The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is honored to announce Würth Industry USA (WIUSA) will continue as its sustaining sponsor in 2026. The partnership is now eight years strong. 

“Training for all levels of fastener industry professionals is crucial to maintaining a knowledgeable and safe workforce,” said Jo Morris, FTI’s managing director. “We are incredibly grateful for Würth’s commitment to our mission.”

The long-standing partnership plays an important role in FTI’s ability to enhance existing courses and develop new in-person and online classes. 

“Würth Industry is proud to continue our sponsorship with FTI because it reflects our belief in the importance of reliability and long-term commitment. Building trusted partnerships is central to who we are, and this ongoing support is one way we put those values into action,” shared Chapman Revercomb, president, Würth Industry USA.

FTI is the leading nonprofit fastener training company and offers Fastener Training Week for Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CFS) designation, individual CFS classes, in-person day classes, live webinars, on-site company trainings and 60+ on demand webinars.

2026 training dates are just starting to roll out. The first of three Fastener Training Weeks is February 9-13 in Cleveland, OH, with two additional sessions May 4-8 and August 31-September 4. Visit the website for new class updates – or be the first to know by signing up for emails or following FTI on LinkedIn. For more information contact Jo Morris, FTI’s managing director.

About Fastener Training Institute

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 to make industry professionals more knowledgeable about the fastening products they buy, sell, specify or use. For more information, visit fastenertraining.org. 

About Würth Industry USA

Würth Industry USA (WIUSA) is a part of Würth Industry North America (WINA), a division of the Würth Group, the world's largest industrial distributor, and a privately held, family-owned business since 1945. WIUSA's highly customized logistics solutions lower customers' purchasing and operating costs, reduce storage footprint, and free up their teams to concentrate on their core business. To ensure that customers get the most out of their programs and products, WIUSA employs a team of over 1,000 individuals, many of whom are experts with decades of experience, who provide reliable, knowledgeable customer support. The company also offers a comprehensive line of industrial and construction products and services. These include additive manufacturing, digital inventory, engineering assistance, quality control, inventory management, vending, safety supplies, kitting and assembly, structural fasteners, and MRO/industrial supplies. Customers throughout North America are serviced through their network of distribution centers across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. For more information on Würth Industry North America, visit wurthindustry.com.