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Internet Radio for the fastener industry and the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network. If you buy, sell, import or manufacture industrial fasteners, this show is for you!

March 13, 2019
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Episode #138 - Direct Connections

When precision fastener manufacturer and conversationalist, Charlie Kerr, of Kerr Lakeside, crashes onto the scene, the discussion topics carom from the master distribution mode...
February 15, 2019
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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 ve...
January 17, 2019
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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 rans...
December 14, 2018
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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, pr...
November 17, 2018
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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 “Th...
October 25, 2018
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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 communic...
September 23, 2018
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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 Lin...
August 23, 2018
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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 deve...
July 26, 2018
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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, Geo...
June 20, 2018
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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? ...
May 23, 2018
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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 ventu...
April 22, 2018
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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 o...
March 15, 2018
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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 impor...
February 15, 2018
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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...
January 16, 2018
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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 tha...
December 18, 2017
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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 discuss...
November 20, 2017
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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 ...
October 30, 2017
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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...
September 28, 2017
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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...
August 31, 2017
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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...
July 28, 2017
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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 philoso...
June 15, 2017
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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 lifet...
May 12, 2017
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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 M...
April 13, 2017
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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 Corp...
March 09, 2017
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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 eve...
February 09, 2017
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Episode #113 - Year of the Scrooster

Great walls and mass migrations impact the fastener industry. Thread adventurer, Rob Lucas, of Lindstrom (1:14:46), and domestic manufacturing crusader, Harry Moser, of the Resh...
January 12, 2017
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Episode #112 - Happy Screw Year!

With the onset of a new year, the fastener industry seems primed for action. The latest season of online fastener talk radio begins with a conversation with Link Magazine publi...
December 08, 2016
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Episode #111 - Dirty Business

Big oil, politics and fastener distribution. Dirty business? Find out that and more as Duncan Bolt honcho, Mr. Andy Cohn presents his thoughts in the wake of the presidential el...
November 04, 2016
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Episode #110 - Holy Cow!

It might be, it could be, it is another installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio, as Lindstrom VP, Dick Ripley announces an important acquisition for his team an...
September 22, 2016
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Episode #109 - Screwed if by Sea

In an episode jammed with fastener industry headlines like a west coast port during a shipping crisis, Jackie “Kind of a Big Deal” Ventura and C&H International operator, Ch...
August 18, 2016
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Episode #108 - Cream Puff War

When Kerr Lakeside boss, Charlie Kerr, offers his thoughts on the state of the fastener industry, the presidential race, and his favorite baseball team's chances for a pennant, ...
July 21, 2016
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Episode #107 - Look at the Squirrel

There are no distractions as NFDA board member and Hayes Bolt VP, Kelly Cole (1:14:36), and journeyman fastener rep, Rick Rudolph (10:58), stop in to share their thoughts on cur...
June 20, 2016
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Episode #106 - Choose Your Weapon

In the battle for fastener industry success, it's important to make the right choices, which are sometimes not the same for everyone. Reluctant industry legend and 2016 Fastener...
May 19, 2016
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Episode #105 - Radio Roscado Completo

Mention golf, fine tequilla and multilobular screwheads during the same conversation, and you must be speaking of predominantly fastener-related talk radio. A case in point, thi...
April 22, 2016
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Episode #104 - Eagles & Beagles

The bulls and bears disagree on what they see ahead. Meanwhile, the high fliers joining the latest edition of fastener talk radio dispel some of the confusion with their mile hi...
March 17, 2016
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Episode #103 - Semper Screwdelis

It's all fasteners all the time, almost, as Fastenal EVP, Gary Polipnick drops in to talk about his erstwhile golf career, Nascar, and a little shop (1:12:02). Kevin Chavis, of...
February 18, 2016
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Episode #102 - Paver Savers

There might be some question as to what makes a hall a hall, but there's no doubt what constitutes fame in the fastener business. This is clear as industry legend, Mr. Virg Lind...
January 21, 2016
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Episode #101 - What the Hell's Going On?

Everywhere you look, there are conflicting opinions on the direction of business, the markets, the elections, and even the success of reshoring. The latest season of predominan...
December 16, 2015
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Episode #100 - Predominantly Fastener Related

Closing out another season of predominantly fastener related talk radio, and reflecting on the first ONE HUNDRED episodes of the podcast, John "Cool Hand" Butler, of The Olander...
November 19, 2015
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Episode #99 - Could Be Raining

Things could be worse, but the FTR boys aren't quite sure. Helping them sort out the methods and meaning of the Fastener Distributor Index, inquisitive index observer and propon...
October 29, 2015
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Episode #98 - Thread and Circuses

As the fastener industry returns from its annual desert diversion, Don “Solution Man” Shan and fastener cowboy John Wachman join the FTR boys for a look at this year's NIFS (1:1...
September 17, 2015
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Episode #97 - Nash, Bash, Crash

Despite currency devaluations and index slumps, the fastener industry parties on. Hear what went on in Nashville at the AAFS, who topped the field at the NCFA Screw Open, and wh...
August 20, 2015
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Episode #96 - Server Issues

Barren email servers are in the news. In contrast, online fastener talk radio is brimming with useful information, as industry legend, Mr. Bruce Darling, joins raconteurs and Tr...
July 23, 2015
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Episode #95 - Trouble Athread

There was no trouble when Andy and Gary Graham of National Threaded Fasteners joined forces to talk about the industry, gaining their credentials, and commenting on the changing...
June 18, 2015
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Episode #94 - The Show Goes On

FastenerTech '15 was a huge success, and the NFDA made haste by holding its summer meeting concurrently in Rosemont, elevating its new leadership. Stelfast honcho, Don Haggerty ...
May 26, 2015
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Episode #93 - Legacy Employees

Brian and Eric are feeling ever so vibrant and youthful as they welcome fastener industry veterans Frank Devito, of Solution Industries (14:19), and Marty Nolan of R. L. English...
April 16, 2015
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Episode #92 - Summit

When Würth North America EVP, Mr. Marc Strandquist (1:18:11), and MWFA president, Rich Cavoto (11:57), drop in to share their perspectives on the fastener business, online faste...
March 19, 2015
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Episode #91 - And So On...

And so it goes, the jovial and informative, Mr. Dick Ripley, of Lindstrom, waxes eloquent on the state of the fastener industry and his latest position within it (1:17:28). Indu...
February 12, 2015
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Episode #90 - Start Your Engines

Whizzing along at top speed, the new year doesn't seem quite so new anymore, but youth springs eternal as Aaron Shushan of Specialty Sales, and Ryan Kertis of Stelfast, drop in ...
January 12, 2015
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Episode #89 - Two Good Ole Fastener Boys

The boys meant no harm when they took a brief hiatus over the holidays, and now they're back to kick off a new year of fastener talk radio. ND Industries VP of Business Develop...