With world annihilation averted, the FTR boys convene a semi-all star panel to explore the future of the fastener industry after reviewing the year gone by. John Butler, of K&L Sales, the iPhone-toting Andy Pels, of ScrewCrew.com, and the indefatigable, Mr. Tom Buddenbohn, of Technology Components Southwest, share their insights and predictions (81:14). BB&T […]
Back away from the cliff! Fastener talk radio triumphantly returns with Mr. Charlie Kerr, of Kerr Lakeside, to discuss the possible impact of the fiscal cliff on family operated fastener companies (80:19). Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report covers industry headlines and the free-falling FDI numbers from November, along with BB&T analyst, Holden Lewis (47:06). He […]
As a brave new fastener world emerges, Mr. Dan Zehnder, of Trinity Hardware Headquarters, reunites legendary industry brothers, Jim and John Zehnder, during a historic interview covering the origins and times of Earnest Machine and life in the “bolt business” (69:29). Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International, and BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden […]
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The Vegas fastener show is over for another year. Who lost their shirt, and who picked up a colorful new one? Which big names made the biggest splash, and where were the big splashes made during after-hours activities? Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman, along with Rich Cavoto, of Metric and Multistandard Components, join in […]
How will the fastener industry weigh in at the polls this November, and does the question belong on fastener talk radio in the first place? What new capability has been developed by the FCH Sourcing Network to connect the industry as never before? And will Andy Pels return to Las Vegas next month […]
The fastener industry rebounds amid news of new alliances and free flowing beverages. John Wachman, of Desert Distribution, describes his experience working with members of the fastener “rat pack” during his quest for fastener nerdhood certification (74:15). Holden Lewis, of BB&T Capital Markets, joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to announce better than […]
From Sparta to Los Angeles, the world depends on industrial fasteners. Industry legend, Mr. Ron Sackheim, carries the torch for the fastener industry, and shares his thoughts after a lifetime in the business during an encore conversation with hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas (59:32). Industry rock star and Stelfast president, Simmi, discusses her views […]
Has the effect of a sizzling hot summer been to cool the outlook for the fastener industry? Where can you go to find hard to get fasteners when you don’t know where to go? And exactly who built the successful businesses that make up the fastener industry? Don “Solution Man” Shan, of Solution […]
Brian and Eric encounter a large mammal swimming across the lake during their latest northwoods adventure. Was it a foreshadowing of softening markets, or of the recent droll headline out of Moscow? Despite lackluster GPS performance, the boys navigate out of the bush to discuss these and other subjects and welcome Mr. Harry Moser, […]
Industry consolidation, successful association events, and rising industry index numbers point to a sector that’s doing fine. Or is it? Mr. Charlie Kerr, of Kerr Lakeside, discusses his view of the fastener world and beyond, just after his recent appearance at the NCFA Distributor Social panel discussion (69:59). Industry blogger, Traveling Salesman, provides further details […]
