Launching The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast

MOBILE, ALABAMA (February 15, 2023) Threaded Fasteners, Inc. (TFI), has launched the “Nuts and Bolts of Leadership”, a leadership development podcast hosted by Billy Duren, President/CEO and Chief Motivational Officer and produced by Hali Gibson, Marketing and Communications Director of Threaded Fasteners. This podcast drills into the foundations of leadership for both the emerging and established leaders and offers actionable items to leaders looking to develop themselves.

The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Podcast brings in top talent from across the country to have discussions that dig into the foundations of leadership. Billy and Hali navigate conversations with dynamic leaders from across the country to highlight what the nuts and bolts of leadership are. The launch includes episodes with Mike Rizzo, CEO of Admix; Susan Shaw, CEO of 29 Strategies; and Brad Haynes, principal consultant with The Table Group. You can listen to these and future episodes wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Join Billy and Hali as they navigate the complex nature of leadership. “We developed this podcast to create a platform for some of the most dynamic leaders from across the country to share their valuable insights and experiences to both the emerging and the established leader,” said Billy Duren, host of the show. “Our mission is to serve the listener by creating conversations around what it looks like to be a leader.”

“The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership” is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. For more information, please visit threadedfasteners.com or the Nuts and Bolts of Leadership Website.

Listen to the first episode with Mike Rizzo, CEO of Admix as they discuss how to manage internal and external uncertainty, the most critical steps in building a cohesive team, and transitioning from succeeding at your position to management.

Threaded Fasteners, Inc

Threaded Fasteners Inc. (TFI) is a 100% employee-owned business that specializes in the manufacturing, custom packaging, and distribution of steel fasteners. With over 260 dedicated employee owners, TFI maintains over $13 million worth of inventory across 16 locations, to meet the global needs of customers from industries including electrical utilities, chemical and electrical, commercial marine construction, steel fabricators, metal building manufacturers and Department of Transportation (DOT) fabricators. More information about TFI can be found on its website at threadedfasteners.com or through social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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For more information, please contact Hali Gibson at 251-432-0161 or visit: https://www.threadedfasteners.com/

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THREADED FASTENERS, INC. EXPANDS TO 20,000 SQ FOOT FACILITY

RTC Threaders is the premier manufacturer of planetary threading equipment in the US. RTC designs, engineers, and manufactures a custom line of Planetary Threaders. The RTC Line of Eagle Planetary Threading Machines are considered the gold standard in the industry, these forever machines not only last longer than any competing machine on the market, but they are also considered one of the fastest threading machines available.

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TFCF Open House and Golf Tournament 2022

Join us for our 2022 Annual Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation Weekend! Our Open House will be held Friday, October 14th from 5-7pm at the Home Office followed by our Golf Tournament on October 15th with an 8am shotgun tee off. All proceeds from our charitable weekend benefit Team Focus; an organization that dedicates itself to providing father figures to young men who lack a father in their life. The mission of Team Focus is to provide a year-round program of support, encouragement, and Godly values that foster the development of life skills in young men without active fathers by supporting the family structure. We are excited to have this opportunity to raise money for Team Focus again this year and want to exceed our goal in helping these young men. 

For questions or to register please contact Hali Gibson at hgibson@tfmfg.com

Letter from the President – 1st Quarter 2022

Culture Should be Seen, Not just heard.

When I was a child, it was a common thing to hear adults say, “children are to be seen and not heard.”  My parents along with many parents of that generation didn’t have the “privilege” of hearing the latest in how to build your children’s self-esteem.  Actually, the expression comes from an old English proverb, dating from the 15th century. In the original form it was specifically young women who were expected to keep quiet. This opinion is recorded in the 15th century collection of homilies written by an Augustinian clergyman named John Mirk.  When I read this, I was immediately taken back in time to when my 6 daughters were all still at home; asking them to keep quiet usually just cranked up their giggle box.  I think about all the things I learned from listening to my children speak.  Hearing from their heart, their dreams, and their aspirations.

So, what’s that got to do with Threaded Fasteners?  Over the past month, I’ve had the opportunity to speak to our leaders from our Distribution locations.  We talked about servant leadership, and we looked at the acronym S.E.R.V.E.

