The Raw Materials Price Index rose 0.2 percent.
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Flat in May Read More »
While volatility persists, the gap between actual and inflation-adjusted revenues is decreasing.
Greater Stability on the Horizon for Wholesale Distributors Read More »
Opportunity abounds for distributors who can cut through the complexity of energy efficiency for customers.
Rexel: Demand for Energy Efficiency Grows Read More »
Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with Bill Ritch, a regional manager for the program.
Podcast: Georgia Tech’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Read More »
Association officials say the pace of construction employment growth is expanding.
May Construction Employment Up in 185 of 339 Metro Areas Read More »
The add will improve customer service and driver efficiency.
JumpTech Adds Mapping Capability to Proof-of-Delivery Solution Read More »
The purchase expands Precisions fluid fittings capabilities.
Precision Castparts Agrees to Acquire Permaswage Read More »
The IPMFG increased slightly.
Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Down in May Read More »
Sales in North America increased 2 percent.
H.B. Fuller Sales Down 1.5% in Second Quarter Read More »
Human resources, data and consolidation top the list of key trends driving distribution this year.
4 Trends in Distribution Halfway Through 2013 Read More »
The new addition will also serve as president of VWRs European lab business.
VWR Appoints New Senior Vice President Read More »
Manufacturing Revival Radio speaks with Jim Miller and Charlie Hacket of Hypertherm.
Podcast: How Making Products Obsolete Drives Innovation Read More »
Having small, critical items on hand should be part of your plan.
Tip: In Disaster Planning, Don’t Forget the Basics Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in April 2013.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: April 2013 Read More »
Here’s the takeaway from MDM’s Mid-Year Economic Update Webcast on June 19, which took the pulse of U.S. economic conditions and the wholesale distribution industry: Many indicators point to the U.S. economy strengthening.
While we may not have the same growth rates as the first few years of recovery, conditions are stabilizing to support sustained growth for the next few years. The primary headwinds are …
Commentary: Positive Signs for Wholesale Distribution in 2013 Read More »
This table highlights key financial metrics and trading multiples for 26 publicly traded distributors in the industrial and building products industries as of June 6, 2013. 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 & Trading Multiples: June 2013 Read More »
The safety products distributor hopes the partnership will enable further organic and acquisitive growth.
AEA Investors Acquires Aramsco from Summit Partners Read More »
News briefs from May 26-June 25, 2013
MDM News Digest 4311-4312 Read More »
April saw the same 3.6 percent increase.
Durable Goods New Orders Up 3.6% in May Read More »
The 2013 Distribution Trends Report is also now available.
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