A non-profit trade association comprised of machinery builders, tooling manufacturers and suppliers of the fastener and precision formed parts industries.

OBJECTIVES
To foster the mutual interest of members worldwide which supply machinery, equipment, tooling materials, testing and technical services for the fastener and precision formed part industries.

To work in cooperation with existing groups to collect, exchange, and disseminate technical and commercial information relating to the production, distribution, consumption, and use of fasteners and components made from ferrous and non-ferrous material.

To promote and develop meetings, events, expositions, and educational programs worldwide aimed at enabling the industries to conduct themselves with the greatest economy and efficiency and to improve the welfare of those engaged in the industries.

To facilitate the understanding worldwide of standards, specifications, trade terminology and generally promote the serviceability of the fastener and precision formed parts industries.