Fully Threaded Radio

As the eyes of the world survey the devastation of hurricane Harvey, the fastener industry braces for a different kind of landfall. Purple ponchoed storm rider, Baron Yarborough , of Spring Bolt and Nut reports from Houston, Texas. From higher ground in the midwest, Jake Davis of BTM Manufacturing drops in to share his thoughts on growing the business, the upcoming Vegas show, YFP, and a life in t...

The health of the fastener industry appears robust, even as the federal government works diligently to destroy healthcare for the country, as industry scion and fastener philosopher, Mr. Charlie Kerr joins in with a stream of consciousness appearance on an array of topics (1:22:33). Industry veteran, Jonathan Koch of Industrial Metal Finishing describes the impact of the booming energy market, and...

Doing the right things and paying attention to new technology pays off for successful fastener companies like Volt Industrial Plastics, as Mr. Joe Volltrauer describes his lifetime of entrepreneurial pursuit and 25 years at his most recent endeavor (1:20:24). Longevity also requires persistence and dedication, as demonstrated by industry anchorman Mike McNulty when he presents the 100th edition of...

It’s a gnarly fastener talk radio laser flip, as California kids Chris and Ryan McCaffrey of R&D Fasteners hang ten during their podcast debut (1:27:41). Bob “GQ” Baer and Marty Nolan preview the Fastener Summit (21:28). During the Fastener News Report, industry anchorman Mike McNulty hosts Baird analyst Dave Manthey to explain last month’s apparent tailslide in the FDI (58:53). Fastener top g...

Fastener Professional of the Year, Mr. Robbie Gilchrist , reacts to being chosen by the NFDA for its new industry accolade (1:32:48). Christie Jones of Spirol International Corporation explains the many benefits of new finishing process, ArmorGalv (39:24). Fastenal business development manager, Jeff Kammerer describes the Mansco acquistion (55:52). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty present...

There's no shortage of drama in the fastener industry, as surging optimism and idealistic youth align against ongoing consolidation and off-shoring. Throw in a few industry events and some fake news headlines and you get pretty exciting fastener talk radio. Jim “Big Papa” Kelam , of Sems and Specials weighs in on industry trends, Vegas, retirement, and the new breed of fastener pro, along with Jac...

Great walls and mass migrations impact the fastener industry. Thread adventurer, Rob Lucas , of Lindstrom (1:14:46), and domestic manufacturing crusader, Harry Moser , of the Reshoring Initiative (20:20), present their perspectives on these and other forces as they drive the screw biz in a somewhat great leap forward. Würth EVP, Marc Strandquist joins industry anchorman Mike McNulty on the Fastene...

With the onset of a new year, the fastener industry seems primed for action. The latest season of online fastener talk radio begins with a conversation with Link Magazine publisher, Mr. Leo Coar , who notes that forty years are just the start, and things are looking good for the little guy as far as he can tell (18:55). Andy Pels , of ScrewCrew.com and Mike Topolewski , of Perigee Manufacturing, l...

Big oil, politics and fastener distribution. Dirty business? Find out that and more as Duncan Bolt honcho, Mr. Andy Cohn presents his thoughts in the wake of the presidential election and amid swirling talk of price increases (1:10:32). Star Stainless west coast lieutenant, Kevin Chavis previews the upcoming Pac-West / NFDA joint conference and table top event (27:28). Industry anchorman, Mike McN...

It might be, it could be, it is another installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio, as Lindstrom VP, Dick Ripley announces an important acquisition for his team and describes market conditions from his sky box view (19:34). Matt Delawder , of SWD, and John “Cool Hand” Butler , of The Olander Company, are up next, to review the 2016 Vegas Fastener Show (1:11:30). Learn to step up to t...

In an episode jammed with fastener industry headlines like a west coast port during a shipping crisis, Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal” Ventura and C&H International operator, Charles Chang open with a look at the recent bankruptcy of shipping company, Hanjin. BBI president, Jun Xu , discusses the implications of Brighton becoming a publicly traded company (1:15:16). MWFA president, Bob “GQ” Baer a...

When Kerr Lakeside boss, Charlie Kerr , offers his thoughts on the state of the fastener industry, the presidential race, and his favorite baseball team's chances for a pennant, it's a slice of fastener radio pie you cannot afford to pass up (1:13:20). NFDA president, Marc Strandquist joins Mike McNulty to assess the screw biz in light of sagging FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (43:02). Th...

