Episode #35 - Completely Different
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, and John Grabner, of Cardinal Fastener, share their insights for moving ahead now that the deal with The Wurth Group has closed (49:14). Beacon Fasteners quality manager, Jerry Stoczanskyj, explains what it takes to exceed industry quality standards in today's market (39:08). Also, Jim Derry, of Field Fastener, joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to discuss the acquisition of Fastening Solutions (21:48). Are Brian and Eric actually redistributionists? That would be completely different, and the answer is revealed as the boys serve up a Thanksgiving-sized portion of predominantly fastener-related programming. Run time: 01:55:23
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Episode #206A - Out of the Rut
AFC VP of sales John Kovatch joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report, Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing announces the return of fastener mud racing. Brian and Eric launch the IronClad gloves "Out of the Rut" contest.
Episode #205B - Travelers
Jo Morris of Desert Distribution and TJ McFarland of Brikksen travel far afield in their fastener endeavors, jamming in as much fun as good business will allow. Thread guru Carmen Vertullo discusses thread stripping on the Fastener Training Minute.
Episode #205A - Footprints
OneMonroe fastener data hawk JR Prahl sees the long range impact of clean data. Martin EVP Scott McDaniel joins Mike McNulty to examine the upward spike in industry sentiment on the Fastener News Report. Brian and Eric announce a new …
FTR Special Report: Würth EVP Larry Stevens
Würth EVP Larry Stevens shares his thoughts as he guides the world's largest industrial supplier toward global integration and connectivity. From simple midwest beginnings, he spent 16 years building the business in Asia before returning to the U.S. to focus …
Episode #202 - In Other News
Eurolink president Craig Penland and technologist Anders Green. Huyett CEO Tim "Iron Butt" O'Keeffe joins newsman Mike McNulty. Carmen Vertullo compares macro and micro hardness testing. IFE show manager Morgan Wilson, plus Bob "GQ" Baer and Lynn Dempsey report from …