Episode #33 - Thought Waves
Think there are no surprises left in the fastener industry? Think again! Fastener Technology International Magazine editor, Mike McNulty, reports on the stunning "return" of Heads, along with Jason Sandefur, of GlobalFastenerNews.com (24:25). Also, SEFA president, Joanne Bialas, makes an exclusive premier announcement on the direction of her organization, and introduces its new executive director, a well-known industry personality (39:21). 40 year fastener veteran, Lou Boyd, describes the state of domestic manufacturing and more in the Silicon Valley (47:12). Plus, poet, deep thinker and life long fastener man, Charlie Accetta, shares his thoughts on making life changes, and changing geopolitical times (72:24). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are not surprised by the dearth of free pizza, they're ready to earn theirs. They think the remedy to improved business conditions and successful passage through corn mazes results from the same endeavor. Run time: 01:55:36
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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.
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 …
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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 …
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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 …