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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Feb 7, 2024FDI January 2024
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) saw solid m/m improvement in February with a 49.7 reading, as most underlying components of the index rose back into expansionary territory.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/7/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Jan 18, 2024FTM 196 – How to certify your fasteners to your clients
How do you control the risks associated with giving your clients confirmation in writing about the suitability of your fasteners for their application
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January, 18th 2024 as "How do you...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jan 8, 2024FDI December 2023
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) softened m/m with a reading of 47.5 but participants largely attributed this to seasonal softness around the holidays.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 1/8/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Dec 19, 2023FTM 195- Is a tamper-resistant fastener tamper-resistant?
Today's topic is tamper-resistant fastening. Notice I did not say tamper-proof fastening, because there really is no such thing as tamper-proof fastening.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December, 19th 2023 as "Is there such...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Dec 7, 2023FDI November 2023
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved m/m and remained above a neutral 50 reading for the second consecutive month, reading 53.4
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/7/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Nov 27, 2023FTM 194 – Part Numbers and standards of Blind Rivets
Everything you ever wanted to know about break-mandrel blind rivets, and how to decode rivet part numbers
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November, 16th 2023 as "Everything you ever...
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Fastener Training Minute Oct 19, 2023FTM 193 – the risks of plating socket screws
All the risks associated with plating socket screws and how to control those risks
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October, 19th 2023 as "Everything you ever...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Oct 10, 2023FDI September 2023
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) modestly retreated in September to a sub-50 reading at 48.5 after briefly reaching a neutral 50.0 in August.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 10/5/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Sep 8, 2023FDI August 2023
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) surged to a neutral reading of 50.0 compared to 40.7 in July.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 9/8/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...