In Shanghai, China, there is a company that has been focusing on rivet production for years. While other companies are trapped in the capital chain tension due to overexpansion, it becomes the leader in rivet industry because of its focus on R&D; while other export-oriented companies are baffled by export decline, it finds new room for growth.

It is Shanghai Fast-Fix Rivet Corporation. Since it was founded in 1998, it has focused on building a professional rivet company. Today, it has developed into China’s largest manufacturer and exporter of blind rivets, structural blind rivets, pneumatic rivet guns and pneumatic rivet nut guns. Its annual sales reach 16 million US dollars, a growth rate of approximately 30% year-on-year. Covering an area of more than 25,000 square meters, it has an annual production capacity of 2 billion pieces. Currently, the export markets take over 90% of its total sales volume. It can supply rivets with 4,000 different sizes according to the standards of IFI, DIN and ISO.

It seems that nothing can prevent Shanghai Fast-Fix from undertaking R&D:

On October 25, 2006, Shanghai Fast-Fix has successfully developed a series of structural rivets, including CUP-FIX series, HEMFIX series and A-FIX series, driving China’s rivet technology to a new level and breaking the domination of imported rivets in the Chinese market;

On May 18, 2008, its plant Jiangsu Fast-Fix Fastener Co., Ltd. developed D-FIX series for use in automotive and railway systems, which filled the gap in domestic market and replaced the imported rivets;

On December 8, 2008, the second phase project of Jiangsu Fast-Fix was completed and put into production, which is dedicated to becoming China’s major rivet production base and rivet R&D center for automotive, railway and aviation industries;

On January 18, 2009, Shanghai Fast-Fix successfully developed stainless steel sealed type blind rivets, which filled the gap in domestic market once again. Shanghai Fast-Fix is the second manufacturer in the world who can produce such kinds of rivets. And these rivets were successfully exported to Europe and America.

Through its efforts, Shanghai Fast-Fix overthrew the monopoly of the international companies and becomes a well-known brand in the international rivet industry. At the same time, showing optimistic about the domestic market, it has started to expand the domestic high-end market in recent years. In 2008, it passed the automotive quality system certification ISO/TS16949 in the hope of further developing the automotive rivet market.

"The secret of our sustainable growth lies in our focus on R&D, customer demand, market demand and high-end market. Shanghai Fast-Fix people well understand that our success comes from focus. We do the right thing at the right time, do one thing at a time, and do it properly every time.” said Jason, person in charge of Shanghai Fast-Fix.

Because of its focus, it will further develops products and concentrate on innovation; and for its innovation, it has developed its own advantages and become an expert in fastener field. Shanghai Fast-Fix, focusing on the improvement of technology and service, enjoys a high reputation among customers around the world, including some famous manufacturers and leading distributors from Europe and America.

When asked about the product advantages, Jason told CFI reporter, "Our advantages are top quality structural rivets. For example, our CUP-FIX type has high shear strength and tensile strength with multi-grip capability. It also has good hole-filling and sealing capability, providing strong vibration resistant joints with a visible lock. The CUP-FIX type is ideal for applications like automobiles, vehicles, ventilating, ladders and cabinets.“

"As for service, we make sure that the quality of each size and every lot is under control and conforms to the international standards and customers’ specifications. To track the products in case of any problem, we keep subsistent samples of every lot for at least one year. PPAP is also available for automotive customers.” Jason added.

With more than ten years of experience, Shanghai Fast-Fix has formed a strict quality control and management system and gathered a group of highly skilled product designers and professional technicians. In order to strive for perfection, it requires 5 to 7 weeks on average to bring a new product to the manufacturing stage. Due to its ability to keep abreast of the times and anticipate changes in the industry, it maintains its leading role in the fastening field, receiving a large number of orders from all over the world. For Fast-Fix, customers’ trust is not only an honor, but also an encouragement as well.

Regarding the future development, Shanghai Fast-Fix has a clear picture in mind: China fastener industry is developing rapidly during economic globalization. Meanwhile, the quality and related technologies are also demanding much higer requirements than before. Simple imitation without innovation or new product development will not last long. Its target is to be the preferred supplier of fastening solutions to automotive industry worldwide in the near future.

For more than ten years, Shanghai Fast-Fix has made brilliant achievements step by step through its focus on rivet industry. Its great efforts have made the Shanghai Fast-Fix rivets known to the whole world. Having witnessed its pursuit of the ideal vision and persistence, we strongly believe that Shanghai Fast-Fix will shine extraordinarily at home and abroad.

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