The Fastener Market is Still Historically Strong
Quick answer: The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) registered 58.3 in August 2026, marking its sixteenth straight month above…
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Wood Construction Screws Market Set to Reach $7.3 Billion by 2032
Key Takeaways: The wood construction screws market is projected to grow from $5.39 billion in 2026 to $7.3…
September 18
Copper Hits Record Highs as Supply Tightens
Key Takeaways: Record copper prices: Comex copper futures hit $14,781 per ton on Aug. 5, surpassing the previous…
August 7
June Fastener Distributor Index Hits a Multi-Year High
Key Takeaways: The June 2026 Fastener Distributor Index reached 60.0, its strongest reading since mid-2021 and the 14th…
July 9
Fastener Distributor Index Holds Strong into the Summer
Key Takeaways: The Fastener Distributor Index rose to 56.9 in May 2026, growing for the 13th straight month…
June 25
The North American Freight Market Has Turned the Corner
According to TRAFFIX, shippers should budget this year for freight costs to be 10% to 15% higher than…
May 29