As we transition leadership within the New England Fastener Distributors Association, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year and share our vision for the future.
Bill Donahue Sr. Memoriam & Scholarship
The fastener industry lost a pioneer and champion upon the passing of Bill Donahue Sr. on September 1, 2024. A respected member of the NFDA and fastener industry at large, Bill Sr. was named to the NEFDA Hall of Fame in 2019, having served multiple terms as Board member and President. For more information, including how you can contribute to the Bill Donahue Sr. Memorial Scholarship, click here.
MAFDA’s Annual Holiday Party
MAFDA’s Annual Holiday Party will be Thursday, December 14th at the Mendenhall Inn in Mendenhall, PA, minutes from Longwood Gardens.
This year the MAFDA returns to a full dinner with all of the traditional trimmings. We will begin in the cocktail room enjoying an open bar and passed hors devours till 8PM. We will then go to the main dining room for a full 3 course sit down dinner and desert. The open bar will continue through dinner and throughout the evening. The night will be capped with the raffle drawings and door prizes! For more information and to register, visit: https://mafda.com/mafdas-annual-holiday-party-2023/
Save the Date for Fastener Fair USA 2024
Fastener Fair USA will be hosting the 3-day long event in Cleveland, OH, May 22-23, 2024! With training and education sessions, social events, and an expo, this event is sure to be a big success. The NEFDA will again be offering discounted registrations – stay tuned for more an keep up to date on all things Fastener Fair online: https://www.fastenerfairusa.
NEFDA Newsletter Spring/Summer 2023
The start of 2023 has been busy for the NEFDA Board of Directors and our Membership! Traveling and trade shows are back in full swing and it is so great to see many of you again.
Kanebridge Now Offers Stainless Security Screws
Kanebridge continues to expand its product offerings. Its latest additions are Security screws with the Pin-In Six-Lobe Recess. Security screw varieties include Machine screws with Button and Flat Heads; Type-A Self-Tapping screws with Button and Flat heads; and Pan head Self-Drilling screws. All Security screws are 18-8 stainless steel and passivated.
By popular demand, Kanebridge recently published its first distributor catalog—The Kanebridge Source Book—in six years. The 520-page volume lists all 43,000+ items it carries in its three branches with separate sections for Military Grade Hardware, Metric fasteners and Stainless Steel. Additional copies are free of charge to any fastener distributor by calling 888-222-9221 or can be requested online at www.kanebridge.com.
Submitted by:
Jim Meiman
Creative Director
Kanebridge Corporation
201-644-2646