The fastener industry continues to surge, as its key index remains well into expansionary territory for the seventh month running. Fastener Distributor Index co-creator,
Holden Lewis
, discusses the success of the monthly benchmark, and also his new position as CFO at Fastenal (1:14:11). Field Fastener president,
Bill Derry
shares his philosophy and formula for success upon his induction into the Fastener Industry Hall of Fame (21:27). Fastener Technology International editor
Mike McNulty
presents the Fastener News Report with guest commentator
Dan Zehnder
, of Trinity Logistics Corporation (47:28). Emerald Expositions show organizer
Courtney Harold
previews the 2017 fastener show, newly renamed the
International Fastener Expo
(36:35).
Bonus redux:
WIFI co-founder,
Pam Berry
reports from the “inner sanctum” during NIFS 2012 (1:59:16). Also, industry consultant
Carmen Vertullo
talks thread strength during the Fastener Training Minute (1:07:21). Brian and Eric announce the release of the new “Screwgle”
FCH
search interface. They also note the troubles many people are enduring in the aftermath of back to back tragedies, and suggest listeners rise to the occasion. Run time: 02:04:45