Standard Rivet Company Closes After 136 Years — Industry Reflections & Discussion

[BlingintheRing]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share that the Standard Rivet Company has officially closed after 136 years in business. They were a longstanding supplier of rivets, dome spots, and nailheads used in Western-style belts, holsters, tack, and leathercraft.

We wrote a brief article reflecting on their history and what this means for the industry. 
 [https://blinginthering.com/blogs/news/standard-rivet-company-closes-after-136-years](https://blinginthering.com/blogs/news/standard-rivet-company-closes-after-136-years)

We’d love to hear your thoughts — did you use their nailheads or other products? Are you seeing changes in sourcing options already?

Thanks for letting us share this important moment with fellow leatherworkers.