SUMMER 2024

6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S

6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK On October 15 to October 17, 2024, Matrix Engineering Consultants and NNi Training and Consulting Inc. will again be conducting 3 Day Fundamentals of Threaded Fastener and Joint Design training. This one-of-a-kind Fastener Training Course will provide participants with an in-depth explanation of fastener terminology, technology, and threaded fastener joint design calculations and strategies. Participants may choose to attend in-person or via a live on-line stream. The course will be conducted from the training facilities of Matrix Engineering Consultants, 12986 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344. The course will be taught be Laurence Claus, President of NNi Training and Consulting Inc. and Jon Ness P.E., Principle Engineer of Matrix Engineering Consultants. Mr. Claus has over 35 years of fastener industry experience, serves as the Director of Training and Education for the Industrial Fasteners Institute, is Chairman of the SAE Fastener Committee, recent Vice Chairman of the ASTM Fastener Committee F16, and Subcommittee Chairman for both ASTM F16 and ASME B18. Mr. Ness is a licensed professional engineer with over 32 years of engineering and design experience related to the development of on and off-road vehicles. He has technical expertise in the design and validation of bolted joints and has led multiple root cause investigations of bolted joint failures. Participants can earn up to 24 Professional Development Hours with this course. NNI Training and Consulting is a dynamic, entrepreneurial ‘knowledge provider’ offering training and consulting services to small- and mid-sized companies. Matrix Engineering Consultants provides clients with consistent, quality engineering and consulting services, aligned to the standards of their clients and of the industry. For more information about the course, go to: www.matrixengrg.com/training/fundamentals-ofthreaded-fasteners-and-joint-design/ To register for the course, go to: www.eventbrite. com/e/3-day-fundamentals-of-threaded-fastenersand-joint-design-tickets-893725576257 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In keeping with the strategy to provide value added, engineering-based solutions to its’ customers, Advance Components announced that Ryan Waychoff has been promoted from Regional Sales Manager to Business Development Director. “Ryan’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge makes him a key addition to the Advance Business Development Team. The relationships he has developed throughout his career will play a vital role in Ryan being a valuable fastener sales resource for both our current and new customers,” said Gary Cravens, President of Advance. “Ryan will focus on our strategic partnerships with current customers, exploring new markets and business opportunities, and expanding our marketing efforts that create value for our customers.” Advance Components is a master distributor of ARaymond/Tinnerman, AVK Industrial, Heyco Products, Parker Fasteners, Vogelsang, Caillau, Davies Molding, Essentra Components and more. Based in Carrollton (Dallas), TX Advance is a trusted supply chain partner for manufacturers and distributors in the industrial market, and carries a large variety of in-stock products that are available online 24-7. For more information contact Advance Components at 2920 Commodore Drive, Suite 100, Carrollton, TX 75007. Tel: 1-800-275-7772, email: sales@advancecomponents.com or visit them online at www.advancecomponents.com.