Registration has opened for the second Fastener Fair USA, which has 300+ exhibiting companies thus far.

The trade show will be May 22-23, 2019, at the Cobo Center in Detroit.

Show organizer Mack Brooks described the 2019 Fastener Fair as “a convenient location in the heart of the Midwest manufacturing region.”

The exhibitor map is online: FastenerFair.com/USA.

The 2019 show will include conference sessions with industry information, forecasts and technical education with keynotes and breakouts based on experience, industry focus and attendee segments.

Speakers include: Lammert DeBoer, global director of ZinKlad, DecoKlad & XMAPP (quality performance systems) at MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions; Graham Immerman, Machine Metrics; and Derek Dandy, BodyCote S3P. The Metropolitan Fastener Distributor Association and Women in the Fastener Industry will also conduct sessions.

There will be two stages in the exhibit hall for concurrent educational programs.

The Fastener Training Institute will present a pre-show seminar: Fastening 101 led by Laurence Claus of NNi Training & Consulting. This year’s session will include automotive information.

FTI will conduct a new mentoring program to pair newcomers fastener veterans during the show. The Young Fastener Professionals will sponsor a Fastener Trivia game on Wednesday.

The networking welcome reception will be at the GM Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.

The first Fastener Fair USA was held in 2018 in Cleveland and drew 2,300 registrants – including mechanical engineers, product designers, purchasers and R&D personnel.

Registration for 2019 is now open.

For show information: Tel: 312 809-9260. Email: FastenerFairUSA@MackBrooks.com