Fully Threaded Radio

In a conversation bound to capture the attention of a certain anonymous selection committee,

Ms. Terri O’Barski, of Hayes Bolt & Supply

, discusses the industry she knows and loves, and presents several observations sure to intrigue fastener suppliers and distributors alike (60:23). She also explains what it means to be known as a “fastener brat”.

Marc Weber, of Wurth USA

, speaks with

Mike McNulty

on the

Fastener News Report

, to describe the new partnership with GM dealers (41:59). Also,

International Fasteners

sales manager,

Joanne Bialas

, previews the upcoming SEFA spring conference, and describes “Twitter follower anxiety syndrome” (21:43). Destined for a hall all their own, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discuss a very famous muskie and a

multi-lobular

fastener predicament befalling the world’s best-known smart phone. Run time: 01:42:42

The fastener industry has spoken.

Mike McNulty

along with

BB&T analyst Holden Lewis

sort through responses to the first

FDI survey

and present their comments and analysis during the

Fastener News Report

(39:54). Next,

American Imperial Screw president, Jay Mont,

has been in the industry for 55 years (62:51). Does he agree with what the survey said? What are his thoughts on the future of importing and reshoring? Also,

Josh Glaser, of Glaser & Associates

, previews the upcoming

Pac-West Fastener Association

spring conference (22:44). Meanwhile, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas marvel at the proliferation of international fastener shows, and take note of other assorted fastener-related

rigmarole

. Run time: 01:46:17

Optimistic fastener companies are driving ahead with aggressive new programs, as strong sales continue, and extreme Internet censorship provisions have been momentarily averted.

Special guest, Mr. Mike Wrenn

, discusses his experience during the collapse of

Heads and Threads

, and also his current mission to improve value for fastener distributors (57:35).

Joe Peplinski, of Beacon Fasteners

, presents his view of strong market conditions, and suggests that his marketing team may have gone insane, resulting in deep discounts for new customers (20:50).

Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report

rounds up industry headlines, and features a discussion on the FIN annual fastener industry survey with

Jason Sandefur, of GlobalFastenerNews.com

(37:35). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas decide against wearing their Guy Fawkes masks as they consider their good fortune for having a secure place to host their website for the time being, and engage in broadly fastener-related conversation. Run time: 01:36:14

Perhaps 2012 will bring the end of history, but it's only the beginning for the Fastener Distributor Index. Holden Lewis, of BB&T Capital Markets, joins Mike McNulty on an extended edition of the Fastener News Report to discuss this exciting new industry benchmark (38:26). Greg Wiener, of QuickScrews International, returns to FTR just as the political climate begins to heat up, and mentions his company's entrance into the solar field before setting the bar for his forthcoming punditry on the show this season (61:05). Plus, from Exact Industries, the captivating and effervescent Rebecca Day explains her introduction to the world of roller derby, as well as her experience with the new FCH Sourcing Network association program (21:45). Bonus redux: Nylok's Nilo Urbani entertains the NFDA (58:55). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas convince themselves that the Mayans had it all wrong, dismissing all harbingers of doom in light of brisk fastener sales. Run time: 01:38:30

An all-star line-up tackles the

biggest fastener industry headlines

of the year gone by, and makes forecasts on the year ahead during this very special holiday edition. Industry blogger,

Traveling Salesman, Andy Pels, of ScrewCrew.com, along with the amazing J.R. Prahl

share their wit and wisdom, and also comment on their favorite FTR episodes of the season (53:13). The conversation includes input from industry luminaries

Andy Cohn, Joanne Bialas, Russ Doran, and Jennifer Friel

. Also,

Stelfast president and fastener industry rockstar, Simmi

discusses her thoughts on recent steel price reductions and the opening of a new branch location (40:13).

Mike McNulty presents the Fastener News Report

and delivers his 10 predictions for the New Year (27:43). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas speak of the future and speak of the past, and do it all with maximum

jolliness

, in predominantly fastener-related Fully Threaded style. Run time: 02:13:59

What is it like to be the fastener supplier for an episode of America's most popular construction reality show? How will

Cardinal Fastener

operate under its new ownership? What disastrous fastener-related mishap caused

Plymouth Rock

to split in half?

