Industrial Fasteners Institute Employee Directory
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingOhio, United States11-50 Employees
The Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) is a trade association representing North American manufacturers of mechanical fasteners. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, it has operated since 1931 within the industrial machinery sector, focusing on fastener production. Its mission is to represent member companies to suppliers, customers, government, and the public to improve competitiveness, product quality, and innovative technology in a global marketplace. IFI maintains and updates industry standards, including the Book of Fastener Standards, with the 12th edition published in 2024. It has pursued workforce development initiatives, such as launching a Fastener Technician Apprenticeship Program in 2025 and partnering on a national apprenticeship framework with the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center. These efforts reflect the institute's role in shaping industry practices and workforce readiness.