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March 17, 2016

Episode #103 - Semper Screwdelis

Episode #103 - Semper Screwdelis
It's all fasteners all the time, almost, as Fastenal EVP, Gary Polipnick drops in to talk about his erstwhile golf career, Nascar, and a little shop (1:12:02). Kevin Chavis, of Star Stainless offers a run down of the recent joint conference of NFDA and Pac-West (19:00). Aaron Shushan of Specialty Sales describes the industry's newest fastener-related media entity, Fastener Pulse (34:06). Plus, Mike McNulty welcomes BB&T analyst Charles Redding to mull over the smoldering FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (44:29). Also, Carmen Vertullo looks at magnetism and stainless steel, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:05:51). Always true to the fastener industry, and reality in general, Brian and Eric note the ominous climate of weaponized AGW alarmism. Run time: 02:06:02

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