Episode #61 - Tacos & Cigars
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 thinking to the conversation. On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty covers several important stories, including a shake up at Cardinal Fastener, and yet another large acquisition announcement. He also speaks with new IFI chairman, Steve Paddock, about the biggest challenge facing the industry, and also announces this year's Soaring Eagle Awards (43:46). Plus, Lou Boyd, of The Olander Company, reviews the recent Pac-West table top and spring meeting and discusses business conditions in the Silicon Valley (21:10). Hosts, Brian and Eric, recount their recent sojourn to central Wisconsin, which was a great place to visit despite the brutally cold temperatures and dearth of good taco stands. Run time: 02:10:39
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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 …