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What happened to Heads, and what does it mean to the fastener industry? Which of the latest dramatic headlines will impact distributors the most? What is the NFDA doing in Germany? Join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas as they welcome Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (54:45) and Tom Buddenbohn of Technology Components Southwest (38:26) to discuss these questions and more. Mike McNulty congratulates Rotor Clip on the Fastener News Report (13:44). Plus, BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis, reports on the numbers and suggests what to watch for in the coming months (26:40). Watson the computer prepares to take over the world, and the FTR boys take note with mixed feelings and ruminations. Run time: 01:37:01

Bruce Darling

discusses his return from semi-retirement (29:02).

John Wachman and Joe Greenslade

explain the upcoming FTI Certified Fastener Specialist program (62:09).

Southeast Fastener Association president, Joanne Bialas

, describes the upcoming SEFA Spring Conference (38:32). Also,

Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International

, presents the Fastener News Report (17:14). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas marvel at the modern world and bemoan the effects of global warming alarmism. Run time: 01:35:45

How do fastener distributors dramatically improve quality and competitiveness? Is the industry ready for another fastener show? What killer new app could save the world? FTR18 delves into these and other issues with guests

Bob Wegner, Joe Peplinski and Jerry Stoczanskyj of Beacon Fasteners and Components (38:06), and Heidi Voltrauer of the All American Fastener Show (28:54). FTI editor, Mike McNulty

, covers India, Fastenal, Acument and more, and presents the best and worst jobs of 2010 lists (16:26). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discuss recent iPhone headlines and speculate how the world's most insidious villan might be tracked down. Run time: 01:29:44

Active Screw & Fastener CEO, Buddy Blattner, and Red Idea Partners president, Ross Shell,

talk mergers and acquisitions for fastener distributors (23:53).

Industry veteran Todd Walters

opines on the rebound of the structural segment while prospecting for new opportunities (55:07).

Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International,

delivers industry headlines on the latest Fastener News Report (12:37). Meanwhile, hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas deal in mellifluous tones, discuss the latest FCH improvements, and try to keep things in perspective. Whoever said silence is golden never heard this episode of FTR. Run time: 01:26:11

The distribution wave that transformed the industry is itself shifting, as competition, new technologies, and tumultuous economic conditions present new challenges for fastener distributors. Guests

Leo Coar, of Distributor's LINK Magazine (32:49) and Rob Lucas, of Fidelis Fasteners (59:47)

, examine some of the contributing forces, both past and present, behind these changes.

Mike McNulty of Fastener Technology International (11:26) and Holden Lewis of BB&T Capital Markets (23:38)

present news and analysis. Also, hosts Brian and Eric consider world travel and agree that self-writing software would make life much easier. Run time: 01:29:59

How has the influx of foreign suppliers impacted fastener distributors? What became of the rumored major acquisition announcement at NIFS? Why are so many in the fastener industry cavorting with a pink monkey?

Simmi, of Stelfast,

(27:52)

and fastener bloggers Traveling Salesman and Andy Pels

(54:30) join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas for lively and informative conversation.

Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International

, presents the Fastener News Report. (15:09) Also, the FTR boys urge FCH members to refresh their inventory listings often, and explore some all new trade show concepts. Run time: 01:32:58

With mid-term elections looming and the fastener industry preparing for Las Vegas, the fate of the country and the industry hangs in the balance. The stakes could not be higher as FTR hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome

Pac-West president Andy Cohn (27:26), and Quickscrews International CEO Greg Wiener (58:28). Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners

(17:38) leads off with a report on the recent Taiwan Fastener Show and current market conditions. Brian and Eric open the show with a powerful sound bite of renowned economist and

free market advocate, Dr. Milton Friedman

, and explain their feelings about the upcoming election. They also make a startling admission during the new "Screw-Up of the Week" segment, and discuss potential tattoo ideas for NIFS attendees. Run time: 01:30:11

Androids, Web 3.0 and social media are coming to a fastener distributor near you, but good old-fashioned business sense is still critical to success! Plug in to all of the above as

Mike McNulty of Fastener Technology International (13:38) and Bonnie Carter of Metric Screw & Tool Company (25:20)

join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas.

NFDA Fall Meeting coverage

discusses technology in the fastener industry with

David Panich, Frank Heenan, Jim Derry, Steen Hanson, Matt Ulrich

& more (44:14). A stalwart of the industry calls it quits, and we learn that George Washington had clear preferences in fastener standards. Run time: 01:26:25

How many new Fastenal Stores are coming online? What's the real story behind the recently announced Global Fastener Network? Why are people thinking of ways to get beer into outer space? Guests

Gary Polipnick of Fastenal (27:33) and Rob Lucas of Global Fastener Network (52:37)

join Brian Musker and Eric Dudas to discuss these and other issues. Also,

NFDA executive vice president Mark Lenhart

makes his FTR debut and describes the recent fall meeting (12:06). Brian and Eric explain the new FCH deep-linking feature and contemplate an all new beverage concept. Run time: 01:33:26

Will fastener importers soon receive good news about shipping rates? How do successful fastener companies achieve top search engine rankings? Why are the world’s hottest cars burning up the highways for real these days? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are joined by

Allan Weitzman

, of Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet (28:08),

Chris Donnell

, of Scanwell Logistics (56:47), and analyst

Holden Lewis

, of BB&T Capital Markets (11:46), as they examine the answers and engage in desultory fastener-related conversation. Run time: 01:31:40