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Episode #26 - Heads and Teds
Episode #26 - Heads and Teds
What does the end of HTI portend for the fastener industry? How will the market be impacted now that its assets have been sold? Which recen…
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May 26, 2011

Episode #26 - Heads and Teds

Episode #26 - Heads and Teds

What does the end of HTI portend for the fastener industry? How will the market be impacted now that its assets have been sold? Which recent trade event made the largest splash? FTR welcomes PFC executive vice president, Bob Porteous (58:50), and incognito industry blogger, Traveling Salesman (36:27), as they discuss these and other questions. Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International Magazine, presents the Fastener News Report and tells which categories of jobs are at greatest risk of elimination (17:02). Plus, the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey interviews show attendees from the floor of the Branson show (28:41). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas invite listeners to Tweet more often, and ponder the true identity of a very familiar sounding voice. Run time: 01:31:31

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