An exciting new era of fastener distribution appears imminent as

Mike Ricciardi

of ITW Shakeproof and

Bryan Wheeler

of Star Stainless report on the YFP Leadership Conference that focused on the disruptive technologies that have begun to impact the industry, launching an all new season of fastener talk radio (1:15:55). Raconteur and Fastener Professional of the Year,

Mr. Robbie Gilchrist

notes important trends to watch in the coming year (21:31). FTI editor,

Mike McNulty

hosts Baird analyst,

Quinn Fredrickson

, closing out the FDI numbers for 2017 and setting expectations for the coming quarters on the

Fastener News Report

(51:20). Fastener Fair USA show manager,

Jessica Boweak

presents the latest updates on the industry’s newest expo (43:45). Plus, industry swami,

Carmen Vertullo

talks torque on the

Fastener Training Minute

(1:09:40). Brian has returned from his walk-about with fresh supplies of

Vegemite

, while Eric wonders if that’s what the future really needs. Run time: 02:07:48