Fastener Fair 2023 is headed to Music City USA

Michelle Froese • Editor

It’s been said that a bad day in Nashville is better than anywhere else. Soon you’ll have the opportunity to find out as Fastener Fair USA is headed to Music City, Tennessee, from May 16th to 17th.

“It’s our exhibitors who’ve suggested Nashville as a location to us for this event, so we’re listening, and we’re ready,” shares Bob Chiricosta, event director with RX Global, an international B2B trade exhibition organizer. “This year, Fastener Fair will be held at the Music City Center, the convention center downtown, just a block away from Broadway. It’s going to be an exciting show!”

Fastener Fair has been one of North America’s fastest-growing trade shows and conference events for the fastener industry. It’s currently the only local exhibition dedicated to the entire supply chain, which includes mechanical and design engineers, purchasers, wholesalers, distributors, and OEMs.

This year represents a couple of firsts for this American-based event: a new location and its largest show — ever.

“The event is shaping up to be the biggest one held in the U.S. to date,” he said. “This includes some of the largest booths we’ve ever offered, with more domestic and international companies exhibiting than ever before.”

Chiricosta expects well over 200 exhibitors, alongside a curated show floor with leading technical and strategic education sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities.

Fastener Fair USA is headed to Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, from May 16th to 17th, 2023. A few pre-show events — including the Fastener Training Institute’s Fastening 101 course — begin on May 15th. Visit fastenerfairusa.com to learn more and register.

“It’s going to be a full schedule. For those interested in attending early, it’ll be worth your while,” he added. “There’s a fastener training opportunity, a golf tournament, followed by a preshow get-together at a place called, Tequila Cowboy.”

Fastener Fair has always been about supporting organizations to “learn, discover, and connect.”

This begins on Monday, May 15th, as the Fastener Training Institute presents Fastening 101, a one-day course covering fastener engineering basics, including product and design fundamentals. Attendees will learn about different market segments where threaded fasteners are used and their cost differences. The class also delves into fastener engineering, with information on torque, stress, tightening strategies, bolt strength, tension control, and several other elements.

For those interested in testing their swing, the Mid-West Fastener Association — one of the oldest