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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) May 6, 2022FDI April 2022
The April seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) dipped to 52.6, lower m/m, primarily on softer selling conditions.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 5/6/22 Key Takeaway: The April seasonally adjusted...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Apr 6, 2022FDI March 2022
The March seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) saw a modest m/m improvement at 57.2 on better sales and employment levels.
Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 4/6/22 Key Takeaway: The March seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Mar 17, 2022FTM 174: How tight is too tight for a Nylon Insert Locknut?
How do I know how tight I need to make a stainless steel nylon insert lock nut?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March 17th, 2022 as "How tight is...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Mar 7, 2022FDI February 2022
The February Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) recovered nicely m/m, rebounding to 56.0, following January’s seasonal-adjustment driven down-tick.
Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 3/7/22 Key Takeaway: The February Fastener Distributor Index...
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Fastener Training Minute Feb 16, 2022FTM 173: How do I install Jam Nuts?
When using a jam nut, should the jam nut go on top of the full-sized nut or underneath the full-sized nut?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 16th, 2022 as "How do I...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Feb 7, 2022FDI January 2022
The January seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was slightly softer m/m at 52.7, although modest underlying improvement was seen in most metrics.
Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/7/22 Key Takeaway: The January seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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