Manufacturing activity expanded at a steady pace across most of the country.
Federal Reserve Beige Book: Economic Activity Continues to Increase Read More »
The Raw Materials Price Index declined 1.2 percent.
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Dips 0.1% in October Read More »
Paragon adds user defined business constraints to its route optimization software.
Paragon Updates Route Optimization Software Read More »
Private equity firm sees growth potential in safety market.
KKR to Acquire Capital Safety Read More »
Saint-Gobain continues to strengthen its position in South America.
Saint-Gobain Acquires Two Argentine Companies Read More »
Former Wolseley CEO Chip Hornsby will assume the CEO role at Morrison.
Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Morrison Supply Company Read More »
Despite increase in annual growth rate, signals continue to be mixed for HVACR markets.
HVACR Average Distributor Sales Up 3.4% in October Read More »
Recognizing signs of shifts can help you gain market share.
Tip: Stay Ahead of the Economic Cycle Read More »
Organic sales for the distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products grew 15.6 percent in the quarter.
Beacon Roofing Supply Sales Up 19.3% in 4Q Read More »
Some companies looking for ways to help industry veterans learn about new technology trends.
Reverse Mentoring: Lessons from the Next Generation Read More »
Grainger U.S. president and Grainger International president to switch roles.
Grainger Changes Leadership Roles Read More »
North America is now ERIKS’ “single most important market.”
ERIKS’ Strategy in North America Read More »
Jeremy Welsand will also serve on Border States’ executive council.
Border States Electric Names New CFO Read More »
MDM is featured in interview on challenges, opportunities for distributors and manufacturers in today’s markets.
The Impact of Distribution Trends on Channel Relationships Read More »
The Federal Reserve Board’s industrial production index for manufacturing increased 0.5 percent.
Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Increases in October Read More »
Planning, analytics and talent are critical areas for development in the new year.
Commentary: Three Differentiators for 2012 Read More »
Recently, the European Power Transmission Distributors Association hosted its annual meeting in Budapest, Hungary. Jean-Marie Fink, managing director of JMF Consulting, Mougins, France, attended the meeting and in this article shares insights on trends in the European manufacturing and distribution industry.
While international businesses have to contend with many unique operational issues – from import/export regulations to varied labor laws – the underlying challenges they face are universal. At the European Power Transmission Distributors Association’s annual convention in Budapest, Hungary, earlier this year, distributors discussed their top concerns and the key trends facing their industry.
Top Concerns for Europe
Current economic condi …
The Impact of Recent Economic Turmoil on European Distributors Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in September 2011.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: September 2011 Read More »
News briefs from Nov. 11 – 25, 2011.
MDM News Digest 4122 Read More »
This table highlights key financial metrics and trading multiples for 26 publicly traded distributors in the industrial and building products industries up to Nov. 17, 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.
Distribution Financial Metrics and Trading Multiples: Fall 2011 Read More »
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