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What happened to Heads, and what does it mean to the fastener industry? Which of the latest dramatic headlines will impact distributors the most? What is the NFDA doing in Germany? Join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas as they welcome Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (54:45) and Tom Buddenbohn of Technology Components Southwest (38:26) to discuss these questions and more. Mike McNulty congratulates...

Bruce Darling discusses his return from semi-retirement (29:02). John Wachman and Joe Greenslade explain the upcoming FTI Certified Fastener Specialist program (62:09). Southeast Fastener Association president, Joanne Bialas , describes the upcoming SEFA Spring Conference (38:32). Also, Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International , presents the Fastener News Report (17:14). Hosts Brian Musk...

How do fastener distributors dramatically improve quality and competitiveness? Is the industry ready for another fastener show? What killer new app could save the world? FTR18 delves into these and other issues with guests Bob Wegner, Joe Peplinski and Jerry Stoczanskyj of Beacon Fasteners and Components (38:06), and Heidi Voltrauer of the All American Fastener Show (28:54). FTI editor, Mike McNul...

Active Screw & Fastener CEO, Buddy Blattner, and Red Idea Partners president, Ross Shell, talk mergers and acquisitions for fastener distributors (23:53). Industry veteran Todd Walters opines on the rebound of the structural segment while prospecting for new opportunities (55:07). Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International, delivers industry headlines on the latest Fastener News Report...

The distribution wave that transformed the industry is itself shifting, as competition, new technologies, and tumultuous economic conditions present new challenges for fastener distributors. Guests Leo Coar, of Distributor's LINK Magazine (32:49) and Rob Lucas, of Fidelis Fasteners (59:47) , examine some of the contributing forces, both past and present, behind these changes. Mike McNulty of Faste...

How has the influx of foreign suppliers impacted fastener distributors? What became of the rumored major acquisition announcement at NIFS? Why are so many in the fastener industry cavorting with a pink monkey? Simmi, of Stelfast, (27:52) and fastener bloggers Traveling Salesman and Andy Pels (54:30) join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas for lively and informative conversation. Mike McNulty, of Fa...

With mid-term elections looming and the fastener industry preparing for Las Vegas, the fate of the country and the industry hangs in the balance. The stakes could not be higher as FTR hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome Pac-West president Andy Cohn (27:26), and Quickscrews International CEO Greg Wiener (58:28). Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (17:38) leads off with a report on the recent Taiw...

Androids, Web 3.0 and social media are coming to a fastener distributor near you, but good old-fashioned business sense is still critical to success! Plug in to all of the above as Mike McNulty of Fastener Technology International (13:38) and Bonnie Carter of Metric Screw & Tool Company (25:20) join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas. NFDA Fall Meeting coverage discusses technology in the faste...

How many new Fastenal Stores are coming online? What's the real story behind the recently announced Global Fastener Network? Why are people thinking of ways to get beer into outer space? Guests Gary Polipnick of Fastenal (27:33) and Rob Lucas of Global Fastener Network (52:37) join Brian Musker and Eric Dudas to discuss these and other issues. Also, NFDA executive vice president Mark Lenhart makes...

Will fastener importers soon receive good news about shipping rates? How do successful fastener companies achieve top search engine rankings? Why are the world’s hottest cars burning up the highways for real these days? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are joined by Allan Weitzman , of Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet (28:08), Chris Donnell , of Scanwell Logistics (56:47), and analyst Holden Lewis , of...

Where are the most favorable conditions for the fastener trade in today's market? What will drive innovation going forward? And what will we be driving going forward? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome NFDA vice president, Matt Ulrich (13:02), Fastener Technology International editor, Mike McNulty (27:03), and Ohio State University associate professor, Dr. Tony Luscher (53:58). Brian and Er...

NFDA president Jim Derry shares association news and previews the upcoming Fall meeting in Chicago (13:42). QuickScrews International CEO, Greg Wiener , provides his perspective on the market and technology in the industry, and offers his unvarnished view of the current political climate (26:03). Industrial distribution consultant, Frank Hurtte of River Heights Consulting discusses his thoughts on...

What do the latest key indicators say about the market? Will sales of metric fasteners soon expand? Why did the star of NIFS East miss this year's show for the first time ever? Join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas as they welcome American Fastener Journal publisher Mr. Mike McGuire (48:23), Metric & Multistandard national sales manager Rich Cavoto (23:44), and a surprise pop-in guest as they...

What happened the day the roof caved in at Pell Mell Supply? How did Mel Kirsner really feel about surf board toting fastener salesmen? What can be learned during a lifetime in the fastener industry? Pac-West luminaries Andy Cohn, Barry Porteous, John Dooley and more share their tales (37:48). Larry Thomas and Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners call in from China to review the Fastener Expo Shanghai 2...

What do smart phones, golf clubs and trade shows have in common? They can all be powerful networking tools! Be a networking machine and listen to the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network as  Janice Ceresa  of Anixter describes the Fasteners Industry group on networking website LinkedIn (36:18), and fastener blogger Traveling Salesman reviews NIFS East 2010 from Columbus (57:47). Pac-West an...

NFDA coverage, part 2, featuring association president  Jim Derry  describing the NFDA’s plan for meeting the challenges of the current fastener marketplace (39:42). Traveling Salesman, of FastenerTalk, makes his FTR debut and reports on the All American Fastener Show in Branson (16:15).  Steen Hansen  of Bossard opens the show. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas explain the FCH...

NFDA Spring Conference coverage part 1, featuring Geoff Hopwood (24:00) and  Steven Fang  (51:27) discussing views on fair trade and Asian markets. Analyst  Holden Lewis  of BB&T Capital Markets describes the current business climate (11:51), and Nilo Urbani of Nylok presents the lighter side of contract bidding. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discuss LinkedIn and fast t...

What was the atmosphere at the Hangzhou show, and what will be presented during the international seminar at NIFS East? Are loss leaders helping anyone these days? Does WD-40 work in space? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome guests  Rob Lucas  of Fidelis Fasteners (09:30),  Matt Traylor  of Madison Fastener (30:50), and Mr. Jay Mont of American Imperial (48:00). Also, Br...

What’s behind the recent market upswing? Will Nucor file another anti-dumping petition? How far can Joe Truckey hit a golf ball? Listen to the second edition of FTR as hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are joined by industry analyst Holden Lewis (08:15), attorney Mark Lehnardt (29:50), and president of Cal Fasteners, Mr. Joe Truckey (40:11). Also, Brian explains why ASME standard numbers are so im...

The voice of the FCH Sourcing Network takes to the Net with guests Mike McGuire of American Fastener Journal (17:00) and Andy Pels of  ScrewCrew.com  (37:58). Larry Thomas and Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners call in from Shanghai, China (08:00). Are price increases coming? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas offer their thoughts on whatever enters their minds. Listen in and join the FCH Net...