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We have put a man on the moon. We have built robots to do everyday household chores. We even have people living in space. Through the years past and the ones yet to come, the future is becoming more and more comparable to our favorite cartoon, The Jetsons. Everything continues to evolve, including the rivet and fastener industry. To understand the evolution of the industry that we all work very closely with, one must follow the past, present, and future. 

When searching for the right tool or part for a project or your customer, we make every attempt to make your job simple while also providing you with peace of mind. Knowing you are purchasing from a knowledgeable and reliable source, Blind Rivet Supply strives to ensure customer satisfaction and ease of purchase.

Owning and sailing on your new boat can be a thrilling time and an enjoyable diversion. Of course, it is not all fun and games, and first-time owners must understand that boats require constant maintenance and vigilance. If you do not maintain your vessel correctly, you may find yourself up a creek without a paddle. On today's boats, both sail and motorized, we find a lot of fiberglass, thin laminates or teak that require specialized means of fastening. There are many different types of hardware and safety equipment that can be difficult to properly fasten with a machine screw and nut or sheet metal screw. Today we can use many different components to allow us to bind these thin materials with no access to the backside or better referred to as the "blindside."

Do you remember the great “Rival Rails” Train Race across the continental US? With some of the great innovators like Richard Branson and others, interest in building the newest and fastest trains has a rebound. The need for speed requires the latest technologies and infrastructure using some of the most significant breakthroughs in vibration-resistant fasteners. The use of high-speed trains on the current infrastructure in the US is in its infancy due to the sizable cost. The substantial investment required for the future of rail will help us live up to the goal of making the industry “Cleaner and Greener.”