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Oct. 27, 2011

Episode #34 - Viva Sans Andy

Episode #34 - Viva Sans Andy
What happened at NIFS '11? Which big stories electrified the show floor, and which after parties created other kinds of buzz? Did the new HTI make its hoped for big splash? And what caused Andy Pels to cancel his show visit this year after his last minute Twitter post that rocked the industry? Discover the answers to these and other questions as Rich Cavoto and Traveling Salesman provide complete show coverage (65:55). Also, show floor interviews with Vickie Lester, Bob Wegner, Jim Derry, Deb Douglas, Nancy Rich, Andy Graham, plus many others round out this all-star NIFS wrap up (50:42). Mike McNulty delivers industry headlines including comments from show manager, Susan Hurley (20:34). Plus, BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis, comments on industrial distribution conditions in light of the EU situation, and introduces the forthcoming Fastener Distributor's Index (36:54). As for the FTR boys, Brian wears just the right tie for the occasion while Eric pilfers coffee from the GOP. Run time: 01:51:02

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