Dan Crociata on his first weeks at the helm of the fastener distributor — and what he expects in the coming months.
Dan Crociata certainly picked an eventful time to accept a promotion.
This spring – just weeks after an announcement of sweeping new tariffs sent shockwaves through the industrial sector – Crociata, then the chief financial officer of Endries International, was announced as the company’s next chief executive.
After marking his first 100 days at the helm of the Wisconsin fastener and Class C components distributor, Crociata joined ID for an email Q&A about what he’s heard during his initial weeks on the job, how Endries is navigating the uncertain environment, and what he expects from the industry moving forward.
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