About Us

ISANTA's membership consists of industry-leading companies and includes a board of directors that works with staff to set, monitor, and assist in accomplishing the goals of the association.

History

In 1966, a coalition of five manufacturing companies formed the Industrial Stapling Manufacturer's Institute, a forerunner to ISANTA.  ISANTA was officially incorporated in 1975 as the International Stapling and Nailing Technical Association when a small group of manufacturers, promoting the new and modern pneumatically driven power fastening systems, realized the need for common action and standards of practice, particularly in residential construction. In 1982, ISANTA became the International Staple, Nail, and Tool Association. To read a brief history on ISANTA, please Click Here.

Since its founding, membership has increased to include greater representation across the industry. Our members are manufacturers of tools and/or fasteners, serving industries such as

• residential and commercial construction
• remodeling
• manufactured housing
• furniture
• vehicles
• pallets and containers

ISANTA has proudly demonstrated its ability to represent and promote the ever-expanding market opportunities in this innovative industry. The association is committed to maintaining its leadership role in working proactively with government entities, voluntary code bodies, and standards developers to effectively meet the needs of its members and the industries they serve.

ISANTA Bylaws

Latest News

ISANTA 2020-2021 Board of Directors

Steve Moore - Illinois Tool Works

Steve Shennum - PrimeSource Building Products

Jorge Silveira - Stanley Black & Decker

Stephanie Thompson - Koki Holdings America Ltd

Matt Conner - Techtronics Industries N.A.

Jerry Koontz - Jaaco Corporation

Brett McCutcheon - Beck America

Steve Karaga - Oman Fasteners

March 26, 2021

ESR-1539 UPDATE PUBLISHED

An updated version of ESR-1539 was released on March 26. The update is for compliance with the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and the 2020 Florida Building Code (FBC) and 2020 Florida Residential Code (FRC)

March 8, 2021

TRAFILERIA PUNTERIA GHEZZI SAS - Becomes ISANTA's Newest Member

Trafileria Punteria Ghezzi SAS with headquarters in Ville D'Anaunia (TN) Italy joined ISANTA on March 5. Operating under the trade name GHEZZI Fastening Systems, Trafileria Punteria Ghezzi SAS provides nails, staples, brads and specialty tools to the market. For more information please go to the website www.ghezzichiodi.it/eng,

December 4, 2020

GUNEY CELIK A.S. - JOINS ISANTA

GUNEY CELIK A.S. located in Adana Turkey has become the newest member of ISANTA. In a statement from Guney Celik "Guney Celik has been producing galvanized wire since 1992. We are the largest mill in this field in Turkey We export 120,000 MTON of galvanized wire to more than 70 countries in 6 continents. In September of 2019, Guney Celik entered in nail business by bringing its expertise in wire drawing and galvanization. We are exporting almost all production to USA and Europe. Our aim is to grow in US market by wide product diversity and quality. We are expanding our production line through next Spring to double our production capacity and add new products to our line. Meanwhile, we are establishing new facility to produce screws. In our plan, we will start production by end of 2021. Civida is our trade mark for fasteners. It is the combination of two Turkish words, civi and vida which mean nail and screw respectively." For more information, please visit: www.guneycelik.com.tr 

June 22, 2020

ISANTA Participates In Research Study

ISANTA recently participated a research study conducted by the Home Innovation Research Labs on the 'Attachment of Heavy Claddings Over Foam'. A copy of the research report is available here:  click here