Episode #106 - Choose Your Weapon
In the battle for fastener industry success, it's important to make the right choices, which are sometimes not the same for everyone. Reluctant industry legend and 2016 Fastener Hall of Fame inductee, Bruce Wheeler of Star Stainless makes this case during a landmark interview (1:12:42). The FDI ticks up, and Mike McNulty explores the reasons why, along with BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Charles Redding on the Fastener News Report (50:54). The MWFA table top show and golf outing were great successes again this year, as described by Bob "GQ" Baer, Nancy Rich, Ruth Dowling, Steve Greenberg and more (14:12). Plus, Beacon Fasteners sales manager, Kameron Dorsey drops in with updates from the FIC (39:43). Also, fastener guru Carmen Vertullo presents the Fastener Training Minute (103:43). Brian and Eric discuss a glitch with FCH SourceFinder and 3-D printed airplane parts, then choose to spend the rest of the month on the lake. Run time: 01:47:28
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Episode #209 - The Skidmore-Wilhelm Story
Skidmore-Wilhelm expert and proprietor Mr. John O'Brien and industry guru Carmen Vertullo delve deeply into the applications, uses and origins of tension bolting's most unique and essential tool. K-factor talk aplenty! Discover simple yet effective lubricating techniques, little known but …
Episode #210 - So Long Steve
Steve Dunham of Sasco Fasteners looks back at a fastener career well spent. Würth COO Jeff Schmitt joins McNulty to look at dipping FDI numbers. Fastener Training Minute: Nut lubrication on structural applications. MFDA economic meeting take away.
Episode #211 - Life of Brian
FTR co-host Brian Musker shares two stories from his recent adventures. Carmen Vertullo explains why you should be on good terms with your test lab. WTC Managed IT Services senior consultant Will Snyder provides an important Microsoft security tip. PLUS: …