Season 2025

Canadian locknut provider J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems VP Jason Baines discusses his approach to working with partners across the supply chain and shares thoughts on changing political conditions.

Würth EVP Asia-Pacific Dee Ward with another take on tariffs. Mike McNulty & Martin EVP Scott McDaniel with the surprising new FDI. Fastener Training Minute: ASTM vs. ASME 193. PLUS: Warehouse space leasing update with Marco Rodriguez. Brian and Eric wish the whole tariff thing would be over, easy.

FTR co-host Brian Musker visits the FBI. Carmen Vertullo explains lot traceability and why you should know your test lab. WTC Managed IT Services senior consultant Will Snyder provides an important Microsoft security tip. PLUS: NFDA tariff web conference details.

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.

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 deadly …

Huyett CEO Tim O'Keeffe on the 2024 FDI in review, Tim Roberto Jr. explains the LSG / Big Bolt acquisition, FTM: risks of structural bolt tensioning, Fastener Fair USA preview, huge promotion news, and new mud racing ink for Cool Hand.