Episode #94 - The Show Goes On
FastenerTech '15 was a huge success, and the NFDA made haste by holding its summer meeting concurrently in Rosemont, elevating its new leadership. Stelfast honcho, Don Haggerty announces a new Stelfast location (1:24:13), and industry legend, Mr. Robbie Gilchrist comments on the state of the fastener industry (17:54). The FDI saw a small dip in May, and Mike McNulty and Paul Tiffany ruminate on the latest numbers on the Fastener News Report (56:27). Plus, industry guru, Carmen Vertullo, presents the Fastener Training Minute and previews upcoming Fastener Training Institute events (1:18:44). Also, Casey McIlhon, Tracey Lumia, Gary & Andy Graham of National Threaded Fasteners, Lori Coar, Rich Cavoto, and many more make cameo appearances. Meanwhile, based on the ITR forecast, Brian and Eric prepare to make the most of the online fastener business before the big one hits in 2030. Run time: 2:03:10
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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 …
FTR Special Report: Würth EVP Larry Stevens
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 …
Episode #202 - In Other News
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 …