The good old days of the fastener industry are right now, as Jim Derry and Adam Derry of Field Fastener grow their successful family business and learn along the way (1:35:13). Industry pundit, Bob "GQ" Baer asks senior Baird analyst David Mant

Episode #198 - Meat Me in Texas

Mar 18th, 2024 2h 29m

It's a rare day that veteran cold-header Mr. Charlie Kerr of Kerr-Lakeside doesn't serve up some tasty industry commentary, and his latest appearance is no exception (1:32:27). More on the medium rare side, Southwestern Fastener Association pre

Special Report: Mud Race Cancelled?

Mar 3rd, 2024 16m 33s

Elite fastener mud racers Bob "GQ" Baer, Jake "Valdez" Davis, and GH3 break a shocking development pertaining to the 2024 Rugged Nut event scheduled ahead of this year's MWFA FSTNR week. How will this news impact the growing tradition, and wha

Episode #197 - Flying Squirrel

Feb 20th, 2024 2h 20m

Infrastructure projects create huge demand for fasteners once they work their way to the market. The always affable Jason Baines of premium locknut provider J. Lanfranco knows how to provide the parts, as well as a few nut jokes (1:33:20). Mean

Episode #196 - Clean Up

Jan 18th, 2024 2h 30m

The new year begins with high flying headlines as Würth Industries all-star Mr. Dee Ward receives big news that has him taking to the skies (19:14). Fastener forecasters Jo Morris of the Fastener Training Institute and Jake "Valdez" Davis, CFS

Episode #195 - Third R AI L

Dec 19th, 2023 2h 43m

As the world moves towards more complex and sometimes risky technologies, successful fastener entrepreneurs like Scott Camp of Atlas Distribution Services rely on strong fundamentals and organic development to grow (1:46:24). Meanwhile, tech-ba

Episode #194 - Spheres of Confusion

Nov 16th, 2023 2h 30m

In a world of blurred history and uncertain truths, it's perfectly clear that Lindfast Solutions Group VP of Quality Darlene Collis is advancing the fastener industry with her work at ASTM and other standards organizations (1:45:18). Likewise,

Episode #193 - Haul of Fame

Oct 19th, 2023 2h 26m

Sometimes the end is the beginning. In the case of a fateful but long forgotten mission to Columbus, the fastener industry revived a dormant tradition. The conclusion of the brief FDI rally may be another story, as newsman Mike McNulty and Bair

Episode #192 - The Legend of Boulder Junction

Sep 21st, 2023 2h 22m

The fastener industry climbs back as Endries CEO Michael Knight joins newsman Mike McNulty to unpack the dramatic FDI rebound on an epic Fastener News Report (49:34). Conjuring solutions is no trick for Don "The Amazing" Shan as he sets off on

Special Report: MWFA FSTNR Week '23

Sep 9th, 2023 40m 3s

MWFA FSTNR Week highlights and floor interviews including Christian Reich, Don "The Amazing" Shan, Nick Penney, Ashely Parker, Jeremy Gethmann, Andres Green, Nancy Rich, Jake "Valdez" Davis and more. Golf results and FTR award update. PLUS: The

Episode #191 - The Smell of Thread

Aug 19th, 2023 2h 26m

Chris Nissen of Aspen Fasteners traces amazing changes in the fastener industry during his long tenure as a family owned importer turned digital seller(1:34:57). Newsman Mike McNulty and Frank "Balboa" Devito of Brighton Best discuss the lates

Episode #190 - For Shore

Jul 20th, 2023 1h 54m

S.W. Anderson president Jim Degnan dives into his tenure at the head of the NFDA as new trends and looming technologies challenge the fastener industry (1:19:07). Baird senior analyst David Manthey joins newsman Mike McNulty on the Fastener N

Episode #189 - Crossroads

Jun 22nd, 2023 2h 5m

The world approaches a precarious intersection with the advent of super AI. AFC Industries CEO Kevin Godin shares his thoughts and describes how new tech tools are already in use in the fastener industry (1:26:19). BTM Manufacturing president

Special Report: Fastener Fair USA '23

Jun 8th, 2023 1h 5m

Highlights and floor interviews from this year's Fastener Fair USA in Nashville. Featuring interviews by the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey with Rich Cavoto, Jen Kushnir, Jun Xu, Bob Chiricosta, Lonni Kieffer, Itzela Vasquez, Tony Martinez,

Episode #188 - Completely Different

May 14th, 2023 2h 7m

Marine Fasteners CEO Dee Ward and ERP platform founder Bob Reynolds of INxSQL Software view the fastener industry from completely different angles, and share their insights on improving customer satisfaction for continued success (1:24:18). Pa

Episode #187 - More Wining

Apr 18th, 2023 2h 23m

Like a skilled sommelier, Threaded Fasteners CEO Billy Duren uncorks The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership, a new podcast designed to inspire, instruct and inform budding leaders (1:36:26). With his nose for success in the fastener game, John "Cool

Episode #186 - Like a Glove

Mar 16th, 2023 2h 32m

As the fastener market adapts to unsettled circumstances, Endries International president and CEO Michael Knight engineers a strategy for continued growth (1:44:56). Distributors report mostly positive sales last month, as Brighton Best presid

Episode #185 - Not The End

Feb 17th, 2023 2h 37m

IFI Director of Training and senior fastener consultant, Laurence Claus describes a key challenge facing all fastener companies, the standards process, and his approach to bringing perspective to the industry (1:43:17). Great Lakes Fasteners C

Episode #184 - Resolutions

Jan 17th, 2023 2h 36m

Premium locknut supplier J Lanfranco sees big opportunities appearing, as the cosmopolitan Jason Baines leads their North American push (1:47:01). Likewise, hard charger Matt Boyd is helping to guide Parker Fasteners forge ahead toward their vi

Episode #183 - Down Hill

Dec 15th, 2022 2h 34m

Like a bobsled down a frozen precipice, the fastener industry streaks to the close of another blazing fast year. Fresh off the slopes, Mr. Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside discovers a vexing industry development, and shares his approach to achievi

Episode #182 - Asking For It

Nov 18th, 2022 2h 15m

Selling fasteners begins by asking for the order, as Tim "Action" Jackson proved during an illustrious career in the thread game (1:30:37). Newly appointed Marine Fasteners CEO Dee Ward asks his team for their best whenever he takes the field

Episode #181 - The No Show Show

Oct 27th, 2022 1h 36m

IFE is like no other show in the fastener industry, and this year's edition seemed a lot like "the good old days" without the carpeting. The lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey took her mic to the show floor and spoke to attendees from every part

Special Report: Strandquist Sells

Oct 7th, 2022 30m 47s

Industry veteran Marc Strandquist announces a new mission with Sellside Group, helping fastener companies navigate the challenges of a market in flux. David Kerr of Metal Resource Solutions warns of coming price hikes on European steel. Plus:

Episode #180 - Trainageddon?

Sep 22nd, 2022 2h 31m

Has tragedy been narrowly averted or is the supply disruption train still racing down the track, set to impact business across the country? Scanwell Logistics freight forwarding expert Chris Donnell shares his view (16:31). On the other race fr

Special Report: MWFA FSTNR Week '22

Sep 7th, 2022 41m 14s

The Mid-West Fastener Association annual FSTNR Week and table top show, golf tournament and lead up events were wildly successful again this year. TJ McFarland, Don "Tex" Carr, Mike Robinson, Jake "Valdez" Davis, Erica Strandquist, Bob "GQ"