Episode #124 - One for the Barbie
An exciting new era of fastener distribution appears imminent as Mike Ricciardi of ITW Shakeproof and Bryan Wheeler of Star Stainless report on the YFP Leadership Conference that focused on the disruptive technologies that have begun to impact the industry, launching an all new season of fastener talk radio (1:15:55). Raconteur and Fastener Professional of the Year, Mr. Robbie Gilchrist notes important trends to watch in the coming year (21:31). FTI editor, Mike McNulty hosts Baird analyst, Quinn Fredrickson, closing out the FDI numbers for 2017 and setting expectations for the coming quarters on the Fastener News Report (51:20). Fastener Fair USA show manager, Jessica Boweak presents the latest updates on the industry’s newest expo (43:45). Plus, industry swami, Carmen Vertullo talks torque on the Fastener Training Minute (1:09:40). Brian has returned from his walk-about with fresh supplies of Vegemite, while Eric wonders if that’s what the future really needs. Run time: 02:07:48
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