Episode #120 – All Rise

Eric Dudas

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 upon his induction into the Fastener Industry Hall of Fame (21:27). Fastener Technology International editor Mike McNulty presents the Fastener News Report with guest commentator Dan Zehnder, of Trinity Logistics Corporation (47:28). Emerald Expositions show organizer Courtney Harold previews the 2017 fastener show, newly renamed the International Fastener Expo (36:35). Bonus redux: WIFI co-founder, Pam Berry reports from the “inner sanctum” during NIFS 2012 (1:59:16). Also, industry consultant Carmen Vertullo talks thread strength during the Fastener Training Minute (1:07:21). Brian and Eric announce the release of the new “Screwgle” FCH search interface. They also note the troubles many people are enduring in the aftermath of back to back tragedies, and suggest listeners rise to the occasion. Run time: 02:04:45

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About the Hosts

Brian Musker

Brian Musker

Known as the “hardest working man in the online thread game”, Brian Musker earned his advanced engineering degree with a thesis on fastening technology many years before entering the fastener industry with the launch of the FCH Sourcing Network in 2006. Today, he is known as the developer of the industry renowned “FCH Scrubber” software that cleans and cross-matches fastener inventory for distributors across the industry. He is also a strong advocate for his beloved breakfast spread, Vegemite.

Eric Dudas

Eric Dudas

Eric Dudas got the idea of launching Fully Threaded Radio in the early days of podcasting as he pondered how to promote the FCH Sourcing Network to an industry that wasn’t doing much with traditional social media. Fifteen years later, the show has a life of its own and has opened more doors than he could have imagined. More recently, he’s been working to build the NFBBQA (National Fastener BBQ Association) to help fastener professionals better enjoy cooking meat over fire. He also enjoys chicken ranching at his small farm in semi-rural northeast Ohio.