Fully Threaded Radio

Where are the most favorable conditions for the fastener trade in today's market? What will drive innovation going forward? And what will we be driving going forward? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome NFDA vice president,

Matt Ulrich

(13:02), Fastener Technology International editor,

Mike McNulty

(27:03), and Ohio State University associate professor,

Dr. Tony Luscher

(53:58). Brian and Eric discuss Fastenal, sheep farming and that huge traffic jam in China. Old Rusty Bolt is served. Run time: 01:21:43

NFDA president

Jim Derry

shares association news and previews the upcoming Fall meeting in Chicago (13:42). QuickScrews International CEO,

Greg Wiener

, provides his perspective on the market and technology in the industry, and offers his unvarnished view of the current political climate (26:03). Industrial distribution consultant,

Frank Hurtte

of River Heights Consulting discusses his thoughts on prepping for trade conferences and staying aware of process in the quest for improved profitability (63:56). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas explain the latest improvements in the FCH environment, unveil their new battle flag, and rally listeners to voice their beliefs. Perfunctory

beer reportage

rounds out this episode of Fully Threaded Radio. Run time: 01:39:20

What do the latest key indicators say about the market? Will sales of metric fasteners soon expand? Why did the star of NIFS East miss this year's show for the first time ever? Join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas as they welcome American Fastener Journal publisher

Mr. Mike McGuire

(48:23), Metric & Multistandard national sales manager

Rich Cavoto

(23:44), and a surprise pop-in guest as they discuss these and other issues. Also, market analyst

Holden Lewis

shares his perspectives in the wake of new earnings reports (09:12). Brian and Eric describe the new FCH program for NFDA members, and explain what happened to the lower unit of their boat during their recent

fishing

trip. Run time: 01:17:11

What happened the day the roof caved in at Pell Mell Supply? How did Mel Kirsner really feel about surf board toting fastener salesmen? What can be learned during a lifetime in the fastener industry? Pac-West luminaries Andy Cohn, Barry Porteous, John Dooley and more share their tales (37:48). Larry Thomas and Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners call in from China to review the Fastener Expo Shanghai 2010 fastener show (15:20). Also, MWFA table top show review and June association golf outing results (28:09). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas get ready to go fishing and complain about Twitter, oil spills and GPS. Run time: 01:15:34

What do smart phones, golf clubs and trade shows have in common? They can all be powerful networking tools! Be a networking machine and listen to the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network as Janice Ceresa of Anixter describes the Fasteners Industry group on networking website LinkedIn (36:18), and fastener blogger Traveling Salesman reviews NIFS East 2010 from Columbus (57:47). Pac-West and MWFA golf outing previews, with Matt Delawder of SWD Inc (28:18). Also, Holden Lewis of BB&T Capital Markets explains current market conditions (10:08). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discuss pirates, Thomas Jefferson and buried treasure. Run time: 01:16:54

NFDA coverage, part 2, featuring association president Jim Derry describing the NFDA’s plan for meeting the challenges of the current fastener marketplace (39:42). Traveling Salesman, of FastenerTalk, makes his FTR debut and reports on the All American Fastener Show in Branson (16:15). Steen Hansen of Bossard opens the show. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas explain the FCH SourceFinder RFQ system and why it makes so much sense now that the supply chain is strained across much of the industry (31:40). Run time: 01:23:43

NFDA Spring Conference coverage part 1, featuring Geoff Hopwood (24:00) and Steven Fang (51:27) discussing views on fair trade and Asian markets. Analyst Holden Lewis of BB&T Capital Markets describes the current business climate (11:51), and Nilo Urbani of Nylok presents the lighter side of contract bidding. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discuss LinkedIn and fast trains. Run time: 01:10:40

What was the atmosphere at the Hangzhou show, and what will be presented during the international seminar at NIFS East? Are loss leaders helping anyone these days? Does WD-40 work in space? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome guests Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (09:30), Matt Traylor of Madison Fastener (30:50), and Mr. Jay Mont of American Imperial (48:00). Also, Brian and Eric discuss how FCH supports both open and distributors-only business models (25:50). Run time: 01:20:09

What’s behind the recent market upswing? Will Nucor file another anti-dumping petition? How far can Joe Truckey hit a golf ball? Listen to the second edition of FTR as hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are joined by industry analyst Holden Lewis (08:15), attorney Mark Lehnardt (29:50), and president of Cal Fasteners, Mr. Joe Truckey (40:11). Also, Brian explains why ASME standard numbers are so important for FCH users. Run time: 01:07:31

The voice of the FCH Sourcing Network takes to the Net with guests Mike McGuire of American Fastener Journal (17:00) and Andy Pels of ScrewCrew.com (37:58). Larry Thomas and Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners call in from Shanghai, China (08:00). Are price increases coming? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas offer their thoughts on whatever enters their minds. Listen in and join the FCH Network! Run time: 01:08:25