Fully Threaded Radio

Assuming anything can be risky, especially when control is the object. Turn-around artist,

Vince Chiappone

, describes his experience taking the helm at

The Richard Manno Company

(85:41). Kind of a “big deal” in the fastener industry,

Ms. Jackie Ventura

, who steers her own ship at

Fasteners and Industrial Products

, shockingly explains why her choice in smart phones is NOT an

iPhone

, and also previews the upcoming

NCFA Distributor Social

(27:56). Also, the

FDI

reading took a dramatic downturn in February.

Mike McNulty

and BB&T analyst,

Holden Lewis

, consider the causes, and also review the MSC and Barnes Distribution deal (55:54). Meanwhile, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas take nothing for granted as they discuss difficulties with the Mars Curiosity rover,

HAL 9000

, and ubiquitous surveillance cameras. The cyborgs may be coming, but FTR listeners will be prepared. Run time: 02:06:10

How will the fastener industry react to the influx of overbearing government attacks against business at every level? Is the answer to be found in the newest website release by the fastener industry's biggest player? And who drives their business simply on the promise of a good sandwich?

Nick Smith

, of

Nick's Fasteners & Supply

, discusses life on the fastener frontier (63:17).

Steve Andrasik

, of

Brighton Best International

, joins

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

(44:15). And

Pac-West

VP,

Ms. Tracy Lehman

, previews the upcoming table top and spring conference of the west coast's leading trade association (22:32). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas worry about counting letters, and ruminate over the impending government-mandated "

healthcare

" onslaught. Run Time: 01:43:58

What's driving recent rapid fire fastener company acquisitions? Was the explosive

FDI

rebound triggered by legitimate market growth? And what would happen in the event of a total ban on threaded fasteners?

Stelfast

president and industry rock star,

Simmi

, fires off with her perspective (74:00).

Mike McNulty

and

BB&T

analyst,

Holden Lewis

, unload with the latest FDI results (46:25).

MWFA

president,

Mr. Matt Delawder

, shares his thoughts on current market conditions, and describes exciting plans for Fastener Tech '13 (21:32).

Bonus:

Imagine no threaded fasteners (70:34)! Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas keep their powder dry while considering a trip to Stuttgart. Run time: 01:54:38

The legendary Cartwright family made its mark on the old west, just as some have made theirs on the fastener industry.

Dan Zehnder

welcomes industry magnate,

Mr. Ed McIlhon

, of

Assembled Products

, to the latest installment of

Legends of the Industry

(79:13). It’s amazing what can happen during a simple test of a new phone system. Industry veteran,

Paul Cabot

, of fastener distributor

Main Source

, describes current conditions in the northeast, and recounts his foray into the fastener dot-com bubble (20:34). Also, on the

Fastener News Report

, the ever fastener-focused

Mike McNulty

talks with

Tim Busching

, of

Elgin Fastener Group

, about their recent partnership announcement with

Brighton Best International

and more. Affable hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas note the industry’s interest in wind energy, and discover a paradoxical and under-reported ornithological tragedy. Run time: 01:57:54

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

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