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PROGRESS UPDATE! We are 55% of the way to the goal of $30,000 for MWFA's FSTNR Week's 4th annual #FastenerBedChallenge! Launching one of the best weeks in fastener history (FSTNR Week), the bed build will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2025 and Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. The fastener industry will be coming together to build beds for children who are currently without one or are sleeping in unfavorable conditions. This year, our goal is to raise $30,000—enough to build 120 fully furnished beds. Every dollar goes toward materials, mattresses, and bedding, ensuring each child receives a safe, comfortable place to sleep. We invite you to be part of this incredible effort.  #1: BUILD WITH US Join us on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 9AM - 1PM for our build day. This is a special way to give back to...

One of the best weeks for the fastener industry is right around the corner! You guessed it... Mid-West Fastener Association's FSTNR Week! Hear from BTM's President, Jake Davis, as he outlines the activities during FSTNR Week. https://youtu.be/LLuV1pGXs8I

Mid-West Fastener Association's FSTNR Week is underway, and we are gearing up for today's 41st Annual Fastener Show! Beginning at 1PM at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Jake Davis and Michael McLaughlin are at table 144 ready to say hi! Don't miss out on the chance to grab some of our U-Bolt Blend Coffee samples!   

Yes, the greatest week in all of fastener nation is right around the corner. MWFA's FSTNR Week is August 20 - 25th. BTM Manufacturing is a Diamond Sponsor and supporter of FSTNR Week. Here are some of the awesome activities and educational opportunities throughout the week.  One of our most exciting events, that BTM is very familiar with, is the Bed Build on Sunday, August 20th at Abbott Interfast in Wheeling, IL. We are so excited to partner with our fastener friends and family and help children in the Chicago area who are in desperate need of a bed. Don't forget to donate... any and all amounts help, or volunteer here.  As the official MWFA FSTNR week launch, the bed build provides the perfect opportunity to give back before the week of fun and learning begins! ...

Swing by table #140 at MWFA's tabletop show! Grab some of our famous #UBoltBlendCoffee and #UBoltBlendSteakRub.