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Disruptive technology and competition present volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) to the fastener industry, even as the screw biz surges. But fear not,

George Hunt III

of BBI discusses ways of bringing stability and success to a life in fasteners, with work and family in simple equilibrium (1:16:09). NFDA president,

Kelly Cole

joins Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

to dissect the latest uptick in the FDI numbers on the

Fastener News Report

(45:12). Mack Brooks show producer,

Jessica Boweak

reviews the recent Fastener Fair Mexico, and sets the stage for next year’s exhibition in Detroit (32:23). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

talks dip spinning on the

Fastener Training Minute

(1:08:24). Brian and Eric react to the latest announcement from VUCA-inducing

Amazon

, and try not to act afraid. Run time: 02:17:03

Should you be concerned about impending changes to

California Proposition 65

? How can you position your distribution company to thrive in a world dominated by

Amazon Business

? And who won the FTR Busch Light 30 pack at this year’s MWFA Open? Industry expert,

Carmen Vertullo

offers practical advice to the fastener industry as it ponders modifications in labeling requirements that could impact all levels of the supply chain (15:09). Modern Distribution Management president,

Ian Heller

, discusses “the Amazon effect”, why distributors are terrible at marketing, and why you should be adding value as you serve your customers (1:39:36).

Mr. Rich Cavoto

of Metric and Multistandard reports on the recent MWFA table top and golf outing (57:16). FDI numbers remain strong, although the trend may be cracking, as Baird analyst,

David Manthey

and industry anchorman,

Mike McNulty

explain during the

Fastener News Report

(1:08:58). Plus, the

Fastener Training Minute

(1:32:17), and a bonus segment with more of Carmen Vertullo discussing Prop 65 affected materials in detail (2:26:05). Mindful of all of this, Brian and Eric decide to start sharpening hooks before they're disintermediated. Run time: 02:34:08

Fastener Industry Hall of Fame member and zygologist,

Mr. Mike McGuire

shares his thoughts on a range of predominantly fastener-related topics, and hints of a new business venture coming soon (1:17:31). The lovely and talented

Lynn Dempsey

explains the FCH/FTI

Fastener Training Week

scholarship with past winners,

Shenice Peterson

of Empire Bolt, and

Michael Shibasaki

of Fuller Metric (23:52). Würth EVP,

Marc Strandquist

joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

to discuss the latest FDI reading (46:53). On yet another zygological odyssey, the

Fastener Training Minute

with

Carmen Vertullo

explores the subject of head marking identification (1:09:39).

Bonus:

Mel Kirsner Open

winners! Brian and Eric still don’t know what Mike knows, and now they’re walking on egg shells around Marty. Run time: 01:54:37

The fastener industry converged at the rock hall of fame recently, and it was no mistake, although there was some confusion about the ground transportation.

Jammin' Jake Davis

of BTM Manufacturing and Brighton Best’s

Rosa Hearn

share their experiences from Fastener Fair USA (1:28:25). The lovely and talented

Lynn Dempsey

joined Brian as they traveled to Costa Rica for the NFDA 50th anniversary conference, and they returned with more than tan lines (15:27). R. W. Baird analyst,

David Manthey

explains the latest rockin’ FDI numbers (1:02:40). Industry expert,

Carmen Vertullo

, presents the final installment of his series on torque wrenches on the

Fastener Training Minute

(1:20:43). Plus, a mosh pit of industry interviews featuring Gary Cravens, Janet Winkleman, Hans Fuller, Bill Derry, Dave Audia, Kameron Dorsey and more.

Bonus:

Find out who won the EFC

Les Paul

guitar! Brian and Eric get their licks in as they host the fastener industry’s loudest podcast. Run time: 02:31:11

Who’s up for some sweet new tariffs? Apparently, not the fastener industry, as Kerr Lakeside honcho,

Mr. Charlie Kerr

weighs in with his reaction to the news of tariffs on imported steel (13:08). During the second big feature segment, G.L. Huyett CEO,

Tim O’Keeffe

describes growing a thriving fastener business from humble beginnings and "in the middle of nowhere", while using his writing to connect with the industry at multiple levels (1:29:58). Industry editor

Mike McNulty

has good news for craft beer lovers, as he welcomes

Bob “GQ” Baer

to the

Fastener News Report

to evaluate the latest FDI reading (59:46).

Fastener Fair USA

is just around the corner, and Mack Brooks exhibition manager,

Jessica Boweak

provides one last update before the inaugural show (41:43). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

teaches torque tuning during the

Fastener Training Minute

(1:23:02). Brian and Eric aren’t sure about the tariffs, but they know

Bon Jovi

fans when they see them. Run time: 02:20:49

Shaking up the world of hard to locate metric fasteners,

Craig Penland

explains the unique business model of Eurolink Fastener Supply Service (1:29:24). Solution Industries boss,

John Radel

talks shop, and announces a shake up of his own (24:27). Plus,

Mr. Harry Moser

of The Reshoring Initiative discusses exciting progress in the effort to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and describes a new program designed to help importers make the right decisions (44:52).

Mike McNulty

presents the

Fastener News Report

, and welcomes Würth EVP,

Marc Strandquist

, as they discuss the latest FDI survey results (1:01:12).

Carmen Vertullo

offers still more expertise on the topic of torque during the

Fastener Training Minute

(1:25:12). Brian makes a rare appearance on Twitter, while Eric angles for a free concert T-shirt. Run time: 02:15:03

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

Self-driven to excel in the fastener game, industry rock star and Stelfast president,

Simmi

explains state of the art forecasting, what to watch for in the coming quarters, and her choice of victuals in Vegas (1:24:04). Parker Fasteners is leading the market in the use of 3D printed samples. Millennial fastener pro,

Matt Boyd

describes their recent exhibit at IFE, and real world applications of this burgeoning technology (23:16). Baird analyst

Quinn Fredrickson

joins Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

with the latest FDI numbers, and wider industry economic developments, on the Fastener News Report (52:37). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

talks torque on the Fastener Training Minute (1:18:30). Brian and Eric discuss news of an unfortunate collision, but decide to question the intelligence of almost every headline they see. Run time: 02:11:51

During a landmark podcast that will stand as a historic marker of many lives in fastening, industry pro jocks

Jake Davis

, of BTM Manufacturing, and

Baron “Best Beard” Yarborough

, of Spring Bolt and Nut, join in for the annual Vegas show round up (1:20:32). Fellow luxury resort connoisseur,

Bill Akerfeldt

of Lindstrom comments on recent price increases as well as accommodations at the show (31:01). Würth EVP

Marc Strandquist

evaluates FDI numbers with industry anchor,

Mike McNulty

, on the Fastener News Report (48:12). Continuing his recent marathon of fastener show seminars,

Carmen Vertullo

presents an extended Fastener Training Minute, addressing ROCAP testing for structural bolts (1:11:30). Plus, the lovely and talented

Lynn Dempsey

with interviews aplenty from the show floor.

BONUS:

What does industry legend,

Bill Unferth

, have to say about Bill Derry’s naughty side...? (2:05:42) Brian and Eric compare notes on spending time in the FCH booth (mostly) for another year.

Run time: 02:13:29