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26 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK TEL 323-817-2226 EMAIL morgan.wilson@fastenershows.com WEB www.fastenershows.com EXCITING UPDATES FROM INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXPO Registration is open at fastenershows.com for the International Fastener Expo (IFE) 2021. IFE 2021 will take place on September 21 – 23 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Bayside B, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The expo is North America’s most extensive business-tobusiness tradeshow of its kind for all types of fasteners, machinery & tooling and other industrial products. This September, IFE will host a robust conference schedule with highlights on new technology, industry trends, testing and inspection, growing sales, and more – all in an environment that places the health & safety of IFE’s customers, partners, and staff as its top priority. Each year, IFE brings together thousands of attendees, buyers, and sellers from across the entire supply chain. VIP attendees at IFE are consistently included in Industrial Distribution’s Big 50 List and exhibitors are among the top international and domestic distributors, manufacturers, material suppliers, tooling and machinery providers and ancillary services. Top confirmed companies that will be in attendance this year include Fastenal, Wurth Industry of North America and Optimas. The 2021 show floor will also give attendees the chance to meet with representatives and explore top products from exhibitors such as Brighton-Best International, Lindstrom, Stelfast, Nucor Fasteners, Star Stainless and Copper State Bolt and Nut. In addition to the education and networking available, registration to International Fastener Expo gives you access to special events such as a welcome reception at Daylight Pool, the Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional of the Year Awards, celebrating outstanding members of the fastener industry and the second annual IFE Golf Tournament at the Bali Hai Golf Club on September 21. Join IFE and fellow members of the fastener industry for some friendly competition to start the show. SHOW EVENT ARTICLE CONTINUED ON PAGE 27

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 27 IFE EXCITING UPDATES FROM INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXPO from page 26 IFE, which is owned by Emerald, will be implementing a robust Health & Safety Plan in addition to Emerald’s Preparedness, Prevention and Response Plan, both of which outline the specific protocols being implemented both during the event-planning phase and onsite at IFE. “The excitement and enthusiasm to see everyone face to face seems to be growing every week. We’re thrilled to create a safe and comfortable environment for our audience to meet in-person once more,” said Morgan Wilson, Show Manager, International Fastener Expo. In addition to preparing for the upcoming 2021 show, IFE also recently launched a blog and newsletter, both of which are committed to distributing quality, timely content to regularly strengthen and educate the industry. Please contact info@fastenershows.com if you have a relevant product release or company update to share. Attendees are encouraged to register early. The price for attendee passes is , and the onsite fee will be . To register, visit fastenershows.com. INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXPO