Fully Threaded Radio

Some people want funding, some want to start wars, others just want to sell some fasteners. FTR showcases all three during its latest, far-reaching edition while it welcomes fastener renaissance man,

Mr. Charlie Kerr

, of legendary socket producer,

Kerr Lakeside

(1:08:30). A diminutive set screw brings

Fastener Specialties Manufacturing

proprietor,

Rick Perkaus

, onto the scene to discuss breaking barriers, business conditions and more (19:53). On the Fastener News Report, managing editor,

Mike McNulty

, has top stories and quizzes

BB&T

analyst,

Holden Lewis

on the August

FDI

results (42:40). Plus, news of another industry acquisition and breakthrough 3D printing tools make the headlines. In the aftermath of Apple’s latest product announcements, hosts Brian and Eric wonder aloud if they will be enough to kickstart the heretofore avant-garde tech company past market rivals. Run time: 02:00:31

You may not like it, want it, or need it, but the government is coming to help you. And it wouldn’t want anything bad to happen, so it’s watching very closely. Meanwhile, industry veteran,

Mr. Don Haggerty

, of

Stelfast

, is keeping a sharp eye on developments surrounding the latest anti-dumping claims, and he shares his best guesses as to where the new petitions will lead (59:46). On the

Fastener News Report

, the fearless

Mike McNulty

delivers industry headlines as well as a powerful dissertation on the current attack on the Fourth Amendment (43:41). Also,

Russ Doran

previews the upcoming

Pac-West

fall conference, and describes the finest achievements of his soon to expire presidential term (19:20). Brian and Eric aren’t sure if they’re ready for the end of summer, or the beginning of socialized medicine, so they distract themselves with an improbable contest between beavers and moose. Run time: 01:30:44

What’s behind the latest moves at

Porteous Fastener Company

? How is additive manufacturing and 3D printing impacting the fastener industry in today’s market? And what is the significance of the FDI and PMI divergence in July?

Bob Porteous

shares his thoughts and hopes for the future (1:04:33). Top

A. Raymond Tinnerman

R&D engineers explain their efforts in utilizing additive manufacturing technology in the current fastener world (18:20). And

Mike McNulty

, along with BB&T analyst

Holden Lewis

, seeks perspective in the modern world’s soupy reality during the

Fastener News Report

(44:52). Meanwhile, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas lament past errors while they dream of the abundant oyster crackers to come. Run time: 01:37:57

As summer temperatures rise, is the fastener industry heating up along with them? What new anti-dumping claim has the

NFDA

speaking out? And who is the “other” Jim Sullivan? Industry oracle,

Mr. Andy Cohn

, of

Duncan Bolt

, shares his thoughts on these and other issues (59:31). On the Fastener News Report, market analyst,

Holden Lewis

, and

Mike McNulty

discuss the

June FDI

results (31:30). Plus,

Rich Cavoto

, of

Metric and Multistandard

, announces the results of the 61st annual

MWFA

golf outing (17:27). Upon their return from the wilds of the north, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are no worse for the wear. Or are they…? Run time: 01:45:36

The analysts speak of slow but steady growth (21:19). Meanwhile, the mood is tentatively positive as the summer’s largest fastener event comes to a successful conclusion, but evidence suggests earth-shattering changes on the horizon. New

NFDA

president, and

Hodell-Natco

chief,

Mr. Kevin Reidl

, presents his vision for the year ahead (1:03:49).

BB&T Capital Markets

analyst,

Holden Lewis

, joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

to review the May

FDI

numbers (34:39). Plus,

Joe Greenslade

makes a cameo appearance during the NFDA panel discussion. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas recap

Fastener Tech ’13

and their breakout session, which described the potential effects of exponential growth on technology and manufacturing. They also consider a post-singularity future in which you could leave your hamburger anywhere and not worry about anybody eating it. Run time: 01:37:46

Progress comes in many forms, and it seems to be accelerating in exponential fashion.

