Revolutionizing the Fastener Industry: The Future Starts Here.
The International Fastener Expo (IFE) actively reshapes the future of the industrial supply chain. We unite forward-thinking professionals, top suppliers, and key decision-makers to help you overcome complex production challenges. Whether you need to source advanced materials, reduce supply chain risks, or speed up your time-to-market, IFE connects you with the exact people and solutions you need. You will discover critical innovations, secure high-value partnerships, and drive your business forward with total confidence.
ATTEND
IFE delivers the power behind every successful build. Discover 550 exhibitors across aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing—all in one place. Source key materials fast, resolve production delays, and connect with top suppliers for solutions that keep your projects moving.
EXHIBIT
Showcase your brand to the industry’s leaders, distributors, and OEMs. Engage directly with key decision-makers seeking advanced fastening technologies, automated assembly solutions, and supply chain innovations. Network with a diverse global audience, exchange insights on industry regulations, sustainability initiatives, and build relationships that fuel long-term success.
EDUCATION
The International Fastener & Assembly Summit (IFAS) offers OEM and Tier 1 leaders a private, one-day forum to refine strategies and tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges. Align teams in design, production, and procurement and find practical solutions for AI adoption, supply chain shifts, and quality demands. Equip your team to stay ahead.
INTERNATIONAL SOURCING OPPORTUNITIES
SourceGlobal at IFE serves as a dedicated sourcing area where U.S. distributors, importers, and sourcing professionals can meet directly with over 350 international factories. We bring top suppliers from China, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and leading European territories straight to you, eliminating the time and expense of overseas travel. You can leverage these valuable face-to-face interactions to evaluate product quality firsthand and negotiate favorable terms with ease. This focused environment allows you to streamline your entire procurement process and build highly reliable global partnerships without ever leaving the United States.
NEWLY LAUNCHED: AEROSPACE COLLECTIVE
Take flight into the new Aerospace Collective, a dedicated hub for aerospace procurement specialists, program managers, engineers, manufacturers, and top-tier suppliers shaping the future of flight. Engage with leaders who prioritize AS9100 certification, DFARS compliance, and full traceability—featuring robust cert packages, lot-level documentation, and rigorous material testing for fasteners built to NAS, MS, and AN specifications. Discover innovators in titanium, composites, and specialty coatings for weight savings and vibration resistance, while leveraging a focused environment designed for compliance, secure data exchange, low-volume high-mix support, product vetting, and long-term inventory strategies. Streamline sourcing, strengthen your supply chain, and drive the next generation of aerospace achievement.
International Fastener Expo by the Numbers
45
Years of Excellence
550
Exhibiting Companies
1,800
Qualified Attendees
33
Countries Represented
Awards
YOUNG FASTENER PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
The recipient will be recognized at a special event during the International Fastener Expo and receive a commemorative plaque.
HALL OF FAME
The recipient will be recognized at a special event during the International Fastener Expo and receive a commemorative plaque.