Episode #35 - Completely Different

What is it like to be the fastener supplier for an episode of America's most popular construction reality show? How will Cardinal Fastener operate under its new ownership? What disastrous fastener-related mishap caused Plymouth Rock to split in half? Steve Dunham, of Sasco Fasteners, joins FTR to describe his work with Extreme Makeover Home Edition (71:18). Marc Strandquist, of Dokka Fasteners, and John Grabner, of Cardinal Fastener, share their insights for moving ahead now that the deal with The Wurth Group has closed (49:14). Beacon Fasteners quality manager, Jerry Stoczanskyj, explains what it takes to exceed industry quality standards in today's market (39:08). Also, Jim Derry, of Field Fastener, joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to discuss the acquisition of Fastening Solutions (21:48). Are Brian and Eric actually redistributionists? That would be completely different, and the answer is revealed as the boys serve up a Thanksgiving-sized portion of predominantly fastener-related programming. Run time: 01:55:23