Abbott-Interfast Corp. is marking its 70th anniversary.

Since Martin “Marty” Binder opened the doors, Abbott has secured over 25 patents. Although best known for yellow nylon insert locknuts, in 2017 Abbott began a campaign to market other products and services.  

Abbott provides global sourcing, screw machine specials, plastic knobs, inventory management and assembly with domestic and overseas partners and alliances. The Nationwide Fastener Directory started 46 years ago has become the industries “go to” source for hard-to-find items and is now online: nwfast.com. Search tools have been improved and there is a “virtual book.”

Marty Binder believed in “Made in USA” manufacturing, which is still a major part of Abbott-Interfast. Richard Binder made Abbott one of the first ESNA licensees to manufacture nylon insert locknuts.  

Abbott-Interfast continues to manufacture at its 100,000 sq ft family-owned facility. Currently modern day machining and CNC machines are being added.  

Abbott-Interfast can either procure product or make it in-house for short lead times.  

The screw that works like a Tool! and SplitStop trademarked fasteners were created by Abbott, with 4 patents on high performance screws designed to solve OEM issues driving screws into wood, composite or engineered decking products. Web: SplitStop.com.

Marty Binder was one of the founders and an early president of the Chicago Bolt, Nut & Screw Association – now known as the Mid-West Fastener Association. Richard Binder and three employees also have been MWFA presidents, including current Abbott president Bob Baer, who also is on the Fastener Industry Coalition. Abbott-Interfast has exhibited at every MWFA trade show.

Abbott continues to upgrade with such additions as recent inspection optical equipment, more CNC machines, an upgraded website and computer system, and planned enhancements such as wireless warehousing and bar coding.

Abbott-Interfast is located at 190 Abbott Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090. Tel: 847 459-6200 Web: aicfast.com


Brighton-Best International’s Proferred tool division received two Pro Tool Innovation Awards.  

Proferred tool engineers worked with the BBI Taiwan factory to design Drywallerz screws for tighter drive tolerance and sharp points for less wobble and faster installation. The Proferred ratcheting adjustable wrench is designed for efficiency, anti-slip and strong grip.

Founded in 1925 in Cincinnati, Brighton-Best was acquired by a consortium of Taiwan investors in 2008. Brighton-Best has 32 locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. The global headquarters is in Taiwan and U.S. is at 5855 Obispo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805. Tel: 562 808-8000 Web: BrightonBest.com

 

EFC International VP for international sales Guenter Retkowski announced eight new global team members. The new team members will support EFC’s expansion in targeted regions and markets, including autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles and industrial markets, Retkowski said.

Shanghai EFC Fasteners Col. Ltd. added seven team members: Zhanchun Gu, director of sales; Tina Li, buyer; Dan Gong, sales engineer; inside sales account managers Sunny Li, Gloria She and Seven Shen; and Carina Liang, logistics coordinator.  

EFC International Korea added Daniel Kim as sales engineer.  

Alan Ibarra joins EFC Global S de RL de CV in Queretaro, Mexico as inside sales account manager.

“Each individual brings experience within their respective roles and are key in global business growth,” Retkowski said. 

Founded in 1983, EFC supplies specialty engineered metal, plastic, cold-formed, spring steel stampings, electrical and assembled component parts to OEM and distribution markets. EFC has five U.S. facilities plus locations in Germany, Mexico, Korea and China.

EFC is headquartered at 1940 Craigshire, St. Louis, MO 63146. Tel: 314 434-2888 Web: efc-intl.com

 

Lawson Products Inc. announced all North American locations received ISO 9001:2015 certification. Lawson initially received ISO certification in 2010 and has been registered since 1996.

ISO assists companies in developing a quality management system. ISO 9001:2015 is focused on risk-based thinking, consistency and accountability.

Founded in 1952, Lawson distributes MRO products and is headquartered at 8770 W. Bryn Mawr #900, Chicago, IL 60631. Tel: 866 837-9908 Web: LawsonProducts.com

 

SWD Inc. will open a 26,000 sq ft, $3 million addition to its Illinois metal finishing and fastener sorting plant by December, expanding the SWD facility 195,000 st ft.

President Rick Delawder said expansion provides higher efficiency plus space for more equipment. It includes more warehousing space with an automated racking system for part storage plus office space for centralized shipping, receiving and order entry processing.

SWD is projecting 15% sales growth and will add 12+ employees.

Delawder said there is increasing demand for highly corrosion resistance, consistent torque and tension properties.

“The automotive lightweighting initiative has pushed the fastener industry to produce smaller, higher strength fasteners,” Delawder told FIN.

SWD added 60,000 sq ft in 2012 and introduced a robotic organic coating line in 2017.

Founded in 1980 with three employees in a 9,000 sq ft facility, SWD today has more than 150 employees.

SWD is located at 910 S. Stiles Dr., Addison, IL 60101. Tel: 630 543-3003 Web: SWDinc.com

 

Würth Des Moines Bolt (DMB) opened a 27,164 sq ft regional distribution center in Kansas City, MO, to expand its industrial fastener division.

The facility address is 9651 NE Parvin Rd. Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64161. Tel: 816-380-2080

The facility is located in the Hunt Midwest Business Center, which is part of an Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ), offering qualified companies a 25-year, 100% real tax abatement based on investment and job creation.

Würth DMB is part of Würth Industry North America, a division of the global Würth Group. WINA has110 locations marketing 420,000 fasteners and C-parts plus services. Tel: 877 999-8784 Email: info@WurthIndustry.com Web: WurthIndustry.com