MFDA Elects Smith to Hall of Fame

He founded Michael T. Smith Associates Inc. in 1982 to represent domestic fastener manufacturers after beginning his career with McCormick Associates in 1971.

November 6, 2026

The Metropolitan Fastener Distributors Association elected Michael T. Smith as the newest member of the MFDA Hall of Fame.

Smith founded Michael T. Smith Associates Inc. in 1982 to represent domestic fastener manufacturers. He began his career with McCormick Associates in 1971.

Smith will be inducted on December 1 as part of MFDA's Toys for Tots Dinner in Hasbrouck Heights NJ.

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