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Main Navigation Industry Overview Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Technical Fastener Training Minute Radio Sourcing Network Join FCH FDI March 2024 Posted on Apr 3, 2024 (Apr 15, 2024) by Brian Musker Share Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 4/3/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) expanded further in March, increasing to 53.0, up from 50.5 in February. Demand commentary leaned overall fairly positive but balanced out by a noticeable uptick in comments regarding continued rises in freight/container […] Read More… from FDI March 2024 Share Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Tagged David J. Manthey , Fastenal (FAST) , Fastener Distributor Index , FastenersClearingHouse , FCH Sourcing Network , FDI , FLI , Forward Looking Indicator , Fully Threaded Radio , MSC Industrial (MSM) , National Fastener Distributor’s Association , NFDA , Quinn Fredrickson , R.W. Baird , W.W. Grainger (GWW) FTM 198 – how do I know if a bolt has been properly tightened?” Posted on Mar 18, 2024 (Mar 20, 2024) by Brian Musker Share This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March, 18th 2024 as how do I know if an installed bolt has been properly tightened?” during episode 198 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hello everyone, this is Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute, coming to you from Fastener Training Institute […] Read More… from FTM 198 – how do I know if a bolt has been properly tightened?” Share Posted in Fastener Training Minute Tagged Carmen Vertullo , Carver FACT Center , Carver Labs , Fastener Training Institute , fastener training minute , FastenersClearingHouse , FCH Sourcing Network , first movement test , Fully Threaded Radio , loosening test , marking test , torque audit FDI February 2024 Posted on Mar 5, 2024 (Mar 15, 2024) by Brian Musker Share Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 3/5/24 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) bounced back to growth (50) in February with a reading of 50.5. A key theme present among respondent commentary was stabilization/consistency in demand. After accurately forecasting the rebound in this month’s FDI, […] Read More… from FDI February 2024 Share Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Tagged CFA , David J. Manthey , Fastenal (FAST) , Fastener Distributor Index , FCH Sourcing Network , FDI , FLI , Forward Looking Indicator , Fully Threaded Radio , MSC Industrial (MSM) , National Fastener Distributor’s Association , NFDA , Quinn Fredrickson , W.W. Grainger (GWW) FTM 197 – do you torque the bolt or the nut and does it even matter? Posted on Feb 20, 2024 (Mar 4, 2024) by Brian Musker Share This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February, 20th 2024 as do you torque the bolt or the nut and does it even matter?” during episode 197 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hello everyone, this is Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute, coming to you from Carver Labs […] Read More… from FTM 197 – do you torque the bolt or the nut and does it even matter? Share Posted in Fastener Training Minute Tagged Carmen Vertullo , Carver FACTT Center , Fastener Training Institute , fastener training minute , FCH Sourcing Network , Fully Threaded Radio , Industrial Fasteners Institute , Skidmore-Wilhelm FDI January 2024 Posted on Feb 7, 2024 (Feb 12, 2024) by Brian Musker Share Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/7/24 Key Takeaway: 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. Comments were again somewhat mixed but overall tone leaned net […] Read More… from FDI January 2024 Share Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Tagged David J. Manthey , Fastenal (FAST) , Fastener Distributor Index , FCH Sourcing Network , FDI , FLI , Forward Looking Indicator , MSC Industrial (MSM) , National Fastener Distributor’s Association , NFDA , Quinn Fredrickson , R.W. Baird , W.W. Grainger (GWW) FTM 196 – How to certify your fasteners to your clients Posted on Jan 18, 2024 (Jan 28, 2024) by Brian Musker Share This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January, 18th 2024 as How do you certify your fasteners to your clients?” during episode 196 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hello everyone, and welcome to the Fastener Training Minute. This is Carmen Vertullo coming to you from Carver Labs in beautiful […] Read More… from FTM 196 – How to certify your fasteners to your clients Share Posted in Fastener Training Minute Tagged Carmen Vertullo , Carver Labs , Fastener Training Institute , fastener training minute , FastenersClearingHouse , FCH Sourcing Network , Fully Threaded Radio FDI December 2023 Posted on Jan 8, 2024 (Jan 26, 2024) by Brian Musker Share Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 1/8/24 Key Takeaway: 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. Comments were varied as some participants see significant uncertainty (economy, election) heading into 2024, […] Read More… from FDI December 2023 Share Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Tagged David J. Manthey , Fastenal (FAST) , Fastener Distributor Index , FCH Sourcing Network , FDI , FLI , Forward Looking Indicator , MSC Industrial (MSM) , National Fastener Distributor’s Association , NFDA , Quinn Fredrickson , R.W. Baird , W.W. Grainger (GWW) FTM 195- Is a tamper-resistant fastener tamper-resistant? Posted on Dec 19, 2023 (Jan 28, 2024) by Brian Musker Share This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December, 19th 2023 as Is there such a thing a tamper-proof fastener?” during episode 195 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute coming to you from Carver Labs in beautiful El Cajon California, […] Read More… from FTM 195- Is a tamper-resistant fastener tamper-resistant? Share Posted in Fastener Training Minute Tagged Carmen Vertullo , Carver Labs , Fastener Training Institute , fastener training minute , FCH Sourcing Network , Fully Threaded Radio , fullythreaded , tamper resistant fasteners FDI November 2023 Posted on Dec 7, 2023 (Jan 26, 2024) by Brian Musker Share Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/7/23 Key Takeaway: 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. Comments skewed noticeably more positive this month with many expressing that they are seeing good bookings […] Read More… from FDI November 2023 Share Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Tagged CFA , David J. Manthey , Fastenal (FAST) , Fastener Distributor Index , FastenersClearingHouse , FCH Sourcing Network , FDI , FLI , Forward Looking Indicator , Fully Threaded Radio , MSC Industrial (MSM) , National Fastener Distributor’s Association , NFDA , Quinn Frederickson , W.W. Grainger (GWW) FTM 194 – Part Numbers and standards of Blind Rivets Posted on Nov 27, 2023 (Jan 28, 2024) by Brian Musker Share This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November, 16th 2023 as Everything you ever wanted to know about blind rivets” during episode 194 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hello everyone, and welcome to the Fastener Training Minute. This is Carmen Vertullo coming to you from Carver Labs in beautiful […] Read More… from FTM 194 – Part Numbers and standards of Blind Rivets Share Posted in Fastener Training Minute Tagged Carmen Vertullo ,...