Industry consolidation, successful association events, and rising industry index numbers point to a sector that’s doing fine. Or is it?
Mr. Charlie Kerr, of
Kerr Lakeside, discusses his view of the fastener world and beyond, just after his recent appearance at the
NCFA Distributor Social panel discussion (69:59). Industry blogger,
Traveling Salesman, provides further details on the event, and notes the presence of a very special fastener brew (19:49).
Mike McNulty presents the
Fastener News Report, featuring a discussion with
BB&T Capital Markets analyst,
Holden Lewis, that explores the
May FDI numbers and some new trends that seem to be emerging (43:55). It’s a veritable celebration of the private sector, as hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas consider counter-rotation and spinnerbaits in advance of their annual pilgrimage to the
Canadian Shield. Run time: 01:55:07