Episode #179 - Big Fastener

When big fastener companies acquire other big fastener companies, and people who know big fasteners talk about it, you have the makings of an aptly titled podcast. Star Stainless president, Tim Roberto Jr. discusses the recent big headlines involving the acquisition of his company by Lindfast Solutions Group (12:38). Big bearded Baron Yarborough of Birmingham Fasteners returns to weigh in and discusses the rigors of building out big new manufacturing firepower (1:24:01).  On the Fastener News Report Mike McNulty welcomes Solution Industries GM Tim Vath to consider the big drop in a leading indicator and what it might mean for distributors (37:47). Industry guru Carmen Vertullo talks fastener chemistry on the Fastener Training Minute (1:08:54).  Thematically, Eric gains a big supply of fasteners and Brian uses a Vegemite mule to supply the biggest fastener show around.  Run time:  02:01:28