The fastener industry climbs back as Endries CEO Michael Knight joins newsman Mike McNulty to unpack the dramatic FDI rebound on an epic Fastener News Report (49:34). Conjuring solutions is no trick for Don “The Amazing” Shan as he sets off on a spellbinding new venture (17:02). The “Bolts N Hose” podcast cracks open the fastener media mix as Patriot Bolt operators Bryce Oliveira and Kris Kolb explain (1:34:59). On the Fastener Training Minute, Carmen Vertullo and Jorge Munoz of Ababa Bolt talk cutting taps (1:25:05). PLUS: Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside spins the UAW strike (43:24). Brian looks for the perfect cracker and Eric bids farewell to a legend. Run time: 02:22:12
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