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Fastener Training Institute The Fastener Training Institute is a non-profit organization that provides beginning and advanced training on fastener products, standards and specifications.

On November 10, attend our Fastener Basics training in San Jose, CA. It's the perfect class for newer to the industry em...
10/13/2026

On November 10, attend our Fastener Basics training in San Jose, CA. It's the perfect class for newer to the industry employees. This class covers all things basic in fasteners, including:

- Basic Terminology
- How to Call Out Parts
- Hex Head Products
- Large Threaded Fasteners
- Nuts
- Socket Products
- Common Materials
- Screw Drives, Head Styles and Threads
- Washers
- Rivets
- Coatings and Finishes
- Self Locking and Sealing
- Metric

📌 Register today! https://ow.ly/iMF650ZPFnA

Focus on Fatigue: two days of in-person training at Industrial Fasteners Institute headquarters in Independence, OH. Nov...
09/24/2026

Focus on Fatigue: two days of in-person training at Industrial Fasteners Institute headquarters in Independence, OH.

Nov 17: Fastener Manufacturing Defects
Nov 18: Fatigue in Fasteners

$575 per day until November 2. $675 starting on November 3. Free for IFI Members.

Register today!
https://ow.ly/jj5550ZPFOo

New! Fastener Basics heads to the Bay Area on November 10. Join fellow fastener employees for a day of basic training in...
09/23/2026

New! Fastener Basics heads to the Bay Area on November 10. Join fellow fastener employees for a day of basic training in San Jose, CA. ➡️ https://ow.ly/BJF650ZPFnC

Topics include -

- Basic Terminology
- How to Call Out Parts
- Hex Head Products
- Large Threaded Fasteners
- Nuts
- Socket Products
- Common Materials
- Screw Drives, Head Styles and Threads
- Washers
- Rivets
- Coatings and Finishes
- Self Locking and Sealing
- Metric

Start your path to Certified Fastener Specialist™ designation in November and December. Classes can be taken in any orde...
09/21/2026

Start your path to Certified Fastener Specialist™ designation in November and December. Classes can be taken in any order so take one or all and be on the way to becoming a CFS.

DAY 3 - Nov. 12: Dimensional and Material Specifications https://ow.ly/qkNC50ZPEEH
DAY 4 - Nov. 13: Plating & Coating, Print Comprehension, Fastener Quality, and Intro to Fastener Failures https://ow.ly/7Z3H50ZPEEG
DAY 5 - Dec. 10: Fastener Manufacturing Plant Tours https://ow.ly/Hht950ZPEEJ

Register for days 3-5 of Fastener Training Week Los Angeles. Classes can be taken in any order so take one or all and be...
09/15/2026

Register for days 3-5 of Fastener Training Week Los Angeles. Classes can be taken in any order so take one or all and be on your way to becoming a Certified Fastener Specialist™.

DAY 3 - Nov. 12: Dimensional and Material Specifications https://ow.ly/3Lea50ZNS5B

DAY 4 - Nov. 13: Plating & Coating, Print Comprehension, Fastener Quality, and Intro to Fastener Failures https://ow.ly/YhiY50ZNS5z

DAY 5 - Dec. 10: Fastener Manufacturing Plant Tours https://ow.ly/rJJk50ZNS5y

📚 Today, September 15, is the final day to apply for the Richard "Todd" Penland Memorial Scholarship for Fastener Traini...
09/15/2026

📚 Today, September 15, is the final day to apply for the Richard "Todd" Penland Memorial Scholarship for Fastener Training Week.
🔗 https://ow.ly/zi9p50ZxJbM

Yesterday in Los Angeles, industry employees learned the basics. Our Fastener Basics course helps students gain expertis...
09/11/2026

Yesterday in Los Angeles, industry employees learned the basics. Our Fastener Basics course helps students gain expertise in fastener parts - including varying sizes and finishes. Thanks to Kevin Chavis from LindFast Solutions Group for instructing!

That's a wrap! Congratulations, Fastener Training Week Chicago students , for investing in fastener education. After pas...
09/04/2026

That's a wrap! Congratulations, Fastener Training Week Chicago students , for investing in fastener education. After passing a final exam, you'll join the ranks of our accomplished crew of Certified Fastener Specialists! Special thanks to all who made the week possible --

Instructors: Salim Brahimi and Laurence Claus
Program Sponsor: Birmingham Fastener
Sustaining Sponsor: Würth Industry USA
Plant Tour Hosts: Semblex Corporation and SWD Inc.
Coffee Sponsor: BTM Manufacturing
Ongoing Partner: Industrial Fasteners Institute
Event Host: Mid-West Fastener Association
Classroom Supplies and Training Equipment: Skidmore-Wilhelm and Greenslade & Company, Inc.
Fastener Black Books: Hi Impact Sales

Happy Labor Day to the community that holds everything together! Enjoy a well-deserved long weekend.
09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day to the community that holds everything together! Enjoy a well-deserved long weekend.

Day 4 = Tour Day. Second stop ... SWD Inc. 🔩Thank you SWD, Inc. for welcoming our crew today. The learning was incredibl...
09/03/2026

Day 4 = Tour Day. Second stop ... SWD Inc. 🔩

Thank you SWD, Inc. for welcoming our crew today. The learning was incredible; we so appreciate you!

Address

1545 N. Columbus Avenue
Glendale, CA
91202

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(562) 473-5373

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