Episode #159 – Threadnosed

As the year winds down, the fastener industry is buoyed with optimism, even as it faces growing market pressures and wild uncertainty. Keeping things jolly, Buckeye Fasteners manager, Larry Kelly shares the frostified back story of Old Rusty Bolt beer, the benefits of employee owned companies, and his deep knowledge of working in the sweet spot (1:27:11). Also joining the reindeer games,  Würth  Industry North America VP, Jeff Schmitt weighs in on the over seas freight situation, and sees growth opportunities ahead despite some obvious headwinds (24:32). On the Fastener News Report, intrepid anchorman Mike McNulty welcomes Doug Ruggles of Martin Fastening Solutions to unpack the resilient FDI numbers (49:51). Carmen Vertullo presents the Fastener Training Minute, this time explaining the principle of perpendicularity (1:18:58). BONUS: Meet Screwdolph! (14:01) Brian and Eric note a perfect storm and an upcoming alignment of the stars. Run time: 02:17:58