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Episode #47 - Doing Fine
Episode #47 - Doing Fine
Industry consolidation, successful association events, and rising industry index numbers point to a sector that’s doing fine. Or is it? Mr.…
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Fully Threaded Radio
June 14, 2012

Episode #47 - Doing Fine

Episode #47 - Doing Fine

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 notes the presence of a very special fastener brew (19:49). Mike McNulty presents the Fastener News Report, featuring a discussion with BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis, that explores the May FDI numbers and some new trends that seem to be emerging (43:55). It’s a veritable celebration of the private sector, as hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas consider counter-rotation and spinnerbaits in advance of their annual pilgrimage to the Canadian Shield. Run time: 01:55:07

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