Fall 2014www.mwfa.netEmail: mwfa@ameritech.net

A newsletter for and about the fastener industry.Celebrating 68 years of commitment to the fastener industry.

1946-2014

"The All-Fastener-Industry Event in theHeart-of-the-Fastener Industry"

October 3, 2014: Several industryassociations and publications aresupporting FASTENER TECH™ ’15 asorganizers, sponsors and participants. Thelatest and largest group to voice itssupport for the "The All-Fastener-IndustryEvent in the Heart-of-the-Fastener Industry"is the Fastener Industry Coalition (FIC), anunincorporated association made up ofregional and national fastener associationsconcerned with the distribution,manufacture and importation of fastenersas well as services to the fastener industry,www.fastenercoalition.org. FIC BoardChairman, Joanne Bialas of International

Fasteners, Inc., www.daggerz.com, says,“The Fastener Industry Coalition supportsevents which benefit the fastener industry,and FASTENER TECH™ ’15 is no exception.I personally look forward to attendingagain next year.”

FASTENER TECH™ ’15, the fifth stagingof the all-fastener-industry concept infastener industry trade shows, isscheduled to take place in Rosemont(Chicago), IL, USA, June 8-10, 2015 at theDonald E. Stephens Convention Center.FASTENER TECH™ ’15 offers attendees andexhibitors a valuable, cost-effective andeasy-to-attend event that provides benefitsto fastener manufacturers, distributors,users and suppliers. FASTENER TECH™ is abiennial event.

The other groups supporting the 2015show have been involved with at least oneother FASTENER TECH™ event, and the listincludes the following participants: • Distributor's Link,

www.linkmagazine.com• Fully Threaded Radio,

www.fullythreaded.com • Global Fastener News,

www.globalfastenernews.com• North Coast Fastener Association,

www.ncfaonline.com• Fastener Training Institute,

www.fastenertraininginstitute.com • Fastener Technology International,

www.fastenertech.com• Mid-West Fastener Association,

www.mwfa.net • National Fastener Distributors

Association, www.nfda-fastener.org• Pacific-West Fastener Association,

www.pac-west.org• Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI),

www.fastenerwomen.com

FASTENER TECH™ ‘15 is being producedby Fastener Technology Internationalmagazine, Akron, OH, USA, and the Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA),Lake Zurich, IL, USA.

Fastener Technology International is abimonthly international technical magazinefor manufacturers, distributors and usersof all types of fasteners—the print editionis delivered to thousands of subscribers inmore than 90 countries, and the digitaledition is available to industryprofessionals around-the-clock atwww.fastenertech.com.

The Mid-West Fastener Association(MWFA) has been representing and servingall segments of the fastener industry formore than half-a century. MWFA membersinclude fastener manufacturers,distributors, importers and industrysuppliers. Details are available atwww.mwfa.net.

For details on exhibiting, contact NancyRich of the MWFA at mwfa@ameritech.netor 847-438-8338; contact Tom Hutchinsonof Fastener Technology International attlh@fastenertech.com or +1 330-864-2122.Editorial Contact: Mike McNulty of FastenerTechnology International,mcnulty@fastenertech.com or +1-330-864-2122.

Fastener Tech '15 registration form andfloor plan are located on pages 5 & 6 inthis newsletter. They also can bedownloaded at www.mwfa.net

INDUSTRY GROUPS SUPPORTING FASTENER TECH™ ’15

Fastener Tech '15 Info . . . . . . . . . . .1, 5, 6

President's Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2014 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Brighton-Best International Shares Education and Hosts Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Condensed Guide to the Health Insurance Marketplace . . . . . . . . .4

November Meeting Program-AdvertisingOpportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Reader's Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Scholarship Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

WHAT'S INSIDE…

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To be sure your company news gets into the next MWFA

newsletter, mail, fax or email your news release to:

MWFA, PO Box 5, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Fax: 847-516-6728 Email: mwfa@ameritech.net

The deadline for the next newsletter is Dec. 31st, 2014.

The MWFA accepts VISA, MasterCard and American Express.

PRESIDENT'S NOTE

Rich CavotoMetric &MultistandardComponents Corp.

As we’re headed intothe last quarter of theyear, the MWFA has a

couple of major events left on thecalendar.

November 6th Scholarship DinnerMeeting: with guest speaker Lou CanellisDecember 11th Holiday Party: MedinahBanquets-Addison, IL

Thank you to Brighten-Best International:On September 25th BBI hosted an openhouse and training seminar, followed by apig roast. The BBI training seminar had

over 130 people attend. The open houseand pig roast drew over 80 people as well.George Hunt and the BBI team went overand above for this event and the MWFA“thanks you”.

Next year’s calendar is booking up fast,with 6 education seminars and severaldinner meetings planned. Any ideas forfuture meeting please email Nancy Richmwfa@ameritech.net with your ideas.

Fastener Tech 2015 registrations arecoming in fast, if you haven’t booked yourbooth, please contact Nancy Rich. Nextyear’s show will include new features andexpanded programs. Watch Fastener Tech '15 News Releases for updates.

President: Rich Cavoto/Metric & Multistandard Components

Vice President: Glen Brin/Innovative Components

Treasurer: Bob O’Brien/Certified Products

Secretary: Cliff Hauger/Acme Companies

Directors: Brian Christianson/South Holland Metal FinishingDavid Gawlik/All-Tech Hardware/AutocraftMatt Delawder/SWD Inc.Becky Russo/American Fasteners & ComponentsWayne Wishnew/XL Screw Corp.

Alternates: Paula Evitts/KDS ImportsRich Pease/RK Precision Products LLCAmanda Clark/Clarcorp Industrial SalesBob Baer/Abbott-Interfast Co.

Executive Director: Nancy Rich

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Register Now, Registration Form is located

on page 5, go towww.mwfa.net/downloadsor www.fastenertech.com

Advance Components/Carrollton, TXARaymond/Batavia, ILBolts & Nuts Corp./Chattanooga, TNBrooks-Jeffrey Marketing Inc./Mountain Home, AKChamps Technologies, Inc./East Dundee, ILDistribution One/Mount Laurel, NJ

Earnest/Cleveland, OHIndustrial Nut/Sandusky, OHINxSQL Software/Waterford, MIJ.M. Die Company/Bensenville, ILO’Hare Spring Co., Inc./Addison, ILShamrock Int’l Fasteners/Itasca, IL

MWFA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

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BRIGHTON-BEST INTERNATIONAL SHARES EDUCATIONAND HOSTS OPEN HOUSE

On September 25th, BBI hosted aFastener Basics Training class for 130 students and later that evening a tourof their facility and Open House. TheirOpen House featured a pig roast withplenty of food for all the attendees. Wethank George Hunt and his staff for beinggreat hosts!!

View more photos online at www.mwfa.net

View more photosonline atwww.mwfa.net

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Here’s a quick rundown on the mostimportant things to know about the HealthInsurance Marketplace, sometimes knownas the health insurance “exchange.”

Important. Before November 15, 2014,you can enroll in a Marketplace health planonly if you qualify for a Special EnrollmentPeriod. Any plan you enroll in beforeNovember 15, 2014 ends December 31,2014. You can apply for Medicaid and CHIPany time. Find out if you qualify for aSpecial Enrollment Period or Medicaid andCHIP.

Use the Marketplace to get coveredThe Health Insurance Marketplace helps

uninsured people enroll in health coverage.Fill out a Marketplace application and we’lltell you if you qualify for:• Private health insurance with savings

based on your income. Plans coveressential health benefits, pre-existingconditions, and preventive care. Mostpeople who apply through theMarketplace qualify for premium taxcredits and savings on out-of-pocketcosts based on household size andincome.

• Medicaid and the Children’s HealthInsurance Program (CHIP). Theseprograms provide free or low-cost

coverage to millions of families withlimited income. Many states areexpanding Medicaid to cover morepeople. Find out what Medicaidexpansion means for you.

Fees, exemptions, and qualifyingcoverage• Most people must have health coverage

or pay a fee. If you don’t have coveragein 2015, you’ll pay a penalty of either 2%of your income, or $325 per adult($162.50 per child) — whichever ishigher.

• You’re considered covered under thehealth care law if you have any job-based plan, any plan you boughtyourself, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, andmany other kinds of coverage. See a fulllist of plans and programs that meet thehealth law’s coverage requirement.

• Some people qualify for an exemptionfrom the fee based on income or othersituations.

3 more things to know• If you’re eligible for job-based insurance,

you can consider switching to aMarketplace plan. But you’ll qualify forpremium tax credits and other savingsbased on your income only if the job-

based insurance isn't consideredaffordable or doesn’t meet minimumvalue requirements.

• If you have Medicare, you’re consideredcovered and don’t have to make anychanges. If you have Medicare, you can’tuse the Marketplace to buy asupplemental plan or dental plan.

• You can buy a plan outside theMarketplace and still meet the healthcare law’s coverage requirements. But ifyou buy outside the Marketplace, youwon’t be eligible for premium tax creditsor other savings based on your income.

Take action• Open Enrollment starts November 15,

2014. You can’t apply for 2015 coverageuntil then. In the meantime, you can getready to apply.

• In November, you’ll be able to preview2015 plans and estimated prices beforeyou fill out an application.If you had Marketplace coverage in

2014, learn how to enroll in your currentplan or change plans.

Information provided by:www.healthcare.gov Visit this websitefor expanded information on this article.

CONDENSED GUIDE TO THE HEALTH INSURANCEMARKETPLACE

Plan now to help celebrate this year’sscholarship awards, one of the MWFA’smost active programs. The meeting will beNovember 6th-info with registration formsin mail & online. While you mark yourcalendars to attend, you can also supportthe program booklet celebrating ourawards.

We will be accepting:Logo only ($25); ½ page ($75); ¼ page ads ($50); or Full page ads ($100)

Sizes are:

1/2 pg vert 2.25w x 7.5h1/2 pg horiz 4.5w x 3.5h1/4 pg vert 2.25w x 3.5hFull pg 4.5w x 7.5h

MWFA prefers ads be submitted in highresolution/cmyk digital format: PDF files.

We will assist in set up or design of ads;additional costs incurred will be billed toadvertiser.

To reserve your space now, send yourlogo/ad to mwfa@ameritech.net.

NOVEMBER MEETING PROGRAM-ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY

FASTENER TECH ’15 EXHIBIT APPLICATION AND CONTRACT DATE: _______________________

The undersigned (hereinafter called the Exhibitor) hereby applies for space in the FASTENER TECH ’15 Exhibition scheduledfor June 8-10, 2015 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago), IL USA. The Exhibitor understands thatthis becomes a valid contract when accompanied by the exhibit fee (shown below) and upon the receipt of FASTENER TECH ’15’sacceptance of the application. Furthermore, the Exhibitor acknowledges receipt of and agrees to exhibit under and comply with therules and regulations printed on the second and third pages of this contract.

COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY: ______________________________________________ STATE/PROVINCE: ___________________ ZIP: _____________

COUNTRY: _____________________________________ CONTACT: ________________________________________________

PHONE: ____________________________ FAX: _________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________

WEBSITE: ________________________________________________________

EXHIBIT SPACE SELECTION & FEES (includes carpet, table, two chairs, waste can, pipe & drape, sign, 2 exhibitor badges per booth, attendeepasses and exhibitor lunch)

_______ 10’x10’ unit: $1800 (reserved by 10/1/2014) After 10/1/2014 $2000 Table Size Requested: 4ft __ 6ft __ 8ft __

_______ 10’x20’ unit: $3600 (reserved by 10/1/2014) After 10/1/2014 $4000 Table Size Requested: 4ft __ 6ft __ 8ft __

Larger booths available upon request (additional space charged at per booth price)

_______ Electrical Outlets, $250 each (on site electric order $300) _____ Upgrade to counter table and stools $100 ___________

We would like to be a Fastener Tech ’15 Reception Sponsor-please check to be contacted _____

TOTAL COST (Space & Electrical Outlets): _________________

UTILITIES AND OPTIONAL FURNISHING NOT INCLUDED. (Info for upgrades and additional furnishing options to follow at later date)

BOOTH SELECTION: FIRST CHOICE: _________ SECOND CHOICE: _________ THIRD CHOICE: _________

COMPETITORS NOT TO BE LOCATED NEAR: ________________________________________________________________

PRODUCTS & SERVICES: __________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME & SIGNATURE OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY: _______________________________________________________________

METHOD OF PAYMENT: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO FASTENER TECH ’15, AND MAIL WITH APPLICATION TOFASTENER TECH ’15, PO BOX 5, LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047, USA

CREDIT CARD: (CIRCLE ONE) VISA MC AMEX

ACCOUNT NUMBER: _________________________________________________________ EXP. DATE: __________________

NAME ON CARD: ________________________________________ SIGNATURE: ____________________________________

CALL +1-847-438-8338 FOR WIRE TRANSFER INFORMATIONRETURN COMPLETED FORM BY MAIL TO FASTENER TECH ’15, PO BOX 5, LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047, USAOR FAX WITH CREDIT CARD INFO TO: +1-847-438-7580

OFFICE USE ONLY / ACCEPTED BY: ___________________________________ SPACE ASSIGNED: _____________________

PAYMENTS RECEIVED: __________________________

Cancellations prior to 4/1/15 subject to $200 processing fee. After 4/1 no refunds.

Exhibits include Fastener Manufacturers, Fastener Industry Service Companies and Fastener Machinery.

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READER'S CORNERWEST HAVEN, Connecticut, USA,

October 8, 2014 – Enthone is proud toannounce yet another approval of a PermaSHIELD™ 1000 zinc-nickel system byGeneral Motors to meet the newly revisedGMW4700 Zinc Nickel Type B requirement.The approval was granted by GM to meetthe growing application of zinc nickel oncalipers, and includes the followingprocesses:• ZINCROLYTE® KLC-NI ammonia-free,

acid zinc-nickel;• PERMA PASS® Ultra IV Plus low

temperature, transparent passivate, and;

• ENSEAL® 125 inorganic sealant This approved Perma SHIELD 1000

system incorporates ENSEAL 125, acompletely inorganic sealant technologyspecially engineered for brake calipers andother cast iron components. The sealant iscompatible with both DOT 3 and DOT 4brake fluids, and is optimized to seal zincand zinc alloy coatings.

Perma SHIELD 1000 systems providesuperior corrosion protection to red rust,while also demonstrating exceptionalperformance to white corrosion.Applicators have achieved substantialproductivity gains as a result ofdramatically reduced plating times on highhardness parts due to the system’sexceptional initiation and efficiency.Ffurther information on Enthone PermaSHIELD 1000 is available by contactingauto@enthone.com or by visitingenthone.com/brakes.

Announcing NEW Quantum StorageSystems Catalog-Quantum StorageSystems announces its NEW, four-color,132-page catalog that boasts the industry’slargest selection of heavy-duty plastic binsand bin systems, steel shelving, wireshelving, and storage containers.Quantum’s stainless steel wire and solidstainless steel shelves are featured, inaddition to its comprehensive offering ofepoxy (antimicrobial), chrome andgalvanized shelving.

The catalog features numerous storageinnovations including the NEW wire postbasket shelving system; unique Rackbin™series of extra large, 42” long, heavy-dutypoly bins, designed specifically for palletrack; a new line of giant-size, clear-viewstackable containers utilizing thecompany’s unique, crystal-clear visibility

technology for easy parts identification;Quantum’s Q-peg wall mounted system;and its “Par Wall” free standing storagesystem in single-sided and double-sidedmodels for hanging wire baskets or plasticbins.

Quantum Storage Systems is the single-source solution provider for your sorting,organizing, and transporting needs. Itprovides its customers with many top-quality products, manufactured in theU.S.A., at great prices, and in stock forquick delivery. All products are soldthrough a nationwide network ofdistributors. To order a new catalog,contact: sales@quantumstorage.comwww.quantumstorage.com

SOUTH HOLLAND METAL FINISHING,A leader in Metal Finishing for over 36 years, is proud to announce theinstallation of an additional Zinc/Nickelplating line with inline baking to increasecapacity and help expedite the everincreasing demand for Zinc/Nickel finishesbeing specified by OEM’s. Go toWWW.SHMF.COM to learn more about themultiple capabilities of South Holland MetalFinishing.

(Wheeling, IL - USA) Abbott-InterfastCorp/Titan Metal Werks, Inc.,manufacturer of SplitStop™ HighPerformance screws has been grantedpatent #8,714,887, by the USPTO, for theindustry’s first Composite FasciaInstallation System.

The SplitStop Fascia Installation Systememploys the use of two specially designedcomponents; a Fascia Bit and a head-painted, stainless steel Fascia Screw. Usedtogether, our system allows installers to“hang” composite fascia boards on the rim-joists of a deck. This patented installationmethod eliminates broken screws andfascia board buckling (warping, oilcanning). Our system eliminates job-sitecall-backs that result from shrinking rim-joist boards, and expanding compositefascia materials. This opposing movementhas plagued composite fascia boardinstallers, consumers and manufacturersfor years. The solution, prior to ourpatented system, has been the use of anexcessive number of screws resulting in avery unsightly appearance. Titan’s simplechange to installation technique looksclean, is quick, and saves on customer

complaints. SplitStop fascia screws arehead-painted in five colors, plus white, tocoordinate with most composite fasciaboards. Custom colors available uponrequest.

Executive Vice President Bob Baer states,“Our new fascia installation systemdemonstrates Titan’s efforts to meet theever-changing needs of the deck-buildingindustry with new and innovative solutionsto commonly occurring jobsite problems.”The installation system can be purchasedfrom building material retailers underTitan’s SplitStop or TimberTech®’sTOPLoc™ brand names. Website purchasesare also available at www.splitstop.com.

For further information visitwww.splitstop.com or contact MikeTipps, Sales Manager, toll free at: (888) 578-3273, outside the US by phoneat: (847) 459-5369 or via email at:mtipps@splitstop.com

Register Now, Registration Form is located

on page 5, go towww.mwfa.net/downloadsor www.fastenertech.com

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2014 SCHOLARSHIP DONORS

Thank you to our many donors who havegenerously donated to the MWFAScholarship Fund so far this year.

Abbott Interfast CorporationAderman Co.Alina AgrestoAmerican Fasteners & ComponentsAssembled ProductsBig Bolt CorpChris & Char Lichtenfeld (memory of Raul Torres)

Clarcorp Industrial SalesStar Stainless ScrewCrown Screw & Bolt CorporationDarling BoltDelta SecondaryE Z Sockets Inc.EFCElgin Fastener GroupFall River Mfg. Co

Fasteners By Design Inc.Fastron Co.Field Fastener SupplyForemost Fastener CoGaffney Bolt & Nut CoHi-Performance FasteningHolbrook Mfg.Industrial Fasteners InstituteInternational Fasteners Inc.J & M PlatingKanebridge CorpKDS Imports Inc.Ken Forging Inc.Lucky 13 SalesMatenaer Corp.Marathon SolutionsMetric & MultistandardMorgan Ohare Inc.N-D IndustriesRogers Brothers Inc.

Rosi ThorntonSWD Inc.Screws IndustriesSolution IndustriesSouth Holland Metal FinishingXL Screw CorpYRC Association Solutions/Yellow

Bold print indicates full scholarshipdonated in their name.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 6th Board of Directors ElectionsScholarship AwardsGuest Speaker-Lou CanellisRosewood RestaurantRosemont, IL

December 11th Holiday PartyMedinah BanquetsAddison, IL

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