IFI Director of Training and senior fastener consultant, Laurence Claus describes a key challenge facing all fastener companies, the standards process, and his approach to bringing perspective to the industry (1:43:17). Great Lakes Fasteners COO Brian Potasiewicz explains his rapid climb up the fastener learning curve, and offers constructive criticism of FCH (22:18). On the Fastener News Report, Abbott-Interfast president Bob "GQ" Baer joins newsman Mike McNulty to consider mixed FDI results (51:32). Carmen Vertullo talks structural bolts, coatings and hydrogen embrittlement on the Fastener Training Minute (1:30:40). PLUS: TJ McFarland prepares for golf in Nashville while expanding market share for Goebel Fasteners. Brian and Eric have their own reasons for feeling a little off, but it's not the end of the world. Run time: 02:37:48
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