The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) is a U.S.-based trade association representing manufacturers of mechanical fasteners and related products. Its mission is to promote the interests of the fastener industry through advocacy, technical standards development, education, and market research.
Manufacturing policy, trade policy, industry standards and product safety regulations, supply chain policy, infrastructure investment, and workforce development initiatives affecting the fastener and broader industrial manufacturing sectors.
Membership dues from fastener manufacturers and industry suppliers, along with revenue from publications, events, and standards development activities.
Member companies in the U.S. fastener manufacturing industry and collaboration with standards organizations such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ASTM International.
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