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102 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK INDUSTRIAL RIVET THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYING IT FORWARD FROM A 4th GENERATION FASTENER COMPANY from page 36 In his role, Steven works hand-in-hand with technical leaders, IFI members and CEOs to help lay the groundwork for the Institute’s future endeavors. “I started my career using the 6th Edition, and today I’m participating in the release of the 12th Edition,” he says. “I’m so honored to carry on the tradition of the wise contributors who came before me and helped me learn.” He also says he sees it as his responsibility to add to and pass along the knowledge so that the technical activities of the discipline are never forgotten. “It’s exciting to be part of something that plays such a pivotal role in driving industry growth through collective thinking – especially within such a niche field as fasteners.” Women In The Fastener Industry (WIFI) The purpose of WIFI is to support and promote the advancement of women in the fastener industry. Members work together to educate, mentor, and network with one another and help women of all levels of experience develop the skill set needed to grow their careers. “Historically, there were not many women in the fastener industry,” explains Taryn. “When my aunt, Steven’s mother, Joanne, was leading the company – she was one of just a few women at the industry trade shows.” This is one of the reasons Taryn is so committed to WIFI. “I love that we’re able to give women a place where they belong, where they can meet and learn from women outside their own companies,” says Taryn. They do that in part by having a booth at key industry shows, including the International Fastener Expo held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is supported by several scholarships, which WIFI has added to over the years. “Many educational programs can be very expensive,” she says. That’s also true of trade show registrations. “Budgets are so tight these days that companies often limit who can participate in industry-focused courses or conferences – which makes our scholarships so crucial for women who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend.” Industrial Rivet established one of the scholarships WIFI offers to honor the contributions of Joanne Goodman Sherman (December 8, 1954 to October 10, 2016) made as a female in the industry throughout her career. The scholarship gives women who show promise in the field the opportunity to take part in a formal fastener online program. In 2023, there were two outstanding recipients. Expanded Reach With New Technology Steven and Taryn note they’ve seen a lot of changes in their time with each organization. “The IFI has taken its fastener standards from print-only to a digital format,” says Steven. “This was a huge undertaking, but so important for giving members easier access to the information they need.” Likewise, Taryn says that with the growth of virtual platforms, WIFI can include more and more women in their meetings. “With Zoom in particular, now we can have ongoing conversations with our members throughout the year, not just at annual trade shows.” That engagement, she says, is critical for helping women cultivate professional and personal relationships to enhance their experience in the fastener industry. INDUSTRIAL RIVET
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 103 UNICORP ELECTRONIC HARDWARE 291 Cleveland St, Orange, New Jersey 07050 TEL 1-800-526-1389 FAX 973 674-3803 EMAIL sales@unicorpinc.com WEB www.unicorpinc.com UNICORP ADDS RETAINING RINGS AS ROTORCLIP ROTOREXPRESS PARTNER Unicorp Electronic Hardware is proud to announce we are now selling retaining rings, wave springs, and hose clamps through our Electro Hardware affiliate division, as an official Rotorclip Master Distributor & Rotorexpress® partner. Electro Hardware is the first Rotorexpress® partner on the East Coast of the United States. Unicorp Electronic Hardware also offers custom designed products. Parts can be manufactured to blueprints and we can modify all standard products to meet your specifications. Unicorp can manufacture any type of CNC and automatic screw machine part. Additionally, Unicorp provides custom services for complete technical support that can lead to cost-savings and design improvement. We offer the largest range of material options and finishes in the industry. The Unicorp product lines consist of: Standoffs & Spacers, Male-Female Standoffs, Male-Male Standoffs, Jackscrews, Swage Standoffs, Captive Screws and BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE Retainers, Insulating Shoulder & Flat Washers, NAS/ MS Hardware, Shoulder Screws, Plastic Circuit Board Supports, Nylon Fasteners, Dowel Pins, Thumbscrews & Thumbnuts, Self-Clinching Fasteners, Cable Ties, 24 styles of Handles, Fixed, Folding, Rack- Panel & Ferrules, & Retaining Rings. Since 1971, Unicorp has been a socially and environmentally responsible leading manufacturer of American standard and metric precision electronic hardware, fasteners and handles. We pride ourselves on our dedication to customer satisfaction and our commitment to support the needs of our distributors. Unicorp offers top quality products, fast delivery, excellent pricing, technical assistance, and manufacturer to customer print specifications. We are known throughout the industry as the “oddball king” because we offer the widest variety of diameters, lengths, and finishes in our numerous product lines. UNICORP ELECTRONIC HARDWARE
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