Episode #55 - Cliff Jumpers

Back away from the cliff! Fastener talk radio triumphantly returns with Mr. Charlie Kerr , of Kerr Lakeside , to discuss the possible impact of the fiscal cliff on family operated fastener companies (80:19). Mike McNulty’s Fastener News Report covers industry headlines and the free-falling FDI numbers from November, along with BB&T analyst, Holden Lewis (47:06). He also talks with Ruth Dowling , of Ningbo Jinding , about her experience at the recent Brazil Fastener Show in Sao Paulo (66:11). NFDA president, Jay Queenin , describes the “new era” and evolving role of the country’s largest national fastener association (22:06). Plus, news from the MWFA , NCFA and the longshoreman’s strike. Special bonus Christmas appearance by The Fastener Chipmunks (79:14). Hosts Brian Musker and Eric Dudas wax eloquent on holidays of yore, and note the chance appearance of a new fastener dog on the program. Ever have that dream where you're helplessly falling? The final episode of 2012 is kind of like that. Run time: 02:13:09