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Connection Series Michigan - Arnold Fastening Systems, Inc.

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September 17, 2025 | 5:00PM ET

Arnold Fastening Systems, Inc.

Event Details

  • Event Start: September 17, 2025 · 5:00 PM ET
  • Event End: September 17, 2025 · 8:00 PM ET
  • Location: 1873 Rochester Industrial Ct, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
  • Participation Fee: 
    GACC Midwest & GABC Michigan Members: $25
    Non-Members: $45
    *Please note: Registration at the door is $45
    *Online registration closes September 16 at 12:00 PM ET

What Will You Experience

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and experience innovation firsthand. During this interactive demo, you will be given a metal coupon and guided through the installation of three of Arnold’s most advanced fastening solutions: Flowform®, PIAS®, and Flexweld®. You’ll have the opportunity to: Install a Flowform® screw, witnessing its precision hole-forming and self-tapping capabilities. Apply a PIAS® pierce-clinch nut, showcasing its strength and ease of integration in lightweight structures. Test the Flexweld® system, demonstrating how advanced welded fasteners support structural integrity without compromising material performance. This hands-on experience offers a tangible understanding of the reliability, efficiency, and engineering excellence behind each product — helping you see (and feel) the difference Arnold Fastening Systems, Inc. innovation makes in real-world applications.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Global Expertise, Local Support: Arnold Group combines over a century of engineering experience with a global manufacturing footprint, including a strong U.S. presence in Michigan to support local production and services.
  • Innovative Fastening Solutions: The company offers advanced fastening technologies — including Flowform®, PIAS®, and Flexweld® — tailored for multi-functional applications.
  • Full-System Capabilities: Beyond fasteners, Arnold delivers integrated systems combining tooling, control, and assembly technology to optimize production efficiency and reliability.
  • Customer-Focused Services: From prototyping and testing to training and production start-up support, Arnold partners closely with OEMs and Tier suppliers across industries.
  • Driving the Future of Mobility: Arnold’s lightweight, high-performance solutions play a critical role in the transition to electric vehicles and modern automotive manufacturing.

Event Speaker

  • Mario Alberto Guzman Gaytan

    Mario Guzman

    Director of Sales Mario Alberto Guzman Gaytan is the Director of Sales at Arnold Fastening Systems in Rochester, Michigan, where he leads strategic growth initiatives for innovative fastening solutions. With a robust technical foundation from Fachhochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbuettel (Germany), he brings a unique blend of engineering insight and commercial acumen. Mario is passionate about delivering value through cutting-edge products and building client relationships grounded in trust and performance.

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    Ryan Ward

    Head of Engineering Ryan Ward is the Head of Engineering at Arnold Fastening Systems, Inc., where he drives innovation and growth in precision fastening solutions. With several years of professional experience living and working in Germany, Ryan brings a unique global perspective that blends deep technical knowledge with cross-cultural business insight. His background in mechanical engineering and international business development enables him to lead complex projects and build strong partnerships across borders. Ryan’s global mindset, shaped by hands-on experience in Europe, makes him a compelling voice on international engineering, market strategy, and customer-driven innovation.

About Arnold Fastening Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1898 by Louis and Carl Arnold, Arnold began as a modest wood‑screw producer in the Kocher Valley region of Germany before expanding into a leading manufacturer of high‑performance fastening technology. In the mid‑1970s, the company pivoted toward engineering and producing advanced thread‑forming screws and complex cold‑formed parts, investing in licensed technologies and multi‑stage presses to meet growing industrial demands. In1994, Arnold joined the Würth Group, marking the start of its evolution into a global engineering partner with worldwide subsidiaries in France, China, and the USA under the unified Arnold Group structure.

Repositioned in 2017 under the brand identity BlueFastening Systems, Arnold now offers a comprehensive suite of services—spanning engineering, fastening components, feeding systems, and processing technology—all delivered from a single integrated provider. With four core locations in Germany (Ernsbach, Dörzbach, Neu‑Kupfer, and Rauhbusch), plus facilities in France, China, and Rochester Hills, Michigan (USA), Arnold employs approximately 1,400 people and produced around 7–7.5 billion parts annually, generating ~€275 million in revenue.

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About Connection Series

Rethink the Value of Networking with GACC Midwest

 

Our Connection Series rethinks the value of networking by offering participants the chance to benefit from the expertise within the German American business community.

 

We’ve expanded our events in Illinois and Michigan to include networking and behind-the-scenese opportunities with member companies featuring high-profile speakers, special guests, and companies eager to share their knowledge. Learn something new to benefit you and your company, and make new connections while you're at it. 

 

The Connection series offers unique value to all attending, championing transatlantic business in its purest form!

 

This event is proudly hosted in collaboration with the GABC Michigan.

Thank You to Our Connection Series Michigan Sponsors!

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