry, with real-world experience. Their combined widespread
knowledge allows a very rounded experience for
participants. “I have had the pleasure and opportunity
to participate in a number of IFI/FTI classes in the past
year. I have yet to leave one of these sessions without
having learned something new from the other
instructors and class participants.” -Laurence Claus
Carmen Vertullo, Salim Brahimi
CFS Trainers
Carmen Vertullo - CarVer Consulting
Salim Brahimi - IBECA Technologies
Joe Greenslade - Industrial Fasteners Institute
Bengt Blendulf - EduPro US, Inc.
Laurence Claus - NNI Training and Consulting
Product Training Instructors
Andy Cohn- Duncan Bolt
Jim Law- Ababa Bolt
Doug Weiland- Stelfast
What is the future of FTI?
As the new generations find their way into the fastener industry the goal is to
offer more web-based and interactive type training, and also expand the range
of topics. “We hope to work with and gain support from all of the fastener
associations, and work to create more regional training opportunities. The
biggest problem FTI has is budgeting. It takes money to develop new programs,”
says John Wachman. “If you have the means to donate, why not put your money
in a place that will serve the needs of your business? The IFI (Industrial
Fasteners Institute) has been a big supporter of FTI. Rob Harris, Executive
Director of IFI, has just announced they are increasing their “CFS week” grants
for 2015 to support 14 of their member students. We are encouraging other
associations to adopt this educational grant model as a member benefit”.
Fastener Education Foundation
The Fastener Education Foundation (FEF) was created by
Pac-West in 2014 as a tax-deductible way for companies and
individuals to help develop and fund fastener-related
education. The purpose of FEF is to enhance public safety
through fastener education.
FEF Mission Statement
• To enhance public health and safety by insuring sustainability
of the manufacturing industry in North America by assisting the
fastener industry in attracting, training, and educating talent.
• The FEF is dedicated to seeking out, informing, and funding
individuals and companies that will continue to make the NA
fastener industry thrive.
FEF has its own Board of Directors, who as industry
professionals are highly capable and committed to creating an
organization that will support fastener education throughout
the country. Andy Cohn of Duncan Bolt, Jennifer Friel of
Midwest Fabricating, Simmi Sakhuja of Stelfast, Kelly Cole of
SBS and Phil Johnson of ITW are leading the cause today.
Get Involved!
FTI and FEF need support from the industry to continue
the path for fastener education. Enroll your employees,
offer opinions and topic ideas and donate the necessary
funds to help keep these programs alive.
To donate much needed funds to FEF:
Online: www.fastenereducationfound.org
Phone: 562-400-1481
Email: Andy@fastenereducationfound.org
To sign up for a class or request more information:
Online: www.fastenertraining.org
Phone: 562-473-5373
Email: info@fastenertraining.org
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