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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
It’s a veritable deluge of fastener industry insight as Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report covers the Grainger / Fabory deal, including insider observations by BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis (15:17). Russ Doran, of Timberline Fasteners, describes the industry from the Rocky Mountain region point of view, and previews the upcoming Pac-West fall conference (38:35). […]
There is no deficit of fastener wisdom as Bruce Darling of Porteous Fastener Company (35:49) and NFDA vice president, Jay Queenin (25:17), join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas. Plus, Computer Insights CEO, Denny Cowhey, describes the genesis of his Business Edge ERP platform (60:39). Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report notes some positive trends for […]
Who is bullish on wind energy, and who is regrouping after a run through the proverbial mill? Are there holes in the supply chain after the collapse of Heads? Is LIFO going away? Dokka Fasteners CEO, Marc Strandquist (43:43), and Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (65:26) join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas and share […]
Beacon Fasteners & Components operations chief, Joe Peplinski, is back from Asia with his read on operating conditions and details of a new product line (30:38). Pam Berry and Lou Aderman describe WIFI, the new organization for women in the fastener biz (50:31). Fastener Tech ’11 attendees and organizers, including Matt Ulrich, Andy Cohn, Jackie […]
