Fastener Training Week - Cleveland, OH Dates: April 3 - April 7, 2023 Time: Monday instruction will begin at 10:00 a.m. and Friday instruction will end at 12:00 p.m. Please make travel arrangements accordingly. Location: Industrial Fasteners Institute 6363 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, OH 44131 216-241-1482 Instructors: Salim Brahimi, IFI Director of Engineering Technology Laurence Claus, IFI Director of Education and Training View the Fastener Training Week – Cleveland flyer The Fastener Training Institute and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) continue their partnership to present Fastener Training Week -- five intensive days of education and plant tours as part of the acclaimed FTI Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CFS) advanced technical training program. After completing this invaluable industry training in a small group environment and passing a final exam, attendees are eligible for the CFS designation. The curriculum includes: • Thread specifications • Material specifications • Process specifications • Dimensional specifications • Quality systems and specifications • Lot traceability • Test reports • Print reading and tolerances • Thread gaging and dimension inspection • Torque tension • Learning labs, interactive exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning • Plant tours of manufacturing, secondary processes and testing facilities Who Should Attend: The five-day training is advanced, so we recommend attendees have two years of experience. • Fastener distributors • Fastener manufacturers • End users • OEMs • Sales, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing or quality assurance professionals Registration Includes: • Five consecutive days of training • Training materials • Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments • Transportation for all plant tours • Certificate of Completion • Eligibility for the Certified Fastener Specialist™ designation Required Materials: Each participating company is REQUIRED to bring a copy of either the 10th or 11th edition of the IFI Inch Fastener Standards book. 10th edition books can be ordered through FTI but must be done so two weeks prior to class. Select “Additional IFI Inch Standards Book” ($320) during registration check-out. Hotel Information: Seminar attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Nearby hotels include: Holiday Inn Cleveland South Independence: Offering a $119 discounted preferred room rate. Book using this link or call 216-524-8050. Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland Independence Springhill Suites by Marriott Cleveland Independence DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland - Independence Pricing Information: Registration fees are per person for five days of training. Early Bird Rates (paid by March 20, 2023): • Single participant - $3300 • Additional participant: $2800 Early Bird Rates (paid by March 20, 2023) for Pac-West, NFDA, IFI, MWFA, NCFA, SFA, and AIM Prime members: • Single participant - $2800 • Additional participant - $2300 Prices increase by $500 after March 20, 2023. Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellations and requests for refunds must be made no later than two weeks before the start of Fastener Training Week and are subject to a $350 processing fee. All no-shows will be invoiced for full registration fees. The Fastener Training Institute reserves the right to change instructors or cancel seminars and cannot be held responsible for costs incurred other than the registration fee. What Past Attendees Have to Say: “As a newcomer to the fastener industry, Fastener Training Week was an incredible experience that gave me a much greater appreciation of the industry and the engineering behind such seemingly simple items.” “From the detailed educational and informative marketing content to the personable instruction and professional coordination, this training deepened my technical knowledge of fastener products that will enable me to serve my company and its sales representatives better.” “I really appreciate the opportunity provided by the Fastener Training Institute to gain more industry knowledge and experience – thank you!” In Memoriam: The late Joe Greenslade, retired IFI Director of Engineering Technology, was instrumental in developing the Fastener Training Week program and curriculum. Thank you, Joe.