Back away from the cliff! Fastener talk radio triumphantly returns with

Mr. Charlie Kerr

, of

Kerr Lakeside

, to discuss the possible impact of the

fiscal cliff

on family operated fastener companies (80:19).

Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report

covers industry headlines and the free-falling

FDI

numbers from November, along with

BB&T

analyst,

Holden Lewis

(47:06). He also talks with

Ruth Dowling

, of

Ningbo Jinding

, about her experience at the recent Brazil Fastener Show in Sao Paulo (66:11).

NFDA

president,

Jay Queenin

, describes the “new era” and evolving role of the country’s largest national fastener association (22:06). Plus, news from the

MWFA

,

NCFA

and the longshoreman’s strike. Special bonus Christmas appearance by

The Fastener Chipmunks

(79:14). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas wax eloquent on holidays of yore, and note the chance appearance of a new fastener dog on the program. Ever have that dream where you're helplessly falling? The final episode of 2012 is kind of like that. Run time: 02:13:09

As a brave new fastener world emerges,

Mr. Dan Zehnder

, of

Trinity Hardware Headquarters

, reunites legendary industry brothers,

Jim

and

John Zehnder

, during a historic interview covering the origins and times of

Earnest Machine

and life in the “bolt business” (69:29).

Mike McNulty

, of

Fastener Technology International

, and

BB&T Capital Markets

analyst,

Holden Lewis

, discuss industry headlines and the sinking October

FDI

numbers on the

Fastener News Report

(44:31). Industry veteran,

Heidi Voltrauer

, of

Volt Industrial Plastics

, describes the recent 20th anniversary and expansion of her company, and also details the upcoming 2013

All-American Fastener Show

(20:10). Plus, find out what happened at the

NFDA

fall conference and who will be leading the

Pac-West

during the coming year. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas vote for their favorite BBQ city, and voice their staunch support for

sage grouse

despite the pesky oil shale conflict. Run time: 02:00:47

The

Vegas fastener show

is over for another year. Who lost their shirt, and who picked up a colorful new one? Which big names made the biggest splash, and where were the big splashes made during after-hours activities? Industry

blogger

,

Traveling Salesman

, along with

Rich Cavoto

, of

Metric and Multistandard Components

, join in for a detailed review of this year’s show (76:03).

Mr. Dan Zehnder

, of

Trinity Hardware Headquarters

, presents his perspective on the big event, and discusses a new series of upcoming interviews with industry legends (21:43).

Mike McNulty

and

Holden Lewis

cover the intriguing September

FDI

results on the

Fastener News Report

(50:51). Plus, from the fastener show floor,

Sara Mallo

,

Mike McGuire

,

Tracey Lumia

,

Ted Nieman

,

Bob O’Brien

,

Dave Audia

, and others play

Fastener Word Association

. And in a stunning bonus feature segment,

WIFI

founder, the amazing

Ms. Pam Berry

, guides listeners on an exclusive visit to a mysterious fastener vestibule (119:56) that will remain forever inaccessible to hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas, who roll dice on their industry future even as they dig out after their weeklong

fastener odyssey

. Run time: 02:10:20

How will the fastener industry weigh in at the polls this November, and does the question belong on fastener talk radio in the first place? What new capability has been developed by the

FCH Sourcing Network

to connect the industry as never before? And will

Andy Pels

return to Las Vegas next month after missing last year’s big show? CEO of

Quickscrews International

,

Mr. Greg Wiener

, and

Lucky 13 Fastener Sales

owner,

Ms. Julee Mortensen

, authentically tackle the issues surrounding the upcoming election from both sides of the aisle (72:02).

Ruth Dowling

and

Cris Young

, of

WIFI

, preview their organization’s upcoming program and meeting, and share recent developments (24:34).

Mike McNulty

reports from Shanghai, China, and highlights an exciting new program coming soon from

Beacon Fasteners & Components

(49:22). Meanwhile, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas note the Queen’s favorite scotch, consider

iPhone

thievery, and wonder whether

Rich Cavoto

has internalized the metric lifestyle in the truest sense of the word. Run time: 02:03:06

The fastener industry rebounds amid news of new alliances and free flowing beverages.

John Wachman

, of

Desert Distribution

, describes his experience working with members of the fastener “rat pack” during his quest for fastener nerdhood certification (74:15).

