Episode #196 - Clean Up

The new year begins with high flying headlines as Würth Industries all-star Mr. Dee Ward receives big news that has him taking to the skies (19:14).  Fastener forecasters Jo Morris of the Fastener Training Institute and Jake "Valdez" Davis, CFS of BTM Manufacturing discuss their recent training week experience in lieu of actually prognosticating on the coming year (1:33:56).  On the Fastener News Report,  Abbott-Interfast president Bob "GQ" Baer joins news editor Mike McNulty with complete FDI data for last year along with a look ahead (53:26).  Industry guru  Carmen Vertullo presents the Fastener Training Minute, this time discussing the risky business that is the fastener game (1:28:23).  PLUS: Everyone's fastener friend, Star Stainless manager Mike Robinson, CCFE makes two big announcements (40:57).  Brian and Eric will continue to travel by air, but probably won't be sitting near the emergency exit. Run time: 02:30:24