Fully Threaded Radio
214 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsInternet Radio for the fastener industry and the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network. If you buy, sell, import or manufacture industrial fasteners, this show is for you!
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Episode #14 - Uncle Milty & the Fasteners of Freedom
October 28, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWith mid-term elections looming and the fastener industry preparing for Las Vegas, the fate of the country and the industry hangs in the balance. The stakes could not be higher as FTR hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome Pac-West president Andy Cohn (27:26), and Quickscrews International CEO Greg Wiener (58:28). Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (17:38) leads off with a report on the recent Taiwan Fastener Show and current market conditions. Brian and Eric open the show with a powerful s...
Episode #13 - Coming to a Distributor Near You
October 14, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBAndroids, Web 3.0 and social media are coming to a fastener distributor near you, but good old-fashioned business sense is still critical to success! Plug in to all of the above as Mike McNulty of Fastener Technology International (13:38) and Bonnie Carter of Metric Screw & Tool Company (25:20) join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas. NFDA Fall Meeting coverage discusses technology in the fastener industry with David Panich, Frank Heenan, Jim Derry, Steen Hanson, Matt Ulrich & more (44:14). ...
Episode #12 - Powder Keg Screw Brew
September 30, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBHow many new Fastenal Stores are coming online? What's the real story behind the recently announced Global Fastener Network? Why are people thinking of ways to get beer into outer space? Guests Gary Polipnick of Fastenal (27:33) and Rob Lucas of Global Fastener Network (52:37) join Brian Musker and Eric Dudas to discuss these and other issues. Also, NFDA executive vice president Mark Lenhart makes his FTR debut and describes the recent fall meeting (12:06). Brian and Eric explain the new...
Episode #11 - Fast Rivets, Hot Cars
September 09, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWill fastener importers soon receive good news about shipping rates? How do successful fastener companies achieve top search engine rankings? Why are the world’s hottest cars burning up the highways for real these days? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are joined by Allan Weitzman, of Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet (28:08), Chris Donnell, of Scanwell Logistics (56:47), and analyst Holden Lewis, of BB&T Capital Markets (11:46), as they examine the answers and engage in desultory fastener-related co...
Episode #10 - That Full Threaded Flavor
August 26, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBWhere are the most favorable conditions for the fastener trade in today's market? What will drive innovation going forward? And what will we be driving going forward? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome NFDA vice president, Matt Ulrich (13:02), Fastener Technology International editor, Mike McNulty (27:03), and Ohio State University associate professor, Dr. Tony Luscher (53:58). Brian and Eric discuss Fastenal, sheep farming and that huge traffic jam in China. Old Rusty Bolt is ser...
Episode #9 - Don't Thread On Me
August 05, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBNFDA president Jim Derry shares association news and previews the upcoming Fall meeting in Chicago (13:42). QuickScrews International CEO, Greg Wiener, provides his perspective on the market and technology in the industry, and offers his unvarnished view of the current political climate (26:03). Industrial distribution consultant, Frank Hurtte of River Heights Consulting discusses his thoughts on prepping for trade conferences and staying aware of process in the quest for improved profitabil...
Episode #8 - Watch Out For That Rock
July 15, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBWhat do the latest key indicators say about the market? Will sales of metric fasteners soon expand? Why did the star of NIFS East miss this year's show for the first time ever? Join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas as they welcome American Fastener Journal publisher Mr. Mike McGuire (48:23), Metric & Multistandard national sales manager Rich Cavoto (23:44), and a surprise pop-in guest as they discuss these and other issues. Also, market analyst Holden Lewis shares his perspectives in the...
Episode #7 - Lessons
June 17, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBWhat happened the day the roof caved in at Pell Mell Supply? How did Mel Kirsner really feel about surf board toting fastener salesmen? What can be learned during a lifetime in the fastener industry? Pac-West luminaries Andy Cohn, Barry Porteous, John Dooley and more share their tales (37:48). Larry Thomas and Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners call in from China to review the Fastener Expo Shanghai 2010 fastener show (15:20). Also, MWFA table top show review and June association golf outin...
Episode #6 - The Networking Machines
May 27, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBWhat do smart phones, golf clubs and trade shows have in common? They can all be powerful networking tools! Be a networking machine and listen to the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network as Janice Ceresa of Anixter describes the Fasteners Industry group on networking website LinkedIn (36:18), and fastener blogger Traveling Salesman reviews NIFS East 2010 from Columbus (57:47). Pac-West and MWFA golf outing previews, with Matt Delawder of SWD Inc (28:18). Also, Holden Lewis of BB&T Capital Ma...
Episode #5 - Strain in the Chain
May 13, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBNFDA coverage, part 2, featuring association president Jim Derry describing the NFDA's plan for meeting the challenges of the current fastener marketplace (39:42). Traveling Salesman, of FastenerTalk, makes his FTR debut and reports on the All American Fastener Show in Branson (16:15). Steen Hansen of Bossard opens the show. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas explain the FCH SourceFinder RFQ system and why it makes so much sense now that the supply chain is strained across much of the indus...
Episode #4 - Fast Trains, Grounded Planes
April 29, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBNFDA Spring Conference coverage part 1, featuring Geoff Hopwood (24:00) and Steven Fang (51:27) discussing views on fair trade and Asian markets. Analyst Holden Lewis of BB&T Capital Markets describes the current business climate (11:51), and Nilo Urbani of Nylok presents the lighter side of contract bidding. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discuss LinkedIn and fast trains. Run time: 01:10:40
Episode #3 - Torque in Space
April 15, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBWhat was the atmosphere at the Hangzhou show, and what will be presented during the international seminar at NIFS East? Are loss leaders helping anyone these days? Does WD-40 work in space? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas welcome guests Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners (09:30), Matt Traylor of Madison Fastener (30:50), and Mr. Jay Mont of American Imperial (48:00). Also, Brian and Eric discuss how FCH supports both open and distributors-only business models (25:50). Run time: 01:20:09
Episode #2 - Things Are Looking Good, Sort Of
April 01, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBWhat's behind the recent market upswing? Will Nucor file another anti-dumping petition? How far can Joe Truckey hit a golf ball? Listen to the second edition of FTR as hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas are joined by industry analyst Holden Lewis (08:15), attorney Mark Lehnardt (29:50), and president of Cal Fasteners, Mr. Joe Truckey (40:11). Also, Brian explains why ASME standard numbers are so important for FCH users. Run time: 01:07:31
Episode #1 - This is Fully Threaded Radio
March 18, 2010 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBThe voice of the FCH Sourcing Network takes to the Net with guests Mike McGuire of American Fastener Journal (17:00) and Andy Pels of ScrewCrew.com (37:58). Larry Thomas and Rob Lucas of Fidelis Fasteners call in from Shanghai, China (08:00). Are price increases coming? Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas offer their thoughts on whatever enters their minds. Listen in and join the FCH Network! Run time: 01:08:25