Date: August 31, 2017
By: Fully Threaded
Description: As the eyes of the world survey the devastation of hurricane Harvey, the fastener industry braces for a different kind of landfall. Purple ponchoed storm rider, Baron Yarborough, of Spring Nut and Bolt reports from Houston, Texas. From higher ground in the midwest, Jake Davis of BTM Manufacturing drops in to share his thoughts on growing the business, the upcoming Vegas show, YFP, and a life in the fastener industry, from the filing cabinet to the warehouse and beyond (18:19). Bob “GQ” Baer joins industry anchorman Mike McNulty to explain the July FDI numbers, and also to note signs of impending price increases (55:58). Plus, Carmen Vertullo examines the important differences between hex bolts and hex cap screws, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:22:04). Meanwhile, Brian and Eric do what they do, and narrowly avoid an embarrassing screw up. Run time: 01:39:20(…)
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