Episodes
Feb. 15, 2019
Episode #137 - Opportunity Lost
Apple says it can’t source the tiny screws it needs from U.S. manufacturers, but some domestic suppliers disagree. Could it be a case of missed opportunity? Fastener industry veteran Andy Cohn , of Duncan Bolt, explains from…
Jan. 17, 2019
Episode #136 - Wake Up Call
At first glance, the screw biz can seem a sleepy industry, quietly minding its own business. But when Steve Dunham of SASCO Fasteners tells the harrowing tale of a computer ransomware attack on his business, you’ll be roused…
Dec. 14, 2018
Episode #135 - Testers and Jesters
The fastener industry knows how to laugh, but bolts and nuts are serious business. NFDA president, Kelly Cole clearly grasps this as he surveys industry operating conditions, previews an upcoming landmark association meeting…
Nov. 17, 2018
Episode #134 - Got Zarf?
The fastener industry reacts to the news and events of this year’s International Fastener Expo , featuring perennial expo observers Jake Davis , of BTM Manufacturing, and Rosa “The Riveter” Hearn , of Brighton Best Internati…
Oct. 25, 2018
Episode #133 - Failure to Communicate
The message is clear: What we have here is the latest installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio, as Solution Industries’ Frank “Balboa” Devito succinctly communicates about his thinking on recent industry deve…
Sept. 23, 2018
Episode #132 - Outsiders
Sometimes an outside perspective is needed to make sense of things. Such is the case as erstwhile fastener journeyman Don Shan charges into the fray to share thoughts on the Lindstrom/Stelfast deal, the tariff situation, how…
Aug. 23, 2018
Episode #131 - Get the Lead Out
During a 100% lead-free episode of fastener talk radio, industry consultant Carmen Vertullo revisits the topic of Prop 65 in the wake of his recent webinar, with the latest developments and thinking on the subject (17:35). …
July 26, 2018
Episode #130 - Don't Be Scared
Disruptive technology and competition present volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) to the fastener industry, even as the screw biz surges. But fear not, George Hunt III of BBI discusses ways of bringing …
June 20, 2018
Episode #129 - Disintermediation
Should you be concerned about impending changes to California Proposition 65 ? How can you position your distribution company to thrive in a world dominated by Amazon Business ? And who won the FTR Busch Light 30 pack at th…
May 23, 2018
Episode #128 - Zygology
Fastener Industry Hall of Fame member and zygologist, Mr. Mike McGuire shares his thoughts on a range of predominantly fastener-related topics, and hints of a new business venture coming soon (1:17:31). The lovely and talen…
April 22, 2018
Episode #127 - Hello Cleveland
The fastener industry converged at the rock hall of fame recently, and it was no mistake, although there was some confusion about the ground transportation. Jammin' Jake Davis of BTM Manufacturing and Brighton Best’s Rosa He…
March 15, 2018
Episode #126 - Tariffs Anyone?
Who’s up for some sweet new tariffs? Apparently, not the fastener industry, as Kerr Lakeside honcho, Mr. Charlie Kerr weighs in with his reaction to the news of tariffs on imported steel (13:08). During the second big featur…
Feb. 15, 2018
Episode #125 - Shake It Up
Shaking up the world of hard to locate metric fasteners, Craig Penland explains the unique business model of Eurolink Fastener Supply Service (1:29:24). Solution Industries boss, John Radel talks shop, and announces a shake …
Jan. 16, 2018
Episode #124 - One for the Barbie
An exciting new era of fastener distribution appears imminent as Mike Ricciardi of ITW Shakeproof and Bryan Wheeler of Star Stainless report on the YFP Leadership Conference that focused on the disruptive technologies that h…
Dec. 18, 2017
Episode #123 - Three Wise Men
Fastener industry leaders Bruce Wheeler , of Star Stainless, Bill Derry , of Field Fastener, and Adam Pratt , of Sherex Fastening Solutions appeared together during a panel discussion at the recent International Fastener Exp…
Nov. 20, 2017
Episode #122 - Self-Driving Fastener Radio
Self-driven to excel in the fastener game, industry rock star and Stelfast president, Simmi explains state of the art forecasting, what to watch for in the coming quarters, and her choice of victuals in Vegas (1:24:04). Par…
Oct. 30, 2017
Episode #121 - This is Your IFE
During a landmark podcast that will stand as a historic marker of many lives in fastening, industry pro jocks Jake Davis , of BTM Manufacturing, and Baron “Best Beard” Yarborough , of Spring Bolt and Nut, join in for the ann…
Sept. 28, 2017
Episode #120 - All Rise
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 b…
Aug. 31, 2017
Episode #119 - Higher Ground
As the eyes of the world survey the devastation of hurricane Harvey, the fastener industry braces for a different kind of landfall. Purple ponchoed storm rider, Baron Yarborough , of Spring Bolt and Nut reports from Houston,…
July 28, 2017
Episode #118 - Health of Nations
The health of the fastener industry appears robust, even as the federal government works diligently to destroy healthcare for the country, as industry scion and fastener philosopher, Mr. Charlie Kerr joins in with a stream o…
June 15, 2017
Episode #117 - Wrong Hotel
Doing the right things and paying attention to new technology pays off for successful fastener companies like Volt Industrial Plastics, as Mr. Joe Volltrauer describes his lifetime of entrepreneurial pursuit and 25 years at …
May 12, 2017
Episode #116 - The Skaters
It’s a gnarly fastener talk radio laser flip, as California kids Chris and Ryan McCaffrey of R&D Fasteners hang ten during their podcast debut (1:27:41). Bob “GQ” Baer and Marty Nolan preview the Fastener Summit (21:28). Dur…
April 13, 2017
Episode #115 - Unmasked
Fastener Professional of the Year, Mr. Robbie Gilchrist , reacts to being chosen by the NFDA for its new industry accolade (1:32:48). Christie Jones of Spirol International Corporation explains the many benefits of new finis…
March 9, 2017
Episode #114 - The Young & The Threadless
There's no shortage of drama in the fastener industry, as surging optimism and idealistic youth align against ongoing consolidation and off-shoring. Throw in a few industry events and some fake news headlines and you get pr…