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
Expand your global supply chain through SourceGlobal at IFE, the dedicated international sourcing destination connecting U.S. distributors, importers, wholesalers, and sourcing professionals with more than 350 international factories.
Meet directly with manufacturers and suppliers from China, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and key European markets — all in one efficient sourcing environment designed to help you discover new products, compare capabilities, and build long-term global partnerships without the cost and complexity of overseas travel.
Explore opportunities in:
- Global manufacturing and OEM sourcing
- Factory-direct products and private label solutions
- Import and wholesale partnerships
- Product sourcing across multiple categories
- International supplier discovery and vetting
- Supply chain diversification strategies
Evaluate product quality firsthand, negotiate directly with suppliers, and streamline your procurement process through valuable face-to-face meetings with trusted international manufacturers. Whether you are looking to reduce sourcing costs, expand product offerings, or strengthen your international supplier network, SourceGlobal at IFE provides direct access to the global sourcing opportunities driving today’s wholesale marketplace.
NEWLY LAUNCHED: AEROSPACE COLLECTIVE
Connect with the aerospace manufacturers, suppliers, and procurement leaders shaping the future of flight.
The Aerospace Collective is a dedicated sourcing destination for:
- Aerospace procurement specialists
- Program managers
- Engineers
- Manufacturers
- AS9100-certified suppliers
Discover suppliers specializing in:
- Aerospace fasteners built to NAS, MS, and AN specifications
- DFARS-compliant manufacturing
- Full traceability and cert packages
- Titanium, composites, and specialty coatings
- Low-volume, high-mix production support
- Inventory and supply chain solutions
Meet companies focused on secure data exchange, rigorous material testing, vibration resistance, and lightweight performance innovations designed for today’s aerospace industry. Whether you’re sourcing aerospace components, evaluating new suppliers, or strengthening your supply chain, the Aerospace Collective brings together trusted partners and next-generation solutions in one focused environment.
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 Young Fastener Professional of the Year award recognizes and honors a young professional who has made significant contributions to the fastener industry.
The recipient will be recognized at a special event during the International Fastener Expo and will 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.