Mid-West Fastener Association Introduction  (Incorporated 1946) The Mid-West Fastener Association is the oldest fastener association in the United States.  This year the MWFA celebrates its 65th anniversary.  During the past 65 years the association has expanded and evolved from a small local group, to a large association with members from coast to coast.  The Midwest market has the largest concentration of fastener related firms in the world. MWFA activities have drawn members, as well as the fastener industry at large, to our annual Fastener Expo, Golf Outing, and other programs.

The MFWA has given out 375 scholarships, to members, spouses and their children, totaling in excess of $434,000, view our Winter 2011 Newsletter to read about our recent scholarship recipients.  As a result of national interest, the MWFA has adjusted its programs to reflect its commitment to growth and service to the whole fastener industry. General meetings cover specific subjects and problems facing the industry as well as universal subjects of general interest to all companies. Dinner meetings are held in several major Midwest cities.

As a leader in the fastener industry, the MWFA continues to focus on its education programs as a priority. You will find unsurpassed fastener industry training through the industry itself where decades of experience offer the most extensive knowledge.  MWFA members are afforded many opportunities for information and education, which have established the success of the MWFA.

The MWFA association is Directed by a Board of Directors comprised of 12 leading industry specialists.

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Mission Statement
(adopted 01-09-2007)

The MWFA’s purpose is to serve and promote the fastener industry and the ever changing needs of its’ membership.  Specifically, the MWFA is dedicated to representing all segments of the industry; manufacturers, distributors, importers and suppliers to the industry.

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History of Presidents

Howard Langdon/Langdon Industrial Supply
Manny Slutzky/Active Screw Company
Ly Nathan/Industrial Supply Co.
Al Granat/Active Screw Co.
Marty Binder/Abbott Screw Co.
Marshall Simon/Keen Screw Co.
Fred Aufrecht/Industrial Distributing
Arne Henriksen Sr./Anchor Bolt & Screw
Dick Binder/Abbott  Screw Co.
Dave Schandling/Champion Screw Co.
Nick Couzins/Mid-Continent Screw Co.
Ed McGorry/American Cold Heading
Norman Tash/Homan Fasteners
Al Amado/Lewis Screw Co.
Bob Pataky/Komar Screw Co.
Joe Spiegel/National Threaded Fastener
Bob Obler/Mid-Continent Screw Co.
Craig Cohn/Lewis Screw Company
Ralph Rielly/Champion Screw Company
Ed Schneider/Bell Screw Company
Lee Nitschke/Champion Screw Company
Nick Weiss/Federal Screw Company
Arne Henriksen Jr./Anchor Bolt & Screw
George Durham/Jet Fastener
Bernie Gladstone/Romard Northwest
Ron Sackheim/XL Screw Corp.
Don Leese/Darling bolt Co.
Ken Ozaniec/Cronin Fasteners
Jim Summins/XL Screw Corp.
Arnie Henriksen/Engineered Components
Bill Lang Sr./Certified Products
Don Nowak/Hoyt Fastener
Alina Agresto/Delta Secondary
Wally Olczak/Fabsco Corp.
Mark Novak/Interplex Co.
Wally Olczak/Fabsco Corp.
Tom Blakley/Brighton-Best
Kevin Kaihara/World Washer & Stamping
Henry Chernow/Mecom Industries
Thomas Anderson/Vertex Fasteners
Henry Chernow/MultiTech
Thomas Anderson/Action Threaded Products
Bob O’Brien/Certified Products
David Gawlik/Stelfast Inc.
Rich Pease/Federal Screw Products
Becky Moujouros/American Fasteners and Components
Matt Delawder/SWD Inc.

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2012 MWFA Board of Directors

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