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New Member Monday This Monday, the Midwest Fastener Association is happy to welcome our newest member: ALOX.Online ALOX4 builds full-cloud ERP software for industrial distributors, helping teams manage inventory, purchasing, quoting, customer relationships, and front counter sales all in one place. Their platform is designed to cut down on the manual work that slows distributors…
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Mid-West Fastener Association Hall of Fame: Class of 2026 The Mid-West Fastener Association is proud to celebrate the 2026 Hall of Fame class. Ten individuals and companies whose careers and contributions have shaped this industry and this association for the better. The MWFA Hall of Fame recognizes those who have gone beyond the ordinary,…
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New Member Monday We’re excited to welcome Fasteners Plus as our newest MWFA member! Fasteners Plus is an employee-owned, online supplier based in Urbana, Iowa, stocking over 10,000 products for construction and trade professionals. Their lineup includes Simpson Strong-Tie connectors, Tapcon concrete screws, wedge anchors, structural wood screws, threaded rod, rigging hardware, cargo control, and…
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Record Turnout at the 2026 Screwed Up Open The 2026 Screwed Up Open is officially in the books – and what a day it was. Despite some chilly temperatures that greeted golfers at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville, a record number of attendees showed up and proved that a little cold weather is no…
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New Member Monday The MWFA is excited to welcome Intuilize as our newest member, and we think our distributor community is going to love what they bring to the table. Intuilize is an AI-powered Pricing and Inventory Optimization platform built specifically for mid-market industrial distributors ($25M-$150M). In an industry where margins are tight and every…
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Record Turnout at the 2026 Screwed Up Open The 2026 Screwed Up Open is officially in the books – and what a day it was. Despite some chilly temperatures that greeted golfers at White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville, a record number of attendees showed up and proved that a little cold weather is no…
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Another Outstanding Year for Essentials of Heat Treating & Plating The Mid-West Fastener Association was proud to once again host its annual Essentials of Heat Treating and Plating seminar on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Held at two great facilities in Addison, Illinois, the day was a tremendous success and a reminder of why this class…
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An Intimate Conversation About AI: MWFA Quarterly Nuts & Brews Recap On the evening of April 16, the Mid-West Fastener Association gathered at Crust Brewery in Rosemont for its latest Quarterly Nuts & Brews Networking Event – and this one delivered something a little different. With a cap of just 50 attendees, the evening was…
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New Member Monday We’re excited to welcome Krueger Steel & Wire – a trusted manufacturer with over 75 years of experience delivering high-quality cold-finished bar and wire products. Based in America’s heartland, Krueger specializes in cold-drawn bar, bright basic wire, plating quality wire, and cold-heading wire, serving industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and manufacturing. Family-owned for four generations, Krueger…
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MWFA Pickleball Night Brings Fun, Fitness, and Networking On March 18th, the MWFA hosted another exciting Pickleball Night-this time at Net Games in Westmont, Illinois. Members and guests came together for an evening filled with energy, laughter, and plenty of friendly competition. A mix of seasoned players and first-time participants took to the courts, enjoying…
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