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Internet Radio for the fastener industry and the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network. If you buy, sell, import or manufacture industrial fasteners, this show is for you!

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Internet Radio for the fastener industry and the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network. If you buy, sell, import or manufacture industrial fasteners, this show is for you!

    Episode #198 - Meat Me in Texas

    Episode #198 - Meat Me in Texas

    It's a rare day that veteran cold-header Mr. Charlie Kerr of Kerr-Lakeside doesn't serve up some tasty industry commentary, and his latest appearance is no exception (1:32:27). More on the medium rare side, Southwestern Fastener Association president Brad Burel of Advance Components previews the upcoming  SFA spring conference and a trip to the stock yards (16:04). On the Fastener News Report, Fastenal CFO Holden Lewis and threaded newsman Mike McNulty put the sauce on the latest FDI, and Marco Rodriguez of Mohr Partners reports on commercial leasing trends (46:07). Plus, Carmen Vertullo provides three recipes for checking bolted assembly tightness on the Fastener Training Minute (1:25:34). Brian and Eric need to grill the industry for ideas on the perfect RFQ, but instead linger predominantly on BBQ.  Run time: 02:29:23

    • 2 hr 29 min
    Special Report: Mud Race Cancelled?

    Special Report: Mud Race Cancelled?

    Elite fastener mud racers Bob "GQ" Baer, Jake "Valdez" Davis, and GH3 break a shocking development pertaining to the 2024 Rugged Nut event scheduled ahead of this year's MWFA FSTNR week.  How will this news impact the growing tradition, and what does it mean for the future of fastener mud racing?  Run time: 16:33

    • 16 min
    Episode #197 - Flying Squirrel

    Episode #197 - Flying Squirrel

    Infrastructure projects create huge demand for fasteners once they work their way to the market. The always affable Jason Baines of premium locknut provider J. Lanfranco knows how to provide the parts, as well as a few nut jokes (1:33:20). Meanwhile, domestic manufacturing benefits by the need to re-shore parts, as  Atlanta Rod sales manager Chris McCaffrey explains (17:34). He also tells the tale of an unlikely travel companion. On the Fastener News Report, Brighton Best International president Jun Xu offers his evaluation of the latest FDI, with his signature confidence and pragmatism, as he joins intrepid screw biz reporter Mike McNulty (50:34).  On this edition of the Fastener Training Minute, thread guru Carmen Vertullo addresses the age old question of where to torque a bolt (1:22:53). Brian and Eric fearlessly resume normal air travel and get rewarded with a down home Texas brisket. Run time: 02:20:56

    • 2 hr 20 min
    Episode #196 - Clean Up

    Episode #196 - Clean Up

    The new year begins with high flying headlines as Würth Industries all-star Mr. Dee Ward receives big news that has him taking to the skies (19:14).  Fastener forecasters Jo Morris of the Fastener Training Institute and Jake "Valdez" Davis, CFS of BTM Manufacturing discuss their recent training week experience in lieu of actually prognosticating on the coming year (1:33:56).  On the Fastener News Report,  Abbott-Interfast president Bob "GQ" Baer joins news editor Mike McNulty with complete FDI data for last year along with a look ahead (53:26).  Industry guru  Carmen Vertullo presents the Fastener Training Minute, this time discussing the risky business that is the fastener game (1:28:23).  PLUS: Everyone's fastener friend, Star Stainless manager Mike Robinson, CCFE makes two big announcements (40:57).  Brian and Eric will continue to travel by air, but probably won't be sitting near the emergency exit. Run time: 02:30:24

    • 2 hr 30 min
    Episode #195 - Third R AI L

    Episode #195 - Third R AI L

    As the world moves towards more complex and sometimes risky technologies, successful fastener entrepreneurs like Scott Camp of Atlas Distribution Services rely on strong fundamentals and organic development to grow (1:46:24). Meanwhile, tech-based fastener businesses forge ahead, as BoltWise co-founder Cole Weiler looks for ways to match distributor challenges with AI-based solutions (26:15). AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin joins news editor Mike McNulty to evaluate strengthening FDI numbers, and Marco Rodriguez delivers a commercial property update on the Fastener News Report (1:00:41).  PLUS: Christian Reich of Goebel Fasteners is one of the newest Certified Fastener Specialists in the industry (53:18). On the Fastener Training Minute, industry guru Carmen Vertullo looks at tamper-proof screws (1:37:09). Brian and Eric wonder who actually writes the news. Run time: 02:43:15

    • 2 hr 43 min
    Episode #194 - Spheres of Confusion

    Episode #194 - Spheres of Confusion

    In a world of blurred history and uncertain truths, it's perfectly clear that Lindfast Solutions Group VP of Quality Darlene Collis is advancing the fastener industry with her work at ASTM and other standards organizations (1:45:18).  Likewise, Würth Revcar CEO Chapman Revercomb and the Würth Group are raising the bar with their newest automated facilities and processes (22:55).  Pac-West president Hans Fuller joins newsman Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to explain the latest uptick of the FDI (55:11). PLUS: Rosa Hearn of Brighton Best International extends an invitation to the complimentary NFDA webinar on AI (45:21). On the Fastener Training Minute, industry guru Carmen Vertullo enlightens the subject of blind rivets (1:33:29). Brian and Eric wonder what Ed McMahon was really doing all those years ago. Run time: 02:30:28

    • 2 hr 30 min

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