Fastener Tech ’13

is right around the corner, and

Team FCH

prepares to expound on this and related ideas during their multimedia break-out session at the conference. VP of sales and marketing for

Elgin Fastener Group

,

Mr. Marty Goeree

, explains the progression of one of the industry’s most aggressive acquisition strategies (53:15). On the Fastener News Report, intrepid fastener newsman

Mike McNulty

lays out industry headlines and speaks with incoming

Nucor

fastener sales manager,

Chris Gasser

(31:25). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas consider the emerging technology of

3D printing

(16:46), and identify a deadly example of progress gone awry. Run time: 01:21:51

From meager beginnings, superior situations sometimes arise. Such is the case as hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas return from their wide-ranging travels to welcome

Jackie Hunter

and

Jim Overlin

, of

Stelfast

, who see improving conditions and make an exciting announcement about a new product line for the industry's most trustworthy master distributor (1:11:18). On the

Fastener News Report

, industry anchorman,

Mike McNulty

presents fastener industry headlines and discusses April

FDI

results with analyst,

Holden Lewis

, of

BB&T Capital Markets

(39:49). Plus, reports on the

NCFA Distributor Social

,

All American Fastener Show

, and Pac-West’s

4th Mel Kirsner Memorial Golf Tournament

(14:43). Dramatically,

Solution Man

crashes onto the scene, making his fastener radio debut, just as others crash into the panel discussion arena. Run time: 01:39:26

Special guest hosts

John Butler

, of

K & L Sales

, and

Andy Pels

, of

ScrewCrew.com

, welcome globetrotting fastener industry pundit,

Rob Lucas

, of

Fidelis Fasteners

. With fresh insights from the

Taiwan Fastener Show

, the trio explores the outlook for the balance of the year, and considers the implications of a shifting supplier environment (50:05).

Mr. Jason Sandefur

, of

GlobalFastenerNews.com

, presents the

Fastener News Report

, with updates on the

Bay Bridge

fiasco,

Nucor

anti-dumping, less than stellar performance from

Fastenal

, and much more (33:53). Plus, new sponsor,

Buckeye Fasteners

, joins the team! Download an app that actually pertains to fasteners (11:44), and learn the truth about grade 7, as you discover there is no substitute for

FTR

. Run time: 01:34:57

Something is fishy under the new Bay Bridge, and it isn’t fish. Master fastener

consultant

,

Mr. Carmen Vertullo

, discusses what could have caused bolts to fail even before the project has been completed (19:02). Industry

blogger

,

Traveling Salesman

, and

Rich Cavoto

, of

Metric & Multistandard

, hope to see improved business conditions (69:48). In the meantime, they prepare for the spring fastener meetings and the new baseball season while they peer into their smartphones.

Mike McNulty

and BB&T analyst,

Holden Lewis

, present the favorable

March FDI

results during the

Fastener News Report

(45:06). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas note the passing of

The Iron Lady

, even as they recognize the onset of the new fastener world order. Run time: 01:50:19

Fastener road warriors approach their travels in different ways, but those who listen to the fastener industry's top on-demand radio show will learn what's keeping the financial system afloat, as

Federal Reserve

economist,

Mr. William Strauss

, explains the role and methods of our central bank (73:22). Guest-host,

Bob Baer

, of

Abbott Interfast

, joins the discussion, adding his unique style of thinking to the conversation. On the Fastener News Report,

Mike McNulty

covers several important stories, including a shake up at

Cardinal Fastener

, and yet another large acquisition announcement. He also speaks with new

IFI

chairman,

Steve Paddock

, about the biggest challenge facing the industry, and also announces this year's

Soaring Eagle Awards

(43:46). Plus,

Lou Boyd

, of

The Olander Company

, reviews the recent

Pac-West

table top and spring meeting and discusses business conditions in the Silicon Valley (21:10). Hosts, Brian and Eric, recount their recent sojourn to central Wisconsin, which was a great place to visit despite the brutally cold temperatures and dearth of good taco stands. Run time: 02:10:39