Survey of industrial-sector decision makers examines factors effecting purchasing decisions.
Report: What Industrial Buyers Really Want Read More »
Global sales for parent company Wolseley grew 7.4 percent.
Ferguson Sales Climb 10% in Fiscal First Quarter Read More »
Transportation equipment led the decrease, falling 5.9 percent for the month.
Durable Goods New Orders Down 2% in October Read More »
The outlook reports on Japan, South Korea and developing Asia.
MAPI Asian Manufacturing Outlook: Indicators Mixed Read More »
Author Lawrence Gold says plans require constant monitoring and review.
Tip: Build Flexibility into Your Succession Plan Read More »
The index increased 0.3 percent in September.
Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Up 0.4% in October Read More »
Director: U.S. economy “poised to grow somewhat fast” in 2014.
Conference Board Leading Economic Index Rises in October Read More »
Three of four broad categories of indicators decreased from September.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Down in October Read More »
Fourth-quarter sales jumped 14 percent.
Beacon Roofing Supply FY2013 Sales Up 9.6% Read More »
Housing starts data will be released Dec. 18.
Building Permits in October Up 13.9% YOY Read More »
Grainger CEO talks about the benefits of scale at Annual Analyst Meeting.
Why Scale Matters to Grainger Read More »
Illinois Tool Works announced it was selling the industrial packaging segment earlier this year.
Report: Six Private Equity Groups Compete for ITW’s Packaging Segment Read More »
Rexel is acquiring Quality Trading, Esabora and Lenn International.
Rexel Makes Acquisitions in Thailand, Singapore & France Read More »
News briefs from Nov. 11 – Nov. 25, 2013.
MDM News Digest 4322 Read More »
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ECS product line will be incorporated into Hahns private labeled Fuzion Fasteners brand.
Hahn Systems Acquires ECS Fasteners Read More »
Tentec develops bolt-tightening solutions.
Atlas Copco Acquires UK-Based Tentec Read More »
The U.S. automotive industry hit bottom in 2009, with total light-vehicle sales falling to 10.4 million units the lowest level since 1982. Chrysler and GM filed for bankruptcy that year; Ford, while avoiding the courts, had to make its own cuts.
Today, the industry is nearing full recovery, albeit with some significant changes. This article examines the current state of the automotive industry in North America, how the recovery has affected suppliers and distributors serving the market and the outlook.
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Auto Industry’s Return from Collapse Read More »
This article presents the findings of a two-year industry study looking at where distribution industry managers blunder and what they could do better.
This article by William McCleave includes analysis of:
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This table highlights key financial metrics and trading multiples for 26 publicly traded distributors in the industrial and building products industries as of Nov. 12, 2013. The pdf also includes a graphic illustrating median EBIDTA multiples for the same distribution companies.
Distribution Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples: November 2013 Read More »
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