Fully Threaded Radio

You may not like it, want it, or need it, but the government is coming to help you. And it wouldn’t want anything bad to happen, so it’s watching very closely. Meanwhile, industry veteran, Mr. Don Haggerty , of Stelfast , is keeping a sharp eye on developments surrounding the latest anti-dumping claims, and he shares his best guesses as to where the new petitions will lead (59:46). On the Fastener...

What’s behind the latest moves at Porteous Fastener Company ? How is additive manufacturing and 3D printing impacting the fastener industry in today’s market? And what is the significance of the FDI and PMI divergence in July? Bob Porteous shares his thoughts and hopes for the future (1:04:33). Top A. Raymond Tinnerman R&D engineers explain their efforts in utilizing additive manufacturing tec...

As summer temperatures rise, is the fastener industry heating up along with them? What new anti-dumping claim has the NFDA speaking out? And who is the “other” Jim Sullivan? Industry oracle, Mr. Andy Cohn , of Duncan Bolt , shares his thoughts on these and other issues (59:31). On the Fastener News Report, market analyst, Holden Lewis , and Mike McNulty discuss the June FDI results (31:30). Plus,...

The analysts speak of slow but steady growth (21:19). Meanwhile, the mood is tentatively positive as the summer’s largest fastener event comes to a successful conclusion, but evidence suggests earth-shattering changes on the horizon. New NFDA president, and Hodell-Natco chief, Mr. Kevin Reidl , presents his vision for the year ahead (1:03:49). BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis , joins...

Progress comes in many forms, and it seems to be accelerating in exponential fashion. Fastener Tech ’13 is right around the corner, and Team FCH prepares to expound on this and related ideas during their multimedia break-out session at the conference. VP of sales and marketing for Elgin Fastener Group , Mr. Marty Goeree , explains the progression of one of the industry’s most aggressive acquisitio...

From meager beginnings, superior situations sometimes arise. Such is the case as hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas return from their wide-ranging travels to welcome Jackie Hunter and Jim Overlin , of Stelfast , who see improving conditions and make an exciting announcement about a new product line for the industry's most trustworthy master distributor (1:11:18). On the Fastener News Report , indus...

Special guest hosts John Butler , of K & L Sales , and Andy Pels , of ScrewCrew.com , welcome globetrotting fastener industry pundit, Rob Lucas , of Fidelis Fasteners . With fresh insights from the Taiwan Fastener Show , the trio explores the outlook for the balance of the year, and considers the implications of a shifting supplier environment (50:05). Mr. Jason Sandefur , of GlobalFastenerNew...

Something is fishy under the new Bay Bridge, and it isn’t fish. Master fastener consultant , Mr. Carmen Vertullo , discusses what could have caused bolts to fail even before the project has been completed (19:02). Industry blogger , Traveling Salesman , and Rich Cavoto , of Metric & Multistandard , hope to see improved business conditions (69:48). In the meantime, they prepare for the spring f...

Fastener road warriors approach their travels in different ways, but those who listen to the fastener industry's top on-demand radio show will learn what's keeping the financial system afloat, as Federal Reserve economist, Mr. William Strauss , explains the role and methods of our central bank (73:22). Guest-host, Bob Baer , of Abbott Interfast , joins the discussion, adding his unique style of th...

Assuming anything can be risky, especially when control is the object. Turn-around artist, Vince Chiappone , describes his experience taking the helm at The Richard Manno Company (85:41). Kind of a “big deal” in the fastener industry, Ms. Jackie Ventura , who steers her own ship at Fasteners and Industrial Products , shockingly explains why her choice in smart phones is NOT an iPhone , and also pr...

How will the fastener industry react to the influx of overbearing government attacks against business at every level? Is the answer to be found in the newest website release by the fastener industry's biggest player? And who drives their business simply on the promise of a good sandwich? Nick Smith , of Nick's Fasteners & Supply , discusses life on the fastener frontier (63:17). Steve Andrasik...

What's driving recent rapid fire fastener company acquisitions? Was the explosive FDI rebound triggered by legitimate market growth? And what would happen in the event of a total ban on threaded fasteners? Stelfast president and industry rock star, Simmi , fires off with her perspective (74:00). Mike McNulty and BB&T analyst, Holden Lewis , unload with the latest FDI results (46:25). MWFA pres...

