The fastener industry continues to surge, as its key index remains well into expansionary territory for the seventh month running. Fastener Distributor Index co-creator,

Holden Lewis

, discusses the success of the monthly benchmark, and also his new position as CFO at Fastenal (1:14:11). Field Fastener president,

Bill Derry

shares his philosophy and formula for success upon his induction into the Fastener Industry Hall of Fame (21:27). Fastener Technology International editor

Mike McNulty

presents the Fastener News Report with guest commentator

Dan Zehnder

, of Trinity Logistics Corporation (47:28). Emerald Expositions show organizer

Courtney Harold

previews the 2017 fastener show, newly renamed the

International Fastener Expo

(36:35).

Bonus redux:

WIFI co-founder,

Pam Berry

reports from the “inner sanctum” during NIFS 2012 (1:59:16). Also, industry consultant

Carmen Vertullo

talks thread strength during the Fastener Training Minute (1:07:21). Brian and Eric announce the release of the new “Screwgle”

FCH

search interface. They also note the troubles many people are enduring in the aftermath of back to back tragedies, and suggest listeners rise to the occasion. Run time: 02:04:45