In an episode jammed with fastener industry headlines like a west coast port during a shipping crisis, Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal” Ventura and C&H International operator, Charles Chang open with a look at the recent bankruptcy of shipping company, Hanjin. BBI president, Jun Xu, discusses the implications of Brighton becoming a publicly traded company (1:15:16). MWFA president, Bob “GQ” Baer and John “Cowboy” Wachman review the recent Fastener Training Week in Chicago (27:39). The FDI ticks up, and Mike McNulty hosts past NFDA president, Casey McIlhon to review the most recent survey responses on the Fastener News Report (50:56). Also, Carmen Vertullo presents another informative Fastener Training Minute (1:09:06). Bonus: Exciting NCFA Screw Open results! Brian and Eric look at 3D parts for autos, and conclude you’ve won if by land… Run time: 01:51:57
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