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E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, recently announced that their director of Sales and Marketing, Kyle Lindsly-Roach, obtained the Certified Fastener Specialist™ (CFS) designation.  Lindsly-Roach completed his certification at the Fastener Training Institute in Glendale, California.

Developed in 1998 with guidance from the International Fastener Institute, the CFS advanced technical training program is the most noteworthy measurement of technical aptitude for fastener professionals. With more than 1,400 alumni of the CFS program, the Fastener Training Institute has helped professionals and businesses nationwide advance the fastener and manufacturing industries by improving safety and championing professional development.

Wanting to further his education on the technical side of fastener related products, Lindsly-Roach participated in the CFS program. To receive the designation, participants must complete seven full-day training sessions or a weeklong intensive Fastener Training Week program (offered throughout the year) and pass a final exam.  Classes feature topics such as: fastener specifications/terminology, dimensional/material specifications, the bolted joint, quality assurance and testing. Furthermore, the intensive training also includes plant tours.

Between December 4-8^th 2023, Lindsly-Roach participated in the Fastener Training Week. Then, he took the CFS test mid-December. Upon passing, Lindsly-Roach received the CFS title/plaque. Commenting on how the certification adds value to his work at the company, he said, “This certification helps me be a more complete technical resource to our team at E-Z LOK on a variety of fastener related topics.  It was also a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and companies in the fastener industry.”

For more information, please contact:

Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing
E-Z LOK
240 E. Rosecrans Ave
Gardena, CA 90248
USA
Phone: 310-323-5613 x221
klindsly@ezlok.com
www.ezlok.com

E-Z LOK  is a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood. Inserts for metal include solid wall and helical wire-thread inserts, while inserts for plastic feature press-in and ultrasonic/heat stake designs. Those for wood are die cast zinc alloy hex drives for softwood and brass knife threads for hardwood. A variety of kits for the above inserts are available and feature installation tools, drill bits, etc.

E-Z LOK  is a third- generation family owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells through local, regional, and national industrial distributors.