Century Fasteners co-founders George Stieglitz and Jack Schlegel have been added to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s “Wall of Honor”.

“From the early days in the Brooklyn Navy Shipyard to today with over 500 parts on the world’s most advanced fighter jet and the countless other DoD, NASA and Military programs supported, their vision and leadership ultimately led to Century contributing to the advancement and innovation in Aerospace and Space technology.”

Their names, pictures and profiles are now listed on the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum “Wall of Honor” website and will have their names permanently engraved on Foil #49.

Here is the full citation:

We honor Jack Schlegel, Co-Founder of Century Fasteners Corporation. Jack and his partner George Stieglitz founded Century Fasteners Corporation in 1955. Over six decades Century has been serving the Military, Aerospace and Space manufacturing community with vital components. Their contributions have assisted countless programs that have fueled growth, defended our nation and inspired innovation.

Jack Schlegel started his career in the fastener industry in the 1950s as a machinist with Allmetal Screw Products. In 1955, in Brooklyn, NY, he founded Century Fasteners Corp., with his partner George, as a small manufacturer and distributor of specialty screws. In 1971, Jack and George expanded the company by opening its first branch location outside of New York. That first branch was in Charlotte, NC, and soon thereafter, a second branch opened in Tampa, FL, in 1974. By the mid 1980's, the company strictly focused on fastener distribution as the company continued to expand with more branches and regional sales offices across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Jack always credited his wife, Stacy, as the inspiration for taking the plunge and starting his own business. The early years are remembered as days of working long hours, delivering the highest quality products, providing excellent customer service and striving to be the best in the business.

We honor Jack who made where we stand today possible. He will forever be remembered for his exceptional qualities of fairness, toughness under fire, business brilliance, and love of family, a "family" that includes his Employees.

Founded in 1955, Elmhurst, NY-based Century Fasteners is a master distributor of fastener and non-fastener components to the military, aerospace, electronics, automotive, sheet metal fabrication, contract manufacturing, telecommunications and medical industries. The company operates branches in 9 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Canada. Web: centuryfasteners.com