In an episode jammed with fastener industry headlines like a west coast port during a shipping crisis,
Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal” Ventura
and C&H International operator,
Charles Chang
open with a look at the recent bankruptcy of shipping company, Hanjin. BBI president,
Jun Xu
, discusses the implications of Brighton becoming a publicly traded company (1:15:16). MWFA president,
Bob “GQ” Baer
and
John “Cowboy” Wachman
review the recent Fastener Training Week in Chicago (27:39). The FDI ticks up, and
Mike McNulty
hosts past NFDA president,
Casey McIlhon
to review the most recent survey responses on the Fastener News Report (50:56). Also,
Carmen Vertullo
presents another informative Fastener Training Minute (1:09:06). Bonus: Exciting
NCFA Screw Open
results! Brian and Eric look at 3D parts for autos, and conclude you've won if by land… Run time: 01:51:57