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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Sep 9, 2022FDI August 2022
The August seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) bounced back nicely from last month’s sub-50 reading, increasing back into expansionary territory at 52.6.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 9/9/22 Key Takeaway: The August seasonally adjusted...
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Fastener Training Minute Aug 18, 2022FTM 179: Can the sulphur % in steel be too high?
There's a lot to know about chemistry when it comes to steel in bolts, but in particular sulfur is one of those things that we run into problems with.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 18th, 2022 as "the chemical analysis...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jul 7, 2022FDI June 2022
The June seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) reading is 53.8, improved vs. last month, indicating slightly faster growth than May.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 7/7/22 Key Takeaway: The June seasonally adjusted...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jun 7, 2022FDI May 2022
The May seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was essentially unchanged vs. last month, remaining in modest growth territory at 52.7.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 6/7/22 Key Takeaway: The May seasonally adjusted...
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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...