  • S=See the things others don’t see, so you can do the things others won’t do
  • E=Engage with your team. Culture is not created from the Castle, you must engage
  • R=Responsible. If we are going to serve on another, we have a responsibility to each other
  • V=Vision. This is where we’re going, and this is how we’ll get there
  • E=Educate. Be committed to continuous education.  What are you reading?

I’d like to focus in on the Engagement piece of this exercise.  As our company grows, one of the critical parts of our success is to continue to promote Who we are.  When you look at our culture poster, there are several layers of definition.  Who we are, What we do and Why we do it.  The Threaded Fasteners story can never be separated from who we are, and the culture that’s been created through each of your stories.

Back to the “seen and not heard” saying, I’d like to tweak this old English proverb.  Culture should be “seen and not JUST heard.”  We can never talk ourselves into a great culture.  Culture is created by action, and those acts should be as visible as the nuts and bolts being manufactured, packed, and prepared for shipment.  We can’t just “talk” a good game.  If we are going to be authentic and honest, those character qualities should be in plain view.

So, the question I pose for myself, is our culture being demonstrated in my actions?  Am I creating value in and for the people I serve?

I am proud to be a part of this great team,

Billy D.

2022 Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation, Charity Golf Tournament

2022 Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation, Charity Golf Tournament.

Mobile, AL (January 20, 2022) – The Annual Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Team Focus was successfully held on October 2, 2021, at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation is excited to announce that $42,000 was raised to benefit the non-profit Team Focus, the most that the foundation has ever been able to present to Team Focus from this annual event weekend.

Threaded Fasteners Charity Golf Tournament organizers are especially grateful to all the gracious donors and sponsors of this important charity event benefiting Team Focus, including Taco Mama for sponsoring this year’s lunch.

Team Focus was founded in 2000 in Mobile, AL by Mike Gottfried and his wife, Mickey, to help boys ages 10 to 18 who lack father figures in their lives. The mission of Team Focus is to provide a year-round program of support, encouragement and Godly values that foster the development of life skills in young men without active fathers by supporting the family structure. Team Focus uses role models and positive influences in mentoring, tutoring and other interactive initiatives to reach the youngsters. Team Focus has worked with more than 3,000 boys and young men since it was founded.

One unique aspect of the Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament is members of Team Focus receive a golf lesson during the golf tournament. Team Focus members are instructed on golf rules, etiquette, and technique. The lesson gives them the opportunity to try a new sport and to familiarize themselves with the lessons on manners, patience, and communication skills.

“Team Focus truly appreciates the numerous years of support from Threaded Fasteners, but we receive so much more than finances from this generous company,” Mike Gottfried said. “The remarkable relationships we have developed with the people who work there demonstrate their strong desire to help our young men become leaders in their communities.” 

ABOUT THREADED FASTENERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Based in Mobile, AL, Threaded Fasteners, Inc. (TFI) employees are dedicated to the communities they serve and have been involved in charity work since the company’s inception in 1979. By direct donations and fundraising, TFI has impacted the communities where they have locations – Mobile and Semmes, Alabama; Pensacola, Panama City, and Tampa, Florida; Gulfport and Meridian, Mississippi; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Dallas, Texas.

As the company continues to grow, so does the Foundation’s reach. From providing food to residents of tornado ravaged Oklahoma to cooking red beans and rice for those who suffered from flooding in Louisiana, the Foundation is pleased to be able to respond in times of need. The Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation Grant Cycles have supported many organizations and grants since inception in the communities where Threaded Fasteners has locations. Formalized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 2011, the Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation is proud to partner with Team Focus in helping to support their organization as they change the lives of fatherless young men. If you would like to donate to the Threaded Fasteners Charitable Foundation, please contact Debbie Rogers at 251-432-0107.

(Left to Right) Debbie Rogers, Mike Gottfried, Billy Duren

Threaded Fasteners, Inc. Acquires RTC Threaders

RTC Threaders is the premier manufacturer of planetary threading equipment in the US. RTC designs, engineers, and manufactures a custom line of Planetary Threaders. The RTC Line of Eagle Planetary Threading Machines are considered the gold standard in the industry, these forever machines not only last longer than any competing machine on the market, but they are also considered one of the fastest threading machines available.

