Episode #51 - Frosty Malted Fastener Radio
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 the most recent FDI survey (48:45). Perhaps most significantly, Larry Kelly, of Buckeye Fasteners, drops a frosty malted bombshell, sure to stagger the halls of the upcoming Vegas show (28:08). Plus, NCFA golf outing coverage. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas revel at the thought of the forthcoming bounty, and plan their imminent iPhone upgrade path, despite a dubious luminary's befuddling difficulties. Run time: 01:59:12
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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 …