Sandvik Sales Flat in 1Q
Profit increases 1.1 percent in first quarter.
April 25, 2014
Questions I Have Stopped Asking in Job Interviews
John Salveson gives examples of questions that produce canned responses.
Affiliated Distributors Announces New President of U.S. Electrical, International Development
Ed Crawford to become new division president, effective May 5.
Prospect Fastener Launches New Website
Website now features new design, how-to videos.
Builders FirstSource Sales Up 8.2% in 1Q
Builders FirstSource reports net loss of $3.4 million in first quarter.
Encore Wire Sales Up 4.4% in 1Q
Profit increases 70.3 percent in first quarter.
Barnes Group Sales Up 18.4% in 1Q
Organic sales up 4 percent in first quarter.
SUPERVALU Sales Up Slightly in Fiscal 2014
CEO: Fiscal 2014 a "transition year."
Timken Sales Up 1% in First Quarter
Profit for the bearings manufacturer grew 11 percent.
MDM News Digest 4408
News briefs from April 11-April 25, 2014.
First Quarter 2014 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
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Table of Contents:
- 1Q14 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Distributors Playing Catch-Up
- Commentary: Target Markets, Efficiencies & Standing Out
- First Quarter 2014 Pricing Trends Report
- MDM Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: February 2014
- Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples: 1Q2014
- MDM Inflation Index: March 2014
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: March 2014
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: February 2014
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in February 2014.
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Durable Goods New Orders Up 2.6% in March
Transportation equipment led the increase, growing 4 percent for the month.
Commentary: Target Markets, Efficiencies & Standing Out
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1Q14 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Distributors Playing Catch-Up
Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. This article provides a summary of first-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2014.
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: First Quarter 2014
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Industrial
- Abrasives
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Metal Cutting Machine Tools
- Metal Forming Machine Tools
- Pumps, Compressors, & Eqmt
- Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
- Rubber & Plastic Hose
- Rubber & Plastic Belts & Belting
- Ind. Rubber Products, nec
- Metal Valves (not fluid power)
- Personal Safety Equipment & Clothing
- Steel Mill Products
Construction
- Softwood Lumber
- Hardwood Lumber
- General Millwork
- Gypsum Products
- Hardboard, Particlebd, Fiberbd
- Plywood
- Plastic Construction Products
- Wood Ties, Siding, Shingles,
- Shakes
Electrical
- Electrical Machinery & Eqmt
- Electronic Components & Accs
- Integrating and Measuring Instruments
- Motors & Generators
- Wiring Devices
- Transformers & Power Regulators
- Switchgear, Switchboard, etc., Eqmt
- Communications & Related Eqmt
- Electric Lamp Bulbs & Parts
Other Related Electrical
- Lighting Fixtures
- Nonferrous Wire & Cable
- Fabricated Ferrous Wire & Cable
Power Transmission/Bearing
- Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
- Ball & Roller Bearings
- Plain Bearings & Bushings
- Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
Fluid Power
- Fluid Power Eqmt
- Fluid Power Valves
- Fluid Power Hose/ Tube Fittings
- Fluid Power Pumps & Parts
- Fluid Power Actuators/ Accum/ Cylinders
Plastics
- Plastic Resins & Materials
- Plastic Products (Overall)
Fasteners
- Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Washers (overall)
- Aircraft Fasteners
- Externally Threaded Fasteners
- Internally Threaded Fasteners
- Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners
Hardware
- Hardware (overall)
- Builders’ Hardware
Tools
- Hand & Edge Tools
- Power-Driven Hand Tools
- Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures
- Cutting Tools & Accs (overall)
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Small Cutting Tools
Gases/Welding
- Industrial Gases
- Welding Machinery/ Equipment
Paper
- Pulp, Paper & Allied Products (overall)
- Sanitary Paper Products
- Boxes
- Packaging Products from Plastic
HVACR/Plumbing
- Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
- Heating Eqmt
- Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
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