Anchored in America: How Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Has Supported U.S. Manufacturing for Over a Century
From a Norwood, New Jersey facility that has been producing American-made fasteners for over a century, Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing — combining domestic production of RivetKing® and Celus® products with the engineering expertise to back every solution.
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Wins New Product of the Year at the 2025 Assembly Show
The RivetKing® MTC Tool Controller was voted top innovation in the Fastening Tools Division — bringing universal control, real-time monitoring, and full production traceability to the entire FreeSet® cordless tool line in one intuitive system.
The Rivet Renaissance: Why Rivets Are More Relevant Than Ever
From the Brooklyn Bridge to modern electric vehicles and data centers, rivets have proven their staying power across 5,000 years of human innovation. RivetKing® Co-Vice President Steven Sherman explores why advances in automation and tool technology are sparking a new chapter for the fastener industry’s most enduring solution.
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Wins Award at Three Consecutive Trade Shows in 2024
From Nashville to Cleveland, the RivetKing® team showcased cutting-edge automation tools including the RoboRiviv — earning recognition for innovation and hands-on customer engagement across three major industry events.
How a 4th Generation Fastener Company Pays It Forward: Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co.
A fourth-generation family business since 1912, the team at Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. is as committed to advancing the fastener industry as they are to their own growth — through active leadership roles at the IFI and Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI).
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Wins Award at Three Consecutive Trade Shows in 2024
From Nashville to Cleveland, the RivetKing® team showcased cutting-edge automation tools including the RoboRiviv — earning recognition for innovation and hands-on customer engagement across three major industry events.
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Wins Best Booth Award at the 2023 International Fastener Expo
RivetKing® took home the Best Booth Award at the 2023 International Fastener Expo in Las Vegas — recognized for cutting-edge automation technology, hands-on product demonstrations, and the kind of industry expertise that only comes with 110+ years in the fastener business.
How to Get the Best Performance from Your Blind Rivet Tools: Expert Tips from RivetKing®
RivetKing® Co-Vice President Steven Sherman shares expert guidance on blind rivet tool selection, setup, maintenance, and operator training — practical best practices from a company with over 110 years of experience solving real-world riveting problems.
Family is Our Fastener: How Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Built a 100-Year Legacy
From a one-man rivet operation in 1912 to a fourth-generation, family-owned fastener manufacturer with over 1.4 billion pieces in inventory — the story of Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. is one of family, innovation, and over a century of expertise in permanent mechanical fastening.
When Are Rivet Nuts the Right Choice? A Complete Guide for Engineers and Distributors
Rivet nuts offer a one-sided installation advantage, superior pull-out strength, and the ability to join dissimilar materials — making them the ideal fastening solution for today’s thinner, lighter substrates. Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. explains when and why rivet nuts outperform conventional fasteners.
Distributors Beware: Why Replating and Reprocessing Rivets Can Cause Serious Quality Problems
Replating or rewaxing rivets without manufacturer guidance is one of the most common — and costly — mistakes in fastener distribution. RivetKing® Co-Vice President Steven Sherman explains exactly why blind rivets, rivet nuts, and wax-coated fasteners should never be reprocessed and what distributors should do instead.
The Art & Science of Mandrel Production: What Makes a High-Quality Blind Rivet
The mandrel is the heart of every blind rivet — and getting it right is both an art and a science. RivetKing® Co-Vice President Steven Sherman breaks down the design, materials, and rigorous testing process behind every mandrel Industrial Rivet produces.
Blind Riveting 103: The “Hole” Truth — Why Hole Preparation Is Critical to Rivet Performance
It’s often not the rivet that’s the problem — it’s the hole. RivetKing® Co-Vice President Steven Sherman breaks down how hole preparation, bend tolerances, and alignment issues are the most common root causes of blind rivet failure on the production floor.
Blind Riveting 102: High Strength Rivets — Types, Applications, and How to Choose the Right Supplier
High strength blind rivets come in several distinct types — and choosing the wrong one can compromise joint integrity in critical applications. RivetKing® Co-Vice President Steven Sherman explains the differences between mechanical lock, bulbing, and interference fit rivets and how to select a supplier you can trust.
Blind Riveting 101: A Complete Guide to Blind Rivet Types, Design, and Applications
From the basics of how a blind rivet works to a complete breakdown of every rivet type — open end, closed end, soft set, high strength, multi-grip, and more — this primer from Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. is the essential starting point for engineers and distributors alike.