As the world moves towards more complex and sometimes risky technologies, successful fastener entrepreneurs like Scott Camp of Atlas Distribution Services rely on strong fundamentals and organic development to grow (1:46:24). Meanwhile, tech-based fastener businesses forge ahead, as BoltWise co-founder Cole Weiler looks for ways to match distributor challenges with AI-based solutions (26:15). AFC […]
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Episode #194 – Spheres of Confusion
In a world of blurred history and uncertain truths, it’s perfectly clear that Lindfast Solutions Group VP of Quality Darlene Collis is advancing the fastener industry with her work at ASTM and other standards organizations (1:45:18). Likewise, Würth Revcar CEO Chapman Revercomb and the Würth Group are raising the bar with their newest automated facilities […]
Episode #193 – Haul of Fame
Sometimes the end is the beginning. In the case of a fateful but long forgotten mission to Columbus, the fastener industry revived a dormant tradition. The conclusion of the brief FDI rally may be another story, as newsman Mike McNulty and Baird analyst Quinn Fredrickson explain on the Fastener News Report (50:30). Brighton Best International […]
Episode #192 – The Legend of Boulder Junction
The fastener industry climbs back as Endries CEO Michael Knight joins newsman Mike McNulty to unpack the dramatic FDI rebound on an epic Fastener News Report (49:34). Conjuring solutions is no trick for Don “The Amazing” Shan as he sets off on a spellbinding new venture (17:02). The “Bolts N Hose” podcast cracks open the […]
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Special Report: MWFA FSTNR Week ’23
MWFA FSTNR Week highlights and floor interviews including Christian Reich, Don “The Amazing” Shan, Nick Penney, Ashely Parker, Jeremy Gethmann, Andres Green, Nancy Rich, Jake “Valdez” Davis and more. Golf results and FTR award update. PLUS: The promised AI for Distribution Conference promo code, and is it really time to say goodbye? Run time: 40:03 […]
Episode #191 – The Smell of Thread
Chris Nissen of Aspen Fasteners traces amazing changes in the fastener industry during his long tenure as a family owned importer turned digital seller(1:34:57). Newsman Mike McNulty and Frank “Balboa” Devito of Brighton Best discuss the latest FDI numbers that have many sensing something unpleasant in the air, on the Fastener News Report (41:20). John […]
Episode #190 – For Shore
S.W. Anderson president Jim Degnan dives into his tenure at the head of the NFDA as new trends and looming technologies challenge the fastener industry (1:19:07). Baird senior analyst David Manthey joins newsman Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to evaluate the straining FDI and the rise of re-shoring (41:32). Brighton Best International regional […]
Episode #189 – Crossroads
The world approaches a precarious intersection with the advent of super AI. AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin shares his thoughts and describes how new tech tools are already in use in the fastener industry (1:26:19). BTM Manufacturing president Jake “Valdez” Davis and Elios Coffee proprietor Dan Smith explain the mission of U-Bolt Blend coffee (16:42). […]
Special Report: Fastener Fair USA ’23
Highlights and floor interviews from this year’s Fastener Fair USA in Nashville. Featuring interviews by the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey with Rich Cavoto, Jen Kushnir, Jun Xu, Bob Chiricosta, Lonni Kieffer, Itzela Vasquez, Tony Martinez, GHIII, Baron Yarborough, Bernie Longen, Craig Penland, Laura Vath, Parker Jensen and many more. PLUS: Golf results and what […]
Episode #188 – Completely Different
Marine Fasteners CEO Dee Ward and ERP platform founder Bob Reynolds of INxSQL Software view the fastener industry from completely different angles, and share their insights on improving customer satisfaction for continued success (1:24:18). Parker Fasteners senior manager Matt Boyd reports on the legendary Aerospace Hardware Sales Association bash and explains the mil-spec martini (14:43). […]