Thirteen companies challenged others to join in a monthly donation to the Fastener Education Foundation.

FEF supports fastener education, training and professional development.

Registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 charity, the foundation is eligible for tax-deductible donations.

At the MWFA/NFDA/Pac-West conference in San Diego, the companies agreed to donate $100 a month for one year and “they challenge you to join with them to raise funds for this worthy cause that benefits everyone in the industry.”

Donors are: Dave Broehm, Mid-State Bolt & Nut Co. Inc.; Kevin Chavis, Star Stainless Screw Co.; Andy Cohn, Duncan Bolt Co.; Kelly Cole, Hayes Bolt & Supply; Steve Dunham, SASCO Fasteners; Rosa Hearn, Brighton-Best International; Steve Kendall, Portland Screw Company; Mike Lentini, Spirol; Jim Law, ABABA Bolt; Dave Monti, Fall River Manufacturing Co. Inc.; Rick Peterson All-West Components & Fasteners; Scott Somers, Mid-State Bolt & Nut Co.; and Ron Stanley, Empire Bolt & Screw. For information: Tel: 562 799-5509 Web: FastenerFoundation.org