Acquisition of Cory’s Electrical will be Sonepar’s first entry into the New Zealand market.
Sonepar Agrees to Acquire New Zealand Distributor Read More »
A recent report from PwC highlights seven factors that manufacturers should consider when deciding where to grow.
U.S. vs. China: Look at More than Labor Costs Before Deciding Read More »
How can you strengthen the organizational factors that lead to long-term health?
The Challenge in Taking a Long-Term View of Your Business Read More »
Survey found that distributors expect costs across categories to increase in next 12 months.
NAW/McGladrey Report: Despite Uncertainty, Most Distributors Are Seeing Steady Growth Read More »
The ASU in Guiyang will produce 2,000 TPD of gaseous oxygen and nitrogen for Guizhou Kaiyang Chemical.
Air Products Buys ASU and Liquefier in China Read More »
Organic sales growth for Grainger in August was 7 percent.
Grainger’s August Sales Up 10% Over Last Year Read More »
MAPI forecasts industrial production growth of 4.5% in 2012 and 2.3% in 2013.
U.S. Industrial Outlook: Sluggish Growth Through 2013 Read More »
Core Producer Price Index ticks up 0.2%.
Wholesale Prices Rise 1.7% in August Read More »
Sales increased 2.7 percent in a year-over-year comparison.
July Wholesale Revenues Down 0.1% from June Read More »
Hisco case study shows the value of involving branches in the strategic planning process.
Tip: Tap Front-Line Employees’ Experiences Read More »
VWR acquisition expands laboratory supplies distributor’s reach in Latin America.
VWR International Acquires Sovereign Group Read More »
BDI’s new branch helps distributor serve customers with global reach.
BDI Opens Branch in Fresno Read More »
The process of finding the answer can sometimes be more telling than the answer.
Hiring Cheats: The Proper Use of Ridiculously Hard Interview Questions Read More »
Brent Grover: What you leave behind is more important than where you go.
What’s the Best Place for a Strategic Planning Session? Read More »
Year to date, manufacturing technology orders are up 5.4 percent over the same period in 2011.
July Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 2.3% from June Read More »
Expert: ‘Don’t do it just because it’s cool.’
Making the Most of Mobile Read More »
The software will help the American Marketing Association connect with marketers across multiple channels.
AMA to Use IBM Smarter Commerce to Target Member Needs Read More »
RadioShack will look to apply shopper-focused strategies to each of its 4,700 stores.
RadioShack Extends Use of IBM DemandTec Software Read More »
This table highlights key financial metrics and trading multiples for 28 publicly traded distributors in the industrial and building products industries as of Aug. 20, 2012. 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: 2Q2012 Read More »
Modern Distribution Management’s Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: July 2012 Read More »
By providing your email, you agree to receive announcements from us and our partners for our newsletter, events, surveys, and partner resources per MDM Terms & Conditions. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Wholesale distribution news and trends delivered right to your inbox.
Sign-up for our free newsletter and get:
