SERVING OUR FASTENER COMMUNITY SINCE 1982
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NCFA Holiday Bash - Thursday, December 12th
We had such a great time last year at Forest City Shuffleboard, we are hosting it again this year at the same location. We have the courts reserved from 6:30 - 9:30pm. Come join us for a night of friendly competition with industry friends. Registration for this event will open soon!
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Serving on the NCFA Board
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Have you ever thought about serving on the NCFA Board? Well if so, now is the time to let us know. If you have interest, or would like more information on what it entails, please contact the NCFA Office at Lgraham@ncfaonline.com or 440/975-9503.
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NCFA Event Recaps & Pictures
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NCFA Screw Open 2019
By: Dave Audia, NCFA President
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The 2019 NCFA Screw Open returned to Valleaire Golf Club on Thursday, September 5
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and the event was once again a great success. The weather was picture perfect, the refreshments were ice cold, and the Winking Lizard provided a delicious lunch and dinner for the 76 golfers that spent an afternoon helping to raise money for the NCFA Scholarship Program.
This year the team from American Ring won the scramble format event by shooting an impressive 54 which was 18 under par - they earned a cash prize of $200 for their efforts. There was a tie for 2
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place between the teams from Buckeye Fasteners and G.L. Huyett – both finished with a round of 59 which was 13 under par.
All golfers enjoyed various skill shot competitions for cash prizes throughout the round as well. Chris Berner from American Ring took home $100 for the “straightest drive” on Hole 2. The other 2 shots became a family affair of sorts as brothers Steve and Mike Delis each took home $100 for winning the Closest to Pin and Longest Drive.
A special shout out this year to our very own beer cart girls – Tabitha Herbst from Burlington Graphic Systems, Gia Ehret from Beacon Fasteners, and Kim Arnold & Krista Osborne from Brighton Best. They kept the teams well hydrated throughout the event.
At the end of the scramble all golfers and non-golfers were then invited to the pavilion for a delicious barbecue dinner grilled up by the Winking Lizard and to help finish off the keg of beer.
The NCFA would like to thank all of our sponsors this year who were once again acknowledged with signs throughout the course– we truly would not be able to do this without all of you. And of course a big thanks to all who participated in this event. All proceeds will benefit the NCFA scholarship program so we again say: Thanks to all!
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Perfect Night at the Ballpark
By: Marty Nolan, NCFA VP
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The NCFA Annual "Night at the Ballpark" was once again a great success with over 75 people attending the Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers game at Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland.
The NCFA was not a very hospitable host to our friends from Detroit, as the Indians defeated the Tigers by a score of 6-3. We appreciate everyone who came out to the ballpark and especially appreciate those good baseball fans who traveled down from Detroit to take in the game.
Plans are already being made for 2020 and we seem to be zeroing in on a game with the Chicago White Sox but we will keep you posted. We always enjoy when our neighbors from Detroit and Chicago can join us for a night of baseball but anyone from any city is welcome to attend. The Night at the Ballpark is always a good time and a relaxing mid-summer event.
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11th Annual Distributor Social
May Have Been The Best One Yet!
By: Marty Nolan, NCFA VP
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The North Coast Fastener Associations 2019 Distributor Social was quite possibly the biggest and best one yet. This industry event continues to grow and attract more and more national attention. Wodin, Inc. and Brighton Best certainly helped to make this day bigger and better, as both companies opened their doors to NCFA members and Distributor Social visitors. Wodin, Inc. led visitors on a tour of the hot forge manufacturing facility and feedback from this event was fantastic. Next, Brighton Best held a mid-day cookout and gave tours of their new 250,000 sq. ft. facility, a real jewel in the Cleveland area fastener marketplace. The NCFA cannot thank these two member companies enough for opening their doors and making this years' Distributor Social schedule one of our best ever.
Additionally, we want to thank the many friends who joined us from the Mid-West Fastener Association. Numerous companies from the Chicago area made the trip to Cleveland for the event and we plan to return the favor when me trek up to Chicago for Fastener Tech '19. In addition to our Chicago visitors, companies attended the Social from Missouri, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan, Massachusetts and all throughout Ohio and Illinois.
