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The Fastener Training Institute ® is
pleased to announce Würth Industry North
America (WINA) will continue as sustaining
sponsor in 2024.
FTI is the leading nonprofit provider of
fastener product and technical training with
content-rich and expertly instructed courses.
WINA is a division of Würth Group, the world’s
largest industrial distributor. The partnership
between FTI and WINA is now in its sixth
consecutive year.
The alliance demonstrates the importance
of continuing education and training within
the fastener industry. “Support from Würth
significantly enhances our selection of training
options and enables us to advance our
curriculum, ultimately serving our mission to
keep the industry safe and reliable,” said Jo
Morris, Marketing Director for FTI.
“We are excited to continue our partnership.
FTI’s commitment to quality and robust training
is essential to developing the knowledgeable
and highly skilled fastener experts our industry
needs,” shared Rusty Partch, Director of
Marketing and Communications, WINA.
FTI training offerings, all taught by leading
industry experts, include --
Fastener Training Week: FTI’s esteemed
week-long training includes hands-on exercises,
case-studies, networking opportunities, learning
labs and plant tours to witness all stages of the
manufacturing process.
In-Person Classes: One or two-day classes
covering a variety of topics are held in convenient
locations.
Live Webinars: Learn over lunch and gain
knowledge across various topics in a short
amount of time.
Online Learning Library (OLL): More than 60
on-demand digital training courses are available.
Corporate subscriptions are popular with
large companies desiring to offer continuous
educational opportunities to employees.
On-Site Training: FTI brings customized training
on-site for one or multiple departments or entire
organizations.
The Fastener Training Institute is a nonprofit
organization that provides beginning and advanced
training on fastener products, standards and
specifications. Its core purpose is to enhance
fastener use, reliability and safety with a mission is
to make industry professionals more knowledgeable
about the fastening products they buy, sell, specify
or use.
For more information about FTI and to view the
complete training schedule, please visit their website
at www.fastenertraining.org or contact Jo Morris at
info@fastenertraining.org.