Since our inception in 1942, we''ve registered some 150 patents, more than any other company in our field. Many of these patents came as a solution to a need one of our customers expressed to us. Every fastening task comes with its own set of challenges - locking, sealing, high temperatures, thread contamination or any combination of these. Nylok engineers have stepped up to these challenges, and answered them with a steady stream of Nylok firsts. Today''s Nylok products serve customers around the world -- in a diverse range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, military and agricultural equipment. We''ve solved fastener problems from NASA applications to the small home appliance industry, and were even called upon by a shoe manufacturer to help adjust the sound of the taps worn by performers in "Lord of the Dance." In each industry and virtually every country we serve, we''re known for the innovation of our design and the quality of our products. But as good as our current fastener systems are, we''re convinced the best is yet to come.