Episode #218 - Tariffic Times
Are tariffs jacking the FDI? Kevin Godin of AFC joins McNulty. Rich Cavoto of Metric and Multi feels the squeeze. International Fasteners turns 30. IFE '25 preview. Vertullo on hydrogen embrittlement testing. PLUS: Buh bye AOL dial-up, hello Chat GPT 5!
Fastener veteran, metric legend of the midwest, Mr. Rich Cavoto of Metric and Multistandard shares his experiences dealing with tariff confusion (1:36:00). AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin joins newsman Mike McNulty to question the shocking spike in the FLI on the Fastener News Report (48:42). Joanne Bialas celebrates International Fasteners 30 years in business (39:37). Ali Gonzalez and Kerry Tyler of Emerald preview this year's IFE (18:56). On the Fastener Training Minute, Carmen Vertullo looks at hydrogen embrittlement testing (1:19:21). PLUS: Marco Rodriguez of Cresa explains what to look for in a build to suit commercial lease (15:18). Brian and Eric remember dial-up AOL as they experiment with Chat GPT 5. Run time: 02:08:07
