Disruptive technology and competition present volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) to the fastener industry, even as the screw biz surges. But fear not, George Hunt III of BBI discusses ways of bringing stability and success to a life in fasteners, with work and family in simple equilibrium (1:16:09). NFDA president, Kelly Cole joins Fastener […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published June 20, 2018 as “Screw Locking Devices” during episode 129 of Fully Threaded Radio. Welcome to another edition of the Fastener Training Minute. This is Carmen Vertullo coming to you from the Carver Facts Center here in beautiful San Diego and from […]
Should you be concerned about impending changes to California Proposition 65? How can you position your distribution company to thrive in a world dominated by Amazon Business? And who won the FTR Busch Light 30 pack at this year’s MWFA Open? Industry expert, Carmen Vertullo offers practical advice to the fastener industry as it ponders […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published May 23, 2018 as “Fastener Head Markings” during episode 128 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, thanks for listening to the Fastener Training Minute brought you by the Fastener Training Institute. And from the Carver FACT Center (Fastening Applications Consulting and Training) […]
Fastener Industry Hall of Fame member and zygologist, Mr. Mike McGuire shares his thoughts on a range of predominantly fastener-related topics, and hints of a new business venture coming soon (1:17:31). The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey explains the FCH/FTI Fastener Training Week scholarship with past winners, Shenice Peterson of Empire Bolt, and Michael Shibasaki […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published April 22, 2018 as “Torque Wrenches, Finishing up” during episode 127 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi, it’s Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute. Today, interestingly enough, coming to you from the Industrial Fasteners Institute in beautiful, Cleveland, Ohio. We’re getting ready […]
The fastener industry converged at the rock hall of fame recently, and it was no mistake, although there was some confusion about the ground transportation. Jammin’ Jake Davis of BTM Manufacturing and Brighton Best’s Rosa Hearn share their experiences from Fastener Fair USA (1:28:25). The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey joined Brian as they traveled […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March 15, 2018 as “How to test your torque wrench” during episode 126 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Institute coming to you from the Carver FACT Center here in beautiful San Diego, California. […]
Who’s up for some sweet new tariffs? Apparently, not the fastener industry, as Kerr Lakeside honcho, Mr. Charlie Kerr weighs in with his reaction to the news of tariffs on imported steel (13:08). During the second big feature segment, G.L. Huyett CEO, Tim O’Keeffe describes growing a thriving fastener business from humble beginnings and […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 15, 2018 as “How to use a torque wrench correctly” during episode 125 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo at the Carver FACT Center in San Diego, California and the Fastener Training Institute with your Fastener Training […]
