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In myriads of application where often comes a demand for rivet nuts, “SHEREX- Fastening Systems Engineered for Performance™” is definitely one of the topmost choices. Established in 1979, Sherex has been in business for nearly 40 years. Nowadays, the entire Group has grown into a very successful rivet nut manufacturer and supplier as well as an industry-leading advanced fastening solutions brand with a very efficient and effective operating size. In addition to the headquarters in Tonawanda, NY, Sherex Fastening Solutions also has one manufacturing facility for MS/NAS and small-batch parts in Akron (Ohio), one sales & distribution facility in Queretaro (Mexico), and one manufacturing facility in Taoyuan (Taiwan) for all Sherex fastener products.
Sherex current product range includes 6 major categories: Blind Rivet Nuts, Clinch Nuts, RIV-FLOAT® Family, Full Hex Rivet Nuts, NAS & MS Rivet Nuts and Large Thread Rivet Nuts, which are all engineered for performance by Sherex talented R&D team. Sherex Rivet Nuts representing most of its global sales are especially used when: (1) Materials are too thin for a tapped thread. (2) Objects cannot be installed from the back side (3) Where easy assembly and disassembly are required.
Not Only Help Customers Fix Problems, But Also Create Value for Them
“By providing an engineered fastener and the tooling and equipment we are able to provide our customers with the entire solution, “ Vice President Rich Stauffer said with confidence. As fastening is what Sherex customers really care about in various critical applications, Sherex is always dedicated to offering a total installation solution to customers. In order to achieve this goal, Sherex went further ahead to establish a strategic alliance with German MDS and consolidate its partnership with A-FAS Group, which, as Mr. Stauffer noted, “allows Sherex to provide process monitoring equipment to assure a well-established fastening joint” and “allows for standardization and control in tooling and installation techniques,” thus offering proven fastening solutions in a timely manner to customers and most importantly creating value for them. Sherex plays a significant character in solving fastener loosening problems, that is why it also purchased the California-based Disc-Lock Int’l that fully complements its product portfolio for eliminating fastener loosening.
“Don’t give what customers ask. Give what they really need” completely demonstrates the insistence of Sherex on quality control and its flexibility to provide its customers with not merely a product but one solution made with perhaps months of effort that could be finally used to help customers grow with Sherex together. Many leading brands around the world (e.g., GM, Boeing, Caterpillar and PACCAR) have been in collaboration with Sherex for years.
Expecting the Next 10th Anniversary with Support from Sherex Most Talented Design & Manufacturing Team
Sherex has just celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Taiwan facility in 2015. With the support of Sherex professional design, manufacture and QC teams, Sherex is able to offer high-quality products and service (especially for automotive and aerospace application) that best suits customers’ needs and maintain around 20% growth in its global business every year. “Our workers with good skills, who know the quality requirements help us every day and Taiwan does provide us with many good choices for good operators and employees,” said Mr. Stauffer. In terms of continuous R&D, Mr. Stauffer said when asked about Sherex future plan, “We are about to be able to announce a new program. It is in automotive and it is a very fun car to be involved with. Furthermore, we have a new product being launched in March for Disc-lock, which is another tool for customers to incorporate into their design to create a fastener joint that will not fail”  
Advancement of Sherex will Never End
Facing the strict requirements for new materials (e.g., lightweight materials), specifications, products and higher safety standards, the ISO 9001:2008, ISO/TS 16949, ISO14001 and AS9100 certified as well as ISO 17025 audited Sherex continues to improve its quality system and strive to reinforce its capabilities every day in order to innovate any product that is really cool and able to amaze users and make them say “Wow, that is quite awesome design and is truly what we need.”
Looking forward, Sherex has a positive projection for its growth in 2017. Mr. Stauffer said in a firm tone, “It’s going to be another good and successful year for us and our team is able to meet our commitments for sure.”