Fully Threaded Radio

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

As the eyes of the world survey the devastation of hurricane Harvey, the fastener industry braces for a different kind of landfall. Purple ponchoed storm rider,

Baron Yarborough

, of Spring Bolt and Nut reports from Houston, Texas. From higher ground in the midwest,

Jake Davis

of BTM Manufacturing drops in to share his thoughts on growing the business, the upcoming Vegas show, YFP, and a life in the fastener industry, from the filing cabinet to the warehouse and beyond (18:19).

Bob “GQ” Baer

joins industry anchorman

Mike McNulty

to explain the July FDI numbers, and also to note signs of impending price increases (55:58). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

examines the important differences between hex bolts and hex cap screws, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:22:04). Meanwhile, Brian and Eric do what they do, and narrowly avoid an embarrassing screw up. Run time: 01:39:20

The health of the fastener industry appears robust, even as the federal government works diligently to destroy healthcare for the country, as industry scion and fastener philosopher,

Mr. Charlie Kerr

joins in with a stream of consciousness appearance on an array of topics (1:22:33). Industry veteran,

Jonathan Koch

of Industrial Metal Finishing describes the impact of the booming energy market, and explains how LinkedIn can act as an invisible hand toward sales success (15:50). The FDI provides another shot in the arm with its latest numbers, as described by

Mike McNulty

with

Frank DeVito

of Solution Industries on the Fastener News Report (54:53).

Carmen Vertullo

has the prescription to an all too frequent bolt torquing question, during the Fastener Training Minute (1:15:43). Plus, Fastener Fair Mexico review and Fastener Fair USA preview with Mack Brooks’

Melissa Magestro

(46:59). Brian and Eric aren’t quite sick that their annual fishing trip is over, but an imminent return to the lake would be what the doctor would order, if only their insurance plan covered it. Run time: 02:09:29

Doing the right things and paying attention to new technology pays off for successful fastener companies like Volt Industrial Plastics, as

Mr. Joe Volltrauer

describes his lifetime of entrepreneurial pursuit and 25 years at his most recent endeavor (1:20:24). Longevity also requires persistence and dedication, as demonstrated by industry anchorman

Mike McNulty

when he presents the 100th edition of the Fastener News Report, this time joined by NFDA president

Marc Strandquist

on the latest FDI numbers, and

Rich Cavoto

, of Metric and Multistandard, with MWFA golf outing results (43:12). FastenerTech 17 wrap up, NCFA Distributor Social report, show floor interviews with the lovely and talented

Lynn Dempsey

and YFP board member

Baron Yarborough

(30:35), and a bold statement on 3D printing from screw biz expert

Carmen Vertullo

, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:12:33). Plus, a report on logistics at the new site of NIFMSE. Operating in a free market enterprise of their own design, Brian and Eric explain that there’s really no wrong place to be, as long as you take the monorail.

Run time: 01:56:10

It’s a gnarly fastener talk radio laser flip, as California kids

Chris

and

Ryan McCaffrey

of R&D Fasteners hang ten during their podcast debut (1:27:41).

Bob “GQ” Baer

and

Marty Nolan

preview the Fastener Summit (21:28). During the Fastener News Report, industry anchorman

Mike McNulty

hosts Baird analyst

Dave Manthey

to explain last month’s apparent tailslide in the FDI (58:53). Fastener top gun,

Carmen Vertullo

, pulls off a wicked

hydrogen embrittlement 360

with his top ten must-know list about this persistent industry menace (1:21:25). Plus: YFP board member

Baron Yarborough

covers the recent SEFA/SFA table top show. It's "scary but fun" as Brian and Eric goofy foot while they purvey their usual brand of industry prattle. Run time: 02:21:02

Fastener Professional of the Year,

Mr. Robbie Gilchrist

, reacts to being chosen by the NFDA for its new industry accolade (1:32:48).

