When faced with the task of joining two plastic components, the engineer has a number of options to choose from: snap fits, adhesives, ultrasonic welding, threaded fasteners and Read More
Note: This is the first post in a regular series we’re calling Smarter Fastening. Designed to be a quick-reference knowledge hub for all things fastening and joining, this Read More
Fasteners are typically the black sheep of a product bill of materials. They are the last consideration for a new design, a small percentage of the overall spend, Read More
The Field team is immensely proud to launch the new FieldFastener.com. Whether you’re a current partner, familiar with Field and our capabilities, or a prospective customer curious about Read More
Field Fastener, a global fastener distributor, announced today that is has once again been named one of the fastest growing private companies in America, earning its spot on Read More
Field is pleased to announce their ISO 9001:2008 international quality standard re-certification. Since the early 1990s, Field has fully embraced the concepts of continuous improvement found within the ISO 9001:2008 Read More
When faced with the task of joining two plastic components, the engineer has a number of options to choose from: snap fits, adhesives, ultrasonic welding, threaded fasteners and Read More
Note: This is the first post in a regular series we’re calling Smarter Fastening. Designed to be a quick-reference knowledge hub for all things fastening and joining, this Read More
Fasteners are typically the black sheep of a product bill of materials. They are the last consideration for a new design, a small percentage of the overall spend, Read More
The Field team is immensely proud to launch the new FieldFastener.com. Whether you’re a current partner, familiar with Field and our capabilities, or a prospective customer curious about Read More
During a technical line review of a customer's facility, the Field team worked with the director of purchasing to identify cost-reduction opportunities among high-volume parts. One element in particular drew their attention: a stainless steel window hardware part. Once a Read More
Field initiated an engineering review of a customer’s application that revealed a high-cost component, which required multiple assembly steps and created potential quality concerns. Field provided engineering resources to redesign a more cost-effective part that lowered component costs, assembly costs, Read More
Field Fastener, a global fastener distributor, announced today that is has once again been named one of the fastest growing private companies in America, earning its spot on Read More
A manufacturer of signaling devices had a muddled VMI system in place that had excessive inventory levels yet daily stock outs. The supplier had a 8,000 sq/ft in-plant store onsite that was taking up valuable production floor space. The damage Read More
Unaware of any immediate product improvement opportunities, the purchasing manager of a prospective Field customer led the Field team onto the manufacturing floor for a technical line review of the facility. Field immediately identified a significant cost-savings opportunity at the Read More
A prospective customer approached the Field team with a request for a quote on a fastener. Prior to quoting the fastener, Field requested to walk the customer’s production floor to review the application of the fastener. The current design required Read More
Field is pleased to announce their ISO 9001:2008 international quality standard re-certification. Since the early 1990s, Field has fully embraced the concepts of continuous improvement found within the ISO 9001:2008 Read More
During an engineering review of a customer's facility, Field inquired about the assembly process of one of their most popular tools. During a 'Fit, Form and Function' analysis of the tool back in the Field lab, cost saving opportunities were Read More
Field Fastener, a leading fastener distributor, announced that it will acquire Fastening Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Duncan Bolt. The acquisition will extend Field’s global footprint and provide Read More
During a line review of a customer's facility, the Field team noticed a significant amount of product scrap at one workstation. Upon inquiring, the customer informed Field they were scrapping 40 units a day. Field knew there had to be Read More
During an engineering line review of a customer’s facility, the Field team noticed a commonly used, but often unnecessary and expensive fastening method. The customer was purchasing and using a hex washer head machine screw with Plastisol under the head Read More
Field recently completed work on a 46,000-square-foot addition to our facility in Chicago, Illinois, which focuses on operation and efficiency excellence. “Our goal for the facility is to be Read More
A customer came to Field with a request for quote on a plastic spacer. Due to potential liability issues, the stability level in this two-piece tank system needed to be increased, without increasing the price per part. Field inquired about Read More
A customer came to the Field team in a panic. A line had gone down due to a part shortage from another supplier, and they needed additional inventory ASAP. Field was able to source this special part within hours, and Read More
While still in the product design stage, a Field customer requested a piece price quote for a high-cost fastener that was slated for inclusion in a new hand tool. The proprietary fastener was supposed to be resistant to vibration loosening, Read More
The Field team is immensely proud to launch the new FieldFastener.com. Whether you’re a current partner, familiar with Field and our capabilities, or a prospective customer curious about Read More
Field Fastener, a global fastener distributor, announced today that is has once again been named one of the fastest growing private companies in America, earning its spot on Read More
Field is pleased to announce their ISO 9001:2008 international quality standard re-certification. Since the early 1990s, Field has fully embraced the concepts of continuous improvement found within the ISO 9001:2008 Read More
Field Fastener, a leading fastener distributor, announced that it will acquire Fastening Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Duncan Bolt. The acquisition will extend Field’s global footprint and provide Read More
Field recently completed work on a 46,000-square-foot addition to our facility in Chicago, Illinois, which focuses on operation and efficiency excellence. “Our goal for the facility is to be Read More
During a technical line review of a customer's facility, the Field team worked with the director of purchasing to identify cost-reduction opportunities among high-volume parts. One element in particular drew their attention: a stainless steel window hardware part. Once a Read More
Field initiated an engineering review of a customer’s application that revealed a high-cost component, which required multiple assembly steps and created potential quality concerns. Field provided engineering resources to redesign a more cost-effective part that lowered component costs, assembly costs, Read More
A manufacturer of signaling devices had a muddled VMI system in place that had excessive inventory levels yet daily stock outs. The supplier had a 8,000 sq/ft in-plant store onsite that was taking up valuable production floor space. The damage Read More
Unaware of any immediate product improvement opportunities, the purchasing manager of a prospective Field customer led the Field team onto the manufacturing floor for a technical line review of the facility. Field immediately identified a significant cost-savings opportunity at the Read More
A prospective customer approached the Field team with a request for a quote on a fastener. Prior to quoting the fastener, Field requested to walk the customer’s production floor to review the application of the fastener. The current design required Read More
During an engineering review of a customer's facility, Field inquired about the assembly process of one of their most popular tools. During a 'Fit, Form and Function' analysis of the tool back in the Field lab, cost saving opportunities were Read More
