Episode #185 - Not The End
IFI Director of Training and senior fastener consultant, Laurence Claus describes a key challenge facing all fastener companies, the standards process, and his approach to bringing perspective to the industry (1:43:17). Great Lakes Fasteners COO Brian Potasiewicz explains his rapid climb up the fastener learning curve, and offers constructive criticism of FCH (22:18). On the Fastener News Report, Abbott-Interfast president Bob "GQ" Baer joins newsman Mike McNulty to consider mixed FDI results (51:32). Carmen Vertullo talks structural bolts, coatings and hydrogen embrittlement on the Fastener Training Minute (1:30:40). PLUS: TJ McFarland prepares for golf in Nashville while expanding market share for Goebel Fasteners (43:52). Brian and Eric have their own reasons for feeling a little off, but it's not the end of the world. Run time: 02:37:48
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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 …