Christie Jones

of Spirol International Corporation explains the many benefits of new finishing process, ArmorGalv (39:24). Fastenal business development manager,

Jeff Kammerer

describes the Mansco acquistion (55:52). On the Fastener News Report,

Mike McNulty

presents the headlines and discusses the latest surge in the FDI with Bamal president,

Kevin Miller

(1:04:12). Plus,

Carmen Vertullo

gets technical on the Fastener Training Minute (1:26:16). Brian and Eric share their experiences at the recent NFDA and Pac-West joint conference, and marvel at media buzzword hype. Run time: 02:13:18

There's no shortage of drama in the fastener industry, as surging optimism and idealistic youth align against ongoing consolidation and off-shoring. Throw in a few industry events and some fake news headlines and you get pretty exciting fastener talk radio.

Jim “Big Papa” Kelam

, of Sems and Specials weighs in on industry trends, Vegas, retirement, and the new breed of fastener pro, along with

Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal” Ventura

(1:09:20). YFP board member,

Kenny Sanker

, describes the AIM mentoring program (18:02). Also, SEFA president,

Terry Windham

previews the upcoming joint conference with SFA (34:09). Fastener News Report anchor,

Mike McNulty

and Baird analyst,

Dave Manthey

examine the shocking FDI numbers (40:10). Plus, senior fastener industry consultant,

Carmen Vertullo

gets

fully threaded

during the Fastener Training Minute (1:03:55). Brian and Eric remain philosophical as they play their role in the perennial saga that is the thread game. Run time: 01:50:07

Great walls and mass migrations impact the fastener industry. Thread adventurer,

Rob Lucas

, of Lindstrom (1:14:46), and domestic manufacturing crusader,

Harry Moser

, of the Reshoring Initiative (20:20), present their perspectives on these and other forces as they drive the screw biz in a somewhat great leap forward. Würth EVP,

Marc Strandquist

joins industry anchorman

Mike McNulty

on the Fastener News Report to discuss surprising January FDI numbers (48:07). Plus, fastener wonk

Carmen Vertullo

explains a common problem with thread pitch and plating on the Fastener Training Minute (1:07:46). Brian and Eric uncover no ancient secrets, but keep an eye on Amazon, and struggle with their Chinese zodiac identities. Run time: 02:02:03

With the onset of a new year, the fastener industry seems primed for action. The latest season of online fastener talk radio begins with a conversation with Link Magazine publisher,

Mr. Leo Coar

, who notes that forty years are just the start, and things are looking good for the little guy as far as he can tell (18:55).

Andy Pels

, of ScrewCrew.com and

Mike Topolewski

, of Perigee Manufacturing, look back at the previous year, then shift focus to their positive feelings for 2017 (1:15:34). The FDI numbers for December tell of similar positive sentiment throughout the screw business, as Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

and R.W. Baird analyst,

Dave Manthey

, explain during the Fastener News Report (43:39). Plus, industry virtuoso

Carmen Vertullo

explains the finer points of wedge tensile testing, on the Fastener Training Minute (1:09:03). Brian and Eric consider the right time of year to eat crawfish, and urge listeners to become part of their favorite online fastener sourcing network. Run time: 02:04:38

Big oil, politics and fastener distribution. Dirty business? Find out that and more as Duncan Bolt honcho,

Mr. Andy Cohn

presents his thoughts in the wake of the presidential election and amid swirling talk of price increases (1:10:32). Star Stainless west coast lieutenant,

Kevin Chavis

previews the upcoming Pac-West / NFDA joint conference and table top event (27:28). Industry anchorman,

Mike McNulty

and

Kelly Cole

of Hayes Bolt find budding optimism in the latest FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (44:38). Specifying zinc plating isn't always as simple as it may seem, as

Carmen Vertullo

describes on the Fastener Training Minute (1:04:38). Plus, have we finally discovered the true identity of

Traveling Salesman

? Meanwhile, Brian and Eric find cause to remember their Objectivist past, and make suggestions on avoiding the “T word”. The final predominantly fastener-related episode of the podcast season may be dirty, but at least it's safe. Run time: 01:59:53