Episode #118 - Health of Nations

The health of the fastener industry appears robust, even as the federal government works diligently to destroy healthcare for the country, as industry scion and fastener philosopher, Mr. Charlie Kerr joins in with a stream of consciousness appearance on an array of topics (1:22:33). Industry veteran, Jonathan Koch of Industrial Metal Finishing describes the impact of the booming energy market, and explains how LinkedIn can act as an invisible hand toward sales success (15:50). The FDI provides another shot in the arm with its latest numbers, as described by Mike McNulty with Frank DeVito of Solution Industries on the Fastener News Report (54:53). Carmen Vertullo has the prescription to an all too frequent bolt torquing question, during the Fastener Training Minute (1:15:43). Plus, Fastener Fair Mexico review and Fastener Fair USA preview with Mack Brooks’ Melissa Magestro (46:59). Brian and Eric aren’t quite sick that their annual fishing trip is over, but an imminent return to the lake would be what the doctor would order, if only their insurance plan covered it. Run time: 02:09:29