Fastener Talk

An always popular episode, for this podcast we focus on the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Geoff Yates, commercial director at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight over the last six months. The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee, Chetan Soni and Yuriy Vla...

As the first podcast in 2025, this industry review podcast is taking a new approach, by going more in depth into one particular topic or trend that has been noticeable in the most recent edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine. In this episode Content Director, Will Lowry, is joined by Editor, Claire Aldridge and Assistant Editor, Becca England, to discuss the developments within the Taiwanese faste...

In this episode Editor Claire Aldridge reviews the November - December issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which happens to be our 150th issue packed full of the latest developments within the fastener and fixing industry. To celebrate our 150th issue, we take a look back at our journey over 26 years ago and it’s fair to say we’ve come a long way – becoming the leading publication for the global...

In this episode we have special interview with Scott Hayfield, inside sales manager technical, quality and engineering specialist at Fabory UK. In the podcast we discuss how Fabory UK fits in as part of the larger Fabory Group, the company’s new business strategy, as well as how it looks to support customers with key products and services, including the steps it has taken to ensure a consistent su...

In this episode Editor Claire Aldridge reviews the September - October issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which features an exclusive ‘Made in Italy’ feature, as well as being our biggest issue to date! We highlight our 74 page ‘Made in Italy’ feature with articles from 42 Italian companies – both SMEs and global leaders – producing everything from high-strength bolts, automotive fasteners, scre...

An always popular listen, in this episode we focus on the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Geoff Yates, commercial director at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight over the last 10 months. The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee, Chetan Soni and Yuriy Vlasov...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the July – August issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which focuses on fastener distribution and the challenges companies are facing, especially CBAM. This includes highlighting some of the key articles that focus on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation and how companies are looking to manage the topic, as well as how the Eur...

In this episode of Fastener Talk we have a special interview with Jamie Mcleod, senior manager and part of the customs team at Crowe UK, where we discuss the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and how it’s going to impact the fastener industry. Jamie outlines what CBAM is, what it entails, as well as the challenges that fastener companies may  face.  He also outlines the introduction of a UK CBAM...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the May - June issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which underlines the global reach of the magazine with articles from around the world. This includes insightful pieces from the USA, Germany, Italy, UK, China and Ireland within our Insight section. There is also a special first-hand report from wire® Düsseldorf, as well as special features on h...

In this episode of Fastener Talk we have a  special interview with Stefan Reuss and Helmut Eisenkolb from Würth Industrie Service, where we focus on the role of automation within the company, as well as the fastener industry as a whole. Stefan Reuss is head of digital solutions and IT at  Würth Industrie Service, having joined the Würth Group over twenty years ago. Helmut Eisenkolb has been within...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the March - April issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which includes the exclusive Fastener Machinery Spotlight – a feature that provides a unique and exclusive insight into the key developments within the fastener machinery sector.   The podcast also focuses on the Made In India feature and how it provides a first-hand insight into the Indian f...

In this podcast I speak to Dries Paulussen, operations manager at Nedschroef Machinery, about the latest developments within the cold forming sector and the role machinery and tooling can play in making fastener production more efficient and cost effective.  During the conversation we also discuss how topics such as digitisation, automation, lack of skilled labour, as well as the requirements for...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the January issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which includes the exclusive Janus Perspective – a unique feature that brings together thought leaders from every facet of the industry, from around the world, to give us their retrospective on 2023, as well as prospects and challenges for 2024. Since the last Janus Perspective in January 2022, it...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the November issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which includes an in-depth Made in Germany feature, an update on the requirements of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation, as well as further news and developments within the fastener and fixing sector.  Read the latest edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine: https://fastenerand...

One of our most popular podcast series, in this podcast we focus on the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Geoff Yates, commercial director at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight over the last six months.  The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee and Chetan So...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the September issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, which includes an in-depth Made in eastern Europe feature, as well as interviews with Bossard, Hilti and EIFI, plus much more.   Use this link for the digital version of the September issue: https://fastenerandfixing.com/latest-issue/ Use this link to listen to Fastener Talk interview with Johann...

In this episode of Fastener Talk we speak to Johannes Wilfried Huber, senior vice-president for the diamond systems business at Hilti Group, as well as a member of the executive management team, about the crucial role of productivity and process improvements within the construction sector and how Hilti can provide solutions and support. Do you have something you want to talk about when it comes to...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the July issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discusses a variety of topics, including the magazine's huge sustainability feature, as well as a key insight into how the upcoming CBAM regulation will impact the fastener industry. Other topics covered within the podcast include the latest acquisitions within the fastener industry, as well a...

In this episode of Fastener Talk we speak to Jason Bader, principle at The Distribution Team, about the world of distribution and some of the challenges and strategies involved in making sure a distribution channel is fully optimised. Jason Bader is a holistic distribution advisor who is passionate about helping business owners solve challenges, generate wealth and achieve personal goals.    He ca...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the May issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discusses a variety of topics including the recent Fastener Fair Global show, the winners of the Route to Fastener Innovation Competition, the latest acquisitions within the fastener industry, as well as exclusive interviews and insightful features.  Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply ema...

In this episode we focus on the freight and raw material markets and the potential impacts for fastener companies. Firstly, there is an interview with Geoff Yates, commercial director at Espace Europe, about the situation in sea and road freight over the last six months.  The second part of the podcast is a discussion with Shankhadeep Mukherjee and Chetan Soni, from CRU Group, where we chat about...

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the March issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discusses a variety of topics including the latest financial reports and challenges within the nickel market, as well as the Brazilian fastener manufacturing, construction regulations, and heading and forging technology. Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedia.com...

For the second time Fredrik Meuller, CEO at Nord-Lock Group, joins Fastener Talk and discusses a range of topics including sustainability, the role of regulations and requirements, challenges within the end user markets, as well as the role of innovation within Nord-Lock Group and how it plans to grow in the future. 

In this episode Content Director Will Lowry reviews the January issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discusses a variety of topics including regulations and compliance requirements, digitisation, sustainability, as well as the Fastener Fair Global show in Stuttgart, Germany. Want to get involved with the podcast? Simply email: editor@verulammedia.com with the subject header 'Podcast'....

In this podcast, Will Lowry, content director and Claire Aldridge, deputy editor reviews the November edition of Fastener + Fixing Magazine and discuss a variety of topics such as sustainability, investments in European manufacturing, as well as a focus on the Italian fastener market - with exclusive insight from leading players within the sector.   Have some news you want to tell us? Send an emai...