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INTERNATIONAL FASTENER MANUFACTURING
EXHIBITION JOINS FASTENER FAIR USA
Fastener Fair USA and the International
Fastener Machinery & Suppliers’ Association
(IFMSA) enter a multi-year agreement to bring the
International Fastener Manufacturing Exhibition
to Fastener Fair USA beginning with the November
8-10 show in Cleveland, OH.
Fastener Fair USA announced that it has formed
a strategic partnership with the International Fastener
Machinery & Suppliers’ Association (IFMSA), owners
of the International Fastener Manufacturing Exhibition
(IFME).
Under the multi-year agreement, the International
Fastener Manufacturing Exhibition will join Fastener
Fair USA, beginning with the 2021 show scheduled for
November 8-10, at the Huntington Convention Center in
Cleveland, Ohio.
“We are thrilled to welcome IFMSA as an official
Association Partner of Fastener Fair USA,” said Bob
Chiricosta, Event Director for Fastener Fair USA. “We’re
excited to include their members and exhibitors from the
International Fastener Manufacturing Exhibition, as they
become part of our event in 2021.”
The International Fastener Manufacturing Exhibition
(IFME) with its focus on technology for the manufacturing
of fasteners and precision-formed parts will be
incorporated into the show floor at Fastener Fair USA
2021 in Cleveland.
“IFMSA is honored to partner with Fastener Fair
USA. Our members and buyers will find great value
in the combined shows,” said Ray Zirkle, Executive
Director of IFMSA. “The combination of the two shows
brings fastener machinery, manufacturing, distribution,
and end-users together for one comprehensive event.”
Added Doug Zirkle, IFMSA Sales Director.
Following highly successful events in Cleveland and
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Detroit the third Fastener Fair USA returns to Cleveland’s
Huntington Convention Center on November 9-10. The
dynamic event includes a day-long educational program
and plant tour, followed by a productive two-day expo
geared to the entire spectrum of the fastener industry –
manufacturing, processing, and distribution.
“Bringing IFME and Fastener Fair USA together
creates a fresh approach to the fastener and fixing
industry event cycle,” said Kate Scott, Event Vice
President. “This strategic collaboration will attract new
and more attendees increasing the value to all exhibitors.
Cleveland is the perfect setting to make this happen.”
IFMSA joins the ranks of more than a dozen
industry organizations partnering with Fastener Fair USA,
including the Fastener Training Institute, North Coast
Fastener Association, Women in the Fastener Industry,
Fastener Industry Coalition, and the Young Fastener
Professionals. For a complete list of the Fastener Fair
USA association partners, click here.visit the website.
Based in Danbury, CT, the International Fastener
Machinery & Suppliers’ Association, Inc. membership
includes firms that manufacture and supply machinery,
equipment and services to the fastener and/or precision
formed parts industries. IFSMA’s approximately 100
members enjoy valuable business benefits including
overseas marketing assistance, global awareness,
industry-targeted promotions, discounts at industry
expositions, education and conferences.
Fastener Fair USA is the only exhibition in the
U.S. dedicated to the full supply chain–distributors,
mechanical and design engineers, purchasers,
wholesalers and OEMs. From automotive to aerospace,
construction to HVAC, furniture to appliances, fastener
professionals from every segment of the market find the
latest products they need at Fastener Fair USA.
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