FTR Unthreaded: Laurence Claus
Laurence Claus is a widely known and respected fastener engineer, trainer, writer and mentor. With a career in fasteners
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FL Why?
The fastener industry reports brisk sales, but optimism is slipping. Why is this happening? Abbott Interfast president Bob “GQ”
Special Report: Tough Nutter ’25 Recap
Tough Nutters George “GHIII” Hunt of Brighton Best, Bobby “Tater Tot” Wegner of Beacon Fasteners, Bob “GQ” Baer from Abbott-Interfast, and BTM Manufacturing president Jake “Valdez” Davis put
Special Report: IFE 2025 Floor Interviews
Floor interviews from the International Fastener Expo 2025, the largest fastener industry event of the year. The lovely and talented
FTR Unthreaded: Scott Camp Remembers Bob Kierlin
Atlas Distribution Services president Scott Camp remembers legendary Fastenal founder, Bob Kierlin. Scott explains how he came to travel with
BrAInstorming
Thinking hard about tariffs, AI tech, reshoring and keeping stock on the shelves, the fastener industry heads to Vegas for
Special Report: MWFA FSTNR Week ’25
Midwest Fastener Association table top show floor interviews featuring the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey with Rick and Morgan
Tariffic Times
Fastener veteran, metric legend of the Midwest, Mr. Rich Cavoto of Metric and Multistandard shares his experiences dealing with
FTR Unthreaded: Another Throw With Jason Baines
With tariff talk deadlines looming, Canadian locknut provider J. Lanfranco VP and part-time Highlander Jason Baines provides an update
SW Threaded
MW Components VP of sales, Kara Bosse sees the exciting side of the fastener sales game as she works