Episode #229 - Sizzler

Fastener sales are sizzling as much as the summer heat, but is the data center boom really driving all the business? AFC Industries EVP John Kovatch and VP of marketing Joe Shoemaker explain how they view the current market and what they're doing to approach it (1:42:31). Ed Smith of Würth Industry USA looks back at his tenure as NFDA president (13:12). On the Fastener News Report, Advance Components president Gary Cravens joins senior news editor Mike McNulty to look at the latest scorching FDI numbers (42:09). Industry educator Carmen Vertullo explains non-destructive inspection testing techniques, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:29:24). Brian and Eric marvel at AI in ludicrous speed mode, and remember to order more Vegemite. Run time: 02:30:58