On-Line Registration Opens - Fastener Technology International

“The All-Fastener-Industry Event in the Heart-of-the-Fastener Industry”
Press Release: On-Line Registration Opens
March 14, 2013
On-line registration is now open for FASTENER TECH ’13, the fourth staging of the “The All-Fastener-Industry
Event in the Heart-of-the-Fastener Industry”. To register for a free two-day exhibit pass as well as for any of the
educational or networking events, visit either of the following websites: www.mwfa.net or www.fastenertech.com. The
deadline for the free pass and discounted seminar rates is June 3, 2013.
FASTENER TECH ’13 is scheduled to take place in Rosemont (Chicago), IL, USA, June 10-12, 2013, at the Donald
E. Stephens Convention Center. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, June 10th
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Exhibitor Set Up
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Fastener Technology Workshop Presented by Fastener Training Institute
Tuesday, June 11th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Exhibitor Set Up
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Show Open
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Purchasing Safeguards Seminar presented by Mid-West Fastener Association
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Women in the Fastener Industry Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Making Fasteners from Beginning to End presented by Fastener Technology International
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Snapshot of Industry Trends featuring Holden Lewis publisher of Fastener Distributor Index
(FDI), presented by FCH Sourcing Network
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: All Industry Reception & Contest Drawing
8:00 PM: All Industry Gathering at the Park At Rosemont
Wednesday, June 12th
8:30 AM: Fastener Industry Coalition Meeting
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Show Open
Additional Programs: TBA
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitor Move Out
In addition to this schedule, SUR/FIN 2013 and an NFDA meeting are being co-located in Rosemont with FASTENER
TECH ’13. SUR/FIN 2013, www.nasfsurfin.com, is presented by the National Association for Surface Finishing

(NASF), and it is the surface finishing industry's largest trade show and conference. FASTENER TECH ’13
attendees will be allowed to visit the SUR/FIN 2013 exhibits at no additional charge.
The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA), www.nfda-fastener.org, has scheduled its meeting partly in
conjunction with FASTENER TECH ’13. NFDA plans to include high-level educational sessions focused on the
business needs of owners and executives of fastener distribution companies, the annual update from the economists
at the Institute for Trend Research and many opportunities to develop and nurture critical business relationships. “We
chose this time and location for many reasons,” explained NFDA President Jay Queenin of Specialty Bolt & Screw.
“The greater Chicago area is an easy travel destination for NFDA members. And by adding our meeting to the
FASTENER TECH show, we hope to increase the value to our meeting attendees.”
The following hotels are offering special rates for FASTENER TECH ’13 attendees—Hilton Rosemont (US$169),
Aloft Chicago O’Hare (US$159) and Comfort Inn (US$99). Mention the FASTENER TECH ’13 show to get the special
rates.
FASTENER TECH ’13 is being produced by Fastener Technology International magazine, Akron, OH, USA, and the
Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA), Lake Zurich, IL, USA. As was the case for the 2007, 2009 and 2011 shows,
numerous trade associations and industry publications from around the world and different segments of the fastener
industry are involved in organizing, promoting and executing FASTENER TECH ’13. This year participants include
the following:
Distributor's Link, www.linkmagazine.com
Fully Threaded Radio, www.fullythreaded.com
Global Fastener News, www.globalfastenernews.com
North Coast Fastener Association, www.ncfaonline.com
Fastener Training Institute, www.fastenertraininginstitute.com
Fastener Technology International, www.fastenertech.com
Mid-West Fastener Association, www.mwfa.net
National Fastener Distributors Association, www.nfda-fastener.org
Pacific-West Fastener Association, www.pac-west.org
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), www.fastenerwomen.com
Fastener Technology International is a bimonthly international technical magazine for manufacturers, distributors and
users of all types of fasteners—the print edition is delivered to over 12,000 subscribers in more than 90 countries, and
the digital edition is available around-the-clock at www.fastenertech.com.
The Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) has been representing and serving all segments of the fastener industry
for more than half-a century. MWFA members include fastener manufacturers, distributors, importers and industry
suppliers. Details are available at www.mwfa.net.
For details on exhibiting contact Nancy Rich of the MWFA at mwfa@ameritech.net (+1 847-438-8338) or Tom
Hutchinson of Fastener Technology International at tlh@fastenertech.com (+1 330-495-7898).
Editorial Contact: Mike McNulty of Fastener Technology International, mcnulty@fastenertech.com (+1-330-864-2122).