Steve Dunham, of Sasco Fasteners

, joins FTR to describe his work with

Extreme Makeover

Home Edition (71:18).

Marc Strandquist, of Dokka Fasteners, and John Grabner, of Cardinal Fastener

, share their insights for moving ahead now that the deal with

The Wurth Group

has closed (49:14).

Beacon Fasteners

quality manager,

Jerry Stoczanskyj

, explains what it takes to exceed industry quality standards in today's market (39:08). Also,

Jim Derry, of Field Fastener

, joins

Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report

to discuss the acquisition of

Fastening Solutions

(21:48). Are Brian and Eric actually redistributionists? That would be completely different, and the answer is revealed as the boys serve up a Thanksgiving-sized portion of predominantly fastener-related programming. Run time: 01:55:23

What happened at

NIFS '11

? Which big stories electrified the show floor, and which after parties created other kinds of buzz? Did

the new HTI

make its hoped for big splash? And what caused

Andy Pels

to cancel his show visit this year after his last minute Twitter post that rocked the industry? Discover the answers to these and other questions as

Rich Cavoto and Traveling Salesman

provide complete show coverage (65:55). Also, show floor interviews with

Vickie Lester, Bob Wegner, Jim Derry, Deb Douglas, Nancy Rich, Andy Graham

, plus many others round out this all-star NIFS wrap up (50:42).

Mike McNulty

delivers industry headlines including comments from show manager,

Susan Hurley

(20:34). Plus,

BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis

, comments on industrial distribution conditions in light of the EU situation, and introduces the forthcoming

Fastener Distributor's Index

(36:54). As for the FTR boys, Brian wears just the right tie for the occasion while Eric pilfers coffee from

the GOP

. Run time: 01:51:02

Think there are no surprises left in the fastener industry? Think again!

Fastener Technology International Magazine editor, Mike McNulty

, reports on the stunning "return" of Heads, along with

Jason Sandefur, of GlobalFastenerNews.com (24:25)

. Also,

SEFA president, Joanne Bialas

, makes an exclusive premier announcement on the direction of her organization, and introduces its new executive director, a well-known industry personality (39:21). 40 year fastener veteran,

Lou Boyd

, describes the state of domestic manufacturing and more in the Silicon Valley (47:12). Plus, poet, deep thinker and life long fastener man,

Charlie Accetta

, shares his thoughts on making life changes, and changing geopolitical times (72:24). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are not surprised by the dearth of free pizza, they're ready to earn theirs. They think the remedy to improved business conditions and successful passage through corn mazes results from the same endeavor. Run time: 01:55:36

All new, yet vaguely familiar, attorney

Mark Lehnardt

explains the newly re-emerged

Nucor

anti-dumping case (32:26).

Mike McNulty's Fastener News Report

has the latest updates on that story, plus details on the stalking horse bidder in the

Cardinal Fastener

bankruptcy case (20:04).

IFI chairman, Jennifer Friel,

shares her thoughts on domestic manufacturing and previews her upcoming appearance in Vegas (43:54). Also, fastener journeyman,

Rick Finau

, talks life in the fastener biz, cars, and his secret to marital bliss (70:16). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are excited about their forthcoming pictorial, and it's a race against time as Brian's phone limps along just as

Apple

announces the release date of

iPhone 5

. Were they just talking about that, or...? Run time: 01:50:18

There's nothing out east but flooding and mouthfuls of sea foam at the moment, so FTR heads west.

Don Haggerty reports on the new Stelfast branch

opening soon in L.A. (33:48).

Tom Buddenbohn of Technology Components Southwest

describes conditions in Texas as well as upcoming NFDA events. Will the association begin admitting reps? (62:42). Ace sales strategist

Ann Marie Houghtailing

joins the conversation from sun drenched San Diego, in advance of her presentations at Pac-West and Vegas (39:27). During his

Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty

features the latest on the acquisition of

Elgin Fastener Group,

including an interview with EFG president,

Jeff Liter

, and the Back Page Report sets a new gold standard for fastener editorial commentary (18:18). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas meander their way through another far reaching fastener radio adventure, and point out that in times of trouble there's usually a nearby place to get a good waffle. Run time: 01:44:19