Our Founders

We recently had the pleasure of spending a truly memorable day with Mark and Paul Beckman, the great-grandsons of our founders, Isaac and Harriet Jackson, who established the business back in 1879.

It was an inspiring opportunity to connect past and present, as we listened to their stories and gained a deeper appreciation of the legacy and values that continue to shape AF Fasteners today. Their perspective reinforced something we strongly believe – this isn’t just history; it’s a living part of who we are and what we do every day.

Moments like this remind us of the pride we carry forward in our work, particularly within the aerospace industry, where precision, reliability and heritage matter more than ever.

📸 Pictured: Mark and Paul Beckman alongside Andrew Bennett, Engineering Manager at AF Fasteners.

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