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Dr. Salim Brahimi on the recent IFI standards camp and RCSC meeting (16:39), Fastener Industry Coalition chairman and Brighton Best sales manager Michael White (1:46:35), Martin EVP Scott McDaniel joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report (58:08), Rob "Big Country" Reynolds of INxSQL and Tony Martinez of Buckeye Fasteners recap Brisketfest '26 (49:14), plus Carmen Vertullo explains why your g...

A focused discussion with Fastener Technology International senior news editor and FTR contributor, Mike McNulty , tracking his unexpected journey from engineering school to the desk of the industry renowned Fastener News Report. Run time: 48:38

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 coaliti...

The well dressed Matt Delawder of SWD and fastener golf ace Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing discuss industry developments and the upcoming MWFA 80th anniversary extravaganza (12:01). Huyett CEO Tim O'Keeffe joins news editor Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to analyze skyrocketing FDI numbers (59:41). Feature: Dealing with tariff rebate questions using AI with Nick Pericle of Tene...

Industry leader, educator, innovator and former introvert Dr. Salim Brahimi discusses his role at the IFI, including new career development programs and upcoming changes to some important standards. He also shares his family story of escaping revolution-era Iran, and how that experience shaped his life and world view. Bonus: Learn how there came to be a bull shark named Salim. Run time: 01:03:51

When do the AI job losses hit? Distribution Strategy Group chief strategy officer Ian Heller describes the advance of new tech impacting every level of the thread game (1:46:33). Meanwhile, the fastener industry faces a raft of other pressures, including tariff uncertainty and global conflict. The affable Jason Baines of J. Lanfranco offers perspective (23:38). On the Fastener News Report , Würth...

Is there more than hot air behind the CBAM regulations now in full effect in the EU? How should the North American fastener industry view these new mandates? Braving conditions created by inevitable climate change, the gas loving Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside offers his views from the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe (1:42:54). Würth Industry USA compliance officer Danielle Riggs provides more sober comme...

Real estate advisor Marco Rodriguez has deep roots in the fastener industry. He reveals strategies for getting the upper hand in commercial leasing negotiations, showing why he has become the go to voice for advice on commercial real estate in the fastener industry. He also shares his thoughts on the impact of AI data centers on the commercial real estate leasing market. Run time: 33:52 Contact Ma...

WIFI Woman of the Year and world traveler Darlene Collis of LSG talks shop and shows why she is the Fastener Ninja (1:05:51). On the Fastener News Report , Birmingham Fastener VP Anthony Crawl joins thread newsman Mike McNulty to marvel at the latest FDI numbers (19:18). Volt Industrial Plastics maven Heidi Volltrauer announces a voyage of her own (10:05). Carmen Vertullo presents his takeaways fr...

Tariff news: Just ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court major announcement on tariffs, Canadian fastener men Jason Baines , of J. Lanfranco and Hans Fuller , of Fuller Metric, discuss bewildering new changes to Canada's steel tariffs that could cause serious disruptions.

The year concludes with mixed news from across the fastener industry, as veteran sales rep Rick Rudolph shares his recipe for seasonal cheer (1:40:39). Eurolink president, Craig Penland is bullish on the future, but keeps watch on European CBAM and other environmental regulations that complicate running a fastener business (23:25). On the Fastener News Report , Martin Inc. EVP Scott McDaniel joins...

Goebel Group CEO Marcel Goebel discusses his life in the fastener industry, expansion across Europe and entering the U.S. market, fastener fitness, finding the right people, and the World Rivet Congress.

Fastener sales continue to race along, as Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. and news editor Mike McNulty explain as they present the latest high octane FDI results on the Fastener News Report (44:34). Meanwhile, industry journeyman and BBQ connoisseur Tony Martinez of Buckeye Fasteners describes a great place for a pit stop (33:15). Back behind the wheel in the fastener industry, newly appo...

Laurence Claus is a widely known and respected fastener engineer, trainer, writer and mentor. With a career in fasteners that began on the manufacturing side, and spanning over 30 years, he continues his work today with the Fastener Training Institute , the Industrial Fasteners Institute and through his company NNI Training & Consulting . His writing appears in American Fastener Journal , Fast...

The fastener industry reports brisk sales, but optimism is slipping. Why is this happening? Abbott-Interfast president Bob "GQ" Baer joins news editor Mike McNulty to mull over the confusing FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (52:05). Industry legend, Mr. Bruce Darling , is remembered during a heartfelt conversation with Stelfast purchasing manager, Jim Jordan (1:35:36). IFI chairman Larry Sp...

Tough Nutters George “GHIII” Hunt of Brighton Best, Bobby “Tater Tot” Wegner of Beacon Fasteners, Bob “GQ” Baer from Abbott-Interfast, and BTM Manufacturing president Jake “Valdez” Davis put on their jerseys to relive highlights of the dirtiest fastener networking event of 2025. Run time: 47:07

Floor interviews from the  International Fastener Expo  2025, the largest fastener industry event of the year. The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey traveled to Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas to get in on all the action. Golf results, break out sessions, Fastener Hall of Fame, special events and more. Run time: 01:04:18

Atlas Distribution Services president Scott Camp remembers legendary Fastenal founder, Bob Kierlin. Scott explains how he came to travel with Mr. Kierlin during the early stage of his career, observing and learning lessons he carries with him as he builds his own company today. Bob Kierlin was known for his practicality, common sense and efficiency. Scott Camp shares his accounts of their time tog...

Thinking hard about tariffs, AI tech, reshoring and keeping stock on the shelves, the fastener industry heads to Vegas for its largest annual conference of the year. Director of strategic sourcing for Würth Industry USA, Brian Schommer explains the critical role of sourcing and the reboot of the  Würth Knowing  podcast (14:11). Young Fastener Professional of the Year,...

Midwest Fastener Association table top show floor interviews featuring the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey with  Rick and Morgan Rudolph ,  Tom Blakley ,  Heidi Volltrauer ,  Josh Winkler ,  Tom Buddenbohn ,  Mallory Nichols ,  Matt Delawder ,  Sid Hirsch , Jill Coar,  Luke Radtke ,  TJ Munson ,  Mike McNulty  and many more. PLUS: Golf r...

Fastener veteran, metric legend of the Midwest,  Mr. Rich Cavoto  of Metric and Multistandard shares his experiences dealing with tariff confusion (1:36:00). AFC Industries CEO  Kevin Godin  joins newsman  Mike McNulty  to question the shocking spike in the FLI on the  Fastener News Report  (48:42).  Joanne Bialas  celebrates International Fastener...

With tariff talk deadlines looming, Canadian locknut provider J. Lanfranco VP and part-time Highlander Jason Baines provides an update on where things stand. He also explains his entry into the realm of Scottish hammer throwing, how Canada could address some of its challenges right now, and the therapeutic aspect of raising chickens.  Run time: 39:08

MW Components VP of sales,  Kara Bosse  sees the exciting side of the fastener sales game as she works to make manufacturing an attractive career for the next generation (8:07). Meanwhile, pitmaster  Rob “Big Country” Reynolds  of INxSQL Software explains how his ERP platform has expanded to support fastener manufacturing as well as distribution (1:40:25). On the  Fastener...

MWFA FSTNR Week ’25 is right around the corner, that means it’s time to start prepping for fastener mud racing! Team leaders  Bob “GQ” Baer  of Abbott-Interfast,  Jake “Valdez” Davis  of BTM Manufacturing and  Bobby “Tater Tot” Wegner  of Beacon Fasteners set the stage for another memorable year. Once again, they hope to avoid electrocution, dehydration, excessiv...

In this episode, Eric Dudas of FCH Sourcing Network is joined by Fastenal veteran turned homesteader  Sam Aldinger  and ERP code-slinger  Anders Green  of  ALOX4  to dive deep into the evolving world of fastener sourcing, exploring why it’s still very much an art—despite rising interest in AI, B2B e-ecommerce and automation. They discuss the complexity of matching vag...