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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Aug 8, 2024FDI July 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) dipped to 47.5, below 50 for the first time since January.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 8/8/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Jul 20, 2024FTM 202 – The difference between macro and micro hardness testing
What is the difference between macro hardness testing and micro hardness testing when testing fasteners?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 20th, 2024 as "What is the...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jul 8, 2024FDI June 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) saw a slight m/m decline, 52.1 vs. 52.9 in May, but remained in expansionary territory (>50).
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 7/8/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Jun 22, 2024FTM 201 – What coatings can you safely put on lock washers
What do we have to watch out for when we specify coatings on lock washers?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published June 22nd, 2024 as "What coatings can...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jun 6, 2024FDI May 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) saw modest m/m improvement, reading 52.9 in May vs. 51.6 in April, and continued to expand , albeit driven by just one component, supplier deliveries
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 6/6/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Apr 8, 2024FDI April 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) slightly decelerated m/m but remained in growth territory reading 51.6
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 5/8/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Apr 3, 2024FDI March 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) expanded further in March, increasing to 53.0, up from 50.5 in February.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 4/3/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Mar 5, 2024FDI February 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) bounced back to growth (>50) in February with a reading of 50.5.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 3/5/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Feb 20, 2024FTM 197 – do you torque the bolt or the nut and does it even matter?
What is the correct procedure for tightening a bolt and nut assembly? do you torque the bolt or the nut and does it even matter?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February, 20th 2024 as "do you torque...