Fully Threaded Radio
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: industry events, market trends, sourcing conditions, standards updates, technical tutorials, and digital transformation across the fastener supply chain. Whether reporting from major events like the International Fastener Expo (IFE), Fastener Fair USA, or FSTNR Week, or analyzing monthly Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) reports, Fully Threaded Radio keeps listeners informed and connected about the fastener industry.
Regular features include:
Guest interviews with industry leaders
The Fastener News Report with Mike McNulty, Fastener industry news & headlines
The Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo
FDI analysis & commentary
Trade show previews and recaps
Updates from associations like NFDA, IFI, MWFA, Pac-West and more
Vital information about hydrogen embrittlement and related topics
Fully Threaded Radio is produced in association with the FCH Sourcing Network, serving the fastener community with reliable online sourcing and industry connections.
Whether you’re in fastener sales, importing, manufacturing, distribution, engineering, or simply curious about the world of nuts and bolts, Fully Threaded Radio is your trusted source for all things threaded.
📍 Visit www.fullythreaded.com to stream episodes, view show notes, and connect with the fastener community.
Fully Threaded Radio
Episode #219 - BrAInstorming
Thinking hard about tariffs, AI tech, reshoring and keeping stock on the shelves, the fastener industry heads to Vegas for its largest annual conference of the year. Director of strategic sourcing for Würth Industry USA, Brian Schommer explains the critical role of sourcing and the reboot of the Würth Knowing podcast (14:11). Young Fastener Professional of the Year, Tim Vath of LSG shares his formula for success (37:49). On the Fastener News Report, Hans Fuller of Canadian distributor Fuller Metric joins Mike McNulty to compare notes on the surprising FDI numbers (47:39). Marco Rodriguez of Cresa discloses the 5 hottest markets for industrial warehouse space (1:20:14). Carmen Vertullo talks ASTM A193 B7 on the Fastener Training Minute (1:27:14). PLUS: Ian Heller of Distribution Strategy talks AI from the Applied AI for Distributors conference (1:38:35). Brian and Eric ignore irritating bird noises and think about their new AI-enabled Scrubber. Run time: 02:00:58