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Episode #124 – One for the Barbie

An exciting new era of fastener distribution appears imminent as Mike Ricciardi of ITW Shakeproof and Bryan Wheeler of Star Stainless report on the YFP Leadership Conference that focused on the disruptive technologies that have begun to impact the industry, launching an all new season of fastener talk radio (1:15:55). Raconteur and Fastener Professional of […]

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Episode #122 – Self-Driving Fastener Radio

Self-driven to excel in the fastener game, industry rock star and Stelfast president, Simmi explains state of the art forecasting, what to watch for in the coming quarters, and her choice of victuals in Vegas (1:24:04). Parker Fasteners is leading the market in the use of 3D printed samples. Millennial fastener pro, Matt Boyd describes […]

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Episode #120 – All Rise

The fastener industry continues to surge, as its key index remains well into expansionary territory for the seventh month running. Fastener Distributor Index co-creator, Holden Lewis, discusses the success of the monthly benchmark, and also his new position as CFO at Fastenal (1:14:11). Field Fastener president, Bill Derry shares his philosophy and formula for success […]

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Episode #118 – Health of Nations

The health of the fastener industry appears robust, even as the federal government works diligently to destroy healthcare for the country, as industry scion and fastener philosopher, Mr. Charlie Kerr joins in with a stream of consciousness appearance on an array of topics (1:22:33). Industry veteran, Jonathan Koch of Industrial Metal Finishing describes the impact […]

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Episode #117 – Wrong Hotel

Doing the right things and paying attention to new technology pays off for successful fastener companies like Volt Industrial Plastics, as Mr. Joe Volltrauer describes his lifetime of entrepreneurial pursuit and 25 years at his most recent endeavor (1:20:24). Longevity also requires persistence and dedication, as demonstrated by industry anchorman Mike McNulty when he presents […]

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Episode #115 – Unmasked

Fastener Professional of the Year, Mr. Robbie Gilchrist, reacts to being chosen by the NFDA for its new industry accolade (1:32:48). Christie Jones of Spirol International Corporation explains the many benefits of new finishing process, ArmorGalv (39:24). Fastenal business development manager, Jeff Kammerer describes the Mansco acquistion (55:52). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty […]

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