Seven fastener companies were recognized with the 2021 Fastener Innovation Award.

  • APM Hexseal (Nutzilla)
  • Camo Fasteners (Edgemetal Clips)
  • Cat’s Claw Fasteners (Cat’s Claw Fasteners)
  • Hytorc (J-Washer)
  • Jergens (Lift-Check)
  • Multi Piece Fastener (Foreverlok) 
  • Spirol International (Press-N-Lok)

This is the third year of the award created by Mike McGuire of WorldwideFastenerSources.com.

“Innovation is a very powerful motivator and one of the greatest qualities Americans have and use every day,” McGuire explained.

In reference to the pandemic which dominated 2020: “Even COVID 19 could not slow down fastener innovation as it is very strong and ongoing.”

The award recognizes people and companies that are leading the way to specific performance with fastener innovation, development and design. “Today, fastener engineers and designers dictate that fasteners are now an important component of product design and are now thought of “first” in specifying fastening application, not an afterthought of how to assemble the product,” McGuire said.

The award requires fasteners be innovative in assemblies today, with potential to be tomorrow’s standard.  

Crystal Marquise globes will be delivered to the awardees.

For information and applications for the 2022 Fastener Innovation Awards, email: mmcguire@worldwidefastenersources.com.