The fastener industry knows how to laugh, but bolts and nuts are serious business. NFDA president, Kelly Cole clearly grasps this as he surveys industry operating conditions, previews an upcoming landmark association meeting, and explains his unique wardrobe selection (1:26:42). Rob LaPointe and Carmen Vertullo of AIM Testing Laboratory share the genesis of their new […]
The fastener industry reacts to the news and events of this year’s International Fastener Expo, featuring perennial expo observers Jake Davis, of BTM Manufacturing, and Rosa “The Riveter” Hearn, of Brighton Best International (1:07:51). Also, from the show floor, the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey speaks with Fastener Industry Hall of Fame award winners Robbie […]
Important fastener technical resources that every fastener professional should have This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November 17, 2018 as “Import technical fastener resources” during episode 134 of Fully Threaded Radio. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the most important fastener technical Resources that every fastener […]
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What should you do when your customer asks you to zinc plate socket cap screws? This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October 25, 2018 as “What are the issues that relate to zinc plating socket cap screws” during episode 133 of Fully Threaded Radio. The reason why you […]
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The message is clear: What we have here is the latest installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio, as Solution Industries’ Frank “Balboa” Devito succinctly communicates about his thinking on recent industry developments, his newest team member, and his long time source of inspiration (58:40). Mr. Marc Strandquist shares his reasons for the big move at […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 23, 2018 as “a book recommendation for fastener people” during episode 132 of Fully Threaded Radio. Today we’re going to do something a little bit different. We’re going to do a book recommendation. Not a book review, just a recommendation. A […]
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Sometimes an outside perspective is needed to make sense of things. Such is the case as erstwhile fastener journeyman Don Shan charges into the fray to share thoughts on the Lindstrom/Stelfast deal, the tariff situation, how Amazon could break in, and where opportunities still exist in the screw biz (1:23:38). Temporary sideliner, Dick Ripley speaks […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 23, 2018 as “Surface Discontinuities” during episode 131 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the Carver Facts Center here in beautiful, San Diego. […]
During a 100% lead-free episode of fastener talk radio, industry consultant Carmen Vertullo revisits the topic of Prop 65 in the wake of his recent webinar, with the latest developments and thinking on the subject (17:35). Innovative Components founder and president, Mike O’Connor describes the right way to “near-shore” and how to make a better […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 26, 2018 as “Dip-Spin Coatings” during episode 130 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hello everyone, this is Carmen Vertullo coming to you from the Carver Facts Center and the Fastener Training Institute. I’ve had several questions recently regarding dip-spin coatings on fasteners, […]
