With world annihilation averted, the FTR boys convene a

semi-all star panel

to explore the future of the fastener industry after reviewing the year gone by.

John Butler

, of

K&L Sales

, the iPhone-toting

Andy Pels

, of

ScrewCrew.com

, and the indefatigable,

Mr. Tom Buddenbohn

, of

Technology Components Southwest

, share their insights and predictions (81:14).

BB&T

analyst,

Holden Lewis

, joins

Fastener Technology International

editor,

Mr. Mike McNulty

, on the

Fastener News Report

to discuss the latest

FDI

reading, which crept up slightly in December (50:01). Plus, the industry locks and loads as

Fidelis Fasteners

founder,

Rob Lucas

, fires at point blank range while explaining his thoughts on the recent round of industry consolidation (14:55). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas aim toward a future of mobile network access even as they

stockpile their ammo

for the future of the fastener industry. Run time: 02:24:29