FCH News

Episode #26 – Heads and Teds

What does the end of HTI portend for the fastener industry? How will the market be impacted now that its assets have been sold? Which recent trade event made the largest splash? FTR welcomes PFC executive vice president, Bob Porteous (58:50), and incognito industry blogger, Traveling Salesman (36:27), as they discuss these and other questions. […]

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Episode #23 – Domestically Brewed

American manufacturing is the lifeblood of the country, despite perceptions to the contrary. Joe Greenslade of the IFI and Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative offer their thoughts on buying domestic (46:16). Russ Mellott of Activant Solutions speaks on the software giant’s recent acquisition announcement (30:35), and Janice Ceresa of Anixter describes the latest goings […]

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Episode #22 – You Call That a Knife?

Fastener events take center stage as the spring meeting and show season begins in full force. Brighton-Best sales VP, Steve Andrasik (53:08), incoming NFDA president, Matt Ulrich (34:51), and North Coast Fastener Association president, Kelly Hommel (26:28), join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas to discuss their events and invite industry participation. Mike McNulty’s Fastener […]

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Episode #21 – Eye Robot

Further thoughts on the situation at Heads, Pac-West spring meeting details, and other insights from Andy Cohn, of Duncan Bolt (30:48). Perspectives from the front lines of the fastener industry with fastener blogger Andy Pels, of ScrewCrew.com (56:22). Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report with notes on ITW, Stuttgart show wrap up, and more (11:17). Plus, […]

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Episode #20 – Headlines and Threadlines

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) […]

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Episode #19 – Carbon Neutral Fastener Talk Radio

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 […]

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Episode #18 – iMazing Fastener Radio

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 […]

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Episode #17 – Golden Voices of the Fastener Industry

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 […]

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