Episode #121 - This is Your IFE

During a landmark podcast that will stand as a historic marker of many lives in fastening, industry pro jocks Jake Davis, of BTM Manufacturing, and Baron “Best Beard” Yarborough, of Spring Bolt and Nut, join in for the annual Vegas show round up (1:20:32). Fellow luxury resort connoisseur, Bill Akerfeldt of Lindstrom comments on recent price increases as well as accommodations at the show (31:01). Würth EVP Marc Strandquist evaluates FDI numbers with industry anchor, Mike McNulty, on the Fastener News Report (48:12). Continuing his recent marathon of fastener show seminars, Carmen Vertullo presents an extended Fastener Training Minute, addressing ROCAP testing for structural bolts (1:11:30). Plus, the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey with interviews aplenty from the show floor. BONUS: What does industry legend, Bill Unferth, have to say about Bill Derry’s naughty side...? (2:05:42) Brian and Eric compare notes on spending time in the FCH booth (mostly) for another year.
Run time: 02:13:29