Happy Anniversary

We are very pleased to be celebrating 30 years of service for Bob Rosen and Jo-Anne Chase, seen here with Western Fastener President Scott Sutherland at their 30th anniversary party.

Knowledge is Power: The Benefits of Fastener Training

Before my current position with Western Fastener, I worked for another fastener company, selling primarily to automotive repair shops and makers of aftermarket accessories.

Secondary processes for fasteners

Need a fastener with a special finish or other feature? Western Fastener can get you exactly what you need.

We have developed an extensive network of vendors to accommodate most secondary process requirements relating to form, fit, or function.

USMCA: Sweeping changes for NAFTA 2.0

As of July 1, 2020 the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which has been in effect for twenty-five years.

Thread-lockers: DIY or Pre-apply?

Soon after man invented the threaded fastener, we discovered the need to prevent those fasteners from coming loose.

Locking mechanisms are required when vibration or joint movement could cause loss of clamp load and joint failure. Today, thread locking mechanisms in some form are used in virtually every industry.

Covid-19 Notice

Western Fastener is considered an essential business and will remain open, continuing to provide supply chain support to manufacturers of essential critical infrastructure products.

Keeping it Together

Have you ever thought about how many fasteners are involved in our day-to-day lives, and their importance? If you’re like most people, probably not... Why would you? They’re not exactly the most riveting subject. Fasteners include everything from nails to rivets and bolts.

That phone in your hand is held together with about 75 fasteners.

New partnership with Elesa USA

To our valued customers, we are pleased to announce a new partnership between Western Fastener and Elesa USA.

The Nuts and Bolts of U.S. - China Tariffs

We hear about 25% tariffs and it sounds like the price on a lot of fasteners supplied by distributors like Western Fastener may increase by 25%, but this is not the case, for a couple of reasons.

Our March crossword is here!

Complete the crossword and submit it with your next order. First ten winners will receive a free Western Fastener T-Shirt!

Western Fastener - Then and now

Fasteners really haven’t changed much over the years. The fastener business, however, continues to evolve and grow. Likewise, Western Fastener continues to evolve and grow. It’s always interesting to look back and see how things have changed and progressed over the years.

Celebrating 60 Years of Western Fastener

This year, Western Fastener is celebrating 60 years in business. We started way back in 1958! Being in business for 60 years is a huge accomplishment, especially when most new businesses fail in the first five years. We are proud of the work we do, the clients we service, and the employees who choose to work for us.

Thank you for being a part of our journey!