Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 01

4 April, 2013 | Written by Fred M. Van Riet

Welcome to the first edition of our News and Info section on our newly redesigned profastening.net. Pro Fastening Systems, Inc. has been going strong for 33 years and we are proud to introduce our new, updated, and informative website. This News and Info section will serve as a place to keep up to date on news at Pro, learn about new products, hear from our manufacturers, and more. On our site you’ll find an online catalog with pdf data sheets and MSDS sheets of many of our products. Our online catalog will continue to grow with more products added on a regular basis. We look forward to the expansion into e-commerce as well. If you have any suggestions for what you would like to see here, send them along to pfsweb@profastening.net.

Recent News

In 2012 Pro Fastening Systems purchased Ink Smith, Inc. Ink Smith is a distributor specializing in caulks, sealants, and waterproofing products. The branch is conveniently located on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. The acquisition helps bolster the Pro Fastening Systems caulk and sealant product offering while at the same time bringing new fastening products and accessories to the Ink Smith shelves. Ink Smith is managed by Scott Schiller and he can be reached at scott@inksmithinc.com or (773) 777-5825.

In January, Pro Fastening Systems participated as an exhibitor at the annual Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) trade show for the 30th straight year (every year of the show’s existence). This year we offered a training session on ER Systems roof coatings and repair products the day before the show. Pro Fastening Systems offers training and product demonstrations throughout the year. Some of our sessions offer continuing education credits.

February 1st marked the completion of 33 years of business for Pro Fastening Systems. Today we are four locations strong and offer more than ever to commercial contractors across the Midwest and nationally. We have continued to grow, even through challenging economic times, which is a testament to our employees and our customers.

March marks the launch of our redesigned website just in time for the start of the busy construction season.