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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…

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…

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…

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…

New Member Monday Please join us in welcoming Abbott Metal Werks to the MWFA community! Abbott Metal Werks is built on precision, reliability, and exceptional service-providing high-quality fasteners and metal products to industries across North America. Their dedication to innovation and quality craftsmanship makes Abbott Metal Werks a standout addition to our network of fastener industry…

New Member Monday Please join us in welcoming Dörken as the newest member of the MWFA community! Dörken is a global leader in high‑performance corrosion protection and innovative surface coating technologies. With decades of expertise and a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, they provide advanced solutions that support a wide range of industries…

New Member Monday We’re excited to welcome Charter Wire to the MWFA community! Based in Milwaukee, WI, Charter Wire is a leading manufacturer of custom cold‑rolled steel bar products, proudly serving the fastener, automotive, and industrial markets with top‑quality materials and exceptional customer service. We’re thrilled to have them join our network of industry leaders-welcome aboard,…

February Meeting @ GolfZon What an incredible time at GolfZon in Oak Brook last week! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to join us – it was great seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new ones. We loved connecting, sharing conversations, and having some fun on the simulators! A special shoutout…

New Member Monday Please join us in welcoming J&L Fasteners to the Mid-West Fastener Association! Located in Michigan, J&L Fasteners has been a trusted source for high-quality fasteners and custom solutions for industries across the Midwest and beyond. Their dedication to exceptional service and strong partnerships makes them a great addition to the MWFA community.…