Episode #9 - Don't Thread On Me
NFDA president Jim Derry shares association news and previews the upcoming Fall meeting in Chicago (13:42). QuickScrews International CEO, Greg Wiener, provides his perspective on the market and technology in the industry, and offers his unvarnished view of the current political climate (26:03). Industrial distribution consultant, Frank Hurtte of River Heights Consulting discusses his thoughts on prepping for trade conferences and staying aware of process in the quest for improved profitability (63:56). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas explain the latest improvements in the FCH environment, unveil their new battle flag, and rally listeners to voice their beliefs. Perfunctory beer reportage rounds out this episode of Fully Threaded Radio. Run time: 01:39:20
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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 …