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"The All-Fastener-Industry Event in the Heart-of-the-Fastener Industry"Press Release: Preliminary Schedule, Co-Locations, Hotels, SponsorsJanuary 22, 2013FASTENER TECH ’13, the third staging of the unique concept in fastener industry trade shows, is scheduled to takeplace in Rosemont (Chicago), IL, USA, June 10-12, 2013 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Thepreliminary schedule has been released as follows:Monday, June 10th10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Exhibitor Set Up8:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Fastener Technology Workshop Presented by Fastener Training InstituteTuesday, June 11th8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Exhibitor Set Up9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Show Open9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Purchasing Safeguards Seminar presented by Mid-West Fastener Association10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Women in the Fastener Industry Meeting: “Leadership at All Levels”1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Making Fasteners from Beginning to End presented by Fastener Technology International4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Snapshot of Industry Trends featuring Holden Lewis publisher of Fastener Distributor Index(FDI), presented by FCH Sourcing Network5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: All Industry Reception & Contest Drawing8:00 PM: All Industry Gathering at the Park At RosemontWednesday, June 12th8:30 AM: Fastener Industry Coalition Meeting10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Show OpenAdditional Programs: TBA3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Exhibitor Move OutIn addition to this schedule, SUR/FIN 2013 and an NFDA meeting are being co-located in Rosemont with FASTENERTECH ’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. The Amerimold show (amerimoldis an annual trade show and technical conference focused on the tool and mold manufacturing business)will open on Wednesday-June 12 th .FASTENER TECH ’13 attendees will be allowed to visit the SUR/FIN 2013 andAmerimold exhibits at no additional charge.

The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA), www.nfda-fastener.org, has scheduled its meeting partly inconjunction with FASTENER TECH ’13. NFDA plans to include high-level educational sessions focused on thebusiness needs of owners and executives of fastener distribution companies, the annual update from the economistsat the Institute for Trend Research and many opportunities to develop and nurture critical business relationships. “Wechose 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 theFASTENER 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 specialrates.FASTENER TECH ’13 is being produced by Fastener Technology International magazine, Akron, OH, USA, and theMid-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 fastenerindustry are involved in organizing, promoting and executing FASTENER TECH ’13. This year participants includethe following:Chicago Metal Finishers Institute, www.chicagometalfinishers.comDistributor's Link, www.linkmagazine.comFully Threaded Radio, www.fullythreaded.comGlobal Fastener News, www.globalfastenernews.comNorth Coast Fastener Association, www.ncfaonline.comFastener Training Institute, www.fastenertraininginstitute.comFastener Technology International, www.fastenertech.comMid-West Fastener Association, www.mwfa.netNational Fastener Distributors Association, www.nfda-fastener.orgPacific-West Fastener Association, www.pac-west.orgWomen in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), www.fastenerwomen.comFastener Technology International is a bimonthly international technical magazine for manufacturers, distributors andusers of all types of fasteners—the print edition is delivered to over 12,000 subscribers in more than 90 countries, andthe 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 industryfor more than half-a century. MWFA members include fastener manufacturers, distributors, importers and industrysuppliers. 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 TomHutchinson 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).