Episode #44 – Ninety Seven Five The Rod

Will Amazon.com divert the flow of online sales from industrial suppliers? How will rapidly changing conditions in Asian manufacturing countries impact upcoming quarters for fastener distributors? When is a Din 975 NOT a threaded rod? The always insightful, Andy Pels of ScrewCrew.com, shares his thoughts, and reveals a shocking change in his mobile computing preference (16:07). Bruce Darling, of Porteous Fastener Company, wraps up his intensive two-part presentation to the SFA, as he describes the many dynamic forces affecting fastener suppliers (66:38). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty welcomes Mark Packard, sales manager of Rocknel Fastener (46:07). Also, he describes a recent heartening occasion that caused him to momentarily shift his keen focus away from fasteners. Hosts, Brian Musker and Eric Dudas, consider radio gimmickery and BBQ. The subject of glow golf is revisited. Run time: 01:49:13