12/21/2015 1:59:00 AM
NEWS BRIEFS
Bob Baer (photo credit courtesy LINK Magazine)
Bob Baer of Abbott-Interfast is the 2016 president of the Mid-West Fastener Association.
It is the 70th anniversary year for the organization founded as the Chicago Bolt, Nut & Screw Association in 1946.
Baer succeeds Rich Cavoto of Metric & Multistandard Components.
Glen Brin of Innovative Components Inc. is vice president; Bob O’Brien, Certified Products, treasurer; and Paula Evitts, KDS Imports, secretary.
Directors are: Jeff Adams, Wing-Hamlin Co.; Brian Christianson, South Holland Metal Finishing; David Gawlik, All-Tech Hardware – Autocraft USA; Matt Delawder, SWD Inc.; and Tim Wiedmeyer, Matenaer Corp.
Alternates are: Rich Cavoto, Metric & Multistandard Components; Beckky Russo, American Fasteners & Components; Ross Shepard, Alfa Tools; and Wayne Wishnew, XL Screw Corp.
MWFA holds dinner meetings, training programs and social events throughout the year. MWFA’s 35th annual trade show will be June 14, 2016, at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove, IL, followed by the 64th annual golf outing on June 15.
For MWFA information contact executive director Nancy Rich. Tel: 847 438-8338 Email: mwfa@Ameritech.net Web: mwfa.net
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