SKF Sales Up 3.9% in 1Q
Organic sales were relatively unchanged compared to last year.
April 25, 2019
Second Phase Acquired by Billtrust
The acquisition will enhance Billtrusts capabilities in the order-to-cash cycle.
Fortive Sales Up 6.7% in 1Q
Profit was $164.4 million for the first quarter.
Avnet Sales Down 2% in Fiscal 3Q
Year-to-date sales were up 6.6% year-over-year.
Rockwell Automation Sales Up Slightly in Fiscal 2Q
Sales over the first six months were up 1.9% over the same period in 2018.
nVent Electric First Quarter Sales Down Slightly
Profit was up 7.8% during the quarter.
Packaging Corp. of America’s Sales Up 2.5%
Profit was up 33.3% over the previous year.
Atlas Copco’s Sales Up 10%
Profit increased 9% over the prior year.
3M’s Sales Fall 5% in 1Q
First-quarter results show declines in four out of five segments.
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Table of Contents:
- MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Growth Decelerates
- Commentary: Define Disruption: Changing the Tires On a Moving Car
- MDM Pricing Trends Report: First Quarter 2019
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: March 2019
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: February 2019
- First Quarter 2018 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
- News Digest 4908
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First Quarter 2018 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
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 first quarter of 2019.
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.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: February 2019
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from February 2019.
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: March 2019
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: First Quarter 2019
This report is researched and produced by MDM editors. View the Fourth Quarter/Annual 2018 report here.
These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. First quarter 2019 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2018 and first quarter 2018.
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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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Commentary: Define Disruption: Changing the Tires On a Moving Car
Not surprisingly, our quarterly Baird cover story confirms both leading indicators as well as what were hearing anecdotally from distribution executives. The first quarter showed signs of weakness compared to the previous quarter for most distributors, but still good growth overall, and a continued optimistic outlook.
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Growth Decelerates
Since 2010, Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, has conducted quarterly surveys of distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the industry. This quarter’s survey polled approximately 500 industry leaders to determine the latest indicators on revenue and pricing based on first-quarter 2019 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for second-quarter and full-year 2019.
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