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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Episode #205B - Travelers
Jo Morris of Desert Distribution and TJ McFarland of Brikksen travel far afield in their fastener endeavors, jamming in as much fun as good business will allow. Thread guru Carmen Vertullo discusses thread stripping on the Fastener Training Minute.
Episode #205A - Footprints
OneMonroe fastener data hawk JR Prahl sees the long range impact of clean data. Martin EVP Scott McDaniel joins Mike McNulty to examine the upward spike in industry sentiment on the Fastener News Report. Brian and Eric announce a new …
FTR Special Report: Würth EVP Larry Stevens
Würth EVP Larry Stevens shares his thoughts as he guides the world's largest industrial supplier toward global integration and connectivity. From simple midwest beginnings, he spent 16 years building the business in Asia before returning to the U.S. to focus …
Episode #204 - Wall to Wall
Don "The Amazing" Shan joins Brian and Eric for semi-comprehensive IFE '24 coverage, featuring Larry Stevens, Jo Morris, Marcel Goebel, Wayne Wishnew, Lisa Sanderson, Jake Glaser, John Gaudette, Mike Robinson and more! Earnest CEO Kirk Zehnder joins industry newsman Mike …
Episode #202 - In Other News
Eurolink president Craig Penland and technologist Anders Green. Huyett CEO Tim "Iron Butt" O'Keeffe joins newsman Mike McNulty. Carmen Vertullo compares macro and micro hardness testing. IFE show manager Morgan Wilson, plus Bob "GQ" Baer and Lynn Dempsey report from …