Like the climate in general, the weather outside is chilling, but the year's first installment of predominantly fastener-related talk radio warms the hearts of threaded fastening aficionados, as Stelfast president, Simmi, presents her optimistic view of the fastener world to launch the 2014 season (1:08:52). Also, NFDA and Hodell-Natco president, Kevin Reidl, previews upcoming industry conferences and the latest developments with the recently revived Fastener Industry Coalition (18:22). On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty delivers top industry headlines, and reviews the FDI reading for December with BB&T analyst, Holden Lewis (41:06). Eric oddly claims the sun impacts Earth's weather, while Brian dons an electric winter jacket, just in case. Run time: 01:37:54