Fastener Distributor Index (FDI)

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) is a monthly survey of North American fastener distributors conducted by the FCH Sourcing Network and Baird, with support from the National Fastener Distributors Association. It offers insights into current fastener industry trends/outlooks.

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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jun 4, 2021
FDI May 2021

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) showed market conditions improved at an accelerating rate in May with a reading of 61.8

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 6/4/21 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) May 5, 2021
FDI April 2021

The April Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) 58.7 showed market conditions cooled off from the frenetic pace seen in February and March.

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 5/5/21 Key Takeaway: The April seasonally adjusted...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Apr 11, 2021
FDI March 2021

The March seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was essentially stable m/m at 66.0

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 4/7/21 Key Takeaway: The March seasonally adjusted...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Mar 5, 2021
FDI February 2021

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for February saw strong m/m improvement with a reading of 66.1.

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 3/4/21 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Feb 6, 2021
FDI January 2021

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for January came in at 57.7, moderating slightly from last month’s very strong December reading but still showing nice growth (well above a neutral 50 reading).

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/4/21 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jan 6, 2021
FDI December 2020

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for December came in at 62.6, showing nice m/m improvement and signaling a strong end to the year.

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 1/8/21 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jan 4, 2021
Fully Threaded Radio Episode #159 Recap

Overseas Freight, Supply Chain Constraints and Expected Price Increases

The huge congestion in overseas freight is primarily attributed to peak season congestion and a container shortage and isresulting in...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Dec 15, 2020
Fully Threaded Radio Episode #158 Recap

International Fastener Expo (IFE) - Review

It’s no surprise that the Emerald Exposition’s IFE Annual Expo and Hall of Fame for the Fastener Industry, typically held in...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Dec 3, 2020
FDI – November 2020

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for November was 54.5 showing momentum improved m/m but at a slower rate than in October.

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/3/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Nov 6, 2020
FDI – October 2020

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for October was 56.5, improving for the second consecutive month.

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 11/6/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...