Introduction: The Harsh Reality Behind OEM Rejections India is the world’s second-largest producer of fasteners , yet when it comes to OEM approvals  — whether in automotive, engineering, or industrial assemblies — most Indian manufacturers fail to cross the line. The result? European, Japanese, and American fastener suppliers continue to dominate global OEM supply chains, while Indian brands remain stuck in Tier-2 or Tier-3 vendor lists. The problem isn’t lack of capability

A Small Part, A Big Impact Fasteners are tiny components — but they hold together the world’s biggest structures, machines, and vehicles. From skyscrapers to satellites, their reliability decides the strength and safety of everything around us. Today, the fastener industry is transforming fast. New materials, smarter systems, digital manufacturing, and sustainability are reshaping how these small heroes are made and used. Let’s explore where the fasteners industry is heading

If you’re in the Fastener business, you already know — finding a good sales team is harder than finding a new buyer. You train them, invest your time, hand them leads… and within months — they either quit, underperform, or simply fail to understand the product depth and buyer psychology that drives B2B fastener sales.

If you’ve ever picked up a fastener catalog or stood in front of a dealer counter, you’ve probably come across a size description like this: 👉 M10 x 60 mm To the untrained eye, it looks like a random code. But for engineers, manufacturers, and buyers, this simple notation carries critical information about the fastener’s size, strength, and application.

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