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114 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK JO MORRIS & DAN WALKER THE POWER OF ASSOCIATIONS AND EDUCATION TO CONNECT THE SKILLS AND LABOR GAP from page 32 Together, IFI and FTI provide more than 20 in-depth educational seminars each year to address key areas of need for the fastener industry. The working relationship between IFI and FTI grew even closer during the pandemic and the two organizations are working side-by-side to benefit the entire industry. IFI has opened up its manufacturer focused Member Only Training classes to everyone in the industry. These classes are now offered to the public through FTI, and IFI members continue to get this valuable training for no charge (a valuable member benefit). These training classes are a combination of webinars, in-person classes, and hands-on demonstration with subjects ranging from fastener basics, to testing and industry specifications. IFI and FTI ensure training is provided by recognized industry experts that are full-time industry professionals with decades of experience. As industry professionals, these instructors offer real-life career experience as well as an in-depth knowledge of the class subject area. The classes offered by IFI and FTI are designed to upskill employees and provide industry context to develop and backfill a growing lack of mid- to senior-level management that plagues the industry today and into the future. For <strong>2022</strong>, IFI and FTI have scheduled a mix of more than 20 classes that are a mix of webinars and in-person instruction. In the first quarter of <strong>2022</strong>, these sessions are examining fastener basics, such as fastener materials, quality assurance, structural bolting, electronic assembly and lifting hardware, as well as geometric dimensioning and tolerances for fasteners. There are also sector-specific training sessions for key industries, like aerospace. Other specialty events, like FTI’s Fastener Training Week, provide week-long intensive training for the industry recognized credential known as “Certified Fastener Specialist”. These immersive events include learning labs, interactive exercises, and plant tours to prepare for industry certification. Companies with employees that participate in industry training benefit from the latest industry knowledge and can differentiate themselves from their industry peers. This training brings value to a company and its customers through their ability to embrace new efficiencies and innovations that come to the industry. Both the IFI and FTI also have extensive online libraries and training resources that are critical industry resources. These resources are columniations of decades of industry leadership from their core areas of expertise. While united in the mission of advancing the fasteners industry, the IFI and FTI bring unique expertise to the industry. Understanding more about the focus and capabilities of these valuable industry partners can provide significant benefit to your company and the entire fastener industry. About the IFI IFI offers a long history and experience, representing the interests of North American mechanical fastener manufacturers since 1931. The IFI represents more than 160 fastener manufacturers and suppliers in North America—making it the authoritative source of fastener industry information. The members of IFI are small, medium, and large manufacturers, ranging from single-site, family-owned businesses to multi-location, publicly traded fastener manufacturers. IFI represents approximately 85 percent of the production capacity in North America. Individual companies range in size from around $10 million in sales to companies with over $1 billion in sales. CONTINUED ON PAGE 115
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 115 JO MORRIS & DAN WALKER THE POWER OF ASSOCIATIONS AND EDUCATION TO CONNECT THE SKILLS AND LABOR GAP from page 114 The IFI is an engineering-oriented association addressing the operational concerns of its members and representing the North American fastener manufacturing industry to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. It is headquartered in Independence, Ohio and is led by the Managing Director, Dan Walker, who is supported by a Director of Engineering Technology, Director of Education & Training, Aerospace Division Manager, Automotive Division Manager, and Industrial Products Division Manager, as well as key clerical staff. To learn more about the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI), visit www.indfast.org. About the FTI The key objective of the FTI 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. The core purpose for the FTI is to enhance fastener use, reliability and safety by providing product training at all levels. FTI started in the 1970s as an industry group in the Los Angeles area addressing a common need among companies to train new employees with key industry information. Today, the FTI is an international organization for novice and advanced individuals working in the fastener industry, providing in-person and online training programs recognized by industry experts on fastener products, standards and specifications. FTI provides beginning & advanced training on fastener products, standards & specifications. Our core purpose: to enhance fastener use, reliability & safety. FTI training helps the industry to deal with key issues, including the effects of an aging workforce and advanced engineering courses on troubleshooting fasteners to increase reliability and safety. To learn more about the Fastener Training Institute, visit www.fastenertraining.org. JO MORRIS & DAN WALKER
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