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Episode #213 – The Mike and Jun Show

Despite shifting tariff pronouncements, the fastener industry records another strong month as Brighton Best International president Jun Xu joins newsman Mike McNulty explain on the Fastener News Report (28:33). Meanwhile, Rick Perkhaus of Fastener Specialties Manufacturing confronts an issue facing many small to mid-sized family operations (8:37).  On the Fastener Training Minute, industry guru Carmen […]

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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 Canadian locknut provider J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems […]

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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 Pac-West spring conference coverage, including Paul Vittori, George Martinez, Darlene Collis, Carl Spackman, Michael Chen, Jake “Valdez” […]

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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 #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 […]

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