In heavy industry applications such as utilities, transportation, automotive manufacturing, construction, and telecommunications, long bolt fasteners are the silent yet essential guardians of the built world. At the simplest level, they hold objects together. However, on a larger scale, they secure the infrastructure that people, communities, and commerce rely on every day. Designers and engineers know to specify long bolts for heavy-duty use, but specialty fasteners such as long bolts generally aren’t stocked for off-the-shelf purchases like standard fasteners are. Here’s why, followed by a q ..read more

Fastener material matters. It might even be the most important yet commonly overlooked step in the sourcing process. While design dictates fastener performance in an application, the material quietly supports the performance of the design. Not only can selecting an unsuitable fastener material compromise performance and safety, but you may also end up paying more for faulty fasteners if they seem strong on the surface but don’t meet specified durability and strength requirements. As the largest single and blended source supplier of specialty fasteners in the U.S., Elgin Fastener Group (EFG) he ..read more

Elgin Fastener Group uses the latest in computer-aided design technology in combination with computer-aided machining to create the custom tooling needed to meet a company’s precise wire product fabrication requirements. We have decades of experience on the shop floor to assure consistency and quality. The inspection process for wire forming is just as rigorous. Our machine operators quality check their work at regular intervals to ensure compliance to specifications. From height gauges to micrometers to calipers, Elgin Fastener Group maintains a large variety of traceable, NIST-calibrated too ..read more

The family is starting to grow a little too big for the basic four-door automobile. Two car seats, a couple of bags with all the essential items and a walker are just a few of the items lugged back and forth on trips to relative’s house or a cross-country trip. Room is needed and what better way to help ease this concern than with a full-size minivan such as a Honda Odyssey. Little do people know Elgin Fastener Group has made a helpful contribution inside the minivan to create more space opportunities. This is just one of the many practical applications where Elgin has created a specialty fast ..read more

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past three years, you know that companies of all kinds have been dealing with major supply chain issues and disruptions. While many of these supply chain challenges appear to be subsiding (or at least not constantly causing crisis), these challenges have opened the eyes of business leaders that rely on global supply chains. Today, building a durable supply chain that can withstand global and regional disruptions is a top priority. This requires businesses to choose the right suppliers that are positioned to help them do that. And when it comes ..read more

Before making any business decision, it’s important to look past the surface-level benefits of one path over the other, and look deeper into the various factors at play. And when it comes to the decision of single sourcing vs. multisourcing your specialty fasteners, there are many. In this blog post, we wanted to not only showcase the benefits of each tactic, but also illustrate those other variables that could impact your business. On top of this, we want to show how Elgin Fastener Group (EFG) can help you take advantage of the benefits of both multisourcing and single sourcing with blended s ..read more

Donations start August 17th Winner announced September 11th (Live Video Event!) The post EFG is partnering with Wurth Industries North America to benefit St. Jude first appeared on Elgin Fasteners. The post EFG is partnering with Wurth Industries North America to benefit St. Jude appeared first on Elgin Fasteners ..read more

Elgin Fastener is taking steps to address the concerns of the COVID-19 Pandemic. First and foremost, the safety and security of our employees, their families, and customers is paramount, and we continue to invest in our people and facilities to safeguard them during this critical period. It is important to note that while there is uncertainty in many areas of our markets, EFG stands ready to fulfil our promise to deliver the products you need, when you need them. Please click and read the document addressing the actions EFG is taking to address these concerns. EFG Coronavirus3-13-20 The post E ..read more

Rockford, IL — Elgin Fastener Group (EFG) is pleased to announce it has acquired Rockford Fastener, a manufacturer of specialty fasteners known for offering excellent turnaround times, quality and customer responsiveness. “The combination of Rockford and EFG creates an exciting opportunity for our company, for our customers, and for our shareholders,” said Brian Nadel, EFG CEO. “The synergies from this move support our core markets and deepen our reach into key distribution channels.” EFG Rockford Acquisition Press Release The post Elgin Fastener Group (EFG) Acquires Rockford Fastener first a ..read more

Elgin Fastener Group has numerous capabilities to offer its customer base. From hot and cold forging fasteners to wire form to closed die cold forming, we have the answers to improve your overall business performance. One of these Elgin capabilities is metal finishing. Poor planning or missed deliveries from plating suppliers is not acceptable. Elgin has the proper engineering and an in-house lab to handle any metal finishing job, from smaller, delicate barrel loads to heavier, larger basket parts to long, bulky rack applications. One of the products in the metal finishing capability area that ..read more