Season 2023
Dec. 19, 2023
Episode #195 - Third R AI L
As the world moves towards more complex and sometimes risky technologies, successful fastener entrepreneurs like Scott Camp of Atlas Distribution Services rely on strong fundamentals and organic development to grow (1:46:24)…
Nov. 16, 2023
Episode #194 - Spheres of Confusion
In a world of blurred history and uncertain truths, it's perfectly clear that Lindfast Solutions Group VP of Quality Darlene Collis is advancing the fastener industry with her work at ASTM and other standards organizations (…
Oct. 19, 2023
Episode #193 - Haul of Fame
Sometimes the end is the beginning. In the case of a fateful but long forgotten mission to Columbus, the fastener industry revived a dormant tradition. The conclusion of the brief FDI rally may be another story, as newsman M…
Sept. 21, 2023
Episode #192 - The Legend of Boulder Junction
The fastener industry climbs back as Endries CEO Michael Knight joins newsman Mike McNulty to unpack the dramatic FDI rebound on an epic Fastener News Report (49:34). Conjuring solutions is no trick for Don "The Amazing" Sh…
Sept. 9, 2023
Special Report: MWFA FSTNR Week '23
MWFA FSTNR Week highlights and floor interviews including Christian Reich, Don "The Amazing" Shan, Nick Penney, Ashely Parker, Jeremy Gethmann, Andres Green, Nancy Rich, Jake "Valdez" Davis and more. Golf results and FTR awa…
Aug. 19, 2023
Episode #191 - The Smell of Thread
Chris Nissen of Aspen Fasteners traces amazing changes in the fastener industry during his long tenure as a family owned importer turned digital seller(1:34:57). Newsman Mike McNulty and Frank "Balboa" Devito of Brighton Be…
July 20, 2023
Episode #190 - For Shore
S.W. Anderson president Jim Degnan dives into his tenure at the head of the NFDA as new trends and looming technologies challenge the fastener industry (1:19:07). Baird senior analyst David Manthey joins newsman Mike McNul…
June 22, 2023
Episode #189 - Crossroads
The world approaches a precarious intersection with the advent of super AI. AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin shares his thoughts and describes how new tech tools are already in use in the fastener industry (1:26:19). BTM Man…
June 8, 2023
Special Report: Fastener Fair USA '23
Highlights and floor interviews from this year's Fastener Fair USA in Nashville. Featuring interviews by the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey with Rich Cavoto , Jen Kushnir , Jun Xu , Bob Chiricosta , Lonni Kieffer , Itzela…
May 14, 2023
Episode #188 - Completely Different
Marine Fasteners CEO Dee Ward and ERP platform founder Bob Reynolds of INxSQL Software view the fastener industry from completely different angles, and share their insights on improving customer satisfaction for continued su…
April 18, 2023
Episode #187 - More Wining
Like a skilled sommelier, Threaded Fasteners CEO Billy Duren uncorks The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, a new podcast designed to inspire, instruct and inform budding leaders (1:36:26). With his nose for success in the fasten…
March 16, 2023
Episode #186 - Like a Glove
As the fastener market adapts to unsettled circumstances, Endries International president and CEO Michael Knight engineers a strategy for continued growth (1:44:56). Distributors report mostly positive sales last month, as …
Feb. 17, 2023
Episode #185 - Not The End
IFI Director of Training and senior fastener consultant, Laurence Claus describes a key challenge facing all fastener companies, the standards process, and his approach to bringing perspective to the industry (1:43:17). Gre…
Jan. 17, 2023
Episode #184 - Resolutions
Premium locknut supplier J Lanfranco sees big opportunities appearing, as the cosmopolitan Jason Baines leads their North American push (1:47:01). Likewise, hard charger Matt Boyd is helping to guide Parker Fasteners forge a…