Finally, a huge thank you to all the supplier sponsors and bar sponsors who supported this event - some that have done so since the NCFA Distributor Social began 11 years ago!!! We appreciate all of your support and recognize you are what makes this event possible and a continued success year after year. THANK YOU!!!!
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EFC International Provides Light-Weighting Solution For Attaching Carbon Fiber & Composite Panels
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – July 15, 2019 – EFC International’s offering of the BCT Rivet nut is a best practice light-weighting solution for attaching carbon fiber and composite panels in automotive. The rivet nuts are manufactured by BBA with BCT® (Bulge Control Technology).
BCT Rivet Nuts are ultra-high strength and engineered to prevent cracking or delamination of carbon fiber panels. The patented design enables an engineered yield point on the body of the rivet nut ensuring the bulge formation always begins beyond the panel and is drawn back on the panel. BCT rivet nuts can be placed near the edge of the panel without fear of inducing a crack in the panel.
The installation process of BCT rivet nuts can be fully process-monitored and controlled. They can be installed into areas that offer limited rear side clearance. An M6 rivet nut needs only 8mm of rear side clearance prior to installation and only 5mm after installation. This is perfect for use in thinner version of sandwich (composite) materials, avoiding the need for a through hole. The bulge of the BCT product is strong enough to form by pushing away any material in the sandwich material.
Additionally, producing BCT® rivet nuts from aluminum for use in aluminum and magnesium, weight is reduced dramatically.
EFC International Launches Power BI, Linked to SAP and CRM
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. September 12, 2019 -
Engineered fastener and components distributor, EFC International, continues to “Redefine the World of Distribution”, exhibited in part by the company’s recent implementation of Power BI (from Microsoft). Power BI is linked to their internal SAP operating system and CRM software.
EFC has been at the leading edge of the industrial distribution industry, embracing and implementing advanced innovative technology and digital transformation. Matt Dudenhoeffer, CEO, stated “EFC’s implementation of Power BI provides our team with a powerful business analytics tool that delivers real-time interactive dashboards customized to our business strategy and performance metrics. Our SAP and CRM systems are incredibly versatile in enabling customized reports for our suppliers and customers, and now we can take that a step further with interactive visualizations through a simple interface.”
Power BI is just one of the advanced systems that differentiates EFC. EFC was one of the first distributors in their market to implement SAP in 2000. “We were ahead of our largest customers and suppliers, many of whom have subsequently converted to SAP in recent years. Our organization across the globe is integrated and running on these systems”, said VP of Operations, Tom Mansholt.
EFC
International is an
ISO 9001:2015 certified
, global provider
of engineered fasteners including plastic injection molded parts, spring steel stamped fasteners, hose clamps, panel fasteners, routing components and a vast breadth of other components. A proven market leader in assembly innovation, EFC offers the most comprehensive line of components for the automotive, industrial and distribution markets.
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Ian Clarke appointed as President of General Fasteners Company
LIVONIA, MI, September 3, 2019 – General Fasteners Company (GFC), a full-service distributor of fasteners and assembly components for manufacturers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Clarke as President of General Fasteners Company and General Fasteners de México.
Ian comes to GFC with over 35 years of success in the fastener distribution and manufacturing industries. His impressive credentials align
with GFC’s Board of Directors’ objective of creating a culture of growth based on superior customer service and operational excellence.
“We are very excited to have someone with Ian’s impressive background join the GFC team,”
said John Kovatch, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at General Fasteners. “We look forward to the influence of his proven leadership to help guide us successfully into the future.”
Ian Clarke’s past positions include President and CEO at Optimas OE Solutions, Executive Vice President at Anixter Fasteners, and Managing Director at Caparo Atlas Fastenings in the UK.
About General Fasteners Company
General Fasteners Company (GFC) is a privately owned full-service distributor of fasteners and assembly components for manufacturers. For over 65 years, GFC has provided exceptional products, ISO-certified quality assurance, A2LA-accredited engineering and inventory management solutions. Customers are serviced in the automotive, heavy truck, industrial, medical and military markets. GFC’s
Corporate Office is located in Livonia, Michigan, Engineering & Testing Center in Madison Heights, Michigan and twelve regional Distribution Centers are throughout the United States and Mexico. For more information, visit
www.genfast.com
, email
gfsales@genfast.com
or call 800-945-2658.
