Are coarse thread bolts stronger than fine thread bolts? This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November 13, 2014 as “Coarse Threads vs. Fine Threads” during episode 88 of Fully Threaded Radio. Recently, a client of mine had advised a customer who needed some fine thread bolts that they […]
Unlike winning at slots, or in the podcasting game, fast-paced fastener talk radio is no long shot as Mark Klosek and Dave Kjanek, of the Vertex Distribution team, describe the current stainless market (18:40). Then, the annual Semi All-Star Panel convenes to review this year’s Vegas fastener show, with John Butler, Laura Vath and Bob […]
Not only must the parts right, but the paperwork must be right too. This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October 17, 2014 as “The importance of Proper Paperwork” during episode 87 of Fully Threaded Radio. A recent visit to a very important national defense facility was based on […]
Just ahead of the latest Vegas fastener show, it’s more projectile fastener Internet talk radio! Outspoken fastener man and political wonk, Mr. Charlie Kerr, speaks on his late father, reshoring, and the upcoming mid-term elections (1:07:47). Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal in the Industry” Ventura, presents the Fastener News Report, and explains the […]
The boys are back, feeling ever so safe thanks to far reaching efforts of our benevolent federal government, along with Mark Georgia of Fascomp (59:05), NIFS partner Mike McGuire (13:21), and Mike McNulty with the Fastener News Report, this time joined by Field Fastener president, Mr. Jim Derry (36:10). Run time: 01:31:12 […]
The fastener industry may be throwing cold water around, but business conditions are hot. Mike McNulty explains the dramatic spike in the July FDI numbers, and also is joined by Robbie Gilchrist, who has news about this year’s Gilchrist Foundation scholarship award winners (24:39). During the third installment of “Legends of the Industry”, Trinity Hardware […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 24, 2014 as “Boron Steel” during episode 85 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi, this is Carmen Vertullo bringing you the Fastener Training Minute, and today we’re going to talk about boron steel and it’s important use in Fasteners. I was recently […]
During a virtual shore lunch of fastener industry news and information, Jay Queenin and Kelly Cole, of Specialty Bolt & Screw, explain their new partnership and plans to expand internationally (1:01:06). MWFA president, Rich Cavoto, recaps this year’s table top and golf event (17:21). Fastener Technology International editor, Mike McNulty presents the Fastener News Report […]
What are these pitfalls, booby traps and unexpected nightmares of being a Structural Bolt Supplier? This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published June 12, 2014 as “Structural Bolting Suppliers” during episode 83 of Fully Threaded Radio. Every experienced structural bolting supplier has war stories about things that have gone […]
There’s more than one way to measure success, and the same can be said of hex head cap screws. Stelfast president, Simmi, presents her perspective on various fastener industry issues, including the Taiwanese plating situation, and goes on to describe her involvement with an all-new organization, designed to enable success for fastener professionals across the […]
