FALL 2023
Distributor's Link Magazine Fall 2023 / Vol 46 No 4
Distributor's Link Magazine Fall 2023 / Vol 46 No 4
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THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 175<br />
MID-ATLANTIC FASTENER DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION<br />
3211 West 9th Street, Trainer, PA 19061<br />
TEL 610-430-8615 (Lubker Distribution) EMAIL info@mafda.com WEB www.mafda.com<br />
MAFDA: CONNECTING ALL ASPECTS OF<br />
THE FASTENER INDUSTRY by Chuck Halpin & Justin Myers<br />
The Mid-Atlantic Fastener Distributor Association<br />
celebrates our 20th anniversary! Started in 2003 as<br />
an association targeting suppliers, distributors,<br />
manufacturers, reps and service providers to the fastener<br />
industry, the MAFDA is one of the first fastener associations<br />
to welcome all companies as voting members, to help<br />
navigate the entire industry towards our shared goals. As<br />
we celebrate our anniversary we would like to share our<br />
recent events and future goals and programs, to further<br />
our initial idea of bringing success to all companies<br />
involved, along with all of their families. Our aspirations<br />
grow with our association and we welcome everyone in our<br />
industry to join us in planning the next 20 years.<br />
To further facilitate the overall growth of the industry<br />
the MAFDA participates in the FIC (Fastener Industry<br />
Coalition). The FIC (fastenercoalition.org) consists of<br />
the 13 main fastener associations across the country.<br />
Together the associations have pooled some of their<br />
resources and offer support to plan and run educational<br />
events at the local levels to make sure our grass roots<br />
ASSOCIATION ARTICLE<br />
programs offer education and bench-working opportunities<br />
to beginners in our industry but also continuing education<br />
to our veterans. The MAFDA, through the FIC has partnered<br />
with Reed Exhibitions to promote the Fastener Fair. In<br />
addition to a show that is closer to our territory, that<br />
would allow attendance at a fraction of the cost, we see<br />
a show that is multi-national and brings together not only<br />
distributors and suppliers but also manufacturers and end<br />
users, further supporting our own goals. Remember that<br />
if you are a member of the MAFDA the MAFDA will cover<br />
your cost of the Fastener Fair ticket.<br />
Be sure to contact us! MAFDA.com<br />
The MAFDA has continued to expand and has hired an<br />
administrator to assist the membership with any inquiries,<br />
facilitate attendance at meetings and assist the board with<br />
meeting arrangements. Natalie Barr has been appointed<br />
as administrator and will be handling all arrangements for<br />
the MAFDA moving forward. Please feel free to contact her<br />
at nbarr@ramapo.edu with any questions or concerns. Our<br />
scholarship program has thrived over the two decades it<br />
has been running.<br />
The association<br />
has awarded over<br />
$300,000 to over 140<br />
aspiring students and<br />
entrepreneurs, allowing<br />
them to further their<br />
education or embark on<br />
their dream careers.<br />
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