Holden Lewis

, of

BB&T Capital Markets

, joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

to announce better than expected numbers from the most recent

FDI

survey (48:45). Perhaps most significantly,

Larry Kelly

, of

Buckeye Fasteners

, drops a frosty malted bombshell, sure to stagger the halls of the upcoming Vegas show (28:08). Plus,

NCFA

golf outing coverage. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas revel at the thought of the forthcoming bounty, and plan their imminent iPhone upgrade path, despite a dubious luminary's

befuddling

difficulties. Run time: 01:59:12

From Sparta to Los Angeles, the world depends on industrial fasteners. Industry legend,

Mr. Ron Sackheim

, carries the torch for the fastener industry, and shares his thoughts after a lifetime in the business during an encore conversation with hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas (59:32). Industry rock star and

Stelfast

president,

Simmi

, discusses her views on the latest FDI numbers, the role of master importers in today’s market, and the upcoming Vegas show (23:02). Plus,

USA Fastener Group

operations manager,

Mike Weaver

, explains his company’s recent expansion announcement on the

Fastener News Report

, with

Fastener Technology International

magazine editor,

Mike McNulty

(39:09). Brian and Eric agree it would be good if 50 was actually 35, but realize that’s as likely as 6 being 9. Run time: 01:43:16

Has the effect of a sizzling hot summer been to cool the outlook for the fastener industry? Where can you go to find hard to get fasteners when you don’t know where to go? And exactly who built the successful businesses that make up the fastener industry?

Don “Solution Man” Shan

, of

Solution Industries

, chimes in and describes how a business about nothing is actually something you should know about (71:30).

BB&T Capital Markets

analyst,

Holden Lewis

, discusses the chilly

July FDI

results along with

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

(45:49). Plus,

Specialty Bolt & Screw

and

NFDA

president,

Mr. Jay Queenin

, describes his view of business conditions abroad, and also exciting developments at the largest national fastener trade organization (24:20). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas celebrate a couple of important milestone birthdays, as they gratefully

build their own

successful business, one thread at a time. Run time: 01:54:51

Brian and Eric encounter a

large mammal

swimming across the lake during their latest

northwoods adventure

. Was it a foreshadowing of softening markets, or of the recent droll headline out of Moscow? Despite lackluster GPS performance, the boys navigate out of the bush to discuss these and other subjects and welcome

Mr. Harry Moser

, of the

Reshoring Intitiative

, and

Mr. Andy Cohn

, of

Duncan Bolt

. An in-depth examination of the reshoring movement and related issues ensues (56:41).

Mike McNulty

breaks industry headlines on the

Fastener News Report

and presents details of the slipping

FDI

numbers from June, along with

BB&T Capital Markets

analyst,

Holden Lewis

(30:58). Also, extended interviews from the

MWFA Expo

and golf outing featuring

Rich Cavoto, John Butler, Vic LaPoma, Jackie Ventura, Matt Delawder, Kameron Dorsey, Don Shan

and more (18:18). Like America’s new healthcare system, this episode of FTR is absolutely

free

. Just don’t expect it to address all your issues in a timely or effective manner. Run time: 01:45:38

Industry consolidation, successful association events, and rising industry index numbers point to a sector that’s doing fine. Or is it?

Mr. Charlie Kerr

, of

Kerr Lakeside

, discusses his view of the fastener world and beyond, just after his recent appearance at the

NCFA Distributor Social

panel discussion (69:59). Industry blogger,

Traveling Salesman

, provides further details on the event, and notes the presence of a very special fastener brew (19:49).

Mike McNulty

presents the

Fastener News Report

, featuring a discussion with

BB&T Capital Markets

analyst,

Holden Lewis

, that explores the

May FDI

numbers and some new trends that seem to be emerging (43:55). It’s a veritable celebration of the private sector, as hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas consider counter-rotation and spinnerbaits in advance of their annual pilgrimage to the

Canadian Shield

. Run time: 01:55:07

When anti-NATO protesters from around the world arrive in Chicago to cause havoc, the

Fully Threaded

boys naturally think of anti-corrosive fastener materials.

Mark Alperin

and

Mark Klosek

, of

Vertex Distribution

, share their knowledge of the stainless fastener business, as well as a unique training technique that could be considered positively tasteless (56:45). From the Atlanta office of industry leader,

Stelfast

, branch manager,

Mr. Ted Nieman

, joins in to discuss his impressions of current market conditions (22:18).

Mike McNulty

opens the

Fastener News Report

by pointing out that while the fastener business might not be as exciting as the recent social media IPO mania, at least it doesn’t operate in a soon to burst bubble. Then, he speaks to

Rosa Hearn

, of

Brighton Best International

, about the huge expansion program now under way by the master-importing giant (39:20). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas note the improvement in dinner meeting table fare, and offer

cutlery suggestions

not like any others you’ve heard before. Run time: 01:36:36