Fully Threaded Radio

On the occasion of a momentous episode,

Trinity Hardware Headquarters

owner,

Mr. Dan Zehnder

drops in for an update, and makes clear why his company's fourth year is a fond but distant memory (1:06:10).

Ruth Dowling

joins Fastener Technology International editor

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

to report on the recent Fastener Fair Mexico, from which she returned virtually unscathed (40:08). Plus,

John Wachman

of Desert Distribution describes the exciting new developments at the

Fastener Training Institute

(15:46). Brian and Eric plow ahead. Run time: 01:27:41

The sound of new business opportunity is a sweet song indeed, as

Aaron Shushan

of manufacturer rep agency

Specialty Sales

attests (20:10). In contrast, the sour notes of government overreach have inspired a burgeoning movement to squelch the music, as

Goldwater Institute

veteran constitutional attorney,

Mr. Nick Dranias

, explains (1:07:21). Meanwhile, the fastener industry has maintained a steady chord during the first quarter.

Mike McNulty

and

BB&T

analyst,

Holden Lewis

discuss the reasons why as they review the latest

FDI

reading on

The Fastener News Report

(41:48). Hosts Brian and Eric pay tribute to a late comic genius, and allegorically use one of his classic gags as a call to curb D.C.'s clangorous crooning. Run time: 01:44:55

Jay Minichino

of the MFDA reports on the recent economic summit meeting in New York (10:51). Pac-West president,

Tracy Lehman

, and NFDA VP,

Paul Tiffany

, recount the recent events at the joint association conference in Palm Springs (1:08:01). BB&T analyst

Holden Lewis

joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

to explain the seasonally adjusted FDI numbers (41:02). Brian and Eric announce the new

FCH Quote Scrubber

, and contemplate the deeper meaning of fershmoozlement. Run time: 01:41:33

Unapologetically, president of

The Fastener Connection

and SFA, and second generation fastener man,

Michael Rodriguez

, tells it like it is (1:01:06). Fastener software baron,

Bob Reynolds

, is heading back to Vegas for the annual

INxSQL

user group meeting (20:05).

Brighton Best

VP of sales,

Steve Andrasik

joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

(40:39). Brian keeps shoveling snow, while Eric hangs out in the igloo. Run time: 01:39:47

The same cold winds have been blowing from the north, and from the nation's capital for some time. Fortunately, an exciting line-up of all new guests joins Brian and Eric to shake up the winter doldrums, as

MaryLouise Eckman

, of

All Points Fasteners

, tells her tale of non-conventional fastener success (1:14:20).

Reshoring Initiative

founder,

Mr. Harry Moser

, joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

to explain the current state of bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. (48:27) Plus, heat treating expert,

Brian Christianson

, of

South Holland Metal Finishing

, discusses REACH standards and what they mean to fastener distributors selling abroad (17:27). Tidbits from around the industry, and complaints about the cold, the warming, and conflict minerals reporting, it's more of the same digital effluvia you've come to know and love. Run time: 01:56:13

Like the climate in general, the weather outside is chilling, but the year's first installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio warms the hearts of threaded fastening aficionados, as

Stelfast

president,

Simmi

, presents her optimistic view of the fastener world to launch the 2014 season (1:08:52). Also,

NFDA

and

Hodell-Natco

president,

Kevin Reidl

, previews upcoming industry conferences and the latest developments with the recently revived

Fastener Industry Coalition

(18:22). On the

Fastener News Report

,

Mike McNulty

delivers top industry headlines, and reviews the

FDI

reading for December with

BB&T

analyst,

Holden Lewis

(41:06). Eric oddly claims the sun impacts Earth's weather, while Brian dons an electric winter jacket, just in case. Run time: 01:37:54

Wrapping up another year of predominantly fastener-related online talk radio, FTR welcomes the jovial,

Mr. Dan Zehnder

, who shares his thoughts on the state of the industry and describes exciting expansion at

Trinity Hardware Headquarters

(21:52).

Brighton Best International

director of purchasing,

Jun Xu

, explains progress of the PFC roll up, and announces a new training program being offered to the industry (1:13:04). On the

Fastener News Report

,

BB&T

analyst,

Holden Lewis

, breaks down the sluggish November FDI reading, and

Mike McNulty

presents his predictions for the coming new year (43:17). Special Christmas bonus:

J.R. Prahl's, "The Gift"

, opens the show. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas hope for big changes in Washington, and prepare to start wrapping presents. Run time: 01:52:35

The monkeys were purple, the shirts were red, and another Vegas fastener show is in the books. Get the inside scoop as

Metric & Multistandard

national sales manager,

Rich Cavoto

,

Daggerz

lady,

Joanne Bialas

, along with

Andy Graham

, of

National Threaded Fasteners

, discuss the big show in review (1:15:17).

Mike McNulty

and analyst

Holden Lewis

present reasons to be optimistic, as the FDI tracks back upward, during a jam-packed edition of the

Fastener News Report

(45:27). During his FTR debut,

Mr. Paul Vittori

, of

The Socket Source

, wonders aloud what happens now to PFC’s former suppliers (23:54). Plus, direct from the floor of The Sands, interviews and fastener word association with

Andy Cohn, Todd Walters, Swetu Chheda, John Gaudette, Allan Weitzman

, and more. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas do what they do, and note their relentless and ongoing commitment to serving as paragons of online fastening teamwork. Run time: 01:58:41

They say every time a door closes, another opens up. The federal government is back in business just as a venerated fastener supplier loses its battle to an aggressive industry rival. Meanwhile, fastener people from across the industry prepare for the annual pilgrimage to Vegas. BBI sales VP,

Mr. Steve Andrasik

, summarizes the Porteous acquisition.

Rob Lucas

, of

Fidelis Fasteners

, explains what the deal could mean for the industry, as well as the entire master importer model (1:09:23). On the Fastener News Report,

Mike McNulty

talks with BB&T analyst,

Holden Lewis

, on the shocking dip of the

Fastener Distributor Index

(42:27). Plus,

Don “Solution Man” Shan

explains developments at

Solution Industries

, including a new branch location and the addition of new A-team members (18:30). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are glad to be open for business, especially as Brian describes his penchant for over-priced smart phone accessories. Run time: 01:44:21

With headlines flying fast, the FTR team delivers another episode well worth your time. Executive VP of the

Wurth Group

, Mr. Marc Strandquist, announces his company's ambitious expansion plan (1:03:37).

WIFI

members, Pam Berry and Jennifer Friel, preview their upcoming NIFS program (17:59). Also,

NCFA

president, Marty Nolan, joins Mike McNulty on the

Fastener News Report

to describe his organization's latest work to advance the newly constituted

Fastener Industry Coalition

(40:10). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas recount their iOS7 upgrade experiences and decry the fraudulent and dangerous "climate change" movement. Run time: 01:37:19