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) Oct 4, 2020
FDI – September 2020

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for September was 52.0, returning to growth after last month’s slight contractionary reading (49.2).

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 10/4/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Sep 4, 2020
FDI – August 2020

August FDI shows steady momentum after two consecutive months of strong improvement.

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 9/4/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Aug 5, 2020
FDI – July 2020

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA 8/5/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jul 6, 2020
FDI – June 2020

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for June was 56.9

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA 7/6/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jun 4, 2020
FDI – May 2020

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for May was 45.0, showing signs of recovery

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA 6/4/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for...
Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) May 6, 2020
FDI – April 2020

The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for April was 40.0, deteriorating further as the full brunt of COVID-19 customer shutdowns was felt

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA 5/6/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for...