Huyett CEO Tim O'Keeffe on the 2024 FDI in review, Tim Roberto Jr. explains the LSG / Big Bolt acquisition, FTM: risks of structural bolt tensioning, Fastener Fair USA preview, huge promotion news, and new mud racing ink for Cool Hand.
The new fastener year begins with dramatic headlines, Fastener Technology International editor in chief Mike McNulty breaks the stories and welcomes Huyett CEO Tim O'Keeffe to look at complete 2024 FDI numbers plus the outlook for the year ahead on the Fastener News Report. EXTRA: Start Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. explains the latest huge LSG acquisition. On the Fastener Training Minute, thread guru Carmen Vertullo looks at risk mitigation in structural bolt tensioning. Plus, Fastener Fair USA show manager Blanca Delgado preview the upcoming event in Nashville. Brian and Eric often work independently, but sometimes they join forces, and when they do, it can mean fastener podcast gold. Run time: 01:19:51