Episodes
Jan. 26, 2012
Episode #38 - Soapapeepa
Optimistic fastener companies are driving ahead with aggressive new programs, as strong sales continue, and extreme Internet censorship provisions have been momentarily averted. Special guest, Mr. Mike Wrenn , discusses his e...
Jan. 12, 2012
Episode #37 - Indexing the End of Time
Perhaps 2012 will bring the end of history, but it's only the beginning for the Fastener Distributor Index. Holden Lewis, of BB&T Capital Markets, joins Mike McNulty on an extended edition of the Fastener News Report to discu...
Dec. 8, 2011
Episode #36 - The Gift
An all-star line-up tackles the biggest fastener industry headlines of the year gone by, and makes forecasts on the year ahead during this very special holiday edition. Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman, Andy Pels, of Scr...
Nov. 17, 2011
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 Plym...
Oct. 27, 2011
Episode #34 - Viva Sans Andy
What happened at NIFS '11 ? Which big stories electrified the show floor, and which after parties created other kinds of buzz? Did the new HTI make its hoped for big splash? And what caused Andy Pels to cancel his show visit...
Oct. 13, 2011
Episode #33 - Thought Waves
Think there are no surprises left in the fastener industry? Think again! Fastener Technology International Magazine editor, Mike McNulty , reports on the stunning "return" of Heads, along with Jason Sandefur, of GlobalFastene...
Sept. 29, 2011
Episode #32 - Deja Vu Again
All new, yet vaguely familiar, attorney Mark Lehnardt explains the newly re-emerged Nucor anti-dumping case (32:26). Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report has the latest updates on that story, plus details on the stalking horse...
Sept. 8, 2011
Episode #31 - Go West
There's nothing out east but flooding and mouthfuls of sea foam at the moment, so FTR heads west. Don Haggerty reports on the new Stelfast branch opening soon in L.A. (33:48). Tom Buddenbohn of Technology Components Southwest...
Aug. 18, 2011
Episode #30 - Ringing in the Rain
It's a veritable deluge of fastener industry insight as Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report covers the Grainger / Fabory deal , including insider observations by BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis (15:17). Russ Doran...
Aug. 4, 2011
Episode #29 - Big Spending
There is no deficit of fastener wisdom as Bruce Darling of Porteous Fastener Company (35:49) and NFDA vice president, Jay Queenin (25:17), join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas. Plus, Computer Insights CEO, Denny Cowhey, des...
July 14, 2011
Episode #28 - Breaking Wind Stories
Who is bullish on wind energy, and who is regrouping after a run through the proverbial mill? Are there holes in the supply chain after the collapse of Heads? Is LIFO going away? Dokka Fasteners CEO, Marc Strandquist (43:43),...
June 16, 2011
Episode #27 - My Thumb Hurts!
Beacon Fasteners & Components operations chief, Joe Peplinski, is back from Asia with his read on operating conditions and details of a new product line (30:38). Pam Berry and Lou Aderman describe WIFI, the new organization f...
May 26, 2011
Episode #26 - Heads and Teds
What does the end of HTI portend for the fastener industry? How will the market be impacted now that its assets have been sold? Which recent trade event made the largest splash? FTR welcomes PFC executive vice president, Bob ...
May 12, 2011
Episode #25 - The Stalking Horse
Heads and Threads founding family member and former XL Screw CEO, Ron Sackheim, shares his story along with thoughts on the end of HTI (46:00). American Fastener Journal publisher, Mike McGuire, offers his comments as the Col...
April 24, 2011
Episode #24 - Twentyfour
As the clock ticks toward an uncertain fiscal future, the fastener industry surges ahead . Who is expanding to meet whatever the future might bring? What's the best thing distributors can do to protect margins? Who is gunn...
April 7, 2011
Episode #23 - Domestically Brewed
American manufacturing is the lifeblood of the country, despite perceptions to the contrary. Joe Greenslade of the IFI and Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative offer their thoughts on buying domestic (46:16). Russ Mellott ...
March 27, 2011
Episode #22 - You Call That a Knife?
Fastener events take center stage as the spring meeting and show season begins in full force. Brighton-Best sales VP, Steve Andrasik (53:08), incoming NFDA president, Matt Ulrich (34:51), and North Coast Fastener Association ...
March 10, 2011
Episode #21 - Eye Robot
Further thoughts on the situation at Heads, Pac-West spring meeting details, and other insights from Andy Cohn, of Duncan Bolt (30:48). Perspectives from the front lines of the fastener industry with fastener blogger Andy Pel...
Feb. 24, 2011
Episode #20 - Headlines and Threadlines
What happened to Heads, and what does it mean to the fastener industry? Which of the latest dramatic headlines will impact distributors the most? What is the NFDA doing in Germany? Join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas as th...
Feb. 10, 2011
Episode #19 - Carbon Neutral Fastener Talk Radio
Bruce Darling discusses his return from semi-retirement (29:02). John Wachman and Joe Greenslade explain the upcoming FTI Certified Fastener Specialist program (62:09). Southeast Fastener Association president, Joanne Bialas ...
Jan. 27, 2011
Episode #18 - iMazing Fastener Radio
How do fastener distributors dramatically improve quality and competitiveness? Is the industry ready for another fastener show? What killer new app could save the world? FTR18 delves into these and other issues with guests...
Jan. 13, 2011
Episode #17 - Golden Voices of the Fastener Industry
Active Screw & Fastener CEO, Buddy Blattner, and Red Idea Partners president, Ross Shell, talk mergers and acquisitions for fastener distributors (23:53). Industry veteran Todd Walters opines on the rebound of the structural ...
Dec. 9, 2010
Episode #16 - Self-Selling Screws
The distribution wave that transformed the industry is itself shifting, as competition, new technologies, and tumultuous economic conditions present new challenges for fastener distributors. Guests Leo Coar, of Distributor's...
Nov. 18, 2010
Episode #15 - The Barrister and the Bloggers
How has the influx of foreign suppliers impacted fastener distributors? What became of the rumored major acquisition announcement at NIFS? Why are so many in the fastener industry cavorting with a pink monkey? Simmi, of Ste...