Episode #131 – Get the Lead Out

During a 100% lead-free episode of fastener talk radio, industry consultant Carmen Vertullo revisits the topic of Prop 65 in the wake of his recent webinar, with the latest developments and thinking on the subject (17:35). Innovative Components founder and president, Mike O’Connor describes the right way to “near-shore” and how to make a better muskie bait (1:23:21). Trinity Logistics CEO, Dan Zehnder joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to examine what’s fueling the current FDI spike (51:45). Plus, Morgan Wilson and Linh Vu, of Emerald Expositions, preview this year’s much anticipated Vegas fastener show, also known as IFE (37:58). The Fastener Training Minute presents what you need to know about surface discontinuity (1:16:36). In denouement, Brian and Eric discover a clearinghouse of a different stripe, and observe that occasionally the best things are indeed free. Run time: 02:11:42