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It's hard to believe that we're only a month and a half out from the week of all weeks... MWFA's FSTNR Week 2026. Held at Navy Pier in Chicago, this year is huge, as MWFA celebrates their 80th year. Check out some of the activities that make up this week! Sunday, 8/30: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build VOLUNTEER: https://x.gldn.io/e/fT5cbwk3e3b DONATE: https://give.shpbeds.org/page/FUNRSEHKGDX  Monday, 8/31: 73rd Annual Gofl Outing Tuesday, 9/1: Welcome Mixer Wednesday, 9/2: 44th Annual Table Top Showand Hall of Fame Dinner/80th Anniversary CelebrationBTM will be exhibiting at the Table Top Show!  FSTNR Week is always one that is full of excitement, learning, and fun; and what a better place than Navy Pier to celebrate their 80th? BTM is proud to be a sponsor of such an incredible industry event!  Learn more about the week here: FSTNR Week -...

This evening will be filled with fastener love! We are heading to MWFA's Hall of Fame and Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to the Hall of Fame inductees, Brighton-Best International (inductee company), Wayne Wishnew, and Ross Shepard. A special congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients!  We look forward to honoring all of you this evening.

Are you heading to MWFA's FSTNR Week this month? BTM is so excited for this incredible week of networking, learning, and giving back as an industry. We hope you'll start your week off with us at the Fastener Bed Build on Sunday! Don't forget to sign up to build with us; and donate!  Build with us: https://shpkcse.org/MWFABedBuildSignup Donate to the bed build: https://give.shpbeds.org/page/FUNWEVTPBEE Learn more here: https://www.mwfa.net/fastener.htm  

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...

Who's heading to Addison, IL (Medinah Banquets) on Thursday for Mid-West Fastener Association's holiday party? We are excited to enjoy a festive evening with our fastener friends! Don't forget your Toys for Tots donations! 🎁 🎄 🎅 🤶   https://www.mwfa.net/member/event/holiday-party/