Member Spotlight: Nilo Urbani, Technical Director at SurTec USA

For more than two decades, Nilo Urbani, Technical Director at SurTec USA, has been involved with the Industrial Fasteners Institute. As an industry supplier, he has leveraged his IFI membership to stay closely connected to his key customers, also benefitting from the technical, economic, and regulatory information provided by the IFI to its members. As a provider of chemical adhesives for fasteners across automotive and industrial applications, SurTec USA finds tremendous value in their membership. 

Through IFI, Urbani gains access to technical education and insight into evolving market conditions for SurTec USA. Meetings and technical discussions are tremendous resources that provide clarity on what’s happening across the industry, from risks to broader economic trends, helping SurTec USA to stay informed and prepared rather than reactive. As he sees it, understanding these shifts early is critical to supporting customers and maintaining stability and growth in a changing market. 

IFI also helps with keeping SurTec USA informed about policy and regulatory developments. Updates on activity in Washington and global market dynamics help the company anticipate potential impacts on manufacturing, supply chains, and compliance. That visibility allows SurTec to make more informed decisions and better support its partners throughout the industry. 

Urbani knows that IFI creates an environment where trust and collaboration develop tight bonds. These connections often lead to long-term partnerships that extend well beyond a single meeting or event. He also values the collaborative nature of the IFI community. The organization brings together professionals with decades of experience and deep technical knowledge, creating a space where solutions can be discussed and shared and common challenges are addressed collectively. That shared insight benefits not only the companies, but also the individuals in their career development as well.. 

For Nilo Urbani, IFI membership is a platform through which SurTec USA gains knowledge, foresight, and strategic connections that help the company thrive in the fastener industry.