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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

What does the end of HTI portend for the fastener industry? How will the market be impacted now that its assets have been sold? Which recent trade event made the largest splash? FTR welcomes PFC executive vice president, Bob Porteous (58:50), and incognito industry blogger, Traveling Salesman (36:27), as they discuss these and other questions. Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International Magazine, presents the Fastener News Report and tells which categories of jobs are at greatest risk of elimination (17:02). Plus, the lovely and talented Lynn Dempsey interviews show attendees from the floor of the Branson show (28:41). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas invite listeners to Tweet more often, and ponder the true identity of a very familiar sounding voice. Run time: 01:31:31

How has the influx of foreign suppliers impacted fastener distributors? What became of the rumored major acquisition announcement at NIFS? Why are so many in the fastener industry cavorting with a pink monkey? Simmi, of Stelfast, (27:52) and fastener bloggers Traveling Salesman and Andy Pels (54:30) join hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas for lively and informative conversation. Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International, presents the Fastener News Report. (15:09) Also, the FTR boys urge FCH members to refresh their inventory listings often, and explore some all new trade show concepts. Run time: 01:32:58

What 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 outing results (28:09). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas get ready to go fishing and complain about Twitter, oil spills and GPS. Run time: 01:15:34

What 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 Markets explains current market conditions (10:08). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas discuss pirates, Thomas Jefferson and buried treasure. Run time: 01:16:54

NFDA 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 industry (31:40). Run time: 01:23:43