Fastener Fair USA Celebrates a Successful In-Person Event in Cleveland, Ohio

As show cancellations continued throughout 2021, Torque Magazine spoke with Fastener Fair USA organisers about the success of its first in-person event since the start of the pandemic…

Fastener Fair USA 2021 wrapped up its first in-person event since 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio—reuniting the industry in the hub for manufacturing in North America. Featuring a day-long educational programme on 8 November, and a productive, two-day exhibit hall on 9 & 10 November—Fastener Fair USA fostered crucial business connections and sourcing opportunities for the full supply chain.

Fastener Fair USA’s organisers said it is the only exhibition in the U.S. dedicated to the full value chain – distributors, mechanical and design engineers, purchasers, wholesalers and OEMs, and for 2021, an expanded emphasis on manufacturing.

Key Highlights for 2021

  • Full-Day, Pre-Show Conference: Fastening 101 Presented by Fastener Training Institute. On 8 November, vendors and attendees gathered in a comprehensive course presented by Fastener Training Institute—covering the basics of fastener engineering—from introduction to fastener productions, product-use, market value, business implementation, and more.
  • Exhibit Hall with Leading Suppliers The Fastener Fair USA exhibit hall welcomed leading and new vendors to the show floor specialising in manufacturing equipment, finished goods, fastener supplies, technology, services, and more.
  • Expert Knowledge The show floor featured a session from Industrial Fastener Institute and Fastener Training Institute—5 Ways to Improve Quality—focusing on the importance of improving your business strategy, structure and engagement to ensure leading results. From the impact of staffing to the importance of training, Laurence Claus from Industrial Fastener Institute walked viewers through the future of business efficiencies.
  • Networking Happy Hours At the Fastener Fair USA Happy Hour on the show floor, featuring exhibitor-led band, Radiate Live and reunion at the Punch Bowl Social, hosted by the North Coast Fastener Association.

Bob Chiricosta, Event Director for Fastener Fair USA

“We were excited to return to Cleveland and present the first in-person Fastener Fair event since 2019. You could feel the excitement on the busy show floor from all the fastener industry professionals looking to reunite and get back to in-person events. Given Ohio’s renaissance in advanced manufacturing, Cleveland was the perfect location. We’re already seeing the anticipation for the May 2022 show in Detroit to continue the momentum.”

Fastener Fair USA is bringing its customers back together in Detroit, Michigan, May 17 – 19, 2022 at the TCF Center (formerly known as the Cobo Center).

You can now pre-register to attend the 2022 show. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor, more information can be found on the website.