Premium locknut supplier J Lanfranco sees big opportunities appearing, as the cosmopolitan Jason Baines leads their North American push (1:47:01). Likewise, hard charger Matt Boyd is helping to guide Parker Fasteners forge ahead toward their vision of continued expansion and growth (28:28). In contrast, the FDI took a dramatic hit to close the year just ended, and this time forward looking sentiment sagged as well. Fastener Technology International editor Mike McNulty discusses the details with Solution Industries GM Tim Vath on the Fastener News Report (1:09:46). On the Fastener Training Minute, thread guru Carmen Vertullo talks salt spray testing for alloys (1:39:49). PLUS: Fastener Fair USA show manager Bob Chiricosta calls in from Nashville, site of the upcoming show (57:45). Brian and Eric resolve to continue improving across the board, hopefully wearing new gloves. Run time: 02:36:03
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