ITW, Star, Simpson & Porteous On Southwestern Program

John Wolz

Speakers from four fastener suppliers will present programs for distributors at the Southwestern Fastener Association spring conference. The conference will be March 20-23, 2003, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Austin, TX.\
Jim Mathis and Mark Ross of ITW Buildex will give an overview of Buildex�s products; Jerry Molder of Star Stainless Screw Co. will answer questions about stainless fasteners; Mark Kennedy of Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor System will discuss types of anchor systems; and Bruce Darling of Porteous Fastener Co. will speak on the �Emergence of China as a Major Supplier to the Fastener Industry.�
The conference includes golf and social programs. The registration and hotel reservation deadlines are February 27. For information contact SFA executive director John Elsner, 292 Sugarberry Circle, Houston, TX 77024. Tel: 713 952-5472 Fax 713 952-7488 E-mail: swfa@swbell.net �FastenerNews.com