Episode #186 - Like a Glove
As the fastener market adapts to unsettled circumstances, Endries International president and CEO Michael Knight engineers a strategy for continued growth (1:44:56). Distributors report mostly positive sales last month, as Brighton Best president Jun Xu and news editor Mike McNulty dissect the FDI (and question an iron-fisted Fed) on the Fastener News Report (58:30). Mike Robinson leads the NCFA to another year of solid trade events as he drives business for Star Stainless and trains for the next mud race extravaganza (16:18). On the Fastener Training Minute, thread guru Carmen Vertullo dispells a common misconception about black oxide coatings (1:35:25). PLUS: The Beaver Combat Glove Contest! Brian and Eric have different ideas about the future, but remain unified in their quest for the perfect fit. Run time: 02:32:00
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Episode #207A - FDI Screwge
Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. and news editor Mike McNulty remain positive, despite mixed feelings over probable new tariffs. Goebel Fasteners CEO Christian Reich at the Fastenal Expo. Over the road trucking update with Marco Rodriguez of Cressa. Brian …
Episode #206B - A Mining Mind
Premium fastener provider J. Lanfranco mining industry veteran Steve Roebuck digs up new business. Fastener Training Minute: Carmen Vertullo discusses a nylon insert locknut question. PLUS: "Out of the Rut" IronClad gloves contest winner!
Episode #206A - Out of the Rut
AFC VP of sales John Kovatch joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report, Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing announces the return of fastener mud racing. Brian and Eric launch the IronClad gloves "Out of the Rut" contest.
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 #203 - More Threads
Fastener industry 50 year veteran and Goebel Fasteners national sales manager Sam Underwood explains what makes a great distributor (14:29). Will Snyder of WTC Business Technology Services on the fallout from the Cloudstrike ...