Episode #224 - See? BAM!

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of CBAM regulations on the fastener industry, featuring insights from industry experts.

Is there more than hot air behind the CBAM regulations now in full effect in the EU? How should the North American fastener industry view these new mandates? Braving conditions created by inevitable climate change, the gas loving Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside offers his views from the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe (1:42:54). Würth Industry USA compliance officer Danielle Riggs provides more sober commentary from the conventional setting of her office (14:52). On the Fastener News Report , Brighton Best International president Jun Xu joins senior news editor Mike McNulty with strong FDI numbers, and plenty of reaction from the market (44:40). Thread guru Carmen Vertullo presents options for meeting non-conformance situations on the Fastener Training Minute (1:32:28). BONUS: Where is the sweet spot in new warehouse space? (38:07) Brian and Eric look ahead to significant warming as they consider who vandalized the Sphynx. Run time: 02:43:50

People in this episode

Host: Eric Dudas

Guests: Charlie Kerr, Danielle Riggs, Jun Xu

Topics covered

• CBAM regulations
• North American fastener industry
• climate change
• market reaction
• warehouse space

Keywords

• CBAM
• fastener industry
• climate change
• market analysis
• warehouse space

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kerr Lakeside, Würth Industry USA, Brighton Best International

Places: Lake Tahoe, EU

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