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 Development, Jim Barr, talks fastener training, and explains ND's new line of adhesive fastening products (24:20). Rob Lucas, of Fidelis Fasteners, opines on the longshoreman's "slow down", BBI's success, and changing buying habits (1:04:56). NFDA president, Paul Tiffany, joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to discuss changes and a new vision for the Fastener Distributor Index (43:22). Plus, new FTR partners are announced. Brian and Eric make their way the only way they know how, and things go pretty well overall. Run time: 01:45:24