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 […]
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Episode #77 – So Sorry
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). […]
Episode #76 – More of the Same
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. […]
Episode #75 – Cold Outside
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 […]
Episode #74 – Reindeer Games
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 […]
Episode #73 – Purple & Red
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 […]
Episode #72 – Open for Business
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 […]
Episode #71 – Wurth It
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 […]
Episode #70 – Kickstart
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 […]
Episode #69 – Probable Cause
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 […]