About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of fastener sales, market insights from industry leaders, and the impact of AI technology.

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

People in this episode

Host: Eric Dudas

Guests: John Kovatch, Joe Shoemaker, Ed Smith, Gary Cravens, Carmen Vertullo

Topics covered

• fastener sales
• data center boom
• market analysis
• non-destructive testing
• AI technology
• industry news

Keywords

• fastener sales
• data center boom
• market analysis
• non-destructive testing
• AI technology
• FDI numbers
• industry news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AFC Industries, Würth Industry USA, Advance Components, NFDA

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