Apr 20 2024 138 mins
The good old days of the fastener industry are right now, as Jim Derry and Adam Derry of Field Fastener grow their successful family business and learn along the way (1:35:13). Industry pundit, Bob "GQ" Baer asks senior Baird analyst David Manthey to explain the inventory component of the FDI (25:22). On the Fastener News Report, Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. sits in with Mike McNulty to review the encouraging numbers (50:44). Industry educator Carmen Vertullo speaks on the PPAP process on the Fastener Training Minute (1:22:16). PLUS: Fastener Fair USA show manager Blanca Delgado previews this year's May event in Cleveland (39:37). Brian and Eric keep things predominantly fastener related, hardly mention hydrogen embrittlement at all, and agree that it's good to be part of the fastener industry. Run time: 02:18:55