Fastener Training Institute welcomes Brighton-Best International as 2027 Growth & Development Partner
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA (November 12, 2026) – The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is proud to announce that Brighton-Best International (BBI) is investing in fastener education as FTI’s 2027 Growth & Development Partner.
“We are thrilled to partner with BBI. New classes and programs are essential to continuing education and the overall capabilities of the fastener workforce. This partnership is a testament to the important work we do, and we are eager to work alongside BBI to make our industry even stronger,” said Jo Morris, FTI’s managing director.
Impacts from the partnership include:
- New class and curriculum development
- Updating existing curriculum
- Instructor and subject-matter expert development
- New training formats and resources
- Expansion into new markets
- Industry workforce development
“As the leading nonprofit fastener training organization, Fastener Training Institute has a long-standing commitment to keeping our industry skilled. Brighton-Best is happy to support FTI with the Growth & Development sponsorship. We believe in FTI’s mission. Training lifts the tide up for the industry and benefits everyone,” said Jun Xu, president of BBI.
Learn more about Fastener Training Institute or contact Jo Morris to learn how FTI training programs can support education and training goals at an individual, team or organizational level.
About Fastener Training Institute
The Fastener Training Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides beginning and advanced training on fastener products, standards and specifications. Its core purpose is to enhance fastener use, reliability and safety with a mission to make industry professionals more knowledgeable about the fastening products they buy, sell, specify or use. For more information, visit fastenertraining.org.
About Brighton-Best International
For over a century, Brighton-Best International (BBI) has built its reputation on quality, reliability, and trust. As a global leader in fastener distribution, BBI empowers independent distributors through industry-leading inventory, innovative product solutions, and exceptional service. Brighton-Best: Tested, Tried and True. For more information, visit brightonbest.com.