NFDA still upsetwith fastener law
By Staff -- Industrial Distribution, 6/1/1998
Orlando, Fla.--The Fastener Quality Act officially takes effect in July but few people, especially members of the National Fastener Distributors Assn., are pleased with the final version. In fact, some members of NFDA say the law should be changed or repealed.Ed McIlhon of Iowa Industrial Products, a member of the Public Law Task Force, a group which worked with the government to develop new fastener standards, was blunt in his criticism of the law during the NFDA convention held at the Hyatt Grand Cypress April 22-26 in Orlando. "We're doing everything we can...but it's frustrating,'' dealing with the government, McIlhon said.
He said that he and other members of the Task Force would continue to press for answers to NFDA concerns "before, during and after implementation.''
McIlhon pointed out that the Task Force last fall had listed hundreds of concerns about the law. The government had indicated there would be a response within 60 days. Instead, he said, it took nearly 180 days.
McIlhon said the Task Force, which includes members of the Industrial Fastener Institute, would push for a meeting with NIST. Several key issues still need to be addressed including the grandfathering of fasteners; alteration of fasteners; removal of head markings; new definitions of lot numbers; coverage of specialty fasteners and private label distributors identified as manufacturers.
NFDA is publishing a comprehensive guide about the new law and will conduct workshops around the country.
Although the Fastener Law was the centerpiece of the meeting, NFDA members also had the opportunity to attend seminars on ways to manage change, increase sales effectiveness, implement vendor managed inventory and take an in-depth look at the Internet and NFDA's new home page.
The convention commemorated the 30th Anniversary of NFDA and to celebrate the event members and their spouses attended a black-tie dinner. I
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