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2011

Commentary: MDM’s Top 40 Distributors – The Ultimate Reality Show

This issue marks our annual update of the top 40 largest industrial distributors and the largest distributors in 11 other sectors. The big are getting bigger. That is not entirely surprising given the economic rebound. Predictably, those distributors dependent on the construction industry are having the hardest time regenerating their growth rate. Ferguson/Wolseley Canada, still No. 1 no the Top 40 list at $9.4 billion in annual revenues, saw revenues shrink by more than 7 percent. HD Supply, No. 2 with $7.5 billion in annual revenues, grew just over 1 percent.

More importantly, our report on the state of the distribution …

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2011 Market Mover: Werner Electric Builds Employee Loyalty

In 2011, MDM is recognizing distributors that are innovative in their approach to their markets. These Market Movers will be featured in this space. Werner Electric Supply is the first distributor featured.

Employees at Werner Electric Supply are eating better and moving more thanks to its health and wellness program. And healthy employees means happy employees, like Kim Berger, a regional administrative assistant for Werner in Minnesota.

“It’s very helpful to have the support system at work,” said …

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Distribution Financial Metrics and Trading Multiples: 1Q 2011

This table highlights key financial metrics and trading multiples for 25 publicly traded distributors in the industrial and building products industries up to March 31, 2011. Download this data below. Also find graphic illustrating median EBIDTA multiples for the same distribution companies.

These materials, prepared by Robert W. Baird & Co. for MDM, are for informational purposes only.

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Download this Issue in pdf: June 10, 2011

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Top Fasteners Distributors

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Distributors: Customers Want More

Demand for services means opportunity – and challenge – in 2011 for wholesale distribution companies. This article is part of the 2011 Distribution Landscape Report. Subscribers: Log-in to access this article.

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Building Materials/Construction Distribution Sector Trends

Three key trends in building materials/construction distribution and moves made by the largest distributors in the past year. Log-in below or at the top left of this website to access this article.

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Top 5 Fluid Power Distributors

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Top Safety Distributors

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Top Industrial Distributors No. 8

  Headquarters: Wilson – Houston, TX; CE Franklin – Calgary, AB 2010 Revenues: N/A Key Executives: CE Franklin President and CEO Michael West; CE Franklin CFO Mark Scheweitzer; CE Franklin VP-Commercial Strategies Jim Baumgartner; CE Franklin SVP-Business Development Merv Day; CE Franklin VP-Operations Rod Tatham; CE Franklin VP-Sales Doug Peters; CE Franklin VP-Business Effectiveness Ron

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Industrial Distribution Sector Trends

Three key trends in industrial distribution and moves made by the largest industrial distributors in the past year. Log-in below or at the top left of this website to access this article.

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: HVACR/Plumbing/PVF Distribution Sector Trends

Three key trends in HVACR/Plumbing/PVF distribution and moves made by the largest distributors in the past year. Log-in below or at the top left of this website to access this article.

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Electrical Distribution Sector Trends

Three key trends in electrical distribution and moves made by the largest distributors in the past year. Log-in below or at the top left of this website to access this article.

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Gases & Welding Equipment Distribution Sector Trends

Three key trends in gases/welding equipment distribution and moves made by the largest distributors in the past year. Log-in below or at the top left of this website to access this article.

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Fluid Power Distribution Sector Trends

Three key trends in fluid power distribution and moves made by the largest distributors in the past year. Log-in below or at the top left of this website to access this article.

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2011 MDM Market Leaders: Power Transmission/Bearing Distribution Sector Trends

Three key trends in power transmission/bearing distribution and moves made by the largest distributors in the past year. Log-in below or at the top left of this website to access this article.

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