Episode #213 - The Mike and Jun Show
Brighton Best president Jun Xu and senior newsman Mike McNulty explain strong FDI results amid tariff confusion. Fastener Specialties Manufacturing owner Rick Perkhaus wrestles with an exit plan. Carmen Vertullo: mixing small lots when plating. Plus: Harpo the fastener parrot is back?
Despite shifting tariff pronouncements, the fastener industry records another strong month as Brighton Best International president Jun Xu joins newsman Mike McNulty explain on the Fastener News Report (28:33). Meanwhile, Rick Perkhaus of Fastener Specialties Manufacturing confronts an issue facing many small to mid-sized family operations (8:37). On the Fastener Training Minute, industry guru Carmen Vertullo discusses the fine points of mixing small lots when sending parts for plating (1:07:19). Brian and Eric note an attractive aspect of European fastener shows. Musical cameo @ 1:04:55 The Meters - "Doodle-Oop" 1971. Run time: 01:16:20
