What happened at the recent Pac-West and SFA spring conference meetings? Did the Taiwan International Fastener Show live up to expectations? How are forward-thinking fastener companies using technology to better serve customers? And is there even one dish that cannot be improved using bratwurst? Tom Stocking, of Stelfast, provides some of the answers (21:55), as do fastener warriors from beyond the cheddar curtain, John Butler and Marty Meyer, of K&L Sales (70:49). Also, Fidelis Fasteners president and CEO, Mr. Rob Lucas, reports from Hong Kong during Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report (44:16). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas agree on their favorite single malt scotch from the isle of Islay, and they’re feeling pretty good overall, despite some consternation over travel assignments. Run time: 01:50:27