Fully Threaded Radio is the voice of the FCH Sourcing Network and the original podcast for the industrial fastener industry, delivering predominantly fastener-related news, market insights, and infotainment since 2010. Hosted by Eric Dudas and Brian Musker, the show connects distributors, manufacturers, and industry insiders through engaging interviews, technical discussions, and commentary—with just the right touch of humor.Every episode covers what matters most to fastener professionals:…
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Professional fastener consultant and vinter Doug Weiland discloses his best recipe for a thread business with legs (1:46:42). 2026 Hall of Fame inductee Tim Roberto Jr. of LSG joins Mike McNulty to dissect the latest red hot FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (57:45). Industry guru Carmen Vertullo previews his upcoming in-person risk management conference (21:59), then returns with a Fastener…
Fastener sales are sizzling as much as the summer heat, but is the data center boom really driving all the business? AFC Industries EVP John Kovatch and VP of marketing Joe Shoemaker explain how they view the current market and what they're doing to approach it (1:42:31). Ed Smith of Würth Industry USA looks back at his tenure as NFDA president (13:12). On the Fastener News Report , Advance…
Dr. Salim Brahimi on the recent IFI standards camp and RCSC meeting (16:39), Fastener Industry Coalition chairman and Brighton Best sales manager Michael White (1:46:35), Martin EVP Scott McDaniel joins Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report (58:08), Rob "Big Country" Reynolds of INxSQL and Tony Martinez of Buckeye Fasteners recap Brisketfest '26 (49:14), plus Carmen Vertullo explains why your…
A focused discussion with Fastener Technology International senior news editor and FTR contributor, Mike McNulty , tracking his unexpected journey from engineering school to the desk of the industry renowned Fastener News Report. Run time: 48:38
Fastener Fair USA floor interviews featuring Chris McAffrey, Michael White, Blanca Delgado, Jill Lewis, Anders Green, Robbie Gilchrist and many more. On the Fastener News Report, Mike McNulty of Fastener Technology International speaks with Baird senior analyst Dave Manthey to explain the ongoing surge in the Fastener Distributor Index (56:29). Jason Baines of J. Lanfranco introduces a new…
The well dressed Matt Delawder of SWD and fastener golf ace Jake "Valdez" Davis of BTM Manufacturing discuss industry developments and the upcoming MWFA 80th anniversary extravaganza (12:01). Huyett CEO Tim O'Keeffe joins news editor Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to analyze skyrocketing FDI numbers (59:41). Feature: Dealing with tariff rebate questions using AI with Nick Pericle of…
Industry leader, educator, innovator and former introvert Dr. Salim Brahimi discusses his role at the IFI, including new career development programs and upcoming changes to some important standards. He also shares his family story of escaping revolution-era Iran, and how that experience shaped his life and world view. Bonus: Learn how there came to be a bull shark named Salim. Run time: 01:03:51
When do the AI job losses hit? Distribution Strategy Group chief strategy officer Ian Heller describes the advance of new tech impacting every level of the thread game (1:46:33). Meanwhile, the fastener industry faces a raft of other pressures, including tariff uncertainty and global conflict. The affable Jason Baines of J. Lanfranco offers perspective (23:38). On the Fastener News Report , Würth…
Is there more than hot air behind the CBAM regulations now in full effect in the EU? How should the North American fastener industry view these new mandates? Braving conditions created by inevitable climate change, the gas loving Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside offers his views from the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe (1:42:54). Würth Industry USA compliance officer Danielle Riggs provides more sober…
Real estate advisor Marco Rodriguez has deep roots in the fastener industry. He reveals strategies for getting the upper hand in commercial leasing negotiations, showing why he has become the go to voice for advice on commercial real estate in the fastener industry. He also shares his thoughts on the impact of AI data centers on the commercial real estate leasing market. Run time: 33:52 Contact…
