Episode #191 - The Smell of Thread

Chris Nissen of Aspen Fasteners traces amazing changes in the fastener industry during his long tenure as a family owned importer turned digital seller(1:34:57).  Newsman Mike McNulty and Frank "Balboa" Devito of Brighton Best discuss the latest FDI numbers that have many sensing something unpleasant in the air, on the Fastener News Report (41:20). John "Cool Hand" Butler rides shotgun on the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo during part 2 of his series on tapping (1:20:24). PLUS: Real estate advisor and long-time fastener pro, Marco Rodriguez explains the current state of commercial leasing and warehouse space (20:21). Brian and Eric look for ways to clear the air.  Run time: 02:27:05