Episode #54 - No Business Like Bolt Business
As a brave new fastener world emerges, Mr. Dan Zehnder, of Trinity Hardware Headquarters, reunites legendary industry brothers, Jim and John Zehnder, during a historic interview covering the origins and times of Earnest Machine and life in the “bolt business” (69:29). Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International, and BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis, discuss industry headlines and the sinking October FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (44:31). Industry veteran, Heidi Voltrauer, of Volt Industrial Plastics, describes the recent 20th anniversary and expansion of her company, and also details the upcoming 2013 All-American Fastener Show (20:10). Plus, find out what happened at the NFDA fall conference and who will be leading the Pac-West during the coming year. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas vote for their favorite BBQ city, and voice their staunch support for sage grouse despite the pesky oil shale conflict. Run time: 02:00:47
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Episode #209 - The Skidmore-Wilhelm Story
Skidmore-Wilhelm expert and proprietor Mr. John O'Brien and industry guru Carmen Vertullo delve deeply into the applications, uses and origins of tension bolting's most unique and essential tool. K-factor talk aplenty! Discover simple yet effective lubricating techniques, little known but …
Episode #210 - So Long Steve
Steve Dunham of Sasco Fasteners looks back at a fastener career well spent. Würth COO Jeff Schmitt joins McNulty to look at dipping FDI numbers. Fastener Training Minute: Nut lubrication on structural applications. MFDA economic meeting take away.
Episode #211 - Life of Brian
FTR co-host Brian Musker shares two stories from his recent adventures. Carmen Vertullo explains why you should be on good terms with your test lab. WTC Managed IT Services senior consultant Will Snyder provides an important Microsoft security tip. PLUS: …