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58 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXPO TEL 323-817-2226 FAX 310-481-1909 EMAIL morgan.wilson@fastenershows.com WEB www.fastenershows.com CONNECTING THE FASTENER INDUSTRY THROUGH IFE’S FIRST-EVER DIGITAL EVENT The International Fastener Expo is the largest and most extensive business-to-business tradeshow for every type of fastener, machinery and tooling, and other industrial-related products in North America. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, the expo is attended by thousands of participants from across the entire supply chain domestically and internationally. This year, the pandemic and its resulting impact and restrictions have made it impractical to hold the live edition of the International Fastener Expo. Show organizers, Emerald, recognize the value that the show brings to the industry each year and are committed to facilitating and deepening industry connections digitally. To continue supporting business relations in the industry, the International Fastener Expo is introducing its first-ever digital event – Match & Meet by IFE will take place on November 11-12, 2020. “This year, more than ever, an event such as IFE is crucial in connecting professionals in the industry. It’s a SHOW EVENT ARTICLE shame that we won’t be able to see our peers on and off the show floor in a setting that we have become so accustomed to. But we remain committed to supporting your business goals in the best possible way. Match & Meet will be hosted on a powerful new digital platform that was carefully selected by our team and customized to the needs of this industry,” said Morgan Wilson, Show Manager, International Fastener Expo. Wilson added, “Buyers attend IFE to connect with their existing suppliers and develop new relationships all in one place. This year’s digital offering will do just that, allowing you to meet industry peers and learn from industry experts all from the safe and secure environment of your own work desk! We want to assure all our partners that we will be with you each step of the way and give you the right tools to make it easier to navigate this new platform – and our team is available to answer any questions that you may have. We want to be sure that you get the most out of our first Match & Meet event!” CONTINUED ON PAGE 142

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