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Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of IFI. It is responsible for the management and operation of the Institute, establishes policy, determines budgets, and administers all activities. Board representatives are elected by the members of each Division. The Board Chairman and Vice Chairman, who are elected annually, and the Immediate Past Chairman are the Institute officers
Divisions
IFI currently has three fastener manufacturing Divisions and an Associate Suppliers Division. Their purpose is to further the interests of our members. |
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Division I focuses on OEM markets other than automotive and aerospace and interfaces with the fastener distribution industry. Products represented include bolts, socket screws, cap screws, studs, nuts, washers, blind rivets, pins, inserts, tapping screws, machine screws, set screws, SEMS, and rivets. Primary markets include electrical/electronics, appliance, furniture/office equipment, heavy truck, construction equipment, structural buildings, and bridges.
Division II focuses on aircraft and aerospace industry needs and requirements. Its members are manufacturers of aerospace fasteners.
Division III focuses on automotive industry needs and requirements for passenger cars and light trucks. Its members are manufacturers of automotive fastener products and must manufacture and sell a substantial percentage of its total annual sales directly to the automotive industry
The Associate Suppliers Division represents suppliers of primary and secondary equip
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Committees
IFI committees serve the Institute, its members, and users of fasteners and formed parts. |
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The Finance Committee prepares and reviews IFI’s annual operating budget. Also makes recommendations pertaining to annual dues and assessment rates.
The Government Affairs Committee coordinates the Institute’s advocacy roles in Washington and in international affairs where the interests of the industry are an issue.
The P&I Committee is responsible for the coordination of IFI’s publications as well as our public relations, educational, and marketing activities.
The Standards & Technical Practices (STP) Committee works for the technical improvement of industry products and processes, and also cooperates with government, national, and international standards organizations in the development of standards and specifications.
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