Making U.S. companies competitive in today's International Markets is the goal behind AFT Fasteners recently unveiled “International Solutions” program. AFT has removed any roadblocks, answered any questions and helped its clients start sourcing parts. This program will be dedicated to helping small and large businesses alike find hard-to-find sources for manufactured parts and hardware.
There are many advantages to sourcing international parts and hardware. Some include: Skilled Labor - foreign labor has become cheaper, reliable and more skilled than in the past; Resources - less expensive than domestic in many cases; New Aggressive Suppliers - emerging countries, markets and businesses compete for business at competitive rates to boost their economies. AFT's extensive global sources allows for a wide variety of products that range from hardware, electronic components and connectors, castings, plastics, injection molded parts, CNC machines parts, packaging, rubber, seals and more.
The AFT International Solutions program also addresses the quality issue of imported goods and services. There are definite cost savings offered by global sourcing, but concerns about quality have made organizations hesitate. As part of the International Solutions program, AFT has developed an effective quality assurance program to ensure product quality and durability. Onsite manufacturer visits, comprehensive testing and the prototype approval process allows domestic companies the ability to set high standards which are standard and expected. Companies are avoiding the hassles of defective parts and unnecessary fights over quality certifications and take advantage of our independent testing laboratory. Technical Assistance and design engineering are available to provide assistance from prototype stage to production. Factories are ISO, QS or TS certified with the ability to provide PPAP’s, and MTR certs.
Logistics also play a large part in AFT’s International Solutions program. AFT has established procedures and techniques for handling all of the logistics and customs services required to deliver products from the factory to customers’ doors. There is no longer a need to devote precious factory room housing bulky pallets of materials. The International Solutions program provides warehouse capabilities and supplies components as customers need them. Another “Solutions” service popular with AFT clients is offshore consolidation of shipments to ensure that materials are shipped together in dedicated containers. Critical items can be dual sourced both domestic and import to avoid interruption of supply and maintain a low risk supply chain. AFT also holds a buffer stock in our domestic warehouse if needed.
AFT Fasteners is a fastener manufacturing, importing, distribution, plating and industrial services company “All-in-One”, offering turn-key cost effective solutions to our customers. AFT also supplies high-quality standard, non-standard and specialty fasteners and hardware products. AFT serves customers with sales and distribution centers throughout the United States, and this allows them to provide expedited domestic or global sourcing. Please contact AFT's professional sales staff at info@aft-corp.com or call (469) 865-2800 for information on how AFT Fasteners can provide your business with a successful International Solutions program.
- AFT Team
Going from a local metal
plating company to an international success in the fastener distribution market
takes a passion for success. AFT Industries has been a quality provider of metal
plating, fastener importing-distribution,
and industrial
services for more than a decade now. Providing customers with a cost
effective and profitable partnership has been the driving force behind their
success. It is with great pride that they are announcing a broad expansion of
services for the future.
Recent events include the
acquisition of a large distribution center in the heart of Dallas and Fort
Worth’s shipping community. This modern facility provides a great hub for global
sourcing, timely shipping-receiving, inventory warehousing and a great
environment for dedicated employees and staff to do business. New facilities
were then added to increase capacities in metal plating, wet paint, dry film
lube and Xylan® coatings. To further meet customers’ needs, AFT has amplified a
global internet presence and global marketing strategy, making communications
and requests for fastener pricing and availability easier than ever.
Visit www.aftfasteners.com
and take a virtual stroll
through this user friendly web experience.
AFT announces specialized sales
departments to cater to high-tech clients with needs in the electronic hardware,
MIL-Spec/Aerospace, and industrial services arenas. Dedicated departments
provide detail oriented hardware kitting services, fastener modifications, and
industry targeted customer specifications. AFT also has recently opened a sales
and support department in the greater Houston area. Look for their appearance at
the Southwest Design2Part trade show,
to be held at the Reliant Center on November 16th and 17th,
2011.
Maintaining profitable business
relations in these economic times takes an attention to detail and dedication to
customer satisfaction, now more than ever before. AFT's expansion shows that
being a dedicated, reliable and "forward thinking" solutions provider can be
done and done right.
“Meeting a customer’s needs is
our number one goal, whether it is an everyday fastener request or a specialized
international shipment. Satisfaction and building reliable relationships are
AFT’s primary objectives.” – Johnny Rose,
President
