Fully Threaded Radio is the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network and the original podcast for the industrial fastener industry, delivering predominantly fastener-related news, market insights, and infotainment since 2010. Hosted by Eric Dudas and Brian Musker, the show connects distributors, manufacturers, and industry insiders through engaging interviews, technical discussions, and commentary—with just the right touch of humor. Every episode covers what matters most to fastener professionals: ...
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FTR Unthreaded: Scott Camp Remembers Bob Kierlin
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35:59Atlas Distribution Services president Scott Camp remembers legendary Fastenal founder, Bob Kierlin. Scott explains how he came to travel with Mr. Kierlin during the early stage of his career, observing and learning lessons he carries with him as he builds his own company today. Bob Kierlin was known for his practicality, common sense and efficiency…
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Episode #219 - BrAInstorming
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2:00:58Thinking hard about tariffs, AI tech, reshoring and keeping stock on the shelves, the fastener industry heads to Vegas for its largest annual conference of the year. Director of strategic sourcing for Würth Industry USA, Brian Schommer explains the critical role of sourcing and the reboot of the Würth Knowing podcast (14:11). Young Fastener Profess…
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Special Report: MWFA FSTNR Week '25
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55:49Midwest Fastener Association table top show floor interviews featuring the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey with Rick and Morgan Rudolph, Tom Blakely, Heidi Voltrauer, Josh Winkler, Tom Buddenbohn, Mallory Nichols, Matt Delawder, Sid Hirsch, Jill Coar, Luke Radtke, TJ Munson, Mike McNulty and many more. PLUS: Golf results including winner of the co…
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Episode #218 - Tariffic Times
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2:08:07Fastener veteran, metric legend of the midwest, Mr. Rich Cavoto of Metric and Multistandard shares his experiences dealing with tariff confusion (1:36:00). AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin joins newsman Mike McNulty to question the shocking spike in the FLI on the Fastener News Report (48:42). Joanne Bialas celebrates International Fasteners 30 years…
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FTR Unthreaded: Another Throw with Jason Baines
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39:08With tariff talk deadlines looming, Canadian locknut provider J. Lanfranco VP and part-time Highlander Jason Baines provides an update on where things stand. He also explains his entry into the realm of Scottish hammer throwing, how Canada could address some of its challenges right now, and the therapeutic aspect of raising chickens. Run time: 39:0…
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Episode #217 - SW Threaded
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2:05:59MW Components VP of sales, Kara Bosse sees the exciting side of the fastener sales game as she works to make manufacturing an attractive career for the next generation (8:07). Meanwhile, pitmaster Rob "Big Country" Reynolds of INxSQL Software explains how his ERP platform has expanded to support fastener manufacturing as well as distribution (1:40:…
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MWFA FSTNR Week '25 is right around the corner, that means it's time to start prepping for fastener mud racing! Team leaders Bob "GQ" Baer of Abbott-Interfast, Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing and Bobby "Tater Tot" Wegner of Beacon Fasteners set the stage for another memorable year. Once again, they hope to avoid electrocution, dehydration,…
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FTR Unthreaded: The Art of AI B2B Fastener Sourcing w Sam and Anders
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1:15:18In this episode, Eric Dudas of FCH Sourcing Network is joined by Fastenal veteran turned homesteader Sam Aldinger and ERP code-slinger Anders Green of ALOX4 to dive deep into the evolving world of fastener sourcing, exploring why it's still very much an art—despite rising interest in AI, B2B e-ecommerce and automation. They discuss the complexity o…
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FTR Unthreaded: Link Magazine Publisher Leo Coar
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47:31With a long view on the fastener industry and numerous careers to reflect on, Distributor's Link Magazine publisher Mr. Leo Coar recounts the launch of his flagship businesses and shares thoughts on a range of topics. From the shift away from domestic manufacturing and rise of the master importers, to the early days of the fastener shows, to the im…
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Episode #216 - Special Nut Report
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1:47:56The fastener market may be going nuts, but marketing pros Rosa Hearn of BBI and Joe Shoemaker of AFC Industries keep a steady hand while getting the right messaging to the industry (1:07:11). Würth Industry USA managing director Chapman Revercomb joins senior news editor Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to read into the latest FDI rally (21…
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Special Report: Fastener Fair USA 2025 Floor Interviews
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1:08:27Fastener Fair USA in Nashville was a big success with strong traffic, numerous education and networking opportunities, Nascar simulator competition and a down home after hours event. The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey gathered reactions and commentary from show attendees from across the industry, including Josh Winkler, Louis Speedon, GHIII, Heid…
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The screw turns as the industry heads to Nashville for its annual spring jamboree. NCFA Distributor Social attendees, Gary Graham, Justine Urban, Morgan Wilson speak with the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey. On the Fastener Training Minute, thread guru Carmen Vertullo explains new structural bolt standard changes that could impact hydrogen embritt…
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FTR Unthreaded: Fastening to Farming with Sam Aldinger
