Episode #177 - The Other Show
The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey hit the floor at Fastener Fair USA with mic in hand. Her interviews with show attendees reveal steady progress along with a vague yet persistent uncertainty (1:41:04). Less ambiguous, Würth Construction Services CEO Alex Mikros describes the clear path he sees while guiding his reformulated organization towards continued growth (17:18). Star Stainless Screw president, Tim Roberto Jr. joins newsman Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to review the latest FDI numbers (57:48). Veteran MWFA board member Rich Cavoto of Metric & Multistandard presents a harrowing story from the streets of Detroit, then looks ahead to FSTNR week ‘22 (45:35). Torquing large (frickin’) bolts is the subject of the latest Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo (1:31:34). PLUS: Rugged maniac Bob “GQ” Baer of Abbott-Interfast puts out the call for able-bodied fastener friends to join him at this year’s obstacle race event (2:11:02). Brian points out that not just anyone should get a free pen, and Eric decides to avoid future dark alleys. Run time: 02:29:07
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