Episode #174 - Hyper Threaded
There’s no hyperbole suggesting the fastener industry is moving at a hyperbolic rate, as world events impact supply and pricing at a dizzying pace. Star Stainless president, Tim Roberto Jr. describes “Rusty Monday”, shocking developments in the nickle and stainless markets (51:38). Counseling a pragmatic approach amid ongoing disruptions, Brighton Best International president Jun Xu joins newsman Mike McNulty to discuss the latest FDI and doing business in a climate of uncertainty, on the Fastener News Report (1:03:25). Würth Industry North America meets the challenges with state of the art distribution center technology, as WINA senior director Ken Misch explains (1:53:30). Financial advisor and host of The Blockchain Advisor podcast, Bill Ulivieri presents advice on getting setup to accept digital currencies (21:27). Plus, Carmen Vertullo has the Fastener Training Minute, this time focusing on torquing nylon insert locknuts (1:42:26). Brian and Eric shun an appeal from yet another false dialectic, opting instead to walk their fastener dogs. Run time: 02:32:20
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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: …