Episode #134 - Got Zarf?
The fastener industry reacts to the news and events of this year’s International Fastener Expo, featuring perennial expo observers Jake Davis, of BTM Manufacturing, and Rosa “The Riveter” Hearn, of Brighton Best International (1:07:51). Also, from the show floor, the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey speaks with Fastener Industry Hall of Fame award winners Robbie Gilchrist and Bob Sachs, and YFP award winners Jun Xu and Peggy Hsieh of BBI, along with Hans Fuller, Matt Boyd, John “Cool Hand” Butler, Don Nowak, Rich Cavoto, Baron “The Bearded Nut” Yarborough and more (20:01). Fastener Technology International editor Mike McNulty breaks industry headlines and the latest rally of the FDI on the Fastener News Report (48:53). Plus, four important reference resources your fastener business cannot afford to be without, on this edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo (1:01:07). BONUS: Winner of the 5th annual FTR/FTI Fastener Training Week scholarship, and also the winner of the First Edition FCH Thread Shad contest. Brian and Eric expand their vocabularies as they note a major addition to the coffee drinker's lexicon. Run time: 02:46:15
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Episode #184 - Resolutions
Premium locknut supplier J Lanfranco sees big opportunities appearing, as the cosmopolitan Jason Baines leads their North American push (1:47:01). Likewise, hard charger Matt Boyd is helping to guide Parker Fasteners forge ah...
Episode #183 - Down Hill
Like a bobsled down a frozen precipice, the fastener industry streaks to the close of another blazing fast year. Fresh off the slopes, Mr. Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside discovers a vexing industry development, and shares his ...
Episode #182 - Asking For It
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Special Report: Strandquist Sells
Industry veteran Marc Strandquist announces a new mission with Sellside Group, helping fastener companies navigate the challenges of a market in flux. David Kerr of Metal Resource Solutions warns of coming price hikes on Eur...
Episode #180 - Trainageddon
Has tragedy been narrowly averted or is the supply disruption train still racing down the track, set to impact business across the country? Scanwell Logistics freight forwarding expert Chris Donnell shares his view (16:31). O...
Episode #179 - Big Fastener
When big fastener companies acquire other big fastener companies, and people who know big fasteners talk about it, you have the makings of an aptly titled podcast. Star Stainless president, Tim Roberto Jr. discusses the recen...
Episode #177 - The Other Show
The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey hit the floor at Fastener Fair USA with mic in hand. Her interviews with show attendees reveal steady progress along with a vague yet persistent uncertainty (1:41:04). Less ambiguous, Würt...
FTR160 Excerpt - Tough Mudder
Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing and John "Cool Hand" Butler from The Olander Company inadvertently sign up for a grueling obstacle course race. But like the resilient industry they support, they’re sure to make a str...