Episode #167 - Pass the Chips
Fastener industry legend and chip shot artist Mr. Robbie Gilchrist describes current market conditions, the future of the rep business, and how the NFDA found its way (18:28/1:30:25). AIM Testing Labs partner Rob LaPointe explains how hydrogen embrittlement is like an M&M (42:29). On the Fastener News Report, Fastener Technology International managing editor Mike McNulty hosts S.W. Anderson Company senior manager Jim Costello to unpack the latest mixed FDI numbers (53:28). Carmen Vertullo explains that blind rivets have a wider range of applications than you might think on the Fastener Training Minute (1:21:06). PLUS: Todd McRoberts has a new cold heading home! Connoisseurs of both snack foods and liberty, Brian and Eric note examples of the stifling results of bureaucratic overreach. Run time: 02:17:11
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Episode #199 - A Great Industry To Be In
Bob "GQ" Baer and analyst Dave Manthey discuss a key component of the FDI. Star president Tim Roberto Jr. joins Mike McNulty. Jim and Adam Derry operate one of the most successful family companies in the game. Carmen Vertullo talks …
Episode #198 - Meat Me in Texas
Charlie Kerr on the impact of EVs on the fastener industry. Fastenal CFO Holden Lewis reviews the latest FDI. Carmen Vertullo explains bolt tightness testing. SFA president Brad Burel previews the upcoming spring conference. Best way to cook chicken and …
Episode #197 - Flying Squirrel
J. Lanfranco boss Jason Baines on infrastructure and taking care of staff. Atlanta Rod sales manager Chris McCaffrey sees increased demand for domestic parts. BBI president Jun Xu on the rising FDI. Carmen Vertullo explains where to torque bolts.
Episode #196 - Clean Up
Würth EVP Dee Ward is flying high with a new mission that will take him far. Jake "Valdez" Davis gets his CFS as dean of the Fastener Training Institute Jo Morris keeps it real. Bob "GQ" Baer and Mike McNulty …