Phil Johnson, CEO of Continental Midland Group, is the 2018-2019 chair of the Industrial Fasteners Institute, and Manny DeSantis, CEO of Valley Fastener Group LLC, is vice chair.
Managing director Ken McCreight announced the IFI has 27 new members.
In addition, the IFI will launch an online apprenticeship training program. The program will follow the new U.S. Department of Labor guidelines that permit the IFI to certify the apprenticeship program in the fastener industry.
The IFI also plans to develop an outreach program for internships at the high school level, McCreight added.
Founded in 1931, the IFI currently lists 77 manufacturing members with 63 subsidiaries; four aerospace distribution affiliates and 60 supplier associate members.
The IFI is located at 6363 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, OH 44131. Tel: 216 241-1482 Web: IndFast.org
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