The health of the fastener industry appears robust, even as the federal government works diligently to destroy healthcare for the country, as industry scion and fastener philosopher, Mr. Charlie Kerr joins in with a stream of consciousness appearance on an array of topics (1:22:33). Industry veteran, Jonathan Koch of Industrial Metal Finishing describes the impact […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published June 15, 2017 as “3D Printing” during episode 117 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo, and I’m coming to you fresh back from Fastener Tech in Chicago where one of my clients Parker Fasteners, who I’m sure you’re […]
Doing the right things and paying attention to new technology pays off for successful fastener companies like Volt Industrial Plastics, as Mr. Joe Volltrauer describes his lifetime of entrepreneurial pursuit and 25 years at his most recent endeavor (1:20:24). Longevity also requires persistence and dedication, as demonstrated by industry anchorman Mike McNulty when he presents […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published May 12, 2017 as “10 things you need to know about Hydrogen Embrittlement” during episode 116 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, Hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute and the Fastener Training Institute coming to you from the […]
It’s a gnarly fastener talk radio laser flip, as California kids Chris and Ryan McCaffrey of R&D Fasteners hang ten during their podcast debut (1:27:41). Bob “GQ” Baer and Marty Nolan preview the Fastener Summit (21:28). During the Fastener News Report, industry anchorman Mike McNulty hosts Baird analyst Dave Manthey to explain last month’s apparent […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published April 13, 2017 as “installing and inspecting tension control bolts during episode 115 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, welcome to the Fastener Training Minute. This is Carmen Vertullo coming to you from the Carver FACT Center in El Cajon, California, and […]
Fastener Professional of the Year, Mr. Robbie Gilchrist, reacts to being chosen by the NFDA for its new industry accolade (1:32:48). Christie Jones of Spirol International Corporation explains the many benefits of new finishing process, ArmorGalv (39:24). Fastenal business development manager, Jeff Kammerer describes the Mansco acquistion (55:52). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March 9, 2017 as “10 things you need to know about Hydrogen Embrittlement” during episode 114 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the […]
There’s no shortage of drama in the fastener industry, as surging optimism and idealistic youth align against ongoing consolidation and off-shoring. Throw in a few industry events and some fake news headlines and you get pretty exciting fastener talk radio. Jim “Big Papa” Kelam, of Sems and Specials weighs in on industry trends, Vegas, retirement, […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 9, 2017 as “The Effect of Plating on Thread Fit” during episode 113 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hello everyone this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Carver FACT Center in El Cajon, California […]
