Industries · Fasteners
An ordering app for fastener distributors
Fastener distributors stock and sell bolts, nuts, screws, anchors and related hardware, often managing bins and replenishment for their customers. They serve OEMs, contract manufacturers, construction and maintenance contractors, and repair shops that need the right grade and size on hand without running out.
Top 10 product categories in fastener
- Bolts and cap screws
- Nuts
- Washers
- Machine screws
- Self-tapping and sheet metal screws
- Threaded rod and studs
- Anchors
- Rivets
- Pins and retaining rings
- Socket and specialty screws
Every one of these goes into your app with your part numbers, your customers’ part numbers and their pricing.
National associations
National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA)
Nonprofit association for North American fastener distributors and manufacturers, offering benchmarking, training and networking.
Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI)
Trade association for fastener manufacturers that publishes fastener standards and works on technical and policy issues.
STAFDA (Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association)
Trade group for distributors, manufacturers and reps of specialty tools and fasteners for construction.
Fastener Industry Coalition
Umbrella body linking regional and national fastener associations on advocacy, awards and shared resources.
Fastener Training Institute
Nonprofit offering fastener product and technical training, including the Certified Fastener Specialist program.
Industrial Supply Association (ISA)
Association serving distributors, manufacturers and reps across the industrial MROP supply channel.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)
National voice for wholesale distribution, offering advocacy, research and executive education.
Regional associations and chapters
Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA)
Chicago-area fastener association for distributors, manufacturers and reps, known for seminars, scholarships and FSTNR Week.
Pacific-West Fastener Association (Pac-West)
Fastener association covering the western U.S. and western Canada, holding conferences and networking events.
Southwestern Fastener Association (SFA)
Texas-rooted fastener association for distributors, manufacturers and reps that holds conferences and local meetups.
Southeastern Fastener Association (SEFA)
Regional group bringing together fastener distributors, manufacturers, importers and reps in the Southeast.
Mid-Atlantic Fastener Distributors Association (MAFDA)
Volunteer fastener association for companies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.
Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association (MFDA)
Fastener association for the New York City metro area that runs meetings, a table top show and scholarships.
New England Fastener Distributors Association (NEFDA)
New England fastener group focused on education, networking and scholarships for member companies.
State associations
Major trade shows
International Fastener Expo (IFE)
Trade-only North American fastener show for distributors, manufacturers, importers and suppliers.
MWFA FSTNR Week
Mid-West Fastener Association's annual industry week with a show, education and networking events.
STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Members-only fall convention pairing an exhibit floor with seminars for specialty tool and fastener distributors.
Fastener Fair USA
Two-day U.S. trade show for fastener and fixing professionals that rotates between host cities.
Fastener Fair Global
Flagship international fastener and fixing exhibition held at Messe Stuttgart in Germany.
ISA Annual Convention
Industrial Supply Association's flagship gathering of MROP distributors, manufacturers and reps.
IFI Annual Meeting
Industrial Fasteners Institute's yearly meeting for fastener manufacturers and suppliers, with education and networking.
Associations and shows are listed for reference. Apps for Distributors is not affiliated with them. Spotted an outdated link? Call or text 904-422-1273.
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