About this episode

This episode features interviews from Fastener Fair USA and discussions on the Fastener Distributor Index and tariffs affecting the fastener trade.

Fastener Fair USA floor interviews featuring Chris McAffrey, Michael White, Blanca Delgado, Jill Lewis, Anders Green, Robbie Gilchrist and many more. On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty of Fastener Technology International speaks with Baird senior analyst Dave Manthey to explain the ongoing surge in the Fastener Distributor Index (56:29). Jason Baines of J. Lanfranco introduces a new coalition designed to address tariffs impacting the fastener trade (46:35). On the Fastener Training Minute, Carmen Vertullo fixes a mistake with grade 9 (1:36:37). PLUS: 5 tips for preserving margins during lease negotiations (42:31). Brian and Eric plan an airlift. Run time: 02:16:17

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian, Eric

Guests: Chris McAffrey, Michael White, Blanca Delgado, Jill Lewis, Anders Green, Robbie Gilchrist, Jason Baines, Carmen Vertullo

Topics covered

• Fastener Fair USA
• Fastener Distributor Index
• tariffs
• fastener trade
• margins
• lease negotiations

Keywords

• Fastener Fair USA
• Fastener Distributor Index
• tariffs
• margins
• lease negotiations
• interviews
• fastener trade

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fastener Technology International, J. Lanfranco

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