This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December 15th, 2022 as “Why did my Monel parts dissolve during passivation?” during episode 184 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi, everyone this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and The AIM […]
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Like a bobsled down a frozen precipice, the fastener industry streaks to the close of another blazing fast year. Fresh off the slopes, Mr. Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside discovers a vexing industry development, and shares his approach to achieving top speed on skis (1:39:54). Metric supplier Eurolink finishes the year with new beginnings, […]
Selling fasteners begins by asking for the order, as Tim “Action” Jackson proved during an illustrious career in the thread game (1:30:37). Newly appointed Marine Fasteners CEO Dee Ward asks his team for their best whenever he takes the field (15:31). Fastener newsman Mike McNulty asks about the decline of the FDI with Earnest CEO […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November, 18th, 2022 as “How to develop good methods for tightening stainless steel structural bolting” during episode 182 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hello everyone, this is Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute coming to you from beautiful El Cajon California, […]
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 11/5/22 Key Takeaway: The October seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved m/m, rising to 56.1, despite continued supply chain disruption, reflecting slightly better selling momentum and employment levels. Commentary remains focused on very elevated freight costs, shipping congestion, and raw material/semi- […]
IFE is like no other show in the fastener industry, and this year’s edition seemed a lot like “the good old days” without the carpeting. The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey took her mic to the show floor and spoke to attendees from every part of the thread biz (9:34, 1:03:52). Fastener Technology International editor […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October, 27th, 2022 as “How to develop good methods for tightening stainless steel structural bolting” during episode 181 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi everybody. This is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute, coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute […]
Industry veteran Marc Strandquist announces a new mission with Sellside Group, helping fastener companies navigate the challenges of a market in flux. David Kerr of Metal Resource Solutions warns of coming price hikes on European steel. Plus: Jake “Valdez” Davis of BTM Manufacturing is quitting? Run time: 30:47 […]
Has tragedy been narrowly averted or is the supply disruption train still racing down the track, set to impact business across the country? Scanwell Logistics freight forwarding expert Chris Donnell shares his view (16:31). On the other race front, Rugged Maniac team veterans Jake “Valdez” Davis of BTM Manufacturing, Mike Robinson of Star Stainless […]
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 22nd, 2022 as “Can we interchange drywall screws and wood screws.” during episode 180 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi Everyone, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the AIM Testing […]
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