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176 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK MWFA - P. O. Box 5, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 • Tel: 847.438.8338 • 1.800.753.8338 • Email: mwfa@ameritech.net • www.mwfa.net MID-WEST FASTENER ASSOCIATION MWFA EXPO & GOLF OUTING - JUNE 23-24, 2014 2014 marks a year for the biennial MWFA Table Top Show as part of its Fastener Expo. The Fastener Expo also features a Print Reading/PPAP/Quality Control Seminar and social events. With the continuing importance of education, the seminar will be held in the morning allowing exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to attend. Fastener manufacturers, platers, heat treaters, secondary operations and companies providing services for the fastener industry are invited to exhibit. Exhibitors will be provided with a 6 ft skirted table, two chairs, table sign, luncheon and complimentary passes for their guests. Exhibitors and attendees are invited to attend the Fastener Bash following the show. Back by popular demand will be the Glow Golf following the Fastener Bash. This was done for the first time in 2012 and participants found it to be very fun. And you don’t have to be a good golfer since no one can see you golf anyway! On June 24th, the fun will continue with the 62nd Annual MWFA Golf Outing. A shotgun start is set for 1:00; however, if we have an overflow we will also offer a morning shotgun. Watch your next newsletter for more details on this golf opportunity. Mid-West Fastener Expo Schedule June 23rd Belvedere Banquets 1170 West Devon Elk Grove Village, IL 10:00am - 12:00pm Print Reading/PPAP/Quality Control Seminar 10:00am - 12:00pm Exhibitor set up 12:00pm - 1:00pm Exhibitor & Seminar Attendee Luncheon 1:00pm - 6:00pm 33rd Annual MWFA Fastener Show 6:00pm - 8:00pm Fastener Bash Eaglewood Resort 1401 Nordic Rd Itasca, IL 8:30pm Glow Golf June 24th Eaglewood Resort 1401 Nordic Rd Itasca, IL 12:00pm Shotgun 62nd Annual Golf Outing 6:00pm Dinner 6:00pm - 7:00pm Open Bar Golf Registration and an updated floor plan will be available at www.mwfa.net in early 2014 Introduction to Fasteners Seminar Because of the wealth of knowledge our members offer another successful Introduction to Fasteners seminar was sponsored by the MWFA on September 12th. Seventeen students enjoyed the “hands on” learning experience taking away additional fastener knowledge. The full agenda, for the day, took them from the beginning to end of production. Thank you to our instructors for contributing to the success of MWFA education programs: Richard Pease, R. K. Precision Products, LLC Bill Vodicka, Allstar Fasteners Inc. Thomas Anderson, Active Screw & Fastener Ken Hudziak, LK Fasteners, Inc. Cliff Hauger, Acme Companies Brian Christianson, South Holland Metal Finishing Ed Lacerra, Kriscot Sales ...and also to XL Screw Corporation for providing class samples for hands on training Class C Products Seminar Expands Knowledge The Mid-West Fastener Association realizes today’s market demands products beyond just the most common fasteners. As the industry continues to distribute, import and manufacture more diverse products, fastener personnel knowledge also needs to expand. They need to be aware of alternate products, their purposes and work towards add on sales. This Fall another extensive Class C Products Seminar was hosted, by the MWFA, which included several speakers discussing various products including: Semi- Tubular Rivets-Valley Fastener-Hal Stetson, Rivet Nuts-Mike Felty-All American Systems/Sherex, Cable Ties-Char Cooper-Cable Tie Express, Applications- S t e v e Rogalla-Bradley Coatings, Electrical Terminals & Connections-Richard Pease-RK Precision Products, Tinnerman Products- Nick Brysiewicz and Gunter Retkowski-EFC Int’l, Plastic Hardware and Fasteners-Glen Brin-Innovative Components, Quick Release Tools-Andrew Urhausen-All American Systems and Tom Frade- Alfa Tools. There are many Class C Products, beyond the ones covered; therefore, the MWFA offers this seminar every other year to continue the expansion of Class C Product knowledge. Students were very enthusiastic to acquire additional product knowledge as well as training as to how to include additional products in sales. MWFA Welcomes New Members Acme Refining, Chicago, IL Vogelsang Fastener Solutions, Lakewood, NJ

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