FCH News

Special Report: Endries CEO Michael Knight on Tariffs

  Lots of news with tariffs. This is breaking every day now, as it turns out. Endries CEO Michael Knight reacts to the latest tariffs and shares thoughts on what they mean for the fastener industry. You’ve heard him on the podcast before, probably seen him at various shows, and seen his many posts on LinkedIn. […]

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Special Report: A Canadian Perspective on Tariffs with Jason Baines

  Canadian locknut provider J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems supplies premium fasteners to industries on both sides of the border.  VP Jason Baines discusses his approach working with partners across the supply chain, shares thoughts on changing political conditions, and looks for the best in everyone involved.  Run time: 22:55 — Listen to the Podcast here   Special […]

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Special Report: Pac-West Spring Conference ’25

  Pac-West Fastener Association spring conference floor interviews and coverage, including Paul Vittori, George Martinez, Darlene Collis, Carl Spackman, Michael Chen, Jake “Valdez” Davis, Christian Reich and Steve “The Sasco Man” Dunham. PLUS: Golf tourney winners. Run time: 27:42 — Listen to the Podcast here   Special Report: Pac-West Spring Conference ’25 We all kept to […]

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Episode #212 – The Price of Eggs

  The fastener industry powers ahead amid unsettling tariff news, cyber warfare and sky high egg prices. Martin Fastening Supply EVP Scott McDaniel joins newsman Mike McNulty to sift through the surprising FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (29:22). From his new operating base in Malaysia, Würth EVP Asia-Pacific Dee Ward shares a very […]

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Episode #211 – Life of Brian

  FTR co-host Brian Musker shares two stories from his recent adventures outside of the FCH data lab (15:32). Fastener industry guru Carmen Vertullo explains lot traceability and why you should be on good terms with your test lab (28:19). WTC Managed IT Services senior consultant Will Snyder provides an important Microsoft security tip all […]

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Episode #210 – So Long Steve

  As he rides into the sunset, Steve “The Sasco Man” Dunham stops by to take stock in a fastener career well spent (9:08). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty welcomes Würth Industry USA COO Jeff Schmitt to read into sinking FDI numbers, plus major strategic announcements from Würth (35:16). Carmen Vertullo explains proper nut […]

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Episode #209 – The Skidmore-Wilhelm Story

  Skidmore-Wilhelm expert and proprietor Mr. John O’Brien and industry guru Carmen Vertullo delve deeply into the applications, uses and origins of tension bolting’s most unique and essential tool. Discover simple yet effective lubricating techniques, little known but deadly hazards of improper bolt tensioning, and exclusive training opportunities during this wide reaching conversation. PLUS: Mysterious K-factor […]

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Episode #207A – FDI Screwge

The FDI brings a lump of coal to the fastener industry, but Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. and Fastener Technology International senior news editor Mike McNulty remain positive, despite mixed feelings over probable new tariffs, on the Fastener News Report (20:23). Goebel Fasteners CEO Christian Reich takes more fastener limelight at this year’s Fastenal […]

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