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G.L. Huyett Opens New Tech Center in Sidney, Nebraska
In April 2019, G.L. Huyett opened a Technology Center in Sidney, Nebraska, a small rural town on the high plains of Western Nebraska. Sidney is the former home and headquarters of Cabela’s, Inc., which dramatically downsized operations in the community after it was acquired by outdoor retail rival Bass Pro Shops. We chose Sidney because of the presence of a large skilled workforce that is under-employed or unemployed and are wanting to stay in Sidney.
The Technology Center will be headed by Sarah Sinnett, Vice President of Technology and Marketing. Sinnett was formerly a Portfolio Manager for Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s, Inc. Much of Sinnett’s experience is in project management, business strategy, and talent management. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology as well as a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, emphasizing the use of statistical analysis and data in driving organizational results. Sinnett will sit on G.L. Huyett’s Executive Committee.
G.L. Huyett has also hired Alan Beard to the newly-created role of E-Commerce Manager. Beard holds multiple degrees from Kansas State University in Economics and Psychology, and two Master’s degrees: a Master of Business Administration from Wichita State University with a concentration in entrepreneurship, and a Master of Arts in Economics. Beard has an individual qualification certificate in Google Analytics and was most recently E-Commerce Manager at Great Plains Industries, a manufacturer of fuel management equipment. Beard will head up G.L. Huyett’s continuing development of its e-commerce site, focusing intently on continued improvement of the customer experience by leveraging content-rich attributes targeted specifically at G.L. Huyett’s distributor customer base. Beard also has extensive experience in EDI interfaces, another fast-growing technology priority for distributors.
We have also hired Charles “Chuck” Hoffman to the role of Special Projects Administrator. In this role, Hoffman will be tasked with initiating a data analytics function, with specific goals to leverage data to improve decision making at G.L. Huyett. Early priorities include enhanced management of inventory and pricing management, as well as customer analytics to assist the G.L. Huyett sales team in improving the Company’s value proposition. Hoffman holds both an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Mathematics from Chadron State College. He was previously a Retail Associate Category Manager for Bass Pro Shops / Cabela’s, Inc.
Future additions to the Sidney Tech Center likely include roles in Digital Marketing, Product Development, and Digital Analytics. The Tech Center supports G.L. Huyett’s belief in the future of B2B commerce in the industrial space, and the increasing relevance of e-commerce and technology solutions that wire together the participants in the channel in a more intelligent manner using data to drive decisions and actions. We are excited to embrace these developments as part of our continuing strategy to be the most innovative technology company in the fastener industry, supported by a caring human touch from our sales and customer service teams.
About G.L. Huyett
Established in 1906 by Guy Huyett in the “other Minneapolis,” the company is one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Kansas. The firm is a leading innovator of products and services geared to support industrial distributors in the non-threaded fastener and power transmission sectors, delivered by competent customer-centric people operating in a Culture of Excellence.
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National Threaded Fasteners (NTF), Perry, OH, is excited to welcome Brian Yeary as our new Director of Sales
Brian is a veteran sales professional with more than two decades of sales experience, and multiple sales awards over that period of time. Brian’s strong ability to develop and maintain long-term customer relationships is one of the key aspects of his professional profile which made him so attractive to NTF.
Yeary brings a proven record of results to NTF and will provide our customers with an even better purchasing experience. His areas of expertise include technology, customer relations, and B2B outside sales.
Brian Yeary attended the University of Toledo, where he earned a B.S. degree. Brian is also deeply committed to youth/travel baseball, where he has been a coach for the past 15 years.
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NCFA Gives Out Scholarships
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Each year the NCFA gives back to our members and their families in way of scholarships. This year 4 deserving individuals were awarded thousands of dollars. These scholarships are made possible because of our members supporting our events - so THANK YOU MEMBERS! A very special THANK YOU goes out to
KERR LAKESIDE for donating
$1,000 to the NCFA Scholarship Fund in honor of their retiree Ben Sauer. Thank you for your continued support of the NCFA! Congratulations to the following 2019 NCFA Scholarship Winners:
LAMRE ADEMUYIWA - Fastener Tool & Supply
ROBERT CARLTON - General Fasteners Co.
KATHERINE DAVIS - BTM Manufacturing
PETER FOX - Modern Fasteners (Buckeye)
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