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Year-to-date sales up 19.4 percent year-over-year.
Barnes Group Sales Up 20.5% in 2Q Read More »
Profit was up 15.7 percent for the second quarter.
Stanley Black & Decker Sales up 1% in 2Q Read More »
Machinery was up 2.4 percent and led the increase.
Durable Goods New Orders Up 0.7% in June Read More »
Year-to-date sales up 7.6 percent year-over-year.
Builders FirstSource Sales Up 7.1% in 2Q Read More »
Acquisition will add liquid flow computers and software for oil and gas applications.
ABB Acquires Spirit IT Read More »
This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.
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These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Second quarter 2013 pricing levels are compared with second quarter 2014 and first quarter 2014 with second quarter 2014.
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Construction
Electrical
Other Related Electrical
Power Transmission/Bearing
Fluid Power
Plastics
Fasteners
Hardware
Tools
Gases/Welding
Paper
HVACR/Plumbing
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: Second Quarter 2014 Read More »
McGladrey-NAW Distribution Monitor: Growth expected to improve in next year.
E-Commerce, Improved Economy Drive Distribution Industry Growth Read More »
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Technology has become an integral part of doing business today. But it’s also changing how salespeople do their jobs.
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Commentary: Making Multichannel Salespeople Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in May 2014.
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: May 2014 Read More »
Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of about 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. This article provides a summary of second-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2014.
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MDM/Baird Survey: Distributors See Measured Growth in 2Q Read More »
In this two-page report, available to download in PDF after log-in, we feature data on merger and acquisition trends and financial metrics for the largest publicly traded distributors across diverse sectors in the second quarter of 2014.
In partnership with Houlihan Lokey, an investment banking firm, the report includes data on M&A activity trends across all industries (not just distribution), as well as valuation multiples for deals in all industries.
Second Quarter 2014 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples Read More »
Profit decreased 34 percent year-over-year.
Encore Wire Sales Up 6% in Second Quarter Read More »
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