There are no distractions as NFDA board member and Hayes Bolt VP, Kelly Cole (1:14:36), and journeyman fastener rep, Rick Rudolph (10:58), stop in to share their thoughts on current industry trends and issues. The laser focus continues as screw biz anchorman, Mike McNulty , presents the Fastener News Report and examines June FDI results with BB&T analyst, Charles Redding (48:45). Also, Carmen...

In the battle for fastener industry success, it's important to make the right choices, which are sometimes not the same for everyone. Reluctant industry legend and 2016 Fastener Hall of Fame inductee, Bruce Wheeler of Star Stainless makes this case during a landmark interview (1:12:42). The FDI ticks up, and Mike McNulty explores the reasons why, along with BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Charle...

Mention golf, fine tequilla and multilobular screwheads during the same conversation, and you must be speaking of predominantly fastener-related talk radio. A case in point, this edition features the riveting Ms. Rosa Hearn , of Brighton Best International, who is headed to Fastener Fair Mexico, and provides translation services along the way (1:06:57). Pac-West board member, Clay Weaver , shares...

The bulls and bears disagree on what they see ahead. Meanwhile, the high fliers joining the latest edition of fastener talk radio dispel some of the confusion with their mile high view of the screw business. Just returned from Taiwan, Würth EVP, Marc Strandquist describes the Global Fastener Leaders Summit and notes the tenor of conversation during the event (21:57). NFDA president, Casey McIlhon...

It's all fasteners all the time, almost, as Fastenal EVP, Gary Polipnick drops in to talk about his erstwhile golf career, Nascar, and a little shop (1:12:02). Kevin Chavis , of Star Stainless offers a run down of the recent joint conference of NFDA and Pac-West (19:00). Aaron Shushan of Specialty Sales describes the industry's newest fastener-related media entity, Fastener Pulse (34:06). Plus, Mi...

There might be some question as to what makes a hall a hall, but there's no doubt what constitutes fame in the fastener business. This is clear as industry legend, Mr. Virg Lindstrom , of Lindstrom Metric renown speaks with Dan Zehnder of Trinity Hardware (1:20:24). Adding his thoughts on the subject, and riding the superslide of fastener greatness, Würth Timberline president, Russ Doran , comment...

Everywhere you look, there are conflicting opinions on the direction of business, the markets, the elections, and even the success of reshoring. The latest season of predominantly fastener related talk radio floats in like a benign bubble, and begins with an open question to which a host of fastener professionals respond, with John Butler , Andy Cohn , Pam Berry , Gary Polipnick and more (18:58)....

Closing out another season of predominantly fastener related talk radio, and reflecting on the first ONE HUNDRED episodes of the podcast, John "Cool Hand" Butler , of The Olander Company, and Marty Nolan , of R.L. English, revisit past FTR episodes and offer their observations on the impact of the show (1:23:13). Lindstrom sourcing guru, Rob Lucas , comments on steel prices and their likely effect...

Things could be worse, but the FTR boys aren't quite sure. Helping them sort out the methods and meaning of the Fastener Distributor Index, inquisitive index observer and proponent, Bob “GQ” Baer , of Abbott-Interfast speaks with senior BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Charles Redding (15:55). Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman , shares his thoughts on the big news about NIFS (38:54). Industry...

As the fastener industry returns from its annual desert diversion, Don “Solution Man” Shan and fastener cowboy John Wachman join the FTR boys for a look at this year's NIFS (1:10:13). New NFDA president, Casey McIlhon , offers his vision for the national fastener organization as he takes the reigns (17:15). Mike McNulty and Tom Buddenbohn review the latest FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (...

Despite currency devaluations and index slumps, the fastener industry parties on. Hear what went on in Nashville at the AAFS, who topped the field at the NCFA Screw Open, and what's on tap for this year's Vegas NIFS predominantly fastener-related hootenanny. Fearless reshoring warrior, Mr. Harry Moser , explains the impact of recent moves on the Yuan on importing and domestic manufacturing (1:38:0...

Barren email servers are in the news. In contrast, online fastener talk radio is brimming with useful information, as industry legend, Mr. Bruce Darling , joins raconteurs and Trinity Hardware chief, Dan Zehnder , during a landmark interview (1:14:27). Don Nowak , of Falcon Fastening Solutions, explains National Manufacturing Day , and urges fastener companies to participate (:40). Mike McNulty pr...

There was no trouble when Andy and Gary Graham of National Threaded Fasteners joined forces to talk about the industry, gaining their credentials, and commenting on the changing nature of the fastener business (1:27:16). Meanwhile, industry journeyman Carmen Vertullo speaks about current issues and why the Bay Bridge incident has been a learning experience for everyone (32:07). Fastener Technology...