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April 2018
Advance Estimate: GDP Increases 2.3% in First Quarter
But growth decelerates, according to first estimate from BEA.
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Avnet Moves from NYSE to Nasdaq
Distributors stock exchange listing to change May 8.
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SRS Buys Contractors Siding, Windows & Roofing Supply
Acquisition expands distributors business in the Midwest.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Down in March
Index points to moderating U.S. economic growth.
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Praxair’s Sales Up 10%
Company posts first-quarter sales of $3 billion, profit of $462 million.
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National Oilwell Varco’s Sales Up 3%
Slow start in certain markets dampens Q1 growth.
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Sandvik to Acquire Metrologic Group
Manufacturer broadens digital manufacturing solutions with addition of software company.
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Amazon Boosts Revenue and Profit in First Quarter
On pace to $250-billion annual revenues.
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Applied Industrial’s Sales Up 22%
Distributor reports strong fiscal third quarter, boosted by FCX acquisition.
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Tip: Don’t Count on Branding to Drive Profits
The importance of branding varies greatly between companies.
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Atlas Copco’s Sales Up 6%
Manufacturer approves company split into industrial-focused Atlas Copco AB and mining/civil engineering-focused Epirco AB.
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Essendant’s Sales Down in Q1
Merger with S.P. Richards set to close before end of 2018.
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WESCO’s Sales Rise 12%
Distributor reports strength across all end markets and geographies.
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Anixter’s Sales Up 3.6%
Distributor to acquire security businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
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Air Products’ Sales Up 9%
Highest increases came from EMEA, Asia.
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Amazon Demolishes Q1 Forecasts
Amazon Business Still Under Radar
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MDM News Digest 4808
MDM's top news stories from April 11 - April 25, 2018
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Revenue & Pricing Strong in 1Q
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. Here is a summary of first-quarter 2018 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2018.
This article includes:
- First-quarter revenue & pricing trends for wholesale distribution
- Revenue forecasts for 2018
- Sector-specific trends for 19 sectors
- Inventory levels
- How steel/aluminum tariffs will impact distributors
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