Introduction/Mission statement

Global Partners Supplying Local Solutions...

The GFA Global Fastener Alliance was founded in 1998 as a global network of independent suppliers of engineered, high quality fasteners. The GFA was created in response to the globalization drive of the automotive industry and other large industrial users of fasteners.
Today, the GFA consists of eight member companies, located in Europe, North and South America as well as Asia.
The GFA members represent a combined sales volume of more than four billion US$ and a total employment of 10.000 people.

Mission Statement

• Through the GFA, independent fastener companies participate in a marketing and technical alliance focused on global application engineering.
• The combined strength of this global network of innovative fastener manufacturers allows each member to conduct business with all the support and resources of a large multinational company, while maintaining the advantages of entrepreneurially managed smaller firms.
• The GFA encourages bi-lateral agreements with our members to better serve our Global customers.