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A letter from the President – Summer Update 2021

This morning on my drive into work, I was listening to a Podcast on Creative Thinking.  When I was growing up, I’d often hear my grandmother say, “well, you know what they say,” when referring to some corrective measure she was about to send my way.  I would reply every time with, “Mamma, who are THEY?”  Not sure if that was creative or sarcastic; however, when we challenge our casual, but ingrained comments and thoughts, we are changing the way we think.  Ever wondered why we drive on the parkway and park in the driveway?  Just a thought.

 

The way we think drives the way we act, so what are your creative thoughts on value creation?  Our mission statement, creating value in and for the people we serve, provides a thinking platform for our employee owners to grow their thinking box.  Creating value, means bringing value where it did not exist before and the positive interaction in teaching, training, coaching, executing, and thinking are all part of the culture we are nurturing at TFI. 

 

I had an opportunity to spend some time at our first ESOP advocate seminar in Mobile in May and was very encouraged by the participation as well as the information shared by our team.  Almost every branch and operation center were represented at the meeting.  Our intent was to share insights with the advocates as well as hear how we can better communicate ESOP related matters to our Employee Owners. We appreciate all the work our advocates are doing and encourage you to reach out to them with any of your questions.

 

In closing, with over 200 employee owners at TFI, we have a great resource in our team of “Thinkers.” I want to challenge you to take a look at your world through the lens of creative thinking. Our commitment to continued improvement means your ideas, your views, and your thoughts are not only welcomed, but encouraged. We are continuing to have a strong 2021 and I’m looking forward to sharing more of the exciting things happening at TFI. 

 

Thinking about good things to come,

 

Blessings,

Billy Duren

President and CMO

Threaded Fasteners, Inc.

S.E.E Southeastern Electric Exchange – 2021 Virtual Trade Show

Welcome to our S.E.E virtual Trade Show Booth! If you have any questions please give Erick Ramos a call at (813) 283-1850 or email eramos@tfmfg.com

Threaded Fasteners, Inc. is a 100% employee owned business founded in 1979 now with over 200 dedicated employee owners located among 11 branches in 5 states, TFI is uniquely placed to meet our customers global needs. Specializing in the manufacturing, custom packaging and distribution of steel fasteners, including tower and electric utility bolts, anchor bolts, A325 structural bolts, A394 tower bolts, nuts, washers and more. With over $7 million worth of inventory across seven distribution warehouses and a dedicated branch for National Distribution TFI is uniquely capable to meet the needs of customers. Threaded Fasteners can even provide parts that are 100% melted and manufactured in the United States. 

Threaded Fasteners Manufacturing Job Fair

Thank you for your interest in attending the Threaded Fasteners Manufacturing Job Fair! Friday, April 16th 11-4PM

For inquiries call (251) 645-3301 or email infosemmes@tfmfg.com 

To pre fill your contact information fill out the form here

  • No resume required 
  • Interviews on site
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Hiring for multiple job openings in multiple positions
  • Full-time, part-time, flexible hours

*All positions are contingent on completion of the interview process, background check, and drug test.*

Threaded Fasteners Semmes branch location

Semmes Manufacturing

2650-B N. Schillingers Rd.
Semmes, AL 36575

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A letter from the President – April 2021

This time last year we were in the thick of covid, now we have not only made it through this challenge but each of our teams have risen above and beyond our expectations. Every day I hear stories about members of our team being servant leaders to others and it makes me proud and grateful to be a part of this team.

This month I challenged our branch and operation leaders to take a “Head-Up” Day.  We spend so much time doing head down work, it’s necessary to spend some time doing head up work if you are going to grow your business.  This is not a day off, but a day ON; a day away from the office to work “ON” their business verses working “in” the business.  Goal setting, planning, dreaming, assessing, and creating a model to move their team forward.  I am looking forward to taking what we learn from this day and using it to make sure we are carrying out our mission.

Our company is experiencing an incredible growth spurt and with growth comes layers of challenges that often cannot be anticipated.  As with every challenge, an opportunity will arise for leaders to step forward and seize the day.   Our company is littered with potential and emerging leaders and I am looking forward to working with you as you grow into these game changing roles at our company.  Who will be the next leader to step forward?  How about you!

Let’s continue growing together,

Billy Duren

President and CEO

Threaded Fasteners, Inc.