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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Sep 9, 2022FDI August 2022
The August seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) bounced back nicely from last month’s sub-50 reading, increasing back into expansionary territory at 52.6.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 9/9/22 Key Takeaway: The August seasonally adjusted...
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Fastener Training Minute Aug 18, 2022FTM 179: Can the sulphur % in steel be too high?
There's a lot to know about chemistry when it comes to steel in bolts, but in particular sulfur is one of those things that we run into problems with.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 18th, 2022 as "the chemical analysis...
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Fastener Training Minute Jul 21, 2022FTM 178: Do drawings always reduce risk?
Drawings usually reduce risk, but sometimes they can increase risk if standards are not properly specified.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 21st, 2022 as "Do drawings always...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jul 7, 2022FDI June 2022
The June seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) reading is 53.8, improved vs. last month, indicating slightly faster growth than May.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 7/7/22 Key Takeaway: The June seasonally adjusted...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jun 7, 2022FDI May 2022
The May seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was essentially unchanged vs. last month, remaining in modest growth territory at 52.7.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 6/7/22 Key Takeaway: The May seasonally adjusted...
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