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 PPAP certs. Also, Fastener Fair USA preview with show manager Blanca Delgado.
The good old days of the fastener industry are right now, as Jim Derry and Adam Derry of Field Fastener grow their successful family business and learn along the way (1:35:13). Industry pundit, Bob "GQ" Baer asks senior Baird analyst David Manthey to explain the inventory component of the FDI (25:22). On the Fastener News Report, Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. sits in with Mike McNulty to review the encouraging numbers (50:44). Industry educator Carmen Vertullo speaks on the PPAP process on the Fastener Training Minute (1:22:16). PLUS: Fastener Fair USA show manager Blanca Delgado previews this year's May event in Cleveland (39:37). Brian and Eric keep things predominantly fastener related, hardly mention hydrogen embrittlement at all, and agree that it's good to be part of the fastener industry. Run time: 02:18:55
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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 …