The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener training opportunities, recently announced the appointment of Greg Rawlings as its newest Board of Directors member.
To learn more about the history of the Fastener Training Institution, click here.
Rawlings is the current president of Nylok LLC, a Marmon Holdings company that’s part of the Berkshire Hathaway Group. Nylok is a value-added solutions provider of resin, adhesive, and lubricant coatings for threaded fastener applications with five facilities in North America and business partners in 31 different countries across the globe.
FTI’s newest Board Member has served in various roles at Nylok over the past 12 years including sales, engineering, and management positions.
“We are grateful for the expertise Greg brings to our Board,” said John Wachman, FTI’s managing director. “His knowledge of fastener coatings and wide range of experience in the industry will be invaluable to our organization.”
Rawlings brings 23 years of experience in the fastener industry to FTI and previously held positions in tooling engineering, applications engineering, sales, sales management, and facility management for fastener manufacturer and distributor companies.
He also previously held a Board of Directors position for the Fastener Education Foundation from 2016-2019. Currently, Rawlings also serves as the vice chair for the Industrial Fastener Institute Division 3 Automotive group. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lake Superior State University.
“I’m happy to join the Board for Fastener Training Institute and share the organization’s desire to improve the fastener industry through training and continued learning opportunities,” said Rawlings.
FTI is committed to bringing fastener training opportunities to companies and students who do not have the ability to travel for live instruction and has adapted its training material virtually in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed Under: Fastening + joining, Fastener industry news, Student programs • Technical education