Episode #54 - No Business Like Bolt Business

As a brave new fastener world emerges, Mr. Dan Zehnder, of Trinity Hardware Headquarters, reunites legendary industry brothers, Jim and John Zehnder, during a historic interview covering the origins and times of Earnest Machine and life in the “bolt business” (69:29). Mike McNulty, of Fastener Technology International, and BB&T Capital Markets analyst, Holden Lewis, discuss industry headlines and the sinking October FDI numbers on the Fastener News Report (44:31). Industry veteran, Heidi Voltrauer, of Volt Industrial Plastics, describes the recent 20th anniversary and expansion of her company, and also details the upcoming 2013 All-American Fastener Show (20:10). Plus, find out what happened at the NFDA fall conference and who will be leading the Pac-West during the coming year. Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas vote for their favorite BBQ city, and voice their staunch support for sage grouse despite the pesky oil shale conflict. Run time: 02:00:47