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 expected numbers from the most recent FDI survey (48:45). Perhaps most significantly, Larry Kelly, of Buckeye Fasteners, drops a frosty malted bombshell, sure to stagger the halls of the upcoming Vegas show (28:08). Plus, NCFA golf outing coverage. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas revel at the thought of the forthcoming bounty, and plan their imminent iPhone upgrade path, despite a dubious luminary’s befuddling difficulties. Run time: 01:59:12
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