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48 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE 6363 Oak Tree Boulevard, Independence, OH 44131 TEL 216-241-1482 FAX 216-241-5901 EMAIL info@indfast.org WEB www.indfast.org 2018 IFI SOARING EAGLE AWARDS: RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED IN SAN ANTONIO, TX At an awards ceremony held during the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) in San Antonio, Texas, the IFI Soaring Eagle Service Award was presented to Richard P. Delawder, retired from SWD, Inc.; and the IFI Soaring Eagle Technology Award was presented to David C. Goss, P.E., of Acument Global Technologies. The 2019 IFI Soaring Eagle Service Award Recipient is Richard P. Delawder Eagle Service Award to Mr. Richard P. Delawder. While leading and growing an important business within the fastener industry, multiple organizations have recognized Dick’s efforts including the “Silver Hammer Award” for environmental excellence and The Illinois Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award. Dick’s leadership in the industry and community is exhibited by having served on numerous boards including service as past president of the Chicago Metal Finishers Institute and Addison Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The importance of stewardship and community service on both a local and national level has been ingrained in Dick’s sons, each of whom continue to take active roles. We are honored to recognize Dick Delawder as the recipient of the 2019 IFI Soaring Eagle Service Award. The 2019 Soaring Eagle Technology Award Recipient is David C. Goss, P.E. 2019 IFI SOARING EAGLE SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT RICHARD P. DELAWDER The IFI Soaring Eagle Service Award recognizes individuals who have contributed outstanding time and effort in the leadership of the Industrial Fasteners Institute and/or contributed to the health and well-being of the entire industrial fastener industry. In recognition of his outstanding service and many contributions to the fastener industry, including leading efforts in environmental excellence and quality improvement, IFI has awarded the 2019 Soaring 2019 IFI SOARING EAGLE TECHNOLOGY AWARD RECIPIENT DAVID C. GOSS, P.E. TECHNICAL ARTICLE CONTINUED ON PAGE 142