Season 2018
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…