Voice of FCH Sourcing Network
Episode #108 - Cream Puff War
Episode #108 - Cream Puff War
When Kerr Lakeside boss, Charlie Kerr , offers his thoughts on the state of the fastener industry, the presidential race, and his favorite …
Choose your favorite podcast player
Fully Threaded Radio
Aug. 18, 2016

Episode #108 - Cream Puff War

Episode #108 - Cream Puff War

When Kerr Lakeside boss, Charlie Kerr, offers his thoughts on the state of the fastener industry, the presidential race, and his favorite baseball team's chances for a pennant, it's a slice of fastener radio pie you cannot afford to pass up (1:13:20). NFDA president, Marc Strandquist joins Mike McNulty to assess the screw biz in light of sagging FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (43:02). The crew from Peak Innovations Engineering discusses their ultrasonic approach to joint testing (14:41). Plus, on the Fastener Training Minute, Carmen Vertullo offers practical advice to solve a common thread problem (1:08:13). Like enraged chefs at a soiree gone awry, Brian and Eric launch pastry at yet more government stoogism. Run time: 02:02:52

New to Fully Threaded Radio?

Jan. 24, 2025

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 …

Listen to the Episode
Feb. 12, 2025

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.

Listen to the Episode
Feb. 21, 2025

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: …

Listen to the Episode