Fastener News Desk

MARCH 15, 2024

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for February, 2024. Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) bounced back to growth (>50) in February with a reading of 50.5. Fastener News Desk encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI Monthly Survey.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Holman is sold in Australia across retail and wholesale channels, it is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of branded plumbing and watering products. The post RWC to acquire leading manufacturer and distributor Holman industries appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly. Revenues are generated from two key markets.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for December, 2023 retrenches below 50 , climbing to 53.4 FND encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI Monthly Survey. The FDI is a monthly survey of North American fastener distributors, conducted with the FCH Sourcing Network and Baird.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for November, 2023 continued its rebound last month, climbing to 53.4 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. after reading 52.6 in October, seasonally adjusted.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 28, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2024 Lockport, NY – NetPlus Alliance distributor members continue to look forward with optimism, despite concerns over the upcoming election, inventory challenges, and talent constraints, according to the latest NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook, a quarterly report based on a survey of NetPlus members.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for October, 2023. Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved m/m and returned to an above-50 reading at 52.6. We encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI Monthly Survey. The FDI rebounded last month to 52.6

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

(CNW Group/Grand Touring Automobiles) TORONTO — Grand Touring Automobiles welcomes the Land Rover Defender customizer Himalaya into its portfolio of luxury and super luxury brand partners, announcing that it is the exclusive distributor of its bespoke rebuilds in Canada.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Weidmuller’s Distributor Connect is designed to elevate training for Weidmuller USA’s partner distributors to the company’s extensive lines of smart industrial connectivity products and solutions. Distributor Connect sessions are held at The Weidmuller Application & Training Center located at the company’s U.S.

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 13, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for June, 2023. Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) rebounded slightly to 45.6 READ FULL FDI REPORT: Fastener Distributor Index Report June_2023 Listen to episode #190 of the Fully Threaded Radio podcast for further commentary. after reading 44.7

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 8, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for May, 2023 dropped again last month to 44.7 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) weakened further to 44.7 Tune in at FullyThreaded.com FND encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI Monthly Survey. compared to 46.3

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI Monthly Survey. Once verified, you will receive login ID and password information and you will be notified by email every month when the survey period has been opened. – Fastener News Desk About the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI).

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 10, 2023

Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for July, 2023 slid dramatically to 40.7 This outlook is consistent with a string of sub-50 readings in the ISM and the Baird FDI survey of private fastener distributors. We encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI Monthly Survey. after its 45.6

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for September, 2023 ticked downward slightly last month, dipping to 48.5 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) modestly retreated in September to a sub-50 reading at 48.5 after climbing to 50.0 in August, seasonally adjusted. after reading 45.9

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 9, 2023

Senst personal healthcare products to a major pharmaceutical distributor with over 3,200 retail pharmacies and 224 business sites. We are excited to commence delivering our high-margin healthcare products and providing future opportunities to expand our offerings and scale our partnership further.” ” GBLT Corp.,

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Fastener News Desk

APRIL 7, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for March, 2023 dipped last month to 48.6 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) retreated slightly, coming in at 48.6 FND encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI. after February’s brief rally to of 51.6,

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 17, 2022

MDM’s 2022 Top Distributors Feature is Now Live. The long-awaited annual rundown of the top distributors across 17 industrial, construction and commercial products sectors is available to view and download. . I’m happy to announce that MDM’s 2022 Top Distributors feature is now live and available to view and download.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 8, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for February, 2023 edged back into expansionary territory last month with a reading of 51.6 , after January’s rebound to 47.7, Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) registered its first expansionary (>50) reading since November, improving to 51.6

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Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for November, 2022. Key Takeaway: The November seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) rebounded sharply vs. last month, coming in at 54.9 (vs. FND encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI. About the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI).

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Metrology

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Distributor for Aberlink CMM Equipment appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Fowler's commitment to providing cutting-edge metrology solutions to its customer base. The post Fowler High Precision Appointed Exclusive U.S.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI ) survey for January, 2023 rebounded modestly last month with another contractionary reading of 47.7 , seasonally adjusted, rising from 43.8 FND encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI. the previous month. after an already weak 45.0 reading in December.

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Fastener News Desk

JUNE 27, 2023

Nearly 58% of NetPlus Alliance distributor members saw significant sales growth in the first quarter of 2023 (+8% or more) over those in the first quarter of last year. Eighty-eight percent of NetPlus distributors in the survey think their business will grow by more than 3% this year. Another 21% reported moderate growth.

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Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Epson Robots, one of the largest robot manufacturers in the world, has signed Motion Ai, a supplier of automation products and motion control solutions, as an official distributor of Epson Robots automation solutions.

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Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for October, 2022 dipped further into contractionary territory last month with a 44.3 Key Takeaway: The October seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) declined further vs. the previous month, coming in at 44.3 About the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI). in September.

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Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for December, 2022 ended its 11th year with a thud with a startling reading of 43.8. Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) capped off the year with a startling sub-50 reading, coming in at 43.8 About the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI). in November.

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Plastics News

MARCH 6, 2023

Today we have news from the 2023 PN Executive Forum: a top resin distributor talks about how sustainability is changing the plastics market, and material suppliers are among the top places to work in the plastics industry.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 18, 2023

WALTER Surface Technologies, an industry-leading international company offering productivity and safety solutions for the metalworking industry, is proud to announce that on September 13 it was awarded the Affiliated Distributors (AD) Industrial & Safety US Tier 1 Supplier of the Year award.

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Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for September, 2022. Key Takeaway: The September seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) retreated once again to a sub-50 reading at 47.6 Key Takeaway: The September seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) retreated once again to a sub-50 reading at 47.6

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Automation Mag

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Canadian automation equipment distributors Shelley Automation and Advanced Motion & Controls featured Universal Robots’ UR20 at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) from September 25 to 28. The CMTS showcase of the UR20 cobot at the two distributor booths marks its debut in the Canadian market.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 23, 2023

In an exceptionally challenging marketplace, a few distributors are outperforming others by wide margins. For years, distributors have faced the threats of disintermediation, ever-rising customer expectations, and pressure from e-commerce and omnichannel competitors. Here’s what they do differently.

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) survey for August, 2022. Key Takeaway: 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. FND encourages all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 10, 2022

FASTENER DISTRIBUTOR INDEX (FDI) SURVEY FOR JULY, 2022. We encourage all North American fastener distributors to take part in the FDI. About the Fastener Distributor Index (FDI). Over time, results should be directly relevant to Fastenal (FAST) and broadly relevant to other industrial distributors such as W.W.

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Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

1, 2023 — UnleashWD has announced the first human resources event for distributors, designed to challenge traditional thinking on HR and help independent distributors win the war on talent. Distributors that attend will: Learn from industry experts and voices from outside the industry on what works today. PRESS RELEASE Feb.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 30, 2023

More than three-quarters of NetPlus distributors in the survey think their business will grow by more than 3% this year. The report found that 64% of NetPlus Alliance distributor members saw significant growth in 2022 (+8% or more) over 2021. Another 23% reported moderate growth.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The post Capral buys NSW-based aluminium distributor Allyman appeared first on Australian Manufacturing. The South Coast is a growth area for Industrial trades and Manufacturing, and we look forward to being able to support the needs of local businesses,” said Tony Dragicevich, chief executive officer of Capral. .

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Metrology

AUGUST 7, 2022

Exact Metrology, a 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, has announced they have become a North American distributor of HandsOnMetrology. The post Exact Metrology Appointed Distributor of #HandsOnMetrology appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

distributor for Vergnano, a global leader in precision taps and hobs. Distributor Vergnano Taps and Hobs appeared first on Fabricating and Metalworking. Monaghan Tooling Group was named the exclusive U.S. Vergnano Taps from Monaghan Tooling Group www.monaghantooling.com The post Monaghan Tooling Group Named the Exclusive U.S.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

unit — acquired European resin distributor Distrupol. Nexeo also in 2021 bought Nevicolor SpA, a resin distributor and compounder based in Luzzara, Italy, and Danish resin distributor Lautrup Chemicals A/S. In 2021, Nexeo parent One Rock Capital Partners LLC — through its GPD Cos.

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