Delawder and Goss

The Industrial Fasteners Institute presented its 2019 Soaring Eagle Service Award to Richard P. Delawder, retired from SWD, Inc.; and the Technology Award to David C. Goss, P.E., of Acument Global Technologies.

The IFI cited Delawder’s efforts in environmental excellence and quality improvement.  

“While leading and growing an important business within the fastener industry, multiple organizations have recognized Delawder’s efforts including the Silver Hammer Award for environmental excellence and the Illinois Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award.”  

Delawder was a past president of the Chicago Metal Finishers Institute and Addison Chamber of Industry & Commerce.  

The IFI cited Goss’ invention of innovative fastener designs with an emphasis on appropriate tightening technologies and methodologies – leading to 32 U.S. patents, including his hallmark invention of the Torx Plus drive system issued in 1993. Torx Plus has subsequently been adopted as the global standard in the fastener markets, from aerospace to automotive and electronics.  

The awards to Delawder and Goss were presented during the IFI’s 2019 annual meeting in San Antonio.

For information on nominations for the 2020 Soaring Eagle Awards: indfast.org/info/award.asp.

The IFI is an association of North American manufacturers of bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, pins, washers, and a myriad of custom formed parts. Suppliers of materials, machinery, equipment and engineered services, are associate members. IFI membership currently stands at 74 company members and 61 associate members. Web: indfast.org