Things could be worse, but the FTR boys aren’t quite sure. Helping them sort out the methods and meaning of the Fastener Distributor Index, inquisitive index observer and proponent, Bob “GQ” Baer, of Abbott-Interfast speaks with senior BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Charles Redding (15:55). Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman, shares his thoughts on the big news […]
As the fastener industry returns from its annual desert diversion, Don “Solution Man” Shan and fastener cowboy John Wachman join the FTR boys for a look at this year’s NIFS (1:10:13). New NFDA president, Casey McIlhon, offers his vision for the national fastener organization as he takes the reigns (17:15). Mike McNulty and Tom Buddenbohn […]
Despite currency devaluations and index slumps, the fastener industry parties on. Hear what went on in Nashville at the AAFS, who topped the field at the NCFA Screw Open, and what’s on tap for this year’s Vegas NIFS predominantly fastener-related hootenanny. Fearless reshoring warrior, Mr. Harry Moser, explains the impact of recent moves on […]
Barren email servers are in the news. In contrast, online fastener talk radio is brimming with useful information, as industry legend, Mr. Bruce Darling, joins raconteurs and Trinity Hardware chief, Dan Zehnder, during a landmark interview (1:14:27). Don Nowak, of Falcon Fastening Solutions, explains National Manufacturing Day, and urges fastener companies to participate (:40). Mike […]
There was no trouble when Andy and Gary Graham of National Threaded Fasteners joined forces to talk about the industry, gaining their credentials, and commenting on the changing nature of the fastener business (1:27:16). Meanwhile, industry journeyman Carmen Vertullo speaks about current issues and why the Bay Bridge incident has been a learning experience for […]
FastenerTech ’15 was a huge success, and the NFDA made haste by holding its summer meeting concurrently in Rosemont, elevating its new leadership. Stelfast honcho, Don Haggerty announces a new Stelfast location (1:24:13), and industry legend, Mr. Robbie Gilchrist comments on the state of the fastener industry (17:54). The FDI saw a small dip in […]
Brian and Eric are feeling ever so vibrant and youthful as they welcome fastener industry veterans Frank Devito, of Solution Industries (14:19), and Marty Nolan of R. L. English (1:15:11), to discuss the recent NCFA Distributor Social and panel event, startling industry news & developments, and their own relevance. Mr. Mike McNulty presents the Fastener […]
When Würth North America EVP, Mr. Marc Strandquist (1:18:11), and MWFA president, Rich Cavoto (11:57), drop in to share their perspectives on the fastener business, online fastener talk radio becomes a virtual industry summit! Even more so as Fastener Technology International editor, Mike McNulty, and NFDA president, Paul Tiffany, present March FDI analysis on the […]
And so it goes, the jovial and informative, Mr. Dick Ripley, of Lindstrom, waxes eloquent on the state of the fastener industry and his latest position within it (1:17:28). Industrial Products Company IT guy, Michael White, talks INxSQL (27:02), and Kevin Chavis of Star Stainless Screw and the Pac-West discusses the latest from Long Beach […]
Whizzing along at top speed, the new year doesn’t seem quite so new anymore, but youth springs eternal as Aaron Shushan of Specialty Sales, and Ryan Kertis of Stelfast, drop in to explain Young Fastener Professionals (1:22:48). Fastener Technology International editor, Mike McNulty, dissects the latest FDI numbers, along with NFDA chief, Paul Tiffany, on […]