The legendary Cartwright family made its mark on the old west, just as some have made theirs on the fastener industry. Dan Zehnder welcomes industry magnate, Mr. Ed McIlhon , of Assembled Products , to the latest installment of Legends of the Industry (79:13). It’s amazing what can happen during a simple test of a new phone system. Industry veteran, Paul Cabot , of fastener distributor Main Source...

With world annihilation averted, the FTR boys convene a semi-all star panel to explore the future of the fastener industry after reviewing the year gone by. John Butler , of K&L Sales , the iPhone-toting Andy Pels , of ScrewCrew.com , and the indefatigable, Mr. Tom Buddenbohn , of Technology Components Southwest , share their insights and predictions (81:14). BB&T analyst, Holden Lewis , j...

Back away from the cliff! Fastener talk radio triumphantly returns with Mr. Charlie Kerr , of Kerr Lakeside , to discuss the possible impact of the fiscal cliff on family operated fastener companies (80:19). Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report covers industry headlines and the free-falling FDI numbers from November, along with BB&T analyst, Holden Lewis (47:06). He also talks with Ruth Dowling...

As a brave new fastener world emerges, Mr. Dan Zehnder , of Trinity Hardware Headquarters , reunites legendary industry brothers, Jim and John Zehnder , during a historic interview covering the origins and times of Earnest Machine and life in the “bolt business” (69:29). Mike McNulty , of Fastener Technology International , and BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis , discuss industry head...

The Vegas fastener show is over for another year. Who lost their shirt, and who picked up a colorful new one? Which big names made the biggest splash, and where were the big splashes made during after-hours activities? Industry blogger , Traveling Salesman , along with Rich Cavoto , of Metric and Multistandard Components , join in for a detailed review of this year’s show (76:03). Mr. Dan Zehnder...

How will the fastener industry weigh in at the polls this November, and does the question belong on fastener talk radio in the first place? What new capability has been developed by the FCH Sourcing Network to connect the industry as never before? And will Andy Pels return to Las Vegas next month after missing last year’s big show? CEO of Quickscrews International , Mr. Greg Wiener , and Lucky 13...

The fastener industry rebounds amid news of new alliances and free flowing beverages. John Wachman , of Desert Distribution , describes his experience working with members of the fastener “rat pack” during his quest for fastener nerdhood certification (74:15). Holden Lewis , of BB&T Capital Markets , joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to announce better than expected numbers from t...

From Sparta to Los Angeles, the world depends on industrial fasteners. Industry legend, Mr. Ron Sackheim , carries the torch for the fastener industry, and shares his thoughts after a lifetime in the business during an encore conversation with hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas (59:32). Industry rock star and Stelfast president, Simmi , discusses her views on the latest FDI numbers, the role of mas...

Has the effect of a sizzling hot summer been to cool the outlook for the fastener industry? Where can you go to find hard to get fasteners when you don’t know where to go? And exactly who built the successful businesses that make up the fastener industry? Don “Solution Man” Shan , of Solution Industries , chimes in and describes how a business about nothing is actually something you should know ab...

Brian and Eric encounter a large mammal swimming across the lake during their latest northwoods adventure . Was it a foreshadowing of softening markets, or of the recent droll headline out of Moscow? Despite lackluster GPS performance, the boys navigate out of the bush to discuss these and other subjects and welcome Mr. Harry Moser , of the Reshoring Intitiative , and Mr. Andy Cohn , of Duncan Bol...

Industry consolidation, successful association events, and rising industry index numbers point to a sector that’s doing fine. Or is it? Mr. Charlie Kerr , of Kerr Lakeside , discusses his view of the fastener world and beyond, just after his recent appearance at the NCFA Distributor Social panel discussion (69:59). Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman , provides further details on the event, and n...

When anti-NATO protesters from around the world arrive in Chicago to cause havoc, the Fully Threaded boys naturally think of anti-corrosive fastener materials. Mark Alperin and Mark Klosek , of Vertex Distribution , share their knowledge of the stainless fastener business, as well as a unique training technique that could be considered positively tasteless (56:45). From the Atlanta office of indus...

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 ,...