Episode #186 - Like a Glove

As the fastener market adapts to unsettled circumstances, Endries International president and CEO Michael Knight engineers a strategy for continued growth (1:44:56).  Distributors report mostly positive sales last month, as Brighton Best president Jun Xu and news editor Mike McNulty dissect the FDI (and question an iron-fisted Fed) on the Fastener News Report (58:30).  Mike Robinson leads the NCFA to another year of solid trade events as he drives business for Star Stainless and trains for the next mud race extravaganza (16:18).  On the Fastener Training Minute, thread guru Carmen Vertullo dispells a common misconception about black oxide coatings (1:35:25).  PLUS: The Beaver Combat Glove Contest! Brian and Eric have different ideas about the future, but remain unified in their quest for the perfect fit.  Run time: 02:32:00