The fastener industry may be throwing cold water around, but business conditions are hot. Mike McNulty explains the dramatic spike in the July FDI numbers, and also is joined by Robbie Gilchrist, who has news about this year’s Gilchrist Foundation scholarship award winners (24:39). During the third installment of “Legends of the Industry”, Trinity Hardware Headquarters’ head honcho, Dan Zehnder speaks with Lake Erie Screw legend, Mr. George Wasmer (41:24). Plus, Carmen Vertullo presents the Fastener Training Minute (15:17). Brian and Eric mull over their options on addressing the ALS challenge. Run time: 01:31:51
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