Our History As An Industrial Rivet & Fastener Company
OUR LEGACY AS A RIVET EXPERT
Founded in the 1920s, National Rivet quickly established itself as a trusted source for high-quality fastening components. After proving our production capacity and commitment to quality, virtually all of the aircraft rivets used in the American war effort were manufactured at our Waupun, Wisconsin, facilities, where we proudly continue operations today.
Where We Started
National Rivet started as a manufacturer of fastening components for brake linings in the 1920s. As a supplier of aluminum aircraft rivets during World War II, the company really “took off.” Once we demonstrated our quality capabilities and production capacity, virtually all of the aircraft rivets for the American war effort came through National Rivet’s Waupun, Wisconsin facilities. During the War, National Rivet earned an “E Flag,” which is a production efficiency award from the Army and Navy.
Expanding to More Industrial Applications
After the War, National Rivet expanded into a variety of industrial applications. Our fasteners continue to serve a broad cross section of industry, including aerospace applications, precision electronics (from electrical contacts and relays through such critical components as computer hard drives), appliances, automotive (brakes/clutches, dashboards, air bags, tracks and window lifts, glove boxes) furniture (beds, chairs), consumer products (in-line skates, ring binders, snowshoes, camping equipment) and recreational vehicles (snowmobiles and outboard motors).
Continuing Our Legacy as a Leading Rivet Expert
Today, National Rivet has one of the most extensive cold heading manufacturing capabilities in America. Our associates have an average of more than 25 years of experience, and our turnover remains one of the lowest in the industry.
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