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Jan. 23, 2014

Episode #76 - More of the Same

Episode #76 - More of the Same
The same cold winds have been blowing from the north, and from the nation's capital for some time. Fortunately, an exciting line-up of all new guests joins Brian and Eric to shake up the winter doldrums, as MaryLouise Eckman, of All Points Fasteners, tells her tale of non-conventional fastener success (1:14:20). Reshoring Initiative founder, Mr. Harry Moser, joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to explain the current state of bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. (48:27) Plus, heat treating expert, Brian Christianson, of South Holland Metal Finishing, discusses REACH standards and what they mean to fastener distributors selling abroad (17:27). Tidbits from around the industry, and complaints about the cold, the warming, and conflict minerals reporting, it's more of the same digital effluvia you've come to know and love. Run time: 01:56:13

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