Episode #183 - Down Hill
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English - December 15, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 106 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBusiness News Business News fastener industrial fasteners hardware bolt cap screw fully threaded radio Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Like a bobsled down a frozen precipice, the fastener industry streaks to the close of another blazing fast year. Fresh off the slopes, Mr. Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside discovers a vexing industry development, and shares his approach to achieving top speed on skis (1:39:54). Metric supplier Eurolink finishes the year with new beginnings, as CEO Craig Penland finds ways to expand during periods of upheaval (17:20). The FDI changes direction as strong sales push a new rally, but will it last? Senior news editor Mike McNulty welcomes AFC Industries VP of Sales John Kovatch to the Fastener News Report to discuss the unexpected uptick (56:46). On the Fastener Training Minute, Carmen Vertullo teaches the fine art of monel passivation (1:26:28). BONUS: Scanwell Logistics analyst Chris Donnell explains why the train strike issue may still be an up hill battle (52:22). Brian and Eric strive for seasonal jolliness even as all runs show black diamonds. Run time: 2:34:11