Episode #187 - More Wining
Like a skilled sommelier, Threaded Fasteners CEO Billy Duren uncorks The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, a new podcast designed to inspire, instruct and inform budding leaders (1:36:26). With his nose for success in the fastener game, John "Cool Hand" Butler avoids any sediment build-up after his recent course change, and shares a pleasing pairing of aromatic announcements prompting a surprise guest to appear (16:36). Fastener Technology International editor Mike McNulty welcomes Martin Fastening Solutions EVP Marc Strandquist to sample the latest full-bodied FDI report on the Fastener News Report (59:24). On the Fastener Training Minute, vintage fastener guru Carmen Vertullo explains how to handle go/no go gauge discrepancies (1:31:22). PLUS: Who took home the IronClad gloves from the Beaver Combat Glove Contest ? (2:17:22) Brian and Eric realize life is mostly a long pour of plonk, but they're not complaining. Run time: 02:23:30
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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 …
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Elite fastener mud racers Bob "GQ" Baer, Jake "Valdez" Davis, and GH3 break a shocking development pertaining to the 2024 Rugged Nut event scheduled ahead of this year's MWFA FSTNR week.
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 …
Episode #195 - Third R AI L
Scott Camp of Atlas Distribution Services, AFC CEO Kevin Godin and McNulty on the FDI rebound, Christian Reich of Goebel gets CFS certified, plus BoltWise co-founder Cole Weiler brings AI solutions to the fastener industry. Carmen talks tamper proofing.