Wrapping up another year of predominantly fastener-related online talk radio, FTR welcomes the jovial, Mr. Dan Zehnder, who shares his thoughts on the state of the industry and describes exciting expansion at Trinity Hardware Headquarters (21:52). Brighton Best International director of purchasing, Jun Xu, explains progress of the PFC roll up, and announces a […]
The monkeys were purple, the shirts were red, and another Vegas fastener show is in the books. Get the inside scoop as Metric & Multistandard national sales manager, Rich Cavoto, Daggerz lady, Joanne Bialas, along with Andy Graham, of National Threaded Fasteners, discuss the big show in review (1:15:17). Mike McNulty and analyst Holden […]
They say every time a door closes, another opens up. The federal government is back in business just as a venerated fastener supplier loses its battle to an aggressive industry rival. Meanwhile, fastener people from across the industry prepare for the annual pilgrimage to Vegas. BBI sales VP, Mr. Steve Andrasik, summarizes the […]
With headlines flying fast, the FTR team delivers another episode well worth your time. Executive VP of the Wurth Group, Mr. Marc Strandquist, announces his company’s ambitious expansion plan (1:03:37). WIFI members, Pam Berry and Jennifer Friel, preview their upcoming NIFS program (17:59). Also, NCFA president, Marty Nolan, joins Mike McNulty on the […]
Some people want funding, some want to start wars, others just want to sell some fasteners. FTR showcases all three during its latest, far-reaching edition while it welcomes fastener renaissance man, Mr. Charlie Kerr, of legendary socket producer, Kerr Lakeside (1:08:30). A diminutive set screw brings Fastener Specialties Manufacturing proprietor, Rick Perkaus, onto […]
You may not like it, want it, or need it, but the government is coming to help you. And it wouldn’t want anything bad to happen, so it’s watching very closely. Meanwhile, industry veteran, Mr. Don Haggerty, of Stelfast, is keeping a sharp eye on developments surrounding the latest anti-dumping claims, and he […]
What’s behind the latest moves at Porteous Fastener Company? How is additive manufacturing and 3D printing impacting the fastener industry in today’s market? And what is the significance of the FDI and PMI divergence in July? Bob Porteous shares his thoughts and hopes for the future (1:04:33). Top A. Raymond Tinnerman R&D engineers […]
As summer temperatures rise, is the fastener industry heating up along with them? What new anti-dumping claim has the NFDA speaking out? And who is the “other” Jim Sullivan? Industry oracle, Mr. Andy Cohn, of Duncan Bolt, shares his thoughts on these and other issues (59:31). On the Fastener News Report, market analyst, […]
The analysts speak of slow but steady growth (21:19). Meanwhile, the mood is tentatively positive as the summer’s largest fastener event comes to a successful conclusion, but evidence suggests earth-shattering changes on the horizon. New NFDA president, and Hodell-Natco chief, Mr. Kevin Reidl, presents his vision for the year ahead (1:03:49). BB&T Capital […]
Progress comes in many forms, and it seems to be accelerating in exponential fashion. Fastener Tech ’13 is right around the corner, and Team FCH prepares to expound on this and related ideas during their multimedia break-out session at the conference. VP of sales and marketing for Elgin Fastener Group, Mr. Marty Goeree, explains […]