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51:55With over 20 years at Fastenal, Sam Aldinger makes the jump into homesteading, balancing a blend of animal husbandry, podcasting and digital business coaching all while managing a fulfilling family life. The discussion touches on the importance of data in fastener distribution and manufacturing, selecting the correct B2B commerce platform, networki…
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Episode #214 - Tariffs & BBQ
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1:07:38The fastener industry reacts to the new tariffs as the impacts begin to take shape. Field Fastener president Adam Derry joins Fastener Technology International editor Mike McNulty to sort out the tanking FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (21:16). Returning from Stuttgart, Goebel Fasteners CEO Christian Reich checks in with his read (12:55). P…
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Special Report: Stuttgart 2025 with Craig Penland of Eurolink
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33:51The world's largest dedicated fastener show, Fastener Fair Global, took place in Stuttgart, Germany and Eurolink Fastener Supply Service founder and president Craig Penland was there. He reviews this year's show as well as some of his adventures exploring various locations in Europe. He also shares a surprising take on the European view of the tari…
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Episode #213 - The Mike and Jun Show
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1:16:21Despite shifting tariff pronouncements, the fastener industry records another strong month as Brighton Best International president Jun Xu joins newsman Mike McNulty explain on the Fastener News Report (28:33). Meanwhile, Rick Perkhaus of Fastener Specialties Manufacturing confronts an issue facing many small to mid-sized family operations (8:37). …
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Special Report: Endries CEO Michael Knight on Tariffs
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21:16Endries CEO Michael Knight reacts to the latest tariffs and shares thoughts on what they mean for the fastener industry. Run time: 21:16על ידי Fully Threaded Radio
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Special Report: A Canadian Perspective on Tariffs with Jason Baines
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22:55Canadian locknut provider J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems supplies premium fasteners to industries on both sides of the border. VP Jason Baines discusses his approach working with partners across the supply chain, shares thoughts on changing political conditions, and looks for the best in everyone involved. Run time: 22:55…
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Special Report: Pac-West Spring Conference '25
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27:42Pac-West Fastener Association spring conference floor interviews and coverage, including Paul Vittori, George Martinez, Darlene Collis, Carl Spackman, Michael Chen, Jake "Valdez" Davis, Christian Reich and Steve "The Sasco Man" Dunham. PLUS: Golf tourney winners. Run time: 27:42על ידי Fully Threaded Radio
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Episode #212 - The Price of Eggs
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1:13:23The fastener industry powers ahead amid unsettling tariff news, cyber warfare and sky high egg prices. Martin Fastening Supply EVP Scott McDaniel joins newsman Mike McNulty to sift through the surprising FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (29:22). From his new operating base in Malaysia, Würth EVP Asia-Pacific Dee Ward shares a very different …
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FTR co-host Brian Musker shares two stories from his recent adventures outside of the FCH data lab (15:32). Fastener industry guru Carmen Vertullo explains lot traceability and why you should be on good terms with your test lab (28:19). WTC Managed IT Services senior consultant Will Snyder provides an important Microsoft security tip all distributo…
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Episode #210 - So Long Steve
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1:29:37As he rides into the sunset, Steve "The Sasco Man" Dunham stops by to take stock in a fastener career well spent (9:08). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty welcomes Würth Industry USA COO Jeff Schmitt to read into sinking FDI numbers, plus major strategic announcements from Würth (35:16). Carmen Vertullo explains proper nut lubrication for s…
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Episode #209 - The Skidmore-Wilhelm Story
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1:23:40Skidmore-Wilhelm expert and proprietor Mr. John O'Brien and industry guru Carmen Vertullo delve deeply into the applications, uses and origins of tension bolting's most unique and essential tool. Discover simple yet effective lubricating techniques, little known but deadly hazards of improper bolt tensioning, and exclusive training opportunities du…
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The new fastener year begins with dramatic headlines, Fastener Technology International editor in chief Mike McNulty breaks the stories and welcomes Huyett CEO Tim O'Keeffe to look at complete 2024 FDI numbers plus the outlook for the year ahead on the Fastener News Report. EXTRA: Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. explains the latest huge LS…
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Tis the season to reveal new fastener association officers, as industry veteran rep Robert Rundle of R. W. Rundle Associates takes the lead at the MFDA (8:36). On the Fastener Training Minute, Carmen Vertullo explains a critical aspect of plating (18:30). Plus, the next winner of the IronClad Gloves Out of The Rut contest. CHRISTMAS BONUS: J. R. Pr…
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Episode #207A - FDI Screwge
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1:10:34The FDI brings a lump of coal to the fastener industry, but Star Stainless president Tim Roberto Jr. and Fastener Technology International senior news editor Mike McNulty remain positive, despite mixed feelings over probable new tariffs, on the Fastener News Report (20:23). Goebel Fasteners CEO Christian Reich takes more fastener limelight at this …
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Premium fastener provider J. Lanfranco sends mining industry veteran Steve Roebuck on a mission to dig up new business from an international market (11:20). On the Fastener Training Minute, thread educator Carmen Vertullo discusses a classic question involving nylon insert locknuts (22:50). PLUS: The first winner of the "Out of the Rut" IronClad gl…
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Fastener industry optimism keeps the latest FDI numbers strong as AFC VP of sales John Kovatch joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report (19:55). There's more good news for fastener mud racers as Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing announces dates for next year's huge MWFA event (7:15). PLUS: Brian and Eric launch the new IronClad gloves …
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Jo Morris of Desert Distribution and TJ McFarland of Brikksen travel far afield in their fastener endeavors, jamming in as much fun as good business will allow (4:28). Thread guru Carmen Vertullo discusses thread stripping on the Fastener Training Minute (21:26). Run time: 01:01:33על ידי Fully Threaded Radio
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Episode #205A - Footprints
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1:16:14Digital fastener data is like footprints that leave a long lasting imprint. So says JR Prahl of mega-industrial supplier OneMonroe (45:19). On the Fastener News Report, senior fastener newsman Mike McNulty welcomes Martin Fastening Supply EVP Scott McDaniel to discuss the soaring FDI readings from the most recent report (10:18). Brian and Eric set …
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Special Report: Würth EVP Larry Stevens
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1:12:39Würth EVP Larry Stevens shares his thoughts as he guides the world's largest industrial supplier toward global integration and connectivity. From simple midwest beginnings, he spent 16 years building the business in Asia before returning to the U.S. to focus on directing the company's vast collection of companies towards a more unified growth cours…
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Episode #204 - Wall to Wall
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2:42:22Don "The Amazing" Shan joins Brian and Eric for semi-comprehensive IFE '24 coverage, featuring Larry Stevens, Jo Morris, Marcel Goebel, Wayne Wishnew, Lisa Sanderson, Jake Glaser, John Gaudette, Mike Robinson and many more! An important name was added to the wall this year, and the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey was there. Plus, Earnest CEO Kirk …
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Episode #203 - More Threads
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2:04:46Fastener industry 50 year veteran and Goebel Fasteners national sales manager Sam Underwood explains what makes a great distributor (14:29). Will Snyder of WTC Business Technology Services on the fallout from the Cloudstrike internet outage snafu (1:29:54). Birmingham Fastener & Supply CEO Brad Tinney joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report …
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Special Report: Chiricosta Wins Form Fit & Function Award / FSTNR Week '24
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24:21Fastener Fair USA show manager and fastener friend Mr. Bob Chiricosta of RX Expositions is the winner of this year's Form, Fit & Function Award, presented by the Naperville Fastener Association (the most non-exclusive of all the fastener associations). PLUS: Bob "GQ" Baer and Jake "Valdez" Davis preview this year's FSTNR Week '24. Run time: 24:21…
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Episode #202 - In Other News
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2:44:14Dramatic headlines abound across the country and around the world. This episode of Fully Threaded Radio avoids all of that, as Eurolink FSS president Craig Penland (15:44) and technologist Anders Green (2:00:31) provide various and informative takes on the industrial fastener industry from completely different angles. Huyett CEO Tim "Iron Butt" O'K…
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Episode #201 - Harpo's Revenge
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2:28:41It's more fastener industry squawking as 30 year veteran Al Bate of All America Threaded Products flies in to discuss European distribution models, fastener head hunting and an exciting new threaded rod offering (1:37:49). Reporting from a high speed rail car, YFP star Parker Jensen of Atlas Distribution reports on the recent Taiwan International F…
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Special Report: Fastener Fair '24
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53:27The biggest fastener industry event of the spring, Fastener Fair USA '24 rocked Cleveland, was a huge success and a boatload of fun! The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey hit the show floor with her mic in hand: Jason Baines, Lee Parker, Bob Chiricosta, Mallory Nichols, John "Cool Hand" Butler, Hans Fuller, Lonni Kieffer, Boris Elbaum, Marty Nolan, …
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Episode #200 - Being There
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2:27:50Fastener journeyman Don "The Amazing" Shan sees growth opportunities in value added strategies (1:39:05). Meanwhile, Brighton Best and Parker Fasteners have teamed up to provide American made product to the market, as Rosa Hearn and Matt Boyd explain (13:18). Endries International CEO Michael Knight and Fastener Technology International editor Mike…
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Episode #199 - A Great Industry To Be In
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2:18:55The good old days of the fastener industry are right now, as Jim Derry and Adam Derry of Field Fastener grow their successful family business and learn along the way (1:35:13). Industry pundit, Bob "GQ" Baer asks senior Baird analyst David Manthey to explain the inventory component of the FDI (25:22). On the Fastener News Report, Star Stainless pre…
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Episode #198 - Meat Me in Texas
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2:29:23It's a rare day that veteran cold-header Mr. Charlie Kerr of Kerr-Lakeside doesn't serve up some tasty industry commentary, and his latest appearance is no exception (1:32:27). More on the medium rare side, Southwestern Fastener Association president Brad Burel of Advance Components previews the upcoming SFA spring conference and a trip to the stoc…
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Special Report: Mud Race Cancelled?
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16:33Elite fastener mud racers Bob "GQ" Baer, Jake "Valdez" Davis, and GH3 break a shocking development pertaining to the 2024 Rugged Nut event scheduled ahead of this year's MWFA FSTNR week. How will this news impact the growing tradition, and what does it mean for the future of fastener mud racing? Run time: 16:33…
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Episode #197 - Flying Squirrel
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2:20:56Infrastructure projects create huge demand for fasteners once they work their way to the market. The always affable Jason Baines of premium locknut provider J. Lanfranco knows how to provide the parts, as well as a few nut jokes (1:33:20). Meanwhile, domestic manufacturing benefits by the need to re-shore parts, as Atlanta Rod sales manager Chris M…
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The new year begins with high flying headlines as Würth Industries all-star Mr. Dee Ward receives big news that has him taking to the skies (19:14). Fastener forecasters Jo Morris of the Fastener Training Institute and Jake "Valdez" Davis, CFS of BTM Manufacturing discuss their recent training week experience in lieu of actually prognosticating on …
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Episode #195 - Third R AI L
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2:43:15As the world moves towards more complex and sometimes risky technologies, successful fastener entrepreneurs like Scott Camp of Atlas Distribution Services rely on strong fundamentals and organic development to grow (1:46:24). Meanwhile, tech-based fastener businesses forge ahead, as BoltWise co-founder Cole Weiler looks for ways to match distributo…
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Episode #194 - Spheres of Confusion
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2:30:28In a world of blurred history and uncertain truths, it's perfectly clear that Lindfast Solutions Group VP of Quality Darlene Collis is advancing the fastener industry with her work at ASTM and other standards organizations (1:45:18). Likewise, Würth Revcar CEO Chapman Revercomb and the Würth Group are raising the bar with their newest automated fac…
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Episode #193 - Haul of Fame
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2:26:34Sometimes the end is the beginning. In the case of a fateful but long forgotten mission to Columbus, the fastener industry revived a dormant tradition. The conclusion of the brief FDI rally may be another story, as newsman Mike McNulty and Baird analyst Quinn Fredrickson explain on the Fastener News Report (50:30). Brighton Best International event…
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Episode #192 - The Legend of Boulder Junction
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2:22:12The fastener industry climbs back as Endries CEO Michael Knight joins newsman Mike McNulty to unpack the dramatic FDI rebound on an epic Fastener News Report (49:34). Conjuring solutions is no trick for Don "The Amazing" Shan as he sets off on a spellbinding new venture (17:02). The "Bolts N Hose" podcast cracks open the fastener media mix as Patri…
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Special Report: MWFA FSTNR Week '23
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40:03MWFA FSTNR Week highlights and floor interviews including Christian Reich, Don "The Amazing" Shan, Nick Penney, Ashely Parker, Jeremy Gethmann, Andres Green, Nancy Rich, Jake "Valdez" Davis and more. Golf results and FTR award update. PLUS: The promised AI for Distribution Conference promo code, and is it really time to say goodbye? Run time: 40:03…
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Episode #191 - The Smell of Thread
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2:26:48Chris Nissen of Aspen Fasteners traces amazing changes in the fastener industry during his long tenure as a family owned importer turned digital seller(1:34:57). Newsman Mike McNulty and Frank "Balboa" Devito of Brighton Best discuss the latest FDI numbers that have many sensing something unpleasant in the air, on the Fastener News Report (41:20). …
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S.W. Anderson president Jim Degnan dives into his tenure at the head of the NFDA as new trends and looming technologies challenge the fastener industry (1:19:07). Baird senior analyst David Manthey joins newsman Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to evaluate the straining FDI and the rise of re-shoring (41:32). Brighton Best International reg…
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