The Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA) announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, recognizing seven individuals and two companies for their contributions to the fastener industry and the association.
Individual inductees include:
- Robert Baer (Abbott Interfast);
- Rich Cavoto (Metric & Multistandard Component Corp.);
- Joe L. Davis Jr. (ISSCO, Inc.);
- Paula Evitts (Avante Imports);
- David Gawlik (Stelfast);
- Becky Russo-Botti (Sems and Specials);
- and Nick Viggiano (Brighton-Best International).
Company inductees include Sems and Specials Inc. and SWD Inc.
The inductees were selected for contributions to areas such as association leadership, education, business development and industry advocacy.
The Hall of Fame Awards will be presented during FSTNR Week ’26 on September 2 at the MWFA’s 80th Anniversary & Hall of Fame Celebration Dinner following its tabletop show.
