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Second Quarter 2020 Distribution Markets Forecast

July 27, 2020
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MDM’s new report, Markets Forecast, offers quarterly revenue projections for the wholesale distribution industry, plus breakouts for select categories, for the current calendar quarter and the next fiscal year. The inaugural Forecast looks at post-pandemic projections for distributors as a whole, plus specific sectors.

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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: 4 Burning Questions as Pandemic Market Disruption Persists

July 27, 2020
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MDM’s quarterly survey in partnership with investment banking firm Baird reveals that distributor revenues decelerated sharply in 2Q but not as bad as feared at the beginning of the pandemic shutdown. One consensus among more than 550 participants: Distributors began rethinking the way they manage talent.

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HD Supply’s First Quarter Sales Down 6.6%

June 9, 2020
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Construction and industrial sales decreased 1.1% in the fiscal first quarter.

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PPG Initiates Global Restructuring

June 8, 2020
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The companys planned actions will deliver $160 to $170 million in annual pre-tax cost savings, with approximately $25 to $35 million of savings projected in 2020.

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April Construction Spending 2.9% Below March

June 1, 2020
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The April figure is 3.0% above the April 2019 estimate of $1,307.1 billion.

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Opportunities and Challenges in a Shifting Distribution Market

May 20, 2020
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Tracking industry and customer data can provide distributors with a window into future planning as the market continues to shift during the coronavirus crisis. Channel Marketing Groups David Gordon suggests elements to consider, ranging from pricing pressures to the availability of talent.

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Construction Spending Increased 1.4% in November

December 30, 2019
| Arya Roerig

The October figure is 11.1% above the November 2018 estimate.

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Construction Spending Decreased 0.8% in October

December 2, 2019
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The October figure is 1.1% above the October 2018 estimate.

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Foundation Building Materials Acquires Wallboard Supply and The Supply Guy

October 2, 2019
| Arya Roerig

The acquisition of Wallboard Supply exposes Foundation to the growing Colorado Spring Market.

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U.S. LBM Holdings Acquires Forge Lumber

October 2, 2019
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Building materials distributor expands its network into Ohio.

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Travis Roofing Supply Joins SRS Distribution

August 23, 2019
| Elizabeth Galentine

The acquisition brings industry veterans to the building supply distributor

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PPG Completes Acquisition of Specialty Materials Manufacturer

August 15, 2019
| Arya Roerig

Dexmet Corporation manufactures specialty materials for surfaces in aerospace, automotive and industrial applications.

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Universal Supply Opens Third Maryland Location

July 25, 2019
| Arya Roerig

US LBM division expands with third roofing and siding focused location.

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PPG Sales Down 2.6% in 2Q

July 18, 2019
| Arya Roerig

Profit decreased 26.7% year-over-year.

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84 Lumber Names CPO

July 8, 2019
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Troy Dally previously served as a senior vice president at Lowes.

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84 Lumber Names Divisional VP of the Mid-Atlantic Region

June 3, 2019
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John Hay was most recently a 84 Lumber store manager.

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Q1 Sales Up 5.7% at The Home Depot

May 21, 2019
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Profit rose to $2.5 billion during the first quarter.

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Builders FirstSource First Quarter Sales Down 4.1%

May 12, 2019
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Profit grew 53.9% during the quarter.

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Beacon Roofing Sales Up 0.3%

May 9, 2019
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The company reported a loss of $74.1 million during the quarter.

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Boise Cascade Sales Down 12% in 1Q

May 9, 2019
| Arya Roerig

Building materials distribution segment sales were down 8.6% year-over-year.

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