During a virtual shore lunch of fastener industry news and information, Jay Queenin and Kelly Cole, of Specialty Bolt & Screw, explain their new partnership and plans to expand internationally (1:01:06). MWFA president, Rich Cavoto, recaps this year’s table top and golf event (17:21). Fastener Technology International editor, Mike McNulty presents the Fastener News Report […]
There’s more than one way to measure success, and the same can be said of hex head cap screws. Stelfast president, Simmi, presents her perspective on various fastener industry issues, including the Taiwanese plating situation, and goes on to describe her involvement with an all-new organization, designed to enable success for fastener professionals across the […]
Wurth executive VP Marc Strandquist discusses the acquisition of Timberline Fasteners (20:39). Don “Solution Man” Shan, along with Laura Vath and Marty Nolan recap this year’s wildly successful NCFA Distributor Social (1:06:54). Mike McNulty and BB&T analyst Holden Lewis explain the surging FDI numbers (39:44). Brian and Eric try to take it easy, without much […]
IFI chairman, Mark Quebbeman (01:03:02), and Jason Sandefur of GlobalFastenerNews.com (20:16). Plus, FDI numbers for March with Mike McNulty and BB&T analyst Holden Lewis (38:15). Bonus: Joe Truckey explains this year’s win at the Mel. Lots to chew on during another fine episode with Brian and Eric. Run time: 01:43:37. […]
On the occasion of a momentous episode, Trinity Hardware Headquarters owner, Mr. Dan Zehnder drops in for an update, and makes clear why his company’s fourth year is a fond but distant memory (1:06:10). Ruth Dowling joins Fastener Technology International editor Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to report on the recent Fastener Fair […]
The sound of new business opportunity is a sweet song indeed, as Aaron Shushan of manufacturer rep agency Specialty Sales attests (20:10). In contrast, the sour notes of government overreach have inspired a burgeoning movement to squelch the music, as Goldwater Institute veteran constitutional attorney, Mr. Nick Dranias, explains (1:07:21). Meanwhile, the fastener industry has […]
Jay Minichino of the MFDA reports on the recent economic summit meeting in New York (10:51). Pac-West president, Tracy Lehman, and NFDA VP, Paul Tiffany, recount the recent events at the joint association conference in Palm Springs (1:08:01). BB&T analyst Holden Lewis joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to explain the seasonally adjusted […]
Unapologetically, president of The Fastener Connection and SFA, and second generation fastener man, Michael Rodriguez, tells it like it is (1:01:06). Fastener software baron, Bob Reynolds, is heading back to Vegas for the annual INxSQL user group meeting (20:05). Brighton Best VP of sales, Steve Andrasik joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report (40:39). […]
The same cold winds have been blowing from the north, and from the nation’s capital for some time. Fortunately, an exciting line-up of all new guests joins Brian and Eric to shake up the winter doldrums, as MaryLouise Eckman, of All Points Fasteners, tells her tale of non-conventional fastener success (1:14:20). Reshoring Initiative founder, Mr. […]
Like the climate in general, the weather outside is chilling, but the year’s first installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio warms the hearts of threaded fastening aficionados, as Stelfast president, Simmi, presents her optimistic view of the fastener world to launch the 2014 season (1:08:52). Also, NFDA and Hodell-Natco president, Kevin Reidl, previews upcoming industry […]
