Episode #68 - Dubious Soup
What’s behind the latest moves at Porteous Fastener Company? How is additive manufacturing and 3D printing impacting the fastener industry in today’s market? And what is the significance of the FDI and PMI divergence in July? Bob Porteous shares his thoughts and hopes for the future (1:04:33). Top A. Raymond Tinnerman R&D engineers explain their efforts in utilizing additive manufacturing technology in the current fastener world (18:20). And Mike McNulty, along with BB&T analyst Holden Lewis, seeks perspective in the modern world’s soupy reality during the Fastener News Report (44:52). Meanwhile, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas lament past errors while they dream of the abundant oyster crackers to come. Run time: 01:37:57
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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: …