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We value our sponsors and partners. Support provided by corporations and businesses allows for the development and implementation of FTI programs and resources. These alliance partnerships make it possible for thousands of professionals to receive an array of resource tools, education and trainings. View Sponsorship Opportunities

FTI Sustaining Sponsor

Würth Industry North America (WINA) is a $1+ billion division of the Würth Group, the world’s largest industrial distributor. Within the Würth Group, founded in 1945, WINA is a privately held, family-owned business that believes collaboration and partnerships make business better. The company has strategically aligned, customer-centric market divisions, including Industrial, MRO, Safety, & Metalworking, Construction, and Specialty, that deliver better planning, parts management, and inventory accuracy. With more than 420,000 parts in their international supply chain, WINA provides each customer with an extensive global reach and a local feel from deep investment in its network of distribution centers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Learn more about our ongoing partnership with WURTH Industry North America here. FTI Educational Program Sponsor Optimas Solutions is the leading global industrial manufacturer/distributor and service provider specializing in fastening and supply chain solutions for manufacturers seeking to improve efficiency and profitability. We take care of the details so customers can focus on manufacturing cutting-edge products—giving them an unparalleled competitive edge. FTI Website Sponsor Semblex is a premier supplier of innovative cold-formed product solutions. We provide our customers with the latest fastening technologies that allows our customers to reduce assembly-related and purchasing costs, address liability or warranty exposure due to product assembly issues and find the best way to fasten new materials emerging in their industries. Semblex Corporation was founded in 1968 as a manufacturer of small diameter, standard fasteners. Semblex is a key supplier to such industries as automotive, lawn & garden equipment, power sports, consumer electronics, commercial/industrial lighting, utility meters, and small engines and motors. Since 2014, Semblex has been a subsidiary of Jinhap Co. Ltd., a privately owned South Korean fastener manufacturer. Semblex invests in quality, technology, equipment, and creative minds, which provides the tools we need to meet our goal of total customer satisfaction. FTI Tradeshow Sponsor In the industry, STAR is known as a “screw company” and STAR is in the “screw business”. In fact, we sell more than just screws; we sell a whole range of fasteners including nuts, washers, cotter pins, threaded rod and bolts. STAR is a wholesaler, since nearly all of our sales are to other screw distributors who, in turn, resell our product to the end users. STAR specializes in exotic metals: stainless steel, silicon bronze, and brass. We no longer manufacture any of our products. About 80% are imported mainly from Taiwan and Thailand, with the remaining 20% made for us by US, China, India and Japan manufacturers. Recent Supporting Sponsors • Brighton Best International • Greenslade and Company • Metric & Multistandard • SGS MSi Testing & Engineering Inc • Brikksen • Socket Source • Proferred Rivets • USAnchor • Nylok • Goebel Fasteners Inc. Make an Impact While You Stand Out with FTI Sponsorships As the recognized training platform for the fastener industry, and a nonprofit organization, the Fastener Training Institute (FTI) values and relies on every sponsor to sustain and grow. To meet our goals, support from the fastener industry is critical. Even the smallest monthly donation will assist in class production fees and new course development. Depending on your needs, we can offer your name and brand exposure, social media exposure, tradeshow exposure and more. We have a variety of sponsorships available to match both your budget, and your marketing objectives. Browse sponsorship opportunities below or click here for an overview. Our sponsors are the lifeblood that allows us to grow and create new content. Please consider becoming an FTI sponsor. Contact FTI Marketing Director Jo Morris to secure your sponsorship opportunity: 303-257-4406 jom@fastenertraining.org Sponsorship Opportunities Program Sponsor FTI’s classes and webinars are the foundation of our programming. Sponsoring one is a great way to learn the benefits of a sponsorship. Price Range: $500-$5,000 Opportunities: • Virtual Training Opportunities/Single Webinar: $500-$1,000 • In-Person Training Opportunities/Single Certified Fastener Training Specialist training class: $5,000 Benefits: • Company logo displayed on FTI program-specific electronic and print marketing and training materials, emails, online registration webpages • Recognition at program-specific event • Recognition through FTI social media platforms • Use of “Proud to Sponsor” logo Series Sponsor FTI presents various class and webinar series throughout the year. This sponsorship provides your company with visibility opportunities throughout the year and makes it possible for attendees to participate at the lowest possible cost to them. Price Range: $10,000-$20,00 Opportunities: Webinar Series, In-Person Class Series Benefits: • Company logo displayed on all FTI program-specific electronic and print marketing and training materials, emails, online registration webpages • Recognition at all program-specific events and through FTI social media platforms • Company logo displayed on "Our Sponsors" web page • Opportunity to display/distribute company information at all FTI events • Use of “Proud to Sponsor” logo • Right of first refusal to the same sponsorship the following year Online Learning Sponsor Our Online Learning Sponsor would allow FTI to update the Online Learning Library to a new webinar software delivery system to enhance our customer experience; upgrade the branding for the order page and provide brand consistency; and greatly improve the order process and the order functionality. With more than 40 pre-recorded webinars presented by industry experts, FTI’s Online Learning Library makes fastener training convenient and accessible for professionals to learn at their own pace when time permits. Cost: $25,000 Benefits: • Company logo and link featured on the Online Learning Library landing page and "Our Sponsors" web page • Company logo featured on all printed and electronic Online Learning Library marketing materials/communication • Dedicated press release, email and social media posts highlighting company's support of FTI • Free registration to all virtual events and unlimited access to FTI Online Learning Library • Opportunity to provide remarks and display/distribute company information at all FTI events • Use of custom Supporting Sponsor logo • Opportunity to contribute to FTI e-newsletter • Right of first refusal for a Supporting Sponsor the following year Signature Event Sponsor Every year, FTI provides full-day training classes at two of the largest trade shows in the fastener industry. These sponsorships are a great way to gain high visibility among professionals in every segment of the market. Cost: $5,000 per event Opportunities • Fastening 101 at Fastener Fair USA • Fastener Workshop at International Fastener Expo Benefits: • Logo at the FTI Booth, and at the in-person class associated with the show. • Logo displayed on all FTI program-specific electronic and print marketing and training materials, emails, online registration webpages, and “Our Sponsors” webpage • Recognition at all program-specific events and through FTI social media platforms • Opportunity to distribute company information at FTI exhibit booth and class • Use of “Proud to Sponsor” logo • Right of first refusal to the same sponsorship the following year Fastener Training Week Sponsor Fastener Training Week offers 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 and passing a final exam, attendees are eligible for their CFS designation. FTI hosts four Fastener Training Weeks each year in different cities attracting on average 30 participants each session. Cost: $5,000 per week-long class (3 per year) Benefits: • Company logo displayed on all Fastener Training Week electronic and print marketing and training materials, emails, online registration webpages • Daily recognition at Fastener Training Week and through FTI social media platforms • Company logo displayed on "Our Sponsors" webpage and use of “Proud Sponsor” logo • Opportunity to display/distribute company information at all FTI events • Right of first refusal to the same sponsorship the following year • Opportunity to send promotional items and a line card for attendees Textbook Sponsor FTI leads the sector in producing resources that fastener professionals know they can turn to for trusted, up-to-date information. Your sponsorship will help provide workbooks, guides and other materials that support the fastener industry. Price Range: $5,000-$10,000 Examples: • Fastener Training Week Textbooks: $10,000 • Product Training & Fastener Basics Textbooks: $5,000 • Certified Fastener Specialist Single-Day Class Textbooks: $5,000 Benefits: • Logo on workbook covers • Logo and sponsor recognition at classes • Opportunity to insert line card into materials All sponsorships include logo recognition on printed materials & event signage, & inclusion on our website AV Sponsor for 1-day class: $1,000 Help underwrite the costs we incur for Audio Visual rentals for single-day classes AV Sponsor for Fastener Training Week: $2,500 Help underwrite the costs we incur for Audio Visual rentals for Fastener Training Week USB Drive Sponsor: $2,500 We will include your logo on our USB drives distributed to students over the course of the year Post-It Note Sponsor: $350 We will provide post-it-notes with your logo at in-person classes Tour Bus Sponsor: $1,200 Underwrite the cost of tour busses for Fastener Training Week, receiving recognition on all days of FTW Plant Tour Headset Sponsor: $3,000 Underwrite the costs of headset rentals for our Fastener Training Week plant tours, enabling all to hear easily Safety Glasses Sponsor: $1,500 Help keep our students safe on their Fastener Training Week plant tours Snack Sponsor: $1,500 Give attendees an afternoon boost and build name recognition as the exclusive snack break sponsor Coffee Break Sponsor: $250 Kick-start the day for attendees and build brand awareness with a morning coffee break sponsorship Name Badge/Place Card Sponsor: $500 Feature your logo on name tags/badges and table tents during an in- person class or Fastener Training Week Gift Bag Sponsor: $1,000 Your underwriting provides a bag and goodies for our attendees. Your logoed bags are welcome, but not required Snack Bag Sponsor: $500 Be part of a favorite tradition…water and snacks and more for Fastener Training Week students on their manufacturer tour Class Programming Sponsor: $1,500 Help us customize content and provide excellent programming for our classes Promotional Item Sponsor: $500 If your company has logoed promotional products, we can include them in our class gift bags for extra logo exposure (mugs, water bottles, koozies, notebooks, giveaways, etc.) (production, design, shipping costs not included). Line Card included. Back to Top