Fully Threaded Radio

To finish in the money, you need the people, resources and network connections it takes to compete at the highest level. Fastener associations provide many opportunities to bring all the ingredients together. Joe Peplinski , of Beacon Fasteners & Components , explains how success in the fastener business is much like placing in a bass tournament. Pacific Warehouse Sales partner, Kelly Lehman ,...

Will Amazon.com divert the flow of online sales from industrial suppliers? How will rapidly changing conditions in Asian manufacturing countries impact upcoming quarters for fastener distributors? When is a Din 975 NOT a threaded rod? The always insightful, Andy Pels of ScrewCrew.com , shares his thoughts, and reveals a shocking change in his mobile computing preference (16:07). Bruce Darling , of...

Avoid student debt by attending online courses in "threadology" , advanced fastener industry principles, as Mr. Bruce Darling , of Porteous Fastener Company , presents a wide-reaching introduction to the forces and events that have impacted the industry, leading to the present day (67:26). Industry analyst, Holden Lewis , joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to discuss the March FDI numb...

What happened at the recent Pac-West and SFA spring conference meetings? Did the Taiwan International Fastener Show live up to expectations? How are forward-thinking fastener companies using technology to better serve customers? And is there even one dish that cannot be improved using bratwurst? Tom Stocking , of Stelfast , provides some of the answers (21:55), as do fastener warriors from beyond...

Some view higher gas prices as a vehicle for societal change, while others seek faster ways to get to Des Moines. The fastener industry stays on track despite the profusion of unfortunate ideas, as it strives for success. Special guest, Mr. Robbie Gilchrist , of Capital Marketing , is a success story in point (66:12). Young fastener entrepreneur, Tyson Clayton , of Desert Fasteners & Supply ,...

In a conversation bound to capture the attention of a certain anonymous selection committee, Ms. Terri O’Barski, of Hayes Bolt & Supply , discusses the industry she knows and loves, and presents several observations sure to intrigue fastener suppliers and distributors alike (60:23). She also explains what it means to be known as a “fastener brat”. Marc Weber, of Wurth USA , speaks with Mike Mc...

The fastener industry has spoken. Mike McNulty along with BB&T analyst Holden Lewis sort through responses to the first FDI survey and present their comments and analysis during the Fastener News Report (39:54). Next, American Imperial Screw president, Jay Mont, has been in the industry for 55 years (62:51). Does he agree with what the survey said? What are his thoughts on the future of import...

Optimistic fastener companies are driving ahead with aggressive new programs, as strong sales continue, and extreme Internet censorship provisions have been momentarily averted. Special guest, Mr. Mike Wrenn , discusses his experience during the collapse of Heads and Threads , and also his current mission to improve value for fastener distributors (57:35). Joe Peplinski, of Beacon Fasteners , pres...

Perhaps 2012 will bring the end of history, but it's only the beginning for the Fastener Distributor Index. Holden Lewis, of BB&T Capital Markets, joins Mike McNulty on an extended edition of the Fastener News Report to discuss this exciting new industry benchmark (38:26). Greg Wiener, of QuickScrews International , returns to FTR just as the political climate begins to heat up, and mentions h...

An all-star line-up tackles the biggest fastener industry headlines of the year gone by, and makes forecasts on the year ahead during this very special holiday edition. Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman, Andy Pels, of ScrewCrew.com, along with the amazing J.R. Prahl share their wit and wisdom, and also comment on their favorite FTR episodes of the season (53:13). The conversation includes input...

What is it like to be the fastener supplier for an episode of America's most popular construction reality show? How will Cardinal Fastener operate under its new ownership? What disastrous fastener-related mishap caused Plymouth Rock to split in half? Steve Dunham, of Sasco Fasteners , joins FTR to describe his work with Extreme Makeover Home Edition (71:18). Marc Strandquist, of Dokka Fasteners, a...

What happened at NIFS '11 ? Which big stories electrified the show floor, and which after parties created other kinds of buzz? Did the new HTI make its hoped for big splash? And what caused Andy Pels to cancel his show visit this year after his last minute Twitter post that rocked the industry? Discover the answers to these and other questions as Rich Cavoto and Traveling Salesman provide complete...

Think there are no surprises left in the fastener industry? Think again! Fastener Technology International Magazine editor, Mike McNulty , reports on the stunning "return" of Heads, along with Jason Sandefur, of GlobalFastenerNews.com (24:25) . Also, SEFA president, Joanne Bialas , makes an exclusive premier announcement on the direction of her organization, and introduces its new executive direct...

All new, yet vaguely familiar, attorney Mark Lehnardt explains the newly re-emerged Nucor anti-dumping case (32:26). Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report has the latest updates on that story, plus details on the stalking horse bidder in the Cardinal Fastener bankruptcy case (20:04). IFI chairman, Jennifer Friel, shares her thoughts on domestic manufacturing and previews her upcoming appearance in V...

There's nothing out east but flooding and mouthfuls of sea foam at the moment, so FTR heads west. Don Haggerty reports on the new Stelfast branch opening soon in L.A. (33:48). Tom Buddenbohn of Technology Components Southwest describes conditions in Texas as well as upcoming NFDA events. Will the association begin admitting reps? (62:42). Ace sales strategist Ann Marie Houghtailing joins the conve...

It's a veritable deluge of fastener industry insight as Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report covers the Grainger / Fabory deal , including insider observations by BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis (15:17). Russ Doran, of Timberline Fasteners , describes the industry from the Rocky Mountain region point of view, and previews the upcoming Pac-West fall conference (38:35). Industry sage,...

There is no deficit of fastener wisdom as Bruce Darling of Porteous Fastener Company (35:49) and NFDA vice president, Jay Queenin (25:17), join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas. Plus, Computer Insights CEO, Denny Cowhey, describes the genesis of his Business Edge ERP platform (60:39). Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report notes some positive trends for the industry, and laments egregious federal sp...

Who is bullish on wind energy, and who is regrouping after a run through the proverbial mill? Are there holes in the supply chain after the collapse of Heads? Is LIFO going away? Dokka Fasteners CEO, Marc Strandquist (43:43), and Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (65:26) join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas and share their perspectives. Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report discusses the chapter 11 f...

Beacon Fasteners & Components operations chief, Joe Peplinski, is back from Asia with his read on operating conditions and details of a new product line (30:38). Pam Berry and Lou Aderman describe WIFI, the new organization for women in the fastener biz (50:31). Fastener Tech '11 attendees and organizers, including Matt Ulrich, Andy Cohn, Jackie Ventura and Mark Klosek offer comments from the...

What does the end of HTI portend for the fastener industry? How will the market be impacted now that its assets have been sold? Which recent trade event made the largest splash? FTR welcomes PFC executive vice president, Bob Porteous (58:50), and incognito industry blogger, Traveling Salesman (36:27), as they discuss these and other questions. Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International Mag...

Heads and Threads founding family member and former XL Screw CEO, Ron Sackheim, shares his story along with thoughts on the end of HTI (46:00). American Fastener Journal publisher, Mike McGuire, offers his comments as the Columbus Show ends its 30 year run (31:30). Mike McNulty presents the Fastener News Report, and gives analysis of the troubles in Detroit (12:05). Plus, a report from the site of...

As the clock ticks toward an uncertain fiscal future, the fastener industry surges ahead . Who is expanding to meet whatever the future might bring? What's the best thing distributors can do to protect margins? Who is gunning for the title currently held by Team Porteous? Listen in as John Gaudette of Metric & Multistandard Components (34:55), Jim Derry of Field Fastener Supply (53:05) and Hol...

American manufacturing is the lifeblood of the country, despite perceptions to the contrary. Joe Greenslade of the IFI and Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative offer their thoughts on buying domestic (46:16). Russ Mellott of Activant Solutions speaks on the software giant’s recent acquisition announcement (30:35), and Janice Ceresa of Anixter describes the latest goings on with the industry’s m...

Fastener events take center stage as the spring meeting and show season begins in full force. Brighton-Best sales VP, Steve Andrasik (53:08), incoming NFDA president, Matt Ulrich (34:51), and North Coast Fastener Association president, Kelly Hommel (26:28), join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas to discuss their events and invite industry participation. Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report features...

Further thoughts on the situation at Heads, Pac-West spring meeting details, and other insights from Andy Cohn, of Duncan Bolt (30:48). Perspectives from the front lines of the fastener industry with fastener blogger Andy Pels, of ScrewCrew.com (56:22). Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report with notes on ITW, Stuttgart show wrap up, and more (11:17). Plus, Nancy Rich of the MWFA invites the industry...