Q1 2015 Newsletter

April 2015
VOL. #1 ISSUE #1
Jackie Ventura
Ventura Industrial Products, LLC
“Change is the only constant in life”
This is a great quote from Heraclitus of Ephesus – a Greek philosopher and advisor to
Aristotle. (535-475 BC)
As you may know I endured a great loss in 2014 with the escalating sickness and passing of
my father. I was not able to publish my newsletter during that challenging period of life.
But, as spring approaches, I am reminded that as we pass through the seasons of life, the
only constant in life is change. While that was a difficult time, there have also been positive
changes that have taken place! I have changed my company name to Ventura Industrial
Products, LLC. And, I have hired some much needed office help, my sister, Gina Voisine.
Gina has a great work ethic and has been a tremendous help. She was very instrumental in
providing research and insight for this newsletter.
The format of the newsletter has changed a bit as well. I have included a new section
spotlighting the Fastener Distributor Index and changed my back page to a Fastener Fun
Puzzle, because we all know how puzzling this industry can be. I thought I would make
some fun of it and myself too.
I hope you enjoy the new format and as usual I welcome any comments or suggestions.
Principal News
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During 2014 I have been fortunate enough to partner with some excellent
companies. I now represent EFC International and Minneapolis Washer in
Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Please reference page two for a complete
list of all of the Principals that I represent. I look forward to working with
you in 2015 and assisting you with your fastener and industrial supply
needs. Let me know how I may help you today!
“Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little
day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.” Heraclitus
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Proud Member of the
North Coast Fastener Association!
Please call me for Membership Information or visit
NCFA Website at www.ncfaonline.com
Telephone: 330-467-0102 Fax: 330-467-0108
Mobile Phone: 216-338-8485
Email: [email protected]
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FDI
Fastener Distributor Index
Report Based on Monthly Distributor Input
The Fastener Distributor Index has been developed by Fasteners Clearing
House (FCH) in conjunction with the NFDA (National Fastener
Distributor Association) to measure the operating conditions and sentiment
within the North American industrial fastener distributor sector. The FDI is
compiled monthly from survey input provided by qualified distributors.
Results are published on Fully Threaded Radio by Mike McNulty of
Fastener Technology International Magazine. A historical graph of the
index is provided below.
The FDI has been developed as a service to the fastener industry and to the
wider business community it serves. All survey data collected is maintained
in strict confidence and is compiled for publication in index form by The
NFDA. No information collected or compiled through the FDI monthly
survey is shared, sold or otherwise used outside the scope of the index.
REPRESENTING
Androck Hardware
C&H International
Couplings Company
The Dale Company
Disc & Belleville
EFC International
Fascomp, Inc.
HL Albright Company Inc.
Minneapolis Washers & Stamping
Triem Industries
Trinity Hardware Headquarters
USA Fastener Group
Varvit USA
To add your company to the FDI survey group, visit their website at
www.FDIsurvey.com or contact FCH directly with additional questions at
(877) 332-7836.
This website can be accessed securely by registered users during the monthly
open survey period, which occurs during the last week of each month.
Registered users receive email reminders at the start of each open survey
period. Users cannot login to the website except during open survey periods.
Based on the chart below you will see that even though the index has
declined we are still in a growing economy; 50 being the baseline. Anything
above 50 indicates growth, below 50 is retraction.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
2015 CALENDAR
In February, the FDI remained above the 50 baseline point, coming in at a
seasonally adjusted 50.4, but this was a decline from January, when we saw a
reading of 52.3. The January survey indicated growth in sales employment,
pricing trends, and forecasted continued growth for 2015. A positive six
month outlook was also reported.
North Coast Fastener Association
Please listen to Fully Threaded Radio’s online podcast at for a detailed
analysis of the February results, which will be available in mid-March.
www.fullythreaded.com
June 8-10 – NCFA Bootth at MWFA- Fastener Tech
April 2 – Night at Hard Rock Casino
May 14 – Distributor Social Schedule of events TBD
Sept 10 – Screw Open Golf Outing
October - TBA
Dec 10 - Holiday Bash at The Corner Alley
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National Shows
April 30-May 3rd – SFA 2015 Spring Conference & Expo,
Santa Fe, New Mexico
May 5-7 – National Hardware Show,
Las Vegas, NV
June 8-10 - Fastener Tech '15. Rosemont, IL
September 9-10 – All American Fastener Show,
Nov-14
Dec-14
Jan-15
Feb-15
Mar-15
Nashville, TN
October 23-25 - National Industrial Fastener & Mill
Supply, Las Vegas, NV
April 2015
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Jackie Ventura
HealthCast
5 Things You Need to Know
About the Fatty Acids
Published by National Institutes of Health
When it comes to heart disease, here are 5 things you
need to know about fatty acids and omega-3
supplements….
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that
are important for a number of functions in the body. They
are found in foods such as fatty fish and certain vegetable
oils and are also available as dietary supplements.
Experts agree that fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids should
be included in a heart-healthy diet, but there isn’t
conclusive evidence that shows omega-3s have a
protective effect against heart disease.
1. Experts agree that fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids
should be included in a heart-healthy diet. Much
research has been done on fish and heart disease, and the
results provide strong, though not conclusive evidence that
people who eat fish at least once a week are less likely to
die of heart disease than those who rarely or never eat
fish.
2. Omega-3s in supplement form haven’t been shown
to protect against heart disease. Although there has
been a substantial amount of research on omega-3
supplements and heart disease, the findings of individual
studies have been inconsistent. In 2012, two combined
analyses of the results of these studies did not find
convincing evidence that omega-3s prevent heart disease.
3. Omega-3 supplements may interact with drugs
that affect blood clotting. Omega-3 supplements may
extend the time it takes for a cut to stop bleeding. People
who take drugs such as anticoagulants (blood thinners) or
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should discuss the
use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements with a health-care
provider.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates
Unit
2.40
Percent Quarterly
2.70
13.40
-4.10
19482014
Frequency
The United States is the world’s largest economy. Yet, in the last two
decades, like in the case of many other developed nations, its growth rates
4. Fish liver oils (which are not the same as fish oils)
contain vitamins A and D as well as omega-3 fatty
acids; these vitamins can be toxic in high doses. Fish
liver oils contain vitamins A and D as well as omega-3 fatty
acids. Both of these vitamins can be toxic in large doses.
The amounts of vitamins in fish liver oil supplements vary
from one product to another.
have been decreasing. If in the 50’s and 60’s the average growth rate was
5. Talk to your health-care provider before using
omega-3 supplements. If you’re pregnant or nursing a
child, if you take medicine that affects blood clotting, if
you’re allergic to fish or shellfish, or if you’re considering
giving a child an omega-3 supplement, it’s especially
important to consult your (or your child’s) health-care
provider.
provides - United States GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values,
above 4 percent, in the 70’s and 80’s dropped to around 3 percent. In the
last ten years, the average rate has been below 2 percent and since the
second quarter of 2000 has never reached the 5 percent level. This page
historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.
Content for - United States GDP Annual Growth Rate - was last refreshed
on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
Source: www.tradingeconomics.com | US BUREAU OR ECONOMIC ANAYLSIS
Thoughts to Ponder
The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change. - Carl R. Rogers
April 2015
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Jackie Ventura
Fastener Cluster Fun
Answer Clue: A person who is on the road a lot
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